Tag: Nurburgring lap time
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Porsche Cayenne beats Audi RS Q8’s Nurburgring lap record
The Porsche Cayenne has set a new Nurburgring lap record for production SUVs. It lapped the Nordschleife in 7 min 38.925 seconds, beating the previous record of 7 min 42.253 seconds set by the Audi RS Q8. The record was set by Porsche test driver Lars Kern. According to Porsche, the only modifications that were…
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Lamborghini Huracan STO: Controversy brewing over Nurburgring lap record
Last week, the Lamborghini Huracan STO was spotted at the Nurburgring as it prepared for a lap record attempt. Everything seemed normal until people started questioning if Lamborghini was using the actual stock STO for the run. Robert Mitchell, who was among the first to raise doubts over the SSC Tuatara top speed record, also…
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Lamborghini Huracan STO gunning for Nurburgring Lap Record?
The Lamborghini Huracan STO has been spotted at the Nurburgring. However, this time, the car may not be here for a test run. Instead, Lamborghini has brought along a team of engineers as it prepares to set a new lap record. The rear-wheel drive STO could be perfectly suited for the twisty, undulating surface of…
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Ride on-board the Porsche 911 GT3 for a sub-7 Minute Nurburgring lap
Earlier this month, Porsche revealed the all-new 911 GT3. While it may look like similar to the outgoing model, the new GT3 is wider and hides quite a few upgrades under its skin. These updates have made the car a lot faster and to show you just how much, Porsche sent their test driver Lars…
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VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series laps the Nurburgring in record 6 min 43 sec
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series has set a new lap record of the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It completed a lap of the circuit in 6 min 43.61 seconds. That’s 1.36 seconds faster than the V12 powered Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Mercedes roped in pro-driver Maro Engel for the task and this on-board video gives us a good…
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Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe to challenge Panamera’s Nurburgring time
Earlier this month, the Porsche Panamera set a new Nurburgring lap record for “executive cars”. It beat the previous best time set by the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door coupe. But, Mercedes will be back at the track hoping to regain its lost crown. 2 years ago, the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe had clocked a lap time…
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VIDEO: 2021 Porsche Panamera laps the Nurburgring in 7 min 29 seconds
Earlier this month, the Porsche Panamera set a new Nurburgring lap record for “executive cars”. The 2021 Panamera lapped the 21 km circuit in 7 min 29.81 seconds. It beat the previous best time of 7 min 30.11 seconds set by the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S. At the wheel was German test driver Lars Kern.…
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Toyota GR Supra sets a sub-8 min Nurburgring Lap Time
Toyota had no plans to take the GR Supra for a hot lap of the Nurburgring, so Sport Auto did. Sport Auto test driver Christian Gebhardt took the Toyota GR Supra around the grueling circuit in less than 8 minutes. He managed to lap the Nordschleife in 7 min 52.17 seconds to be precise. What’s…
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Did the Mid-engined C8 Corvette lap the Nurburgring in 7 min 28 sec?
It looks like the mid-engined C8 Corvette may have set a sub-8 minute Nurburgring lap time. According to Muscle Cars and Trucks, the C8 Corvette was able to complete a hot lap of the Green Hell in relatively favorable weather conditions. The unofficial time is said to be 7 min 28.30 seconds! The car used…
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Sim Racer takes the Tesla Cybertruck to Nurburgring
Who would like to see the Tesla Cybertruck lap the Nurburgring? Recently, Tesla unveiled its first electric truck called the Cybertruck. While its design may have split opinions worldwide, it promises decent performance. The headline figure of 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds suggests that the Cybertruck will give even supercars a run for their money.…
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Audi RS Q8 is the fastest SUV to lap the Nurburgring
The Audi RS Q8 is yet to go on sale but it’s already making headlines. The RS Q8 is the high-performance version of the Q8. It’s also safe to say that the RS Q8 is now the fastest production SUV to lap the Nurburgring. The Audi RS Q8 has set a new lap record of…
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Nurburgring: Is the McLaren Senna here to Attempt a Lap Record?
Speculations are rife that the McLaren Senna might attempt to set a new lap record at the Nurburgring. The McLaren Senna was recently spotted at the Nurburgring, leading some to believe that a lap record attempt might be on cards. Perhaps McLaren wants to take advantage of the cooler weather conditions before the track closes…