Ford Mustang GTD sets new lap record at Nürburgring
The Ford Mustang GTD became the fastest American car on the Nürburgring, beating the Dodge Viper ACR by 4.3 seconds. The Ford Mustang GTD has now become the fastest American production car to lap the legendary 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife circuit, beating the Dodge Viper ACR (7:01:30 minutes) and Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce (6:59.73 minutes). The Mustang GTD driven by Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Muller set an officially certified lap time of 6:57.685 on the famous track nicknamed the "Green Hell." According to Ford, the GTD is the sixth "standard" production car in the world to break the seven-minute mark. The road-legal Mustang GTD supercar borrows several design elements from the GT3 race car, such as carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics with a drag reduction system, semi-active suspension and a large supercharger. In addition to the carbon fiber bodywork, the GTD that raced around the famous circuit was equipped with the motorsport-derived safety equipment required at the Nürburgring, including a roll cage and a…
Aston Martin Valkyrie breaks Silverstone lap record by 10 laps
The British brand had claimed the Valkyrie was as fast as a Formula 1 car go through Brad Anderson November 29, 2024 10:00 The previous record was held by a Porsche 911 GT2 RS modified by Manthey Racing. Aston Martin's flagship supercar is also faster than the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 race car that wears slick tires. Thanks to its complex floor panels, the Valkyrie can generate 1,100 kilograms (2,425 pounds) of downforce. The Aston Martin Valkyrie broke the Silverstone lap record for a legal production car on the F1 circuit with a time of 1 minute 56.42 seconds. Aston Martin has been building Valkyries for customers for the past three years, and soon, the final examples will roll off the assembly line at its factory. Eager to finally demonstrate what the car is capable of, Aston Martin handed the keys to test driver and 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Darren Turner and set him on a course at the…
C8 Corvette Z06 lap time of 7:10.51, same as 2016
This time was set by Christian Gebhardt during sports car testing. The manufacturer's time was 10 seconds faster than the German publication's test. While Chevrolet conducted extensive testing and development on the Corvette Z06 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, it never actually posted an official lap time at the track. However, thanks to German publication Sport Auto, we now have a good idea of how fast the mid-engine supercar will be on the track. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); With Christian Gebhardt at the wheel, the Corvette completed a lap of the track in 7 minutes and 10.51 seconds. The time was recorded over a shortened distance of 20.6 kilometers rather than the full 20.832 kilometers that the automaker mainly uses for flying laps. So, how does this compare to the competition? WATCH: The C8 Corvette ZR1 is the world's fastest production car for under $1…
F1: Fastest lap to be scrapped from Formula 1 from 2025
The FIA has scrapped fastest lap bonus points for the 2025 F1 season and approved minor rule updates, as well as a restructuring of the rules for 2026. Formula 1 is preparing for major changes for the 2025 season. The new rules are intended to promote competition and help young riders. One key change is the removal of the fastest lap point. This rule is new for 2019 and is designed to make the end of the game more exciting. The FIA hopes to make F1 races more unpredictable and more exciting for fans. As a result, it has removed the fastest lap point. By eliminating this extra point, the sport aims to encourage bolder racing strategies. At the recent Singapore Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo was late for new tires and had the best lap time. Although he received no points for finishing outside the top ten, his move helped Red Bull's Max Verstappen overtake the fastest lap of McLaren's…
Hennessey’s Venom 800 turns the F-150 into a 3.4-second lap
Hennessey unveiled the 800-horsepower super truck after receiving numerous requests from customers who couldn't afford the Raptor R. go through Brad Anderson September 25, 2024 13:50 The Venom 800 is designed for those enthusiasts who missed out on buying a Ford F-150 Raptor R . The truck can accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, easily outpacing its competitors. Only 250 units of the Venom 800 will be produced, so it is an exclusive option. Last year, Hennessey unveiled the powerful Venom 775 edition of the F-150, designed to rival the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford's own F-150 Raptor R. Twelve months later, an even more powerful version of the truck arrived, aptly called the Venom 800. The tuner says they've been getting a ton of requests from power-hungry pickup buyers who haven't been able to buy a Raptor R, so they built the Venom 800 to give them an aftermarket alternative. As you might guess from the name,…
Jay Leno takes a lap in a 1964 IndyCar Mustang
Is there a car? What car did you see on TV as a kid and dream of driving one day? Maybe a C3 Corvette or a Ferrari F355. It's entirely possible, but you probably won't drive one of these cars. Precise The cars you see on screen. It's no secret that Jay Leno does things a little differently than your average car enthusiast. As a kid, he watched a Ford Mustang race through the 1964 Indianapolis 500 on black-and-white TV, and now, decades later, he gets the chance to drive it in the latest Jay Leno's Garage video. The problem was, the car didn't belong to Leno. It belonged to Bill Ford, executive chairman of the company that bears his family's name. Although Ford Motor Company built a lot of Mustangs in the 1960s, it prepared only three for the big race. One, according to Ford, wasn't ready in time. The other went to winning driver A.J. Foyt, but it…
Bruno Senna recreates 1993 Donnington lap time in McLaren Senna
Bruno Senna recreates Ayrton Senna's iconic 1993 Donnington lap in his McLaren Senna Speaking of legendary moments for car enthusiasts, how can we not remember Ayrton Senna's stunning performance at the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park? Dubbed by many as the "La Lapa of the Gods," Senna's spectacular opening lap and subsequent victory remains etched in the annals of Formula One racing. Thirty years later, his nephew Bruno Senna returns to the same track in a McLaren Senna to not only pay tribute to his uncle's legendary achievements, but also to revisit the emotional connection they had forged through their love of racing. Watch the video below. Additionally, those interested in purchasing a new McLaren can check out our online inventory and vehicle financing options at our dealership in Chicago, Illinois, McLaren Chicago. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZO_DBoeUE[/embed] In 1993, Ayrton Senna's drive around Donington Park was one of the most extraordinary feats in Formula One history. He leapt from fifth to…
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