Pirelli has developed a bespoke version of its P Zero Trofeo RS for three BMW M models: the M2, M3 and M4. The road-legal semi-slick was tailor-made with the German manufacturer to emphasize dry grip, cornering stability, braking and consistent performance on track.

With the new fitment, the BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit and the BMW M3 CS Touring set new records at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The M2 with M Performance Track Kit, which pairs street-legal driving with a track-oriented setup, posted a lap of 7:25.068 minutes. That time lowered the Nürburgring compact car record previously held by the M2 CS by 0.5 seconds. The M3 CS Touring completed a lap in 7:29.490, becoming the fastest Touring car around the circuit and beating the previous mark by almost six seconds.

Developed at the Nordschleife and Nardò

The Nürburgring Nordschleife was also the main venue for developing this P Zero Trofeo RS. The circuit stretches 20.832 kilometers and includes more than 70 corners, making it one of the toughest proving grounds for cars and drivers and a common benchmark for vehicle dynamics.

Pirelli and BMW M R&D teams collaborated closely on the program. Using virtual development techniques early on, they adapted the tire to each model's requirements under Pirelli's Perfect Fit approach, which targets products built for a specific model or application. After the simulation phase, the teams validated solutions on track at Nardò and at the Nürburgring.

All of the fitments carry BMW's star marking, confirming homologation to the manufacturer's performance and safety standards. Pirelli said the partnership with BMW M now covers more than 30 bespoke tire projects across the P Zero family, including the latest-generation P Zero, P Zero R, P Zero Trofeo RS and P Zero Winter 2.

P Zero Trofeo RS

Launched in 2023 as original equipment for supercars and hypercars, the P Zero Trofeo RS is the most performance-oriented tire in the Pirelli P Zero family. Pirelli developed it to transfer nearly 120 years of motorsport experience "from track to road," combining current materials, technologies and customizable multi-compound solutions. The company says the tire holds a high level of performance over time so drivers can use more of their cars' potential on track days, while engineers also widened the operating range for safety on wet asphalt.