BMW M3 Touring 24H Finishes Fifth at Nürburgring 24-Hour Race, Class Win
The BMW M3 Touring 24H, born from an April Fools' joke, finished fifth overall and won its class at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring before a record crowd of 352,000.
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What Happened
The BMW M3 Touring 24H delivered a sensational performance at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing fifth overall and winning the SPX class. The car, which started as an April Fools' joke in 2025, was built by BMW M Motorsport in just eight months. The Schubert Motorsport team and drivers Jens Klingmann, Connor De Phillippi, Ugo de Wilde, and Neil Verhagen drove a flawless race.
“The Touring project was certainly one of the big fan favorites here at the Ring. The car definitely showed that it is a serious competitor and can run at the front.”
BMW M3 Touring 24H conceived as an April Fools' joke
Car finishes 5th overall at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
352,000spectators
Largest attendance in the race's history at the Nürburgring
Why this matters
The result showcases BMW's ability to rapidly turn a fan-inspired concept into a competitive race car, as the vehicle was built in just eight months and performed at GT3 level.
Terms in This Story
- SPX class
- A special class in endurance racing for prototype or experimental cars without a specific production base.
- Green Hell
- Nickname for the Nürburgring Nordschleife race track in Germany, known for its difficulty.
- GT3
- A category of grand touring cars built to international regulations, widely used in endurance racing.
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