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‘A road trip like no other’: my epic drive on Kraftwerk’s Autobahn

Fifty years ago, the electronic pioneers released a 23-minute song about a road – and changed pop music for ever. Our writer hits the speed-limit-free highways of Düsseldorf and Hamburg in search of its futuristic brilliance

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Listen as the First BMW M5 Screams Down the Autobahn

The first-generation BMW M5 is one of the coolest sedans on the planet. Released in the mid-1980s, it combined stately looks with a comfortable interior and a motorsport-derived straight-six engine that sounded incredible. Even 40 years later, it remains a car to aspire to.

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Watch This 30-Year-Old Diesel Mercedes Die on the Autobahn

It gave all the revs until it just couldn't give any more.

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Bugatti Chiron Hits 257 MPH on the Autobahn Like It's No Big Deal

...without breaking any laws.

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Watch This VW Golf GTI Clubsport Max Out On The Autobahn

VW’s middle child proves it can keep up with the big boys.

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Watch This Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Reach Its Top Speed Of 193 MPH On The Autobahn

Porsche says the 911 Carrera GTS has a top speed of 193 mph. And that's exactly how fast it's able to go on this high-speed Autobahn run.

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Watch This Audi S8 Plus Blow By Its Top Speed On The Autobahn

The Audi S8 Plus has an official top speed of 190 mph. But as this video from the German Autobahn shows, it can go even faster.

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Listen To This Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Scream Like An F1 Car On The Autobahn

The driver hits 193 mph on the highway.

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Listen In Delight As This Ferrari 812 Superfast Reaches 206 MPH On The Autobahn

An aftermarket exhaust from Novitec makes the naturally aspirated V12 in this Superfast even better than before.

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VW Lupo With 2.0 Turbo Looks Nervous At 158 MPH On The Autobahn

This modified pocket rocket will give the Golf R a run for its money.

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Watch Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Hit 162 MPH On The Autobahn

This speedy SUV has 463 hp on tap. It's a step above the base model

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See 2023 BMW M2 Hit 180-MPH Top Speed On The Autobahn

This is slightly above what the car is officially capable of.

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Watch Rare Audi RS6 Nogaro Edition By ABT Hit 194 MPH On The Autobahn

With more than 700 hp, it is still one of the fastest RS6s in the world.

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See Tesla Model S Plaid With Stripped Interior Accelerate Like Mad On Autobahn

It cracks the 200-mph mark.

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See The Porsche 911 Dakar Go Flat Out On The Autobahn

It’s theoretically limited to 149 mph, but this video shows the rally-prepped 911 has a bit more to give.

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Watch Ram TRX Hit Its Top Speed In Autobahn Run

The V8-powered truck doesn't seem to like the wet road, though.

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Watch Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Hit 203 MPH On The Autobahn

After hitting 328 kph or 203.8 mph on the Autobahn both in Standard and Track driving modes, this owner believes the Tesla Model S Plaid can go even faster.

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Ford Mustang Roush With 750 HP Screams Its Way To 170 MPH On Autobahn

124 mph feels like a walk in the park for this modified pony.

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Base Porsche 911 Still Plenty Fast In Autobahn Top Speed Run, Hits 194 MPH

Doing 312 km/h in a car with "only" 379 horsepower is mighty impressive.

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See The 2023 BMW XM Go Flat Out On The Autobahn

It's seriously quick for such a heavy car, but the X5 M still beats it.

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See Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Reach 170 MPH On The Autobahn

This isn't exactly a stock example.

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Watch Ford Mustang Mach 1 Effortlessly Hit 173 MPH On The Autobahn

The outgoing Mustang still has a performance to admire.

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Watch Rimac Nevera Casually Go Beyond 200 MPH On The Autobahn

The task was pretty menial for the electric hypercar, even on public thoroughfares.

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Watch BMW M4 CSL Blast Through Autobahn, Almost Hit Top Speed

The limited-run Bimmer's brutal acceleration was captured in the video.

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Tesla Takes German Gas Station Giant To Court Over Autobahn EV Chargers

Tank & Rast, which used to be a state-owned entity that went private in 1998, claims that its control over the Autobahn gas stations extends to EV charging stations.

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