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Originally Posted by Manny G
BMW Motorsport names its colors according to cities around the world that have famous race tracks or racing heritage.
Examples:
Imola Red - Imola, Italy
Estoril Blue - Estoril, Portugal
Silverstone - Silverstone, England
Dakar Yellow - Dakar, France
Daytona Purple - Daytona, FL, USA
Interlagos Blue - Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Kyalami Orange - Kyalami, South Africa
Sepang Bronze - Sepang, Malaysia
Monaco Blue - Monaco, France
Laguna Seca Blue - Laguna Seca, California, USA
LeMans Blue - LeMans, France
Avus Blue - Avus, Berlin, Germany
There are a few which are not attached to any city such as:
Alpine White
Sapphire Metallic Black
Cosmos Black
Space Gray
Boston Green <- I dont know of any motorsport heritage in Boston
Artic Silver
Techno-Violet
Titanium Silver
I may be missing some.. feel free to contribute.
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Oh wow I had no clue. Great info Thanks.
One small correction though: Dakar is not in France, it is in Senegal, a small west African country. Which used to be the destination of Paris-Dakar rallye.