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BMW instructor Johan Schwartz performed the sustained drift at BMW\u2019s Performance Center in […]","datePublished":"2018-01-12","dateModified":"2018-01-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bmw-m5-drift-refuel-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bmw-m5-drift-refuel-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-m5-drift-record\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":293,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M5","drifting","Guinness World Record"],"articleBody":"Anyone can drive but drifting? That\u2019s an artform and BMW has taken it to an extreme by setting not one but two new world records for drifting.The new BMW M5 set the Guinness world record for the longest recorded drift over a screeching eight hours, racking up exactly 232.5 miles during the non-stop drift – that\u2019s almost 90 miles more than the previous record (143 miles).BMW instructor Johan Schwartz performed the sustained drift at BMW\u2019s Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina on a so-called skid pad.Drifting for that obviously gulps through buckets and buckets of petrol so to make an eight-hour drift possible, BMW teamed up with North Carolina-based company Detroit Speed to develop a custom-built refuelling system.That sounds kinda fancy but it essentially boiled down to a man leaning out of the rear passenger window of another M5 and pretty much pouring the fuel into the drifting M5\u2019s fuel tank.It sounds dangerous and going off comments from Detroit Speed\u2019s test car manager Matt Butts, it was.\u201cAlthough we practiced the refuelling several times before the Guinness world record title attempt, there was very little margin for error,\u201d said Mr Butts. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited to have played a part in Johan and BMW recapturing this record.\u201dAs if all this wasn\u2019t impressive enough, BMW set a second world record for the longest twin vehicle water-assisted drift with two M5s drifting together for one hour, covering a total of 49.25 miles.Watch highlights from the BMW M5\u2019s eight-hour drift:See how the feat was made possible in this behind the scenes clip:If this amazing record attempt hasn\u2019t left you lost for words, tell us what you think down there in the comments section. 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