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{{Short description|German car tuning manufacturer}}
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{{Infobox company
company_name = MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH |
| name = MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH
company_logo = [[Image:MK-Motorsport_Logo.gif]] |
| logo = MK-Motorsport Logo.png
company_type = [[Public company|Public]] |
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
foundation = 1978 |
| foundation = 1978
location = [[Ötigheim]], [[Germany]]|
| location = [[Rastatt]], Germany
key_people = Michael Krankenberg|
| key_people = Michael Krankenberg
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industry = [[Automobile|Automotive]]|
products = [[Automobile]]s|
| industry = [[Automobile|Automotive]]
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| products = [[Automobile]]s
homepage = [http://www.mk-motorsport.de/html_en/index.html www.mk-motorsport.de]
| homepage = [http://www.mk-motorsport.de/ www.mk-motorsport.de]
}}
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'''MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH''' is a [[Germany|German]] car [[Engine tuning|tuning]] manufacturer specialising in [[BMW]] cars. MK-Motorsport was founded by [[Michael Krankenberg]] in [[1978]]. They are based in [[Ötigheim]] in south-western part of [[Germany]] close to the [[france|French]] [[border]]. All MK products are exclusive own developments and constructions emphasizing the individuality of BMW cars. MK-Motorsport is one out of three official tuners approved by BMW.
'''MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH''' is a German car [[Engine tuning|tuning]] manufacturer specialising in [[BMW]] cars. MK-Motorsport was founded by [[Michael Krankenberg]] in 1978. They are based in [[Ötigheim|Rastatt]] in south-western part of [[Germany]] close to the [[france|French]] [[border]]. All MK products are exclusive own developments and constructions emphasizing the individuality of BMW cars.


MK-Motorsport is very closely linked to the car race sportive engagement of MK-Motorsport owner and General Manager Michael Krankenberg, having an experience in car race sport about 30 years.
MK-Motorsport is very closely linked to the car race sportive engagement of MK-Motorsport owner and General Manager Michael Krankenberg, having an experience in car race sport about 30 years.
Among other victories he can look back to victory in group B of the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] in [[1986]], successful participation in sports car world championships [[1983]] till [[1986]] and at the [[Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft|DRM]] in [[1978]] and [[1979]]. [[Image:MK E46 M3.jpg|frame|MK E46 M3]]
Among other victories he can look back to victory in group B of the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] in 1986, successful participation in sports car world championships 1983 till 1986 and at the [[Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft|DRM]] in 1978 and 1979.<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:MK E46 M3.jpg|frame|MK E46 M3]] -->


MK-Motorsport was engaged as a team: 3rd total rank at the [[24 Hours Nürburgring|24 hours race]] at [[Nürburgring]] out of 200 participants, sole victory of a completely private team against the work teams of [[BMW]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Opel]] and [[Ford]] in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]]. In [[1992]], most successful team of DTT (Deutsche Tourenwagen Trophäe) up to 2.500 ccm. Since [[1991]], Michael Krankenberg has been reactivated as [[racing driver]]. Until now, 12 first places participating in sprint and long distance races.
MK-Motorsport was engaged as a team: 3rd total rank at the [[24 Hours Nürburgring|24 hours race]] at [[Nürburgring]] out of 200 participants, sole victory of a completely private team against the work teams of [[BMW]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Opel]] and [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]]. In 1992, most successful team of DTT (Deutsche Tourenwagen Trophäe) up to 2.500 ccm. Since 1991, Michael Krankenberg has been reactivated as [[racing driver]]. Until now, 12 first places participating in sprint and long-distance races.


Michael Krankenberg died on 14.04.2008 after an accident.<sup>1</sup>


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.mk-motorsport.de/html_en/index.html Official Homepage]


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*[http://www.mk-motorsport.de/ Official MK-Motorsport homepage]
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[[Category:BMW]]
*[http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/motorsport/michael-krankenberg-gestorben-707590.html Auto-motor-und-sport.de: MK-Motorsport]
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[[Category:Automotive motorsports and performance companies]]
[[Category:Automotive motorsports and performance companies]]
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[[Category:BMW]]
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[[Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1978]]
[[Category:24 Hours of Le Mans teams]]
[[Category:German auto racing teams]]


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Latest revision as of 15:02, 29 June 2024

MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH
Company typePublic
IndustrieAutomotive
Gegründet1978
HauptsitzRastatt, Germany
Key people
Michael Krankenberg
ProdukteAutomobiles
Websitewww.mk-motorsport.de

MK-Motorsport Krankenberg GmbH is a German car tuning manufacturer specialising in BMW cars. MK-Motorsport was founded by Michael Krankenberg in 1978. They are based in Rastatt in south-western part of Germany close to the French border. All MK products are exclusive own developments and constructions emphasizing the individuality of BMW cars.

MK-Motorsport is very closely linked to the car race sportive engagement of MK-Motorsport owner and General Manager Michael Krankenberg, having an experience in car race sport about 30 years. Among other victories he can look back to victory in group B of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1986, successful participation in sports car world championships 1983 till 1986 and at the DRM in 1978 and 1979.

MK-Motorsport was engaged as a team: 3rd total rank at the 24 hours race at Nürburgring out of 200 participants, sole victory of a completely private team against the work teams of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel and Ford in the DTM. In 1992, most successful team of DTT (Deutsche Tourenwagen Trophäe) up to 2.500 ccm. Since 1991, Michael Krankenberg has been reactivated as racing driver. Until now, 12 first places participating in sprint and long-distance races.

Michael Krankenberg died on 14.04.2008 after an accident.1

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