Ask anyone what they associate with German automotive excellence and – after rattling off some of the most iconic car brands in the world – it won’t be long before they mention the Autobahn. Long stretches of motorway with no speed limit are an integral part of the country’s motoring history. However, to truly take a car to its limits, even the Autobahn won’t suffice. Each year, the top tuning companies take their fastest automobiles and ultra-high-performance tires off public roads to an event dedicated to setting speed records.