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7:04.957 – Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets the New Record of the Fastest Electric Executive Vehicle at the ...

On April 01, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra completed its first official lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, achieving a lap time of 7:04.957 minutes. The vehicle thus set a new record in the “Electric Executive Car” category (electric luxury sedan). All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is now available on the Nürburgring...
7:04.957 – Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets the New Record of the Fastest Electric Executive Vehicle at the Nürburgring

11.06.2025

On April 01, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra completed its first official lap on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, achieving a lap time of 7:04.957 minutes. The vehicle thus set a new record in the “Electric Executive Car” category (electric luxury sedan). All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.

Ford Mustang GTD masters the Nordschleife in 6:52,07 minutes

05.05.2025

Mustang GTD was already the first sports car from an America automaker to set a sub-7-minute lap. Now it’s improved on that lap, with a faster time driven by track-proven updates and refinements: 6:52.072, making Mustang GTD the fourth fastest vehicle in the production sports car class. All record drives and further information Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Ford Mustang GTD is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.

Porsche 911 GT3 masters the Nordschleife in 6:56.294 minutes

24.04.2025

The new Porsche 911 GT3 has set an impressive lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Factory driver and Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister completed the 20.832-kilometer circuit in 6:56.294 minutes. The lap was conducted under notarial supervision and with street-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. All record drives and further information The vehicle used was equipped with the optional Weissach package and had a six-speed manual transmission. The 911 GT3 is powered by a 4.0-litre high-revving naturally aspirated engine with 375 kW (510 hp). The time achieved is more than three seconds faster than that of the previous model with PDK. Onboard through the Green HellThe record lap of the Porsche 911 GT3 is now available on the Nürburgring YouTube channel. The onboard footage from the cockpit of the vehicle offers the opportunity to relive this fantastic lap. Information about the official “Nürburgring record laps”The following principle applies to all drives: one track, one complete lap, one time – according to uniform standards. In addition to timekeeping with calibrated measuring technology, official record attempts and attempts to achieve a lap time are always accompanied by a notary. In addition to monitoring the timekeeping, the vehicle is also inspected. TÜV Rheinland checks for standard conformity and documents this. The exact length of the track and the start and finish lines are precisely defined. A full lap of the Nordschleife is driven and measured with a flying start (20.8 kilometers). The vehicle categories for record drives and official lap times at the Nürburgring are divided into different segments by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and specially defined special classes.

Mustang GTD Laps Nürburgring Faster Than Any Car from an American Brand

10.12.2024

Germany’s iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife is the gold-standard for sports car development. And the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is the first car from an American brand to complete a lap in under seven minutes.  Driven by Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller, the 815-horsepower Mustang GTD lapped the circuit nicknamed “The Green Hell” in an officially certified 6:57:685. It’s the fifth fastest time by a stock production sports car  and Mustang GTD is only the sixth vehicle in that class to break the seven-minute barrier. The time delivers on the goal laid out by CEO Jim Farley at the Mustang GTD’s debut in August 2023.  “The team behind Mustang GTD took what we’ve learned from decades on the track and engineered a Mustang that can compete with the world’s best supercars,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “We’re proud to be the first American automaker with a car that can lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, but we aren’t satisfied. We know the Mustang GTD can set a faster Nürburgring lap. We’ll be back.”  Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring success is due to the work of a small, dedicated team of engineers and designers who worked tirelessly over the course of two years to turn the Mustang GT3 race car into the first-ever Mustang supercar. Ford documented their efforts in the run up to the timed Nürburgring run in The Road To The Ring, a 13-minute documentary that covers the challenge, drama, and excitement of developing Mustang GTD. The documentary, which is available on Ford.com, the Ford YouTube channel, and Facebook is a behind-the-scenes look at the testing of Mustang GTD, from iconic American tracks like Sebring, through to development sessions at the Nürburgring. It features Farley, Muller, Multimatic Chief Technical Officer Larry Holt, Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer Greg Goodall, and Mustang GTD Design Manager Anthony Colard, as well as other members of the Ford and Multimatic team. Mustang GTD represents the apex of Mustang performance and benefits from lessons learned by the Ford Performance Motorsports and Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3 program, in particular around aerodynamics and setup for tracks such as the Nürburgring. However, Mustang GTD isn’t subject to the rules and regulations of GT3 racing, which prohibit much of the technology that allow a sub-seven-minute Nürburgring lap. That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics, a supercharger, and semi-active suspension. A carbon-fiber body is familiar from GT3 racing, and while the Mustang GTD that completed the sub-seven-minute lap was entirely stock, it did include motorsports-derived safety gear mandated by the Nürburgring. That includes a competition seat with a five-point harness and a roll cage.

Emotional trade fair appearance with Green Hell, Mercedes-AMG ONE and Gercollector

27.11.2024

The fascination of Green Hell at the Essen Motor Show (30.11. – 8.12.). The Nürburgring is presenting itself in Hall 3 with an emotional staging around legendary asphalt, high-tech and the art of engineering. As a powerful eye-catcher, a hypercar is in the spotlight twice at booth 3B24: during the opening weekend, the Mercedes-AMG ONE from the collection of the well-known automobile influencer Gercollector will thrill fans. From the halfway point of the show, the original Mercedes-AMG ONE that set the record for production vehicles on the legendary Nordschleife can be admired here. In addition, the trade fair appearance of the year-round leisure and event location offers fascinating insights into the digitalization of the legendary Nordschleife, virtual laps in the simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar, as well as exclusive offers such as fan articles or credits for tourist rides. Also available: the popular, free Nürburgring wall calendar with all dates for 2025. At the stand, the Nürburgring is also focusing on another key topic: safety on the track. A compact replica of the “Nordschleife Monitoring Center” gives visitors insights into one of the most modern and comprehensive safety projects in the history of the race track. The AI-supported monitoring system, which was set up over the past three years and uses over 100 cameras, ensures the highest level of safety on the most demanding race track in the world. The image signals, with which the entire Nordschleife can be monitored, converge in the Monitoring Center. The new safety standards benefit users such as tourist drivers who are looking forward to unforgettable laps in the Green Hell. At the trade fair, they can top up their credit for future trips directly at the Nürburgring stand for the first time, thus already whetting their appetite for the coming season. Those who don't want to wait until the first opening of the barriers in 2025 can take a few virtual laps at the race track stand in Hall 3. The fully movable simulators of the Nürburgring eSports Bar promise a realistic driving experience. And for those who want to take a piece of the Nürburgring home with them, the small ring°fanshop offers merchandise and exclusive trade fair offers. Fans can also test their knowledge of the Nordschleife in the Nürburgring's competition and win attractive prizes. Another highly visible element of the stand makes the diversity of the Nürburgring tangible. An LED wall displays impressive images and productions related to the Nürburgring as a destination – from the production company Nürburgring TV to the Nürburgring hotels and holiday park, the diverse Nürburgring atmosphere from major events as well as driving and adventure offers comes directly to the trade fair.

Mercedes-AMG ONE breaks its own lap record at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

02.10.2024

The Mercedes-AMG ONE has held the lap record for production vehicles at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife since October 2022. Now Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel has beaten this record time again. With an officially confirmed time of 6:29.090 minutes for the 20.832-kilometer track, the AMG ONE improved its own record by more than five seconds. This makes the hypercar the first production car to break the 6:30-minute barrier and the only production-based hybrid hypercar to take on this racetrack. “We have held the record for road vehicles for almost two years, but at AMG we always want to go further. That's why we have once again demonstrated what the AMG ONE is capable of. The whole team has done a great job and has been rewarded with this new best time. An impressive testament to the innovative spirit and skill of AMG.” Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “Two years ago, the conditions were not ideal. Today, we had optimal conditions to demonstrate the full potential of the AMG ONE. A big thank you to the team for the trust they placed in me. It was a special honor to set this record.” Maro Engel, Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador. The record was set on September 23, 2020 under ideal conditions. Engel used the hybrid drive's special Energy Flow Control to optimally distribute the electrical resources over the demanding, 20-kilometer route. To confirm the lap time, the vehicle was checked by TÜV Rheinland for its series production and the record drive was certified by a notary.The AMG ONE used for the record attempt was equipped with standard MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tires and the AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system. In addition, the “Race Plus” driving program was activated to ensure maximum aerodynamics and suspension stability. The car is also equipped with a Drag Reduction System (DRS) that reduces drag on fast sections of the track and increases downforce on twisty sections. You can find more information here.

Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid achieves record time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

19.07.2024

Even before its launch, the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid set a best time. Porsche test driver Lars Kern (36) completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife (20.832 kilometres) in just 7:24.172 minutes. With this notarised time, Porsche set the record for the fastest top-class saloon with a combustion and hybrid engine in the official ranking of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co. KG. The new Panamera broke the existing record in this car class by 3.62 seconds. The record lap was driven by Lars Kern on 12 July 2024. To protect the driver, the record-breaking Panamera was equipped with a racing seat and a safety cage, but otherwise corresponded to the series version.  Lars Kern had already set Nordschleife class records in 2016 and 2020 with the Panamera, most recently in the Panamera Turbo S. This new faster time by the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is proof of the consistent further development of the four-door sports car. With the new time of 7:24.172, Lars Kern improved on his record from 2020 by 5.64 seconds.

Back on track: New official lap time for Audi RS 3

21.06.2024

Race and development driver Frank Stippler from Audi Sport set a offical lap time of 7:33.123 minutes with the new Audi RS 3- pre-production vehicle on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.  According to Audi, the optimized cornering behavior allows the new RS 3 to become more agile earlier and more controlled. "That was the key to success," says Frank Stippler.   "The new RS 3, thanks to fine-tuning – including Brake Torque Vectoring – is more willing to turn in at the corner entry, allowing the car to be positioned better and earlier for the corner exit at the latest by the apex. The result is a smaller steering angle from apex to corner exit, leading to less friction and earlier acceleration. This way, you carry more momentum and speed onto each following straight." Audi reveals that the basis for the high driving dynamics is the interplay of the torque splitter with its fully variable torque distribution between the rear wheels, the electronic stabilization control, the wheel-selective torque control (Brake Torque Vectoring), and the optional adaptive dampers of the RS sport suspension. The modular driving dynamics controller now networks the data of all components relevant to lateral dynamics even more sensitively thanks to a further developed algorithm. According to Audi, the legendary five-cylinder engine still delivers the power with 400 PS and 500 Nm of torque. In combination with the semi-slick Pirelli "P Zero Trofeo R" tires, the 19-inch ceramic brake system, the RS sports suspension with adaptive damper control, and the optimized chassis setup, the 2.5 TFSI now drives the RS 3 even more energetically through corners – accompanied by its distinct throaty roar due to the typical firing order of 1-2-4-5-3. All the official times that have been set so far can be seen here in our YouTube playlist.

Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package: Most powerful production Porsche of all time sets record time at the Nürburgring

11.03.2024

Porsche is expanding the range of its all-electric sports saloon with the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. The latter version is consistently designed for the racetrack and dispenses with the rear seat bench in favor of an even better power-to-weight ratio. Both vehicles briefly achieve peak outputs of more than 1,100 hp. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamic measures, the all-electric GT sports cars set new standards in terms of driving dynamics. A more powerful and efficient pulse inverter with silicon carbide as the semiconductor material is used on the rear axle. The first Taycan Turbo GT models are due to be delivered to customers from spring 2024.  A pre-series version of this model recently set a new class best time at the Nürburgring. Lars Kern was also at the wheel here and lapped the Nordschleife in just 7:07.55 minutes. With this official lap time, he was a full 26 seconds faster than on his last record drive in August 2022 with a Taycan Turbo S Sport Sedan with performance package. This time also represents the current best time for production electric cars and makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door car in the Eifel regardless of the drive system. "The two records at Laguna Seca and on the Nordschleife show the great circuit potential of the Taycan," emphasizes series manager Kevin Giek. "Because to succeed in the supreme discipline of 'circuit racing', it is not enough to have as much power as possible: The overall package of longitudinal dynamics, lateral dynamics, aerodynamics, stability and detailed tuning has to be right. In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package in particular, our engineers have succeeded in achieving this in an absolutely convincing manner. They have already done a great job with the recently updated normal Taycan models. But our new GT models clearly top their driving dynamics once again." Additional power of up to 120 kW can be called up for ten seconds at the touch of a button. Attack Mode is based on the push-to-pass function of the other Taycan models. The system has been optimized for use on the racetrack and is similar in function to the 99X racing cars used by Porsche in the Electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The boost is indicated by a countdown timer in the instrument cluster and dynamically staged with animated rings in the speedometer.   The Taycan Turbo GT takes just 2.3 seconds to sprint from zero to 100 km/h, and just 2.2 seconds with the Weissach package. This makes the model one and two tenths of a second faster than the Taycan Turbo S respectively. The difference is even greater when accelerating from a standstill to 200 km/h: the Taycan Turbo GT takes 6.6 and 6.4 seconds with/without the Weissach package. Up to 1.3 seconds less than the Taycan Turbo S. While the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S differentiate themselves from the other models in the series with turbonite surrounds, the Taycan Turbo GT is more visually oriented towards motorsport. Both models bear the colored Porsche crest on the front hood and the hub caps of the light-alloy wheels. The "turbo GT" lettering on the boot lid is painted in black (matt). Consistently designed for the racetrack: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach packageThe Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package is positioned even more sharply. Thanks to additional aerodynamic and lightweight construction measures, this model is even more consistently designed for performance. The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds. This makes the two-seater a tenth of a second faster than the Taycan Turbo GT with the same performance. The top speed is listed at 305 instead of 290 km/h. Additional aerodynamic measures include air deflectors on the underbody and a new front diffuser. At the rear, the model with the Weissach package has a fixed rear wing in visible carbon fiber with wing supports that are resistant to bodywork. The total downforce here is up to 220 kilograms. The Weissach package logo is attached to both sides of the rear wing. Exclusive foiling in a stripe design in volt blue, black or black (matt) is available on request. This further emphasizes the motorsport character. The stripe design can be combined with the decor set in black. Because all equipment not required for circuit racing was dispensed with, a further 70 kilograms of weight could be saved compared to the Taycan Turbo GT without the Weissach package.