SUDDEN COMFORT
The original BMW Performance Center remains an enticing destination for BMW fans, and you’ll find Southern charm wherever you turn.
SOUTHERN CHARM WITH A SIDE OF SPEED
Make a vacation out of your visit to the Performance Driving School in Greenville-Spartanburg. With numerous hotels, food and wine festivals, Michelin-starred restaurants, nearby golf courses, great outdoor activities such as hiking and white water rafting and vibrant walkable downtown Greenville only a short drive away, there’s plenty to explore when not behind the wheel of an Ultimate Driving Machine®.
A FACILITY THAT CAN DO IT ALL
THE ORIGINAL HOME OF M POWER
Established in 1999, the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina is fully equipped to host groups of various sizes. Enjoy a chef-prepared meal at our M Café, grab a souvenir in the Gift Shop, savor an espresso and enjoy swapping stories from the day.
WE DELIVER
Our facility is the only place in the United States that hosts delivery of your new BMW. You can pick up your new baby with us, have some track time in a model just like it and make the day truly special.
FOR WHEN THE SCENERY ISN’T BLURRING BY
BMW ZENTRUM
Explore BMW’s past while marveling at its future with a tour of the Zentrum museum. Featuring many of BMW’s most famous models, you’ll get up close with our history and discover what makes a BMW so special. Open daily from 9 pm to 5:30 pm.
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BMW FACTORY TOUR
Located just across the street from the Performance Center is our manufacturing plant for the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7. Schedule a tour and watch in amazement as over 1,500 vehicles are produced each day. Please visit the plant website for more information.
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GIFT SHOP
Looking for something to help you remember all the excitement? Our Gift Shop is open daily and full of unique BMW clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. It’s going to be hard to pick just one.
The gift shop is open to the public during normal business hours.
GREER, GREENVILLE AND SPARTANBURG
The school sits in Greer, between Greenville and Spartanburg, and these three cities offer a variety of quaint restaurants, charming outdoor spaces and vibrant nightlife, providing a chance to relax amidst all the excitement.
BMW PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL HOTEL PARTNERS
With all those thrills on track, you’re going to need a place to recharge. Some of our hotel partners also offer exclusive discounts.
Hotel Hartness
The Grand Bohemian Lodge
The Westin Poinsett, Greenville
AC Hotel Greenville
Aloft Greenville Downtown
Embassy Suites Greenville Downtown Riverplace
Hampton Inn Greenville Downtown Riverplace
Hotel Domestique
AC Hotel Spartanburg
BMW IN SOUTH CAROLINA AT A GLANCE
How many BMW Performance Driving School locations are there?
We currently have three locations – in California, South Carolina and Indianapolis.
Where is the BMW Performance Driving School located? BMW Performance Driving School East
1155 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
(888) 345-4269
BMW Performance Driving School West
86-050 Jasper Lane, Thermal, CA 92274
(888) 345-4269
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
(888) 345-4269
Does the BMW Performance Center offer classes at other locations?
Each year, we travel abroad to famous locations such as the Nürburgring in Germany and the Arjeplog in Sweden for BMW Ice Training. Please visit our Epic Experiences page for more information.
How long is a half-day Driving Experience?
The morning events run from 8 am – 1 pm, and the afternoon events run from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm, including lunch.
What events take place in the Greenville area?
There are many to choose from. The Fall for Greenville Festival, Euphoria Food and Wine Festival, Artisphere, Greenville Jazzfest and the Southern Roots BBQ Festival to name a few. For a full schedule, please visit their website.
What events take place in the Spartanburg Area?
Spartanburg, with its thriving live music vibe, ample sports tournaments and with multiple downtown festivals, is a great example of a Southern city with small-town charm. For a full list of events, please visit their website.
