All articles tagged with #lap record
Max Verstappen set a new all-time Formula 1 lap record at Monza during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, surpassing previous fastest cars due to a combination of car improvements, track resurfacing, and current regulations, with expectations for a competitive race despite recent struggles.
Fabio Di Giannantonio set a new lap record in MotoGP practice at Sachsenring, leading the session with Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez also performing strongly, indicating an exciting qualifying ahead.
Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT set a new lap record at Laguna Seca, completing a full lap in one minute, 27.87 seconds, besting the previous record set by a Tesla Model S Plaid. The new model, capable of reaching 60mph in 2.1 seconds and boasting a top speed of 190mph, attributes its success to the Weissach package, which eliminates 157 pounds of extra weight. The Turbo GT also posted a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes at the Nürburgring, outperforming the Model S Plaid. Both versions of the Taycan Turbo GT offer a range of around 340 miles and a continuous 777 horsepower, with a starting price of $231,995.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, with 1,100bhp, has set a new lap record for electric cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, surpassing the previous record set by a Tesla Model S. The Taycan Turbo GT completed the 12.9-mile track in 7 minutes and 5.41 seconds, showcasing its impressive performance capabilities and solidifying its position as a top contender in the electric car market.
A heavily modified Tesla Model S Plaid built by Unplugged Performance set a new lap record on the Big Willow track at Willow Springs, with a lap time of 1:20.03, beating the previous record set by a modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS by 1.05 seconds. The Tesla specialist was at Willow Springs to tune the vehicle for Pikes Peak, but achieved the record on the third hot lap of the testing session. The "Dark Helmet" Model S Plaid features a radical body kit with high downforce aerodynamics and has previously secured lap records at other tracks.
A highly modified Tesla Model S Plaid, nicknamed "Dark Helmet," built by Unplugged Performance, has set a new lap record of 1:20.03 on the Willow Springs raceway in California, beating a highly modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS by over a second. The record was achieved accidentally during a Pikes Peak testing lap, and the car has more potential left in it, according to Unplugged Performance. The Dark Helmet build has secured lap records at various tracks, including Willow Springs, Pikes Peak, Button Willow, and Laguna Seca.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R has set a new front-wheel drive track record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany with a lap time of 7 minutes 44.881 seconds. The vehicle was fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires, which improve dry grip and handling. The Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S. and has also set lap records at Suzuka.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R has set a new front-wheel drive track record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, with a lap time of 7 minutes 44.881 seconds. The Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S. and is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires for improved circuit performance. The development team aimed to create the ultimate FWD sports car, refining the essential value and emotional appeal unique to Type R models.
The Mercedes-AMG One has set a new lap record at the Monza track, completing it in just 1 minute and 43.902 seconds, beating the previous record by 12 seconds. The hypercar is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine and four electric motors producing a combined 1,048 horsepower. The AMG One is capable of hitting 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). The car is limited to just 275 units and is being assembled by hand at AMG's facility in Coventry, UK.
Jack Miller of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing set a new lap record of 1:37.746 to top Day 1 of the Grande Prémio TISSOT de Portugal, ahead of Maverick Viñales of Aprilia Racing and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team. The session was interrupted twice due to technical issues and crashes, but the riders pushed hard to secure a spot in the Top 10 for Q2 ahead of the first-ever MotoGP Sprint. Marc Marquez and Joan Mir of Repsol Honda will have to fight through Q1 for a chance at a Q2 spot.