### The Unlikely Champion The BMW M5 Touring is an unlikely candidate to take the top spot in the Lightning Lap leaderboard, but its incredible speed and agility have earned it the coveted title. With a combined 717 horsepower from its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and 194-hp electric motor, this wagon is a force to be reckoned with on the track. ### A Study in Contrasts Weighing in at 5477 pounds, the M5 Touring is the heaviest contender in the Lightning Lap competition, but its speed advantage on the long straights makes up for it. The Audi RS Q8, with its 5489-pound mass, is the current record holder, but the M5 Touring is hot on its heels. ### The Art of Powersliding The M5 Touring's rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and its 577-hp powertrain allow for a unique driving experience. The fun of powersliding out of corners, with the front tires guiding the ...
### The Unlikely Champion
The BMW M5 Touring is an unlikely candidate to take the top spot in the Lightning Lap leaderboard, but its incredible speed and agility have earned it the coveted title. With a combined 717 horsepower from its twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and 194-hp electric motor, this wagon is a force to be reckoned with on the track.
### A Study in Contrasts
Weighing in at 5477 pounds, the M5 Touring is the heaviest contender in the Lightning Lap competition, but its speed advantage on the long straights makes up for it. The Audi RS Q8, with its 5489-pound mass, is the current record holder, but the M5 Touring is hot on its heels.
### The Art of Powersliding
The M5 Touring’s rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and its 577-hp powertrain allow for a unique driving experience. The fun of powersliding out of corners, with the front tires guiding the rear end, is almost therapeutic. However, the tires are pushed to their limits, squealing louder than actual swine by the time we’re in Hog Pen.
### A Lap to Remember
The M5 Touring’s 2:55.0 lap time is good enough to put it at the top of the station-wagon leaderboard, above the Audi RS6 Avant. With a little more time and a little less weight, it could widen the gap. The Audi would be the top wagon in Lightning Lap history if it weren’t for the M5’s speed advantage on the long straights.
### The Verdict
The 2025 BMW M5 Touring is a force to be reckoned with on the track. Its unique combination of power and weight makes it a standout contender in the Lightning Lap competition. While it may not be the lightest or the most agile, its speed and agility make it a champion in its own right.
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