2012 BMW M5 Ring Taxi: Photos

BMW started the BMW Ring Taxi in 1986 and to date has collected more than 90,000 fares from Ring passengers over the years.

The latest M5 Ring Taxi was spotted in Alpine White paint with the M stripe emblazoned across the car - distinct from earlier photos of a Monte Carlo blue example.

A high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology powers the BMW M5, which peaks at 417kW at between 6000-7000rpm.

It’s the world’s fastest taxi ride over 20.832km that represents a single lap of the Nordschleife and allows three passengers to travel together at speeds up to 300km/h. Naturally, the $275 taxi fare can be shared by all three passengers.

Photo source: bmwblog.com