The all-new BMW X2 to compete within the 2023 Rebelle Rally
Solely days after its World Premiere, the BMW X2 will make its inaugural look on the Rebelle Rally.
The 8-day competitors covers greater than 1,300 miles of difficult terrain.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 12, 2023…BMW of North America is worked up to be campaigning the all-new BMW X2 on this yr’s Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road rally competitors held in the US. The all-new BMW X2 will probably be competing within the X-CROSS™ Class and will probably be pushed and navigated by veteran Rebelle Rally rivals Rebecca Donaghe and Sedona Blinson.
The 2023 Rebelle Rally will get underway Thursday, October 12, on the Mammoth Mountain Resort in Mammoth Lakes, CA, and end Saturday, October 21, within the Imperial Dunes close to the Mexican border. The rally encompasses 6 phases and stretches greater than 1,300 miles throughout the cruel and unforgiving deserts of California and Nevada. A primary-time competitor within the rally, the BMW X2 faces a tricky problem that can check the car’s endurance and reliability.
“It’s the first time that now we have entered a BMW into this competitors, which is extraordinarily demanding not solely on the driving force and navigator, but in addition on the car. We’re excited to see how the all-new BMW X2 performs within the fingers of those skilled rally rivals.” stated Andreas Meyer, Vice President of Product Administration at BMW of North America.
For this competitors, the BMW X2 has been modified for extreme off-road use with the next enhancements:
Falken Wildpeak AT Path Tires
Rotiform ZMO-M Wheels
Morimoto Triple Row BangerBar (entrance) and 2Banger Pod lights (rear)
Thule Caprock roof platform
Smittybilt off-road restoration gear and equipment
BMW M Efficiency Elements tow straps
Customized underbody safety/skid plate
Customized cargo space spare tire service
TerraTrip exterior odometer
Rebecca Donaghe (Driver)
“I’ve competed in a distinct car for every of my 6 years of the rally. It may be particularly difficult to convey a brand new mannequin you don’t get to coach with and even shakedown within the grime earlier than Day 0, however that’s a part of what makes it interesting to me. These challenges are a part of the sport, however when the x issue is BMW, the engineering and capabilities are confirmed and strong – that’s a sport changer.”
Sedona Blinson (Navigator)“Teaming up with BMW for the extremely anticipated 2023 Rebelle Rally is an exhilarating privilege! This partnership is particularly thrilling as a result of Rebecca and I get to introduce a brand new Producer to the Rebelle group and showcase the all-new BMW X2 on this final proving floor. The Rebelle Rally is the right stage for BMW to display their unparalleled efficiency and engineering prowess, and we can not wait to see how the BMW X2 will carry out on this competitors. It really is an honor to collaborate with such an esteemed model.”
The 2024 BMW X2 xDrive 28i (MSRP $ 42,000) and BMW X2 M35i (MSRP $51,400) will arrive at BMW sellers throughout the US within the first quarter of 2024. For the extra info associated to the BMW X2, together with the total press launch please click on right here.
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