All articles tagged with #lap time
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Motor1.com
The hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo S, with 701 horsepower and advanced aerodynamics, set a impressive 7:03.92 lap time at Nürburgring, making it the quickest non-GT2/GT3 911 on the track, showcasing its blend of everyday usability and high performance.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Motor1.com
The BMW M2 CS set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record with a time of 7:25.5, driven by BMW engineer Jörg Weidinger, showcasing its impressive performance with 523 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds, despite its high price of $99,775.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
The Ford Mustang GTD has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first American production car to complete a lap of the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, with an official time of 6:57.685. This makes it the fifth-fastest car in its category, showcasing Ford's engineering prowess. Despite the achievement, Ford aims to improve further, as the Mustang GTD's time is still slower than some of its competitors like the Porsche 911 GT3. The announcement was delayed to coincide with the release of a documentary about the effort.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Road & Track
The Porsche 911 Dakar, a car equally suited for both the track surface and off-road areas, completed a lap at the Nürburgring while ignoring some corners. The driver seamlessly transitioned between pavement and grass, achieving a lap time of 7:39.40. Although not representative of the car's normal performance, it demonstrates the speed a professional can achieve in a car designed for professional-level driving. The 911 Dakar's time is comparable to laps by the Lexus LF-A, Porsche Carrera GT, and Bugatti Veyron. The Sport Auto team celebrated by setting up camp on a hill overlooking the circuit using a functional roof tent attached to the car.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS completed a lap around the Nurburgring in an impressive 6 minutes and 54.99 seconds, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 518 horsepower and featuring active aerodynamics and a drag reduction system. The car can reach 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and hit a top speed of 186 mph, with a starting price of $244,650.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
The BMW M4 CSL has set a lap time of 7 minutes and 17.08 seconds around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, according to Sport Auto magazine. The model has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that produces 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. The M4 CSL is 240 pounds lighter than the M4 Competition, thanks to carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic pieces for the hood, roof, trunk, and portions of the interior. BMW plans to build 1,000 units of the M4 CSL worldwide, with prices starting at $140,895 in the United States.