BMW M5 Set to Reclaim Drifting Guinness Record, Will Attempt Car-to-Car Refueling [Video]

Back in 2013, BMW decided to attempt a never made before world record – something that ignited a spark among the manufacturers. BMW set the Guinness World Record for the longest drift standing at 51.3 miles. The record was set by Johan Schwartz who drove an M5 sideways at the BMW Performance Driving School in South Carolina.

The record was broken by Harald Müller, who went 89.55 miles on a track in Turkey, driving a Toyota GT86 in 2014. In 2017 then, the record was again broken, this time by South African journalist Jesse Adams, who again drove the GT86 sideways for 102.5 miles (his record is still pending certification). Adams drifted for almost six hours and more than 1,000 laps in South Africa.

It seems like BMW is not satisfied being called a previous record holder and want to reclaim the record. BMW has released a new teaser video showcasing the attempt to create the world record. The record will be attempted by the same duo of BMW M5 been driven by Schwartz. However, things have taken an interested twist now!

While the record book allows the team to stop for refueling or install a bigger tank, BMW wouldn’t like to do the too obvious. Instead, BMW engineers have opted to do the refueling ‘Military’ way, as they refuel military aircrafts mid-air. A car-to-car fueling attempt will be made mid-drift.

The 8-hour drift will feature the M5 with custom fuel cell in the trunk area, components from the aviation and some custom fittings. A guy hanging out the back window will transfer 15 to 18 gallons of fuel in just 50 seconds while both cars are fully drifting.

The whole scene reminds us of Need for the Speed movie, but with drift! We'll see how the BMW's daring attempt goes.

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