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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.
The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S debuts with a new T-Hybrid system producing 701 HP, making it the most powerful 911 ever, and is 14 seconds faster around the Nürburgring than its predecessor, with a starting price of over $272,000.
Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X, with 1,250 horsepower and a hybrid V8, is the most powerful Corvette yet, and chief engineer Tony Roma hints at an even more extreme model in the future, aiming to be the fastest American car on the Nürburgring, possibly the legendary Zora.
Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X, with 1,250 horsepower, is the latest high-performance model, but the company hints at developing an even more powerful version that could surpass its current top speed of 233 mph and aim to beat the Nürburgring lap record, indicating ongoing enhancements and a focus on bragging rights among performance car enthusiasts.
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD starts at $327,960, featuring a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 815 horsepower, a significant upgrade from a standard Mustang, and boasts impressive performance including a Nürburgring lap time of 6:52.972. Despite its high price and controversial nature, it offers substantial performance enhancements and optional features like a carbon-fiber roof and red brake calipers.
The reveal of Assetto Corsa EVO's open-world area in the Eifel region showcased several new cars not previously seen in the sim racing platform. Notable vehicles include the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione, Abarth 595, Toyota GR86, Audi RS 3 Sportback, BMW M2 Coupe, Lotus Exige Series 3, Mazda MX-5, and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. These additions highlight the game's expansion into a more immersive and diverse driving experience, featuring real-world locations and car hire companies.
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.
The Ford Mustang GTD has set a new benchmark for American muscle cars by becoming the fastest US production car to lap the Nurburgring with a time of 6:57.685. Despite achieving this sub-7-minute milestone, Ford plans to return for another attempt to improve the time, as the car still trails behind European models like the Porsche 992 GT3 RS and Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. The Mustang GTD features a powerful 815 hp supercharged V8 engine and advanced aerodynamics, and Ford CEO Jim Farley is confident in its potential for further improvement.
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD has set a new record for American production cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the lap in 6:57.685. This achievement makes it the fifth-fastest production sports car to tackle the track, surpassing the previous American record held by the Dodge Viper ACR. Ford's development of the Mustang GTD focused on breaking the seven-minute barrier, aiming to compete with European supercars. Despite challenging conditions, the team is eager to improve further, with plans to continue testing after winter.
Porsche's 911 GT3 RS is receiving a significant aerodynamic upgrade from Manthey, featuring a factory-backed body kit that includes a carbon fiber shark fin and enhanced downforce elements like a larger rear wing and diffuser. These modifications, which maintain the car's warranty, aim to improve track performance, potentially reducing lap times at the Nürburgring. The kit, available in the EU from January and globally by March, also includes suspension and brake enhancements, with pricing yet to be disclosed.
The Toyota Supra GRMN prototype, spotted at the Nurburgring, features a new swan neck spoiler and is expected to have a twin-turbocharged S58 inline-six engine, potentially offering up to 473 horsepower. The car also shows aerodynamic enhancements with a more aggressive front fascia. The Supra GRMN is anticipated to debut before the end of 2024 with a price likely exceeding $70,000.
Porsche's new Panamera top model set a record time of 7:24.17 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, driven by test driver Lars Kern. This time is 5.64 seconds faster than the previous generation's model, showcasing significant improvements in the car's powertrain, aerodynamics, chassis, and new ultra-high-performance tires. The record highlights the Panamera's enhanced agility and stability, combining luxury touring comfort with sports car handling.
The Porsche Panamera, equipped with a V-8 hybrid powertrain and advanced Active Ride suspension, set a new Nürburgring record for the "executive" segment with a time of 7 minutes 24.17 seconds. The pre-production model featured a carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. This makes it over five seconds faster than the previous Panamera Turbo S and more than three seconds quicker than the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S.
The new 2025 Audi RS3 has set a new Nurburgring record for the fastest production car in the compact class, completing the lap in 7 minutes and 33.12 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by BMW. The RS3, driven by Frank Stippler, featured Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires, ceramic brakes, and a retuned chassis. Despite having slightly less power in its European version, the RS3's performance enhancements contributed to its record-breaking run.
Volkswagen has unveiled the 296 horsepower GTI Clubsport ahead of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, featuring a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, aggressive styling, and optional performance upgrades. This model, likely DSG-only, marks the end of the internal combustion Golf era, with no word yet on pricing or U.S. availability.