BMW M3 Touring 24H Unveils Final Livery for Nürburgring 24 Hours
Just one week before the legendary 24-hour race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, BMW Motorsport has revealed the final race livery for its most unusual competitor: the BMW M3 Touring 24H.
What started as an April Fools' joke is now one of the most anticipated entries of the 2026 season. In a new video — which, interestingly, BMW generated using AI — the estate car dramatically sheds its old wrapping to reveal a fierce new design.
A Design That Stands Out
The final livery combines three key elements:
- A black base, creating a brutal, muscular look.
- Classic BMW M colors (blue, purple, red) blended with prominent Shell branding.
- A striking yellow, red, and white explosion at the rear, making the Touring instantly recognizable on the track.
But the most exciting part is up front: the kidney grille and daytime running lights now glow yellow. This isn't just for style — it's a practical endurance racing feature. Yellow light cuts through traffic and improves visibility during the night stages of the race.
Not GT3, But Something More Interesting
Despite its visual resemblance to the M4 GT3 coupe, the wagon won't compete for overall victory in the main GT3 class (SP9). Instead, it will race in the experimental SPX class, which is specifically designed for unique and technically ambitious projects like this one.
Schubert Motorsport will run the M3 Touring 24H, fielding it alongside a regular M4 GT3 Evo. Behind the wheel will be BMW factory drivers: Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen.
A Little-Known But Important Detail
While the world watches modern GT3 cars, keep an eye on the starting grid: two privately entered BMW Z4 GT3s with naturally aspirated V8 engines will also take part. Their sound is a legend in itself, and they aim to surprise fans and rivals alike on the "Green Hell."
From Meme to Reality
The story of this estate car is the perfect example of BMW listening to its fans. What began as an April 1st prank has turned into a real racing machine. In just a few days, we'll see if this "hot wagon" can challenge the purpose-built GT3 cars and prototypes.