BMW M5 Ring Taxi is Back! Hits Nurburgring in F10 M5 Form (Updated with Video)

m-technik · 03-13-2012, 07:28 PM

Wonder what kind of lap times its putting down......

MSPORTWORLD · 03-13-2012, 08:59 PM

They should really offer a package deal with ED.

Fester · 03-13-2012, 09:20 PM

Wondering if there's any difference in specs of the ring taxi vs regular M5??

SuBMWaru · 03-13-2012, 09:28 PM

Heck yes!! But why exactly did Sabine leave?

funftouring · 03-13-2012, 09:28 PM

Looks like they have more dialing in to do on the suspension. It looks heavy and slow in the corners. Not a good look.

datbimmerdoe · 03-14-2012, 02:36 AM

sweeet!!

Evice · 03-14-2012, 06:59 AM

I wonder why they have mylaps transponder on that M5, not like they are racing....

3s-a-charm · 03-14-2012, 09:51 AM

Nice! Those are nearly press-quality photos too!

Elsabor67 · 03-14-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuBMWaru

Heck yes!! But why exactly did Sabine leave?

Because of the fight still going on with the current 'Ring managers (NAG) and the community surrounding the track. Sabine is also a vocal part of the effort to remove the current 'Ring operators. Also the ring taxi is partly controlled by the NAG group.

bavarian19 · 03-14-2012, 01:14 PM

my wife and I will be riding it in June hopefully!

ORIGIN M. · 03-15-2012, 12:49 AM

I will be up for a Taxi ride when I go to the Ring, however I won't bring the entire family along like the car in the picture.

ORIGIN M. · 03-15-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsabor67

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuBMWaru

Heck yes!! But why exactly did Sabine leave?

Because of the fight still going on with the current 'Ring managers (NAG) and the community surrounding the track. Sabine is also a vocal part of the effort to remove the current 'Ring operators. Also the ring taxi is partly controlled by the NAG group.

Perfect. I will wait for the fight to end, as a boycott may be in order until the problem is resolved.

AlpWhite11 · 03-15-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

I wonder why they have mylaps transponder on that M5, not like they are racing....

Anyone ever ride in the ring taxi? Do they let you know the lap time of the ride you get?

Maybe that's what the transponder is for.

Jason · 03-16-2012, 12:15 PM

First post updated with video of twin F10 M5 taxis on the Nurburgring. The F10 M5 has previously been reported as lapping the Ring in 7:55.

madmanhiker · 03-16-2012, 02:00 PM

same time as a Ferrari F430!!! WOW!

FANBMWM · 03-16-2012, 02:18 PM

what are these red things on the left side of the bumpers??

dmetuning · 03-16-2012, 03:00 PM

thats what im talking about...awesome....

Needsdecaf · 03-16-2012, 07:03 PM

I like the flashing brake lights. At least you know that they are braking hard!

3M TAPE · 03-16-2012, 07:28 PM

AlpWhite11 · 03-16-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I like the flashing brake lights. At least you know that they are braking hard!

Does M5/5 series have that feature? I thought it's just how the lights appear on film.

ORIGIN M. · 03-16-2012, 10:38 PM

Yes it does, also LED does have that effect on film as you were saying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09BlkSapphire

Does M5/5 series have that feature? I thought it's just how the lights appear on film.

Anderw · 03-17-2012, 04:16 AM

thats quick damn

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