What are the fastest cars around the famous Nurburgring? Our comprehensive list compares the speediest models from each category
The Nürburgring is the ultimate test track for developing new cars, whether they are out-and-out supercars or more modest hot hatches.
As such, a Nürburgring lap record is something of an accolade for a manufacturer, and several have spent years honing their machines around the Nordschleife in the hope of being crowned the fastest of all. There is a caveat, however, in that the 'official' length of the lap was increased in 2019. Before this, all time were logged on a 12.8 mile circuit that effectively left out a short stretch of the T13 straight at the end of the lap. Yet with so much emphasis being placed on setting a fast time, the Nurburgring decided that only the whole 12.944 miles would count.
Dubbed a Formula 1 car for the road, the £2.2 million hypercar is the most potent Mercedes-AMG road car ever made, combining a modified version of the firm’s turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 grand prix engine with four electric motors.Guided by Porsche works driver Lars Kern, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS completed a lap of the Nürburgring in 6 minutes 43.30 seconds, breaking the previous record by 4.747 seconds with an average speed of 115.5mph.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Ferrari 296 GTB | AutocarAutocar writers' cars of 2022: The Ferrari 296 GTB, a mega-quick tech-fest straight out of Fiorano, impressed Mike Duff in all driving conditions
Read more »
Autocar writers' cars of 2022: Volkswagen Multivan | AutocarAutocar writers' cars of 2022: The simple-as-you-like Volkswagen Multivan has the charm of the ID Buzz with ace practicality, says mtisshaw
Read more »
Enjoy Some of the Finest and Cringiest Nurburgring Moments of 2022Enjoy some of the finest and cringiest Nurburgring moments of 2022.
Read more »
Groundbreakers: the cars that did it first | AutocarFrom introducing new technology to reaching incredible performance feats, some cars changed the world - read our list of groundbreaking cars
Read more »
Top 10 best compact saloons 2022 | AutocarOur ten favourite compact saloons mix strong practicality, refinement, performance and desirability with engaging dynamics, but which takes the top spot?
Read more »
Christmas road test 2022: Griffon Hoverwork 12000TD | AutocarREVIEW: It's Christmas, which means it's time for a special edition road test! This year, join matty_prior aboard the excellent Griffon Hoverwork 12000TD
Read more »