BMW is entering a racing version of its M3 Touring station wagon in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race, a project inspired by a positive response to an April Fool's joke. The car is based on the M4 GT3 EVO race car and will compete against top-tier entries, including a car driven by Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. This highlights a niche trend of high-performance wagons being used in serious motorsport.
Background
Station wagons have evolved from family vehicles to high-performance models, with brands like BMW producing powerful variants like the M3 Touring, though some are not sold in all markets like the US. The Nürburgring 24-hour race is a grueling endurance event known for its challenging track conditions.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 19, 2026 at 12:02 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10