[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by BretCols

Not sure if there's any truth in this however I'm told Sao Paulo yellow has something to do with Ayrton Senna

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

The interlagos circuit is in the city São Paulo, Brazil

Originally Posted by SickFinga

44. Sao Paulo Yellow (C4H)

• Named after: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace which was originally known as Autodromo de Interlagos is located in the city of São Paulo

• Introduced: In 2020 on G80 M3, G82 / G83 M4

• Launch color on: -

• Also used on: -

• Discontinued: -

• Notes: First new non-metallic M color since Laguna Seca Blue which was released over 20 years ago. This is the second color that Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace gets.

[ellipsis212]

Originally Posted by oz555

Brands Hatch grey

+ Lime Rock Grey

[N54sDUSTxi]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Someone placed an order for an "Orinoco Pearl" M3 and that got me thinking... I really love how BMW names their colors after objects and locations. In my eyes that gives the color a bit more specialness. Figured I'd start a thread looking at some of them.

My G05 in Ametrine Metallic. Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. Nearly all commercially sourced ametrine is mined in Bolivia.
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My G20 in Dravit Grey. Dravit refers to the dravite tourmaline mineral. The name originates from the Drava river area in Slovenia, where the mineral was first reported.
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As for the colors I'm picking for my cars on order:

Will be replacing the X5 with an X7 LCI in Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. This is a pretty obvious one as it's named after the bluish hue of the mountains in the smokies when seen in the distance.
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And I'll be replacing my G20 with an M3 in individual Oxford Green Metallic. And..... I actually don't know where this color originates from. Oxford University uses more of a blueish color whereas Oxford Green is very obviously Green. But... this is the closest I could find:
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Indeed. Loove racetrack based names. Sebring Grey Metallic, Mugello Red, Dakar Yellow + others🔥🔥

[M2 SoCal]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

Someone placed an order for an "Orinoco Pearl" M3 and that got me thinking... I really love how BMW names their colors after objects and locations. In my eyes that gives the color a bit more specialness. Figured I'd start a thread looking at some of them.

My G05 in Ametrine Metallic. Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. Nearly all commercially sourced ametrine is mined in Bolivia.
Attachment 2915948
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My G20 in Dravit Grey. Dravit refers to the dravite tourmaline mineral. The name originates from the Drava river area in Slovenia, where the mineral was first reported.
Attachment 2915958
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As for the colors I'm picking for my cars on order:

Will be replacing the X5 with an X7 LCI in Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. This is a pretty obvious one as it's named after the bluish hue of the mountains in the smokies when seen in the distance.
Attachment 2916032
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And I'll be replacing my G20 with an M3 in individual Oxford Green Metallic. And..... I actually don't know where this color originates from. Oxford University uses more of a blueish color whereas Oxford Green is very obviously Green. But... this is the closest I could find:
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Brooklyn Grey origin? Must be a building in Brooklyn, NY somewhere with that color.

[MarlboroM2C]

Originally Posted by Awtobahn

Brooklyn Grey origin? Must be a building in Brooklyn, NY somewhere with that color.

Brooklyn NY Navy Yard used to produce battleships during the world wars. Perhaps the reference to the color of the American ships built in Brooklyn.

[NYG]

I really love the colors named after Grand Prix & other racing circuits.

Originally Posted by MarlboroM2C

Brooklyn NY Navy Yard used to produce battleships during the world wars. Perhaps the reference to the color of the American ships built in Brooklyn.

Nah, named after the color of our faces when we see our property tax bills.

[unfoundnemo]

Originally Posted by MarlboroM2C

Brooklyn NY Navy Yard used to produce battleships during the world wars. Perhaps the reference to the color of the American ships built in Brooklyn.

I figured it was named after the Brooklyn Street Circuit that runs through red hook by the cruise terminal... mainly used for formula e... but many of the buildings in that area are grey in color.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Street_Circuit

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

I figured it was named after the Brooklyn Street Circuit that runs through red hook by the cruise terminal... mainly used for formula e... but many of the buildings in that area are grey in color.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Street_Circuit

Don't forget that in the late 60's and early 70's people used to drag race on First Ave. in Brooklyn.

[weingarm]

I know it's been said already but I don't think anyone posted a picture of Marina Bay Blue (Formula 1 track in Singapore) so I will do the honors with my M5:

[chad86tsi]

And then there are colors that don't even get a name. Mine is individual P60, the name : Grau Schwarz : translates to Grey Black.

[MarlboroM2C]

Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

I figured it was named after the Brooklyn Street Circuit that runs through red hook by the cruise terminal... mainly used for formula e... but many of the buildings in that area are grey in color.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Street_Circuit

Red Hook buildings and lower Brooklyn where I grew up definitely are a mix, but mostly brownstone and redbrick. I'm not sure that recall or know of too many gray buildings down there or around the borough.
Used be the water in the Gowanus (Redhook) was gray...and red and blue and brown...and...😆 But they did a great job turning that around environmentally.

[TEGRITY]

Originally Posted by BretCols

Not sure if there's any truth in this however I'm told Sao Paulo yellow has something to do with Ayrton Senna

It makes sense for Imola Red being a tribute to Ayrton Senna as he died there unfortunately. But he is Brazilian so São Paulo Yellow as well?!?

[M3ANSPEC]

Azurite Black / Azurite Malachite

[billnchristy]

I had a Misano Blue X2. Another race track color

[Redd]

Sepang Bronze Metallic E60 M5 (not my car). Named after the Sepang Formula 1 circuit here in Malaysia.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by Redd

Sepang Bronze Metallic E60 M5 (not my car). Named after the Sepang Formula 1 circuit here in Malaysia.

I've been there! They have an outdoor Karting course right next to it that I visited with some pretty high powered karts.

[surbrar]

Sparkling Bronze

[Ice9]

Just like the Tanzanite stone, the BMW color changes at every angle of light, from dark grey to brilliant Royal Blue metallic.

[BklynNYBMW]

Hey guys. Any idea about Hera Mica Blue and the origin?

[bigjae1976]

Monte Carlo Blue…

Techno Violet…any insights into that color?

[Bigmouth Studio]

I think my "San Francisco Red" Z4 refer to the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, am I right?

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1658144279

[ItsGary]

Jerez Black is named after Circuito De Jerez

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuito_de_Jerez