The Ultimate Guide to the Fastest Cars at the Nürburgring
Discover the thrill of conquering Germany’s most infamous race track with our comprehensive guide to the fastest cars at the Nürburgring. Achieving a Nürburgring lap record is a prestigious accomplishment that car manufacturers strive for, as it provides unparalleled insight into a vehicle’s performance.
The Importance of the Nürburgring
With 147 corners spread across a 13-mile course, the Nürburgring offers car makers a unique opportunity to test and refine their machines. Manufacturers spend years perfecting their vehicles on the Nordschleife, hoping to secure a spot among the fastest cars in the world.
It’s worth noting that the official length of the lap was increased in 2019, with the entire 12.944-mile circuit now being considered for lap records. This change ensures that only the most comprehensive and challenging laps are recognized.
The Nürburgring Lap Record Holder
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
Lap Time: 5:19:546
Porsche’s Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid prototype racer made history when it shattered the all-time fastest lap record at the Nürburgring. With a weight reduction of 39kg and enhanced aerodynamics, the 919 Evo achieved a staggering downforce improvement of 53%. Its 2.0-litre V4 hybrid powertrain produced 710bhp, supplemented by an additional 433bhp from an electric motor. Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard set the record lap time of 5:19:546.
The Nürburgring Electric Record
Volkswagen ID R
Lap Time: 6:05:33
Volkswagen’s ID R program achieved a remarkable feat by claiming the fastest lap time in an electric car while also ranking among the fastest-ever recorded laps. The ID R has set records at prestigious events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb and China’s Tianmen Shan Big Gate Road. The groundbreaking technology developed for the ID R will influence Volkswagen’s future electric road cars.
The Nürburgring Front-Wheel Drive Record
Honda Civic Type-R
Lap Time: 7:44:88
Honda has a rich history of setting Nürburgring records, with each iteration of the Civic Type R holding the front-wheel drive record at some point over the past decade. Equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires, the latest FL5-generation Civic Type R dethroned the Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R with its impressive lap time of 7:44:88.
The Fastest Nürburgring Lap Times by Production Cars
Explore the fastest lap times achieved by production cars at the Nürburgring.
