German car fans have long known that the rigors of performance testing in Germany have always exceeded those found abroad. But judging by the recent testing efforts of Nissan’s GTR and the Lexus IS-F at the Nürburgring, Japanese manufacturers are starting to realize what the Germans have known all along. There simply is no substitute for the relentless and demanding stresses only this facility can give.
This BMW promo video for the new X5 is actually less about the vehicle and more about the testing, and the facility and shows why it is the Mecca for high performance enthusiasts. Sit back and enjoy and learn why the Nürburgring is both addictive and unforgiving and why others will continue to go there.