The stock E39 M5's best time was done in 1998 by BMW test drivers, and it's 8 minutes 20 seconds on the Nordschleife. The E46 M3 turned a time of 8:22 on the same track in 2000, also BMW test-driven. E46 M3 CSL, though, ran it in around 7:52. Shows you how much of a difference R-compounds (the CSL comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cups) make. The new E60 M5's Nordschleife time is 8 minutes flat.

 

wow I'm impressed that you know all of that...:thumbup:

 

The new E60 M5's Nordschleife time is 8 minutes flat

Actually, it's 7:55 to be exact. This is the actual test number. They couldn't give it officially because the car still has problems with its ECU

 

Ahh, thanks for the clarification maq, that's even better news.

 

Heh, ~8 minutes or so for a luxury passenger sedan...

Do looks even matter at that point?

 

Nordschleife Lap Time

My best time in an E46 M3 was a low 7:50...though I was playing PGR2 on my X-Box at the time

 

My best time in an E46 M3 was a low 7:50...though I was playing PGR2 on my X-Box at the time

the best i pulled, although i only did it once was 8:10 with the M3.

 

I havent gotten that far in the game...

 

I've gotten about a 7:45, can't remember what I got with the CSL. I'll have to try it on Monday when I'm off of work. Lowest I've ever gotten is a 6:32 with a TVR.