It's one of the most terrifying racing circuits ever constructed by men with speed on their mind. And last weekend, by virtue of it being delectably smashing, it's also one of the most spectacular endurance races on earth. It is, of course, the Nurburgring 24hr race, and we were there.

Aside from the drifting, the crashes, the strange German food and even a disappointing lack of mullets, BMW came to town brandishing firepower. The ‘M Festival' was, as the name suggests, a soiree celebrating Munich's most potent machinery. Have a click through to see the assembled exotica. And then book your tickets for next year.

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