Shell BMW M4 DTM Race Taxi

BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BR) drove the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi at the legendary Nordschleife (DE), just after the DTM weekend that was also held in the same track. This vehicle is intended to be a unique fan promotion from Shell. Shell is also the Premium Technology Partner of BMW Motorsport. Thanks to special conversion work on the car, the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi is well adjusted for the Nurburgring Nordschleife track conditions specifically.

There was a prize draw held by Shell and the lucky winners occupied the passenger seat next to Farfus. It was a great way to experience iconic track sections such as “Brünnchen”, “Hohe Acht” or “Fuchsröhre” from the cockpit perspective. The commentator for this event was Matthias Malmedie (DE), best known from “Grip – Das Motormagazin” on the TV station RTL II.

Farfus is very familiar with the Nurburgring. The Brazilian pro racing driver has participated in a lot of 24-hour races there. In 2010, Farfus won the classic endurance race as he drove the BMW M3 GT2 to victory. “The event was great fun,” said Farfus after completing his laps. “Everyone knows that I love the Nordschleife. Our win at the 24-hour race in 2010 is one of the absolute highlights of my career. It was great to be able to go out onto the circuit with the Shell BMW M4 DTM race taxi – and I think my passenger enjoyed it too. Thanks to Shell and BMW Motorsport for this unique event.”