The Indianapolis MotoGP received a nice treat last weekend when the new 2012 BMW M5 Safety Car officially made its debut at the event. Taking the place of the 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car that was used earlier this year, the M5 Safety Car received a number of aesthetic changes for its debut stint in the world of MotoGP.

Among the changes done on the car include the same livery scheme that was used on the 1-Series M Coupe, as well as new front and rear spoilers, a lightweight Akropovic titanium exhaust system, a high performance coilover suspension, a set of 20" alloy wheels, Recaro bucket seats, and all the amenities included in a safety car.

With the exception of adding the Akropovic exhaust system, the engine of the vehicle was left largely the same, which means that the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine still carries 560 horsepower and 502 lb/ft of torque. This leaves it with a 0-62 mph time of just 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph courtesy of BMW->ke178's M Driver's Package.

Check out more photos of the 2012 BMW M5 Safety Car at the source link provided.

2012 BMW M5 Moto GP Safety Car

Specifications
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  • Model: 2012 BMW M5 Moto GP Safety Car
  • Engine/Motor: 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine
  • Horsepower: 560 horsepower
  • Torque: 502 lb/ft of torque
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