Pirelli develops bespoke P Zero Trofeo RS for BMW M

Pirelli has developed a bespoke version of the P Zero Trofeo RS for the BMW M2, M3 and M4.

This semi-slick tyre, developed for track use while also being road legal, has been tailor-made by Pirelli for the three models in collaboration with the German car manufacturer.

Pirelli said the aim is to deliver safety and sporting performance, particularly in terms of dry grip, cornering stability and braking, as well as consistent performance during track use.

With the new Pirelli fitment, the BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit and the BMW M3 CS Touring have set new records at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

The BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit recorded a lap time of 7:25.068 minutes, lowering the Nürburgring compact car record, previously held by the M2 CS, by half a second.

The BMW M3 CS Touring, meanwhile, completed the lap in 7:29.490, becoming the fastest Touring car ever around the German circuit and beating the previous record by almost six seconds.

The bespoke development programme is the result of close collaboration between Pirelli and BMW M’s R&D teams.