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List of Nürburgring Nordschleife lap times

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List of Nürburgring Nordschleife lap times

This is a list of lap times achieved by various vehicles on the Nürburgring (Nordschleife). The list itself is broken down into categories.

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20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:29
Vehicle
Mercedes-AMG One
Driver
Maro Engel
Date
2024-09-23
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Mercedes-AMG. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. 6:24 on 20 km lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:40
Vehicle
Ford Mustang GTD Competition
Driver
Dirk Müller
Date
2026-04-17
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Ford. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Unspecified tires. Pre-production model.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:43
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Performance Kit (991 )
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2021-06-14
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Porsche. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, OEM Manthey Performance Kit. 6:38 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:45
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Manthey Kit (992 )
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2025-04-14
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Porsche. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, OEM Manthey Kit.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:48
Vehicle
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Driver
Maro Engel
Date
2020-11-04
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Mercedes. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres. 6:43 on the 20,600 lap. Damp track.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:49
Vehicle
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
Driver
Drew Cattell
Date
2025-06
Notes
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires. US production spec but officially classified as Prototype/Pre-Production because ZR1X is not sold in Europe.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:49
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992 )
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2022-10-05
Notes
Porsche conducted test, full roll cage, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. 6:44 on the 20,600 m lap. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:49
Vehicle
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ LP770-4 (2018)
Driver
Marco Mapelli
Date
2018-07-26
Notes
Lamborghini conducted test, full roll cage, Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R. 6:44 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:50
Vehicle
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Driver
Brian Wallace
Date
2025-06
Notes
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires production spec but officially classified as Prototype/Pre-Production because ZR1 is not sold in Europe.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:51
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991 )
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2017-09-20
Notes
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'N2', OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side. 6:47 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:52
Vehicle
Ford Mustang GTD
Driver
Dirk Müller
Date
2025-05-01
Notes
Full 20,832 m lap. 6:47 on the 20,600 m lap. Ford conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:52
Vehicle
Radical SR8 LM
Driver
Michael Vergers
Date
2009-08-19
Notes
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 tyres. Production car status disputed, road legal version is available with British Single Vehicle Approval. Timed by Sport Auto. 6:48 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:55
Vehicle
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2026-04-15
Notes
Porsche conducted test. Fastest road legal four door on the Nürburgring
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:56
Vehicle
Lamborghini Huracán Performante LP640-4 (2017)
Driver
Marco Mapelli
Date
2016-10-05
Notes
Lamborghini conducted test, full roll cage, Pirelli Trofeo R. 6:52 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:52
Vehicle
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2021-07-07
Notes
Sport Auto (08/2021), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO1A.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:57
Vehicle
Ford Mustang GTD
Driver
Dirk Müller
Date
2024-08-07
Notes
Ford conducted test. Full 20,832 m lap. 6:53 on 20,600 m lap. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:54
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992 )
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2022-10-19
Notes
Sport Auto (06/2023), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:55
Vehicle
Radical SR8
Driver
Michael Vergers
Date
2005-09-28
Notes
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 tyres. Track car, road legal version is available with British Single Vehicle Approval. Timed by Sport Auto.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:56
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 )
Driver
Kévin Estre
Date
2018-04-16
Notes
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R 'N0', OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side, witnessed by instructor and influencer Misha Charoudin.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:57
Vehicle
Porsche 918 Spyder
Driver
Marc Lieb
Date
2013-09-04
Notes
Porsche conducted test, observed by Sport Auto. "Weissach Package", Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'N0'.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:58
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991 , 2018, 3 TT, 700 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2018-04-17
Notes
Sport Auto (07/2018), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:58
Vehicle
Ferrari 296 GTB
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2023-06-07
Notes
Sport Auto (07/2023), Assetto Fiorano Paket, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:59
Vehicle
YANGWANG U9 Xtreme
Driver
Moritz Kranz
Date
2025-08-22
Notes
Yangwang conducted test. GitiSport e·GTR² PRO semi-slick tires. Peak speed 350 km/h.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:59
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Performance Kit (992 , 2023, N/A 4 , 510 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2023-02-08
Notes
Sport Auto (03/2023), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:59
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 (992 , 2022)
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2020-09-15
Notes
Porsche conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R. 6:55 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:03
Vehicle
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Performance Kit (982)
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2023-07-13
Notes
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM "Manthey Performance Kit". Ambient temperature of 18 °C (64 °F). The lap time was certified by a notary. 6:58 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:00
Vehicle
Ferrari 488 Pista
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2019-05-16
Notes
Sport Auto (11/2019), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R K1.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:01
Vehicle
Dodge Viper ACR (2017)
Driver
Lance David Arnold
Date
2017-09-01
Notes
OEM "GTS-R Commemorative Edition", "Extreme Aero Package", Kumho Ecsta V720 ACR. Privately funded and observed by Road & Track. Third attempt, testing ended by tyre failure resulting in crash.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:03
Vehicle
Porsche 911 Turbo S (992 )
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2024-09-11
Notes
Officially confirmed under notarial supervision.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:04
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 (992 , pre-facelift, 2021, N/A 4 , 510 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2021-05-05
Notes
Sport Auto (06/2021), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:04
Vehicle
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra with Track Package
Driver
Vincent Radermecker
Date
2025-04-01
Notes
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 346 km/h. Second fastest road legal four door on the Nürburgring
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:05
Vehicle
Rimac Nevera
Driver
Martin Kodrić
Date
2023-08-18
Notes
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Rimac. Michelin Cup 2 R. Independent timing and series-production state verified by TÜV SÜD. 7:00 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:05
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 , facelift, 2018, N/A 4 , 520 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2018-04-18
Notes
Sport Auto (09/2018), OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:06
Vehicle
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2019-05-22
Notes
Sport Auto (08/2019), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:07
Vehicle
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2024-01-02
Notes
Porsche conducted test. Weissach package.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:07
Vehicle
Lamborghini Huracán Performante LP640-4 (2018, N/A 5 , 640 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2018-11-09
Notes
Sport Auto (12/2018), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:08
Vehicle
McLaren 720S
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2018-06-28
Notes
Sport Auto (02/2019), Pirelli P Zero Corsa.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:08
Vehicle
McLaren 600LT
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2019-06-06
Notes
Sport Auto (09/2019), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R MC.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:09
Vehicle
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS (982)
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2021-09-17
Notes
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM deletion of audio and communication system, bucket seat and harness on driver's side. 7:04 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:10
Vehicle
C8 Corvette Z06 (2024)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2024-12-11
Notes
Tested in Sport Auto (11/2024), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:10
Vehicle
Mercedes-AMG GT R (2017)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2016-11-04
Notes
Observed in Sport Auto (01/2017), tested in Sport Auto (05/2017), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'ZP'.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:11
Vehicle
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2025)
Driver
Aaron Link
Date
2025-06
Notes
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires classified as Prototype/Pre-Production due to US production specification used
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:12
Vehicle
Porsche Carrera GT (980)
Driver
Jörg Bergmeister
Date
2024-12-12
Notes
sport auto (12/12)
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:13
Vehicle
Porsche 918 Spyder
Driver
Horst von Saurma
Date
2014-06
Notes
Sport Auto (06/2014), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:13
Vehicle
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C7)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2017-04-24
Notes
Sport Auto (08/2017), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'ZP', manual.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:16
Vehicle
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS (718, 2022, N/A 4 , 500 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2022-05-09
Notes
Sport Auto (06/2022), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:17
Vehicle
BMW M4 CSL (G82, 2022)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2022-10-12
Notes
Sport Auto (04/2023), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:17
Vehicle
Porsche 911 Turbo S (991 , facelift, 2018, 3 TT, 580 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2017-08-24
Notes
Sport Auto (03/2018), Pirelli P Zero Corsa 'N1', OEM 'Aerokit'.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:17
Vehicle
Porsche 911 Turbo S (992 , pre-facelift, 2021, 3 TT, 650 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2021-01-30
Notes
Sport Auto (02/2021), Pirelli P Zero 'NA1'.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:18
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT3 (991 , facelift, 2017, N/A 4 , 500 PS)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2017-04-28
Notes
Sport Auto (7/2017), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'N1', PDK, bucket seat and harness.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:21
Vehicle
Ferrari 488 GTB
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2016-11
Notes
Sport Auto (12/2016), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:23
Vehicle
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 (2018)
Driver
Vincent Radermecker
Date
2019-07
Notes
Jaguar conducted test, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, two-seat Track Package.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:23
Vehicle
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991 )
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2017-05
Notes
Sport Auto (06/2017), optional OEM Pirelli P Zero Corsa N0, PDK, rear seats.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:24
Vehicle
Gumpert Apollo Sport
Driver
Horst von Saurma
Date
2010-11
Notes
Sport Auto (11/2009), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:24
Vehicle
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997 )
Driver
Horst von Saurma
Date
2010
Notes
Sport Auto (11/2010), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:24
Vehicle
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (976, 2024)
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2024-07-12
Notes
Porsche Conducted Test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
Length
Time
Vehicle
Driver
Date
Notes
20,832 m
6:29
Mercedes-AMG One
Maro Engel
2024-09-23
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Mercedes-AMG. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. 6:24 on 20 km lap.
20,832 m
6:40
Ford Mustang GTD Competition
Dirk Müller
2026-04-17
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Ford. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Unspecified tires. Pre-production model.
20,832 m
6:43
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Performance Kit (991 )
Lars Kern
2021-06-14
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Porsche. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, OEM Manthey Performance Kit. 6:38 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
6:45
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Manthey Kit (992 )
Jörg Bergmeister
2025-04-14
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Porsche. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres, OEM Manthey Kit.
20,832 m
6:48
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Maro Engel
2020-11-04
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Mercedes. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres. 6:43 on the 20,600 lap. Damp track.
20,832 m
6:49
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
Drew Cattell
2025-06
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires. US production spec but officially classified as Prototype/Pre-Production because ZR1X is not sold in Europe.
20,832 m
6:49
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992 )
Jörg Bergmeister
2022-10-05
Porsche conducted test, full roll cage, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. 6:44 on the 20,600 m lap. Timing and vehicle condition verified by a notary.
20,832 m
6:49
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ LP770-4 (2018)
Marco Mapelli
2018-07-26
Lamborghini conducted test, full roll cage, Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R. 6:44 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
6:50
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Brian Wallace
2025-06
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires production spec but officially classified as Prototype/Pre-Production because ZR1 is not sold in Europe.
20,832 m
6:51
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991 )
Lars Kern
2017-09-20
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'N2', OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side. 6:47 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
6:52
Ford Mustang GTD
Dirk Müller
2025-05-01
Full 20,832 m lap. 6:47 on the 20,600 m lap. Ford conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
20,832 m
6:52
Radical SR8 LM
Michael Vergers
2009-08-19
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 tyres. Production car status disputed, road legal version is available with British Single Vehicle Approval. Timed by Sport Auto. 6:48 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
6:55
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Kit
Lars Kern
2026-04-15
Porsche conducted test. Fastest road legal four door on the Nürburgring
20,832 m
6:56
Lamborghini Huracán Performante LP640-4 (2017)
Marco Mapelli
2016-10-05
Lamborghini conducted test, full roll cage, Pirelli Trofeo R. 6:52 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
6:52
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Christian Gebhardt
2021-07-07
Sport Auto (08/2021), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO1A.
20,832 m
6:57
Ford Mustang GTD
Dirk Müller
2024-08-07
Ford conducted test. Full 20,832 m lap. 6:53 on 20,600 m lap. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.
20,600 m
6:54
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992 )
Christian Gebhardt
2022-10-19
Sport Auto (06/2023), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
6:55
Radical SR8
Michael Vergers
2005-09-28
Dunlop Direzza DZ03 tyres. Track car, road legal version is available with British Single Vehicle Approval. Timed by Sport Auto.
20,600 m
6:56
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 )
Kévin Estre
2018-04-16
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R 'N0', OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side, witnessed by instructor and influencer Misha Charoudin.
20,600 m
6:57
Porsche 918 Spyder
Marc Lieb
2013-09-04
Porsche conducted test, observed by Sport Auto. "Weissach Package", Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'N0'.
20,600 m
6:58
Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991 , 2018, 3 TT, 700 PS)
Christian Gebhardt
2018-04-17
Sport Auto (07/2018), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
6:58
Ferrari 296 GTB
Christian Gebhardt
2023-06-07
Sport Auto (07/2023), Assetto Fiorano Paket, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,832 m
6:59
YANGWANG U9 Xtreme
Moritz Kranz
2025-08-22
Yangwang conducted test. GitiSport e·GTR² PRO semi-slick tires. Peak speed 350 km/h.
20,600 m
6:59
Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Performance Kit (992 , 2023, N/A 4 , 510 PS)
Christian Gebhardt
2023-02-08
Sport Auto (03/2023), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
6:59
Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce LP750-4 (2015)
Marco Mapelli
2015-05-18
Lamborghini conducted test, full roll cage, Pirelli P Zero Corsa.
20,832 m
6:59
Porsche 911 GT3 (992 , 2022)
Lars Kern
2020-09-15
Porsche conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R. 6:55 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,832 m
7:03
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Performance Kit (982)
Jörg Bergmeister
2023-07-13
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM "Manthey Performance Kit". Ambient temperature of 18 °C (64 °F). The lap time was certified by a notary. 6:58 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
7:00
Ferrari 488 Pista
Christian Gebhardt
2019-05-16
Sport Auto (11/2019), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R K1.
20,600 m
7:01
Dodge Viper ACR (2017)
Lance David Arnold
2017-09-01
OEM "GTS-R Commemorative Edition", "Extreme Aero Package", Kumho Ecsta V720 ACR. Privately funded and observed by Road & Track. Third attempt, testing ended by tyre failure resulting in crash.
20,832 m
7:03
Porsche 911 Turbo S (992 )
Jörg Bergmeister
2024-09-11
Officially confirmed under notarial supervision.
7:04
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
Maro Engel
2018-11
Mercedes-Benz conducted test (11/2018). Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP. Ambient temperature of 12 °C (54 °F). Vehicle in accordance with regulations. Timed by wige SolutionS.
20,600 m
7:04
Porsche 911 GT3 (992 , pre-facelift, 2021, N/A 4 , 510 PS)
Christian Gebhardt
2021-05-05
Sport Auto (06/2021), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,832 m
7:04
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra with Track Package
Vincent Radermecker
2025-04-01
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 346 km/h. Second fastest road legal four door on the Nürburgring
20,832 m
7:05
Rimac Nevera
Martin Kodrić
2023-08-18
Official Nürburgring record attempt by Rimac. Michelin Cup 2 R. Independent timing and series-production state verified by TÜV SÜD. 7:00 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
7:05
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 , facelift, 2018, N/A 4 , 520 PS)
Christian Gebhardt
2018-04-18
Sport Auto (09/2018), OEM deletion of audio and communication system, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side.
20,600 m
7:06
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro
Christian Gebhardt
2019-05-22
Sport Auto (08/2019), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP.
20,832 m
7:07
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Lars Kern
2024-01-02
Porsche conducted test. Weissach package.
20,600 m
7:07
Lamborghini Huracán Performante LP640-4 (2018, N/A 5 , 640 PS)
Christian Gebhardt
2018-11-09
Sport Auto (12/2018), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R.
20,600 m
7:08
McLaren 720S
Christian Gebhardt
2018-06-28
Sport Auto (02/2019), Pirelli P Zero Corsa.
20,600 m
7:08
McLaren 600LT
Christian Gebhardt
2019-06-06
Sport Auto (09/2019), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R MC.
20,832 m
7:09
Porsche Cayman GT4 RS (982)
Jörg Bergmeister
2021-09-17
Porsche conducted test. OEM Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM deletion of audio and communication system, bucket seat and harness on driver's side. 7:04 on the 20,600 m lap.
20,600 m
7:10
C8 Corvette Z06 (2024)
Christian Gebhardt
2024-12-11
Tested in Sport Auto (11/2024), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
20,600 m
7:10
Mercedes-AMG GT R (2017)
Christian Gebhardt
2016-11-04
Observed in Sport Auto (01/2017), tested in Sport Auto (05/2017), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 'ZP'.
7:11
Gumpert Apollo Sport
Florian Gruber
2009-08-13
Observed by Sport Auto, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.
20,832 m
7:11
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2025)
Aaron Link
2025-06
General Motors conducted test, Carbon Fiber wheels with Michelin Cup 2R summer-only tires classified as Prototype/Pre-Production due to US production specification used
7:12
Dodge Viper ACR (2010)
Dominik Farnbacher
2011-09-14
SRT, Viper Club of America and ViperExchange conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.
20,600 m
7:12
Porsche Carrera GT (980)
Jörg Bergmeister
2024-12-12
sport auto (12/12)
7:12
Porsche 911 GT3 (991 )
Lars Kern
2017-05-04
Porsche conducted test. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, PDK, carbon ceramic brakes, OEM deletion of audio and communication system, "Clubsport Package", Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side.
20,600 m
7:13
Porsche 918 Spyder
Horst von Saurma
2014-06
Sport Auto (06/2014), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.
· Lap times › Automobiles › Non-series/non-road-legal
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
5:19
Make Model
Porsche 919 Hybrid EVO
Power/Weight
720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) + 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) / 849 kg (1,872 lb) dry
Driver
Timo Bernhard
Date
2018-06-29
Notes
Modified LMP1-h (Le Mans prototype).
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:05
Make Model
Volkswagen ID
Power/Weight
680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) / <2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Driver
Romain Dumas
Date
2019-06-03
Notes
Average speed of 206 km/h. Electric vehicle lap record and lowest energy consumption at 24 kWh.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:15
Make Model
Ford GT Mk IV
Power/Weight
811 PS (597 kW; 800 hp) / 3,054 lb (1,385 kg)
Driver
Frédéric Vervisch
Date
2026-03-02
Notes
Ford conducted test. Unmodified, non-street legal OEM production car. Custom-built for Ford Racing by performance company Multimatic.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:22
Make Model
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype
Power/Weight
1,548 PS (1,139 kW; 1,527 hp) / 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)
Driver
David Pittard
Date
2025-04-01
Notes
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 342 km/h. Slicks. Custom-built race car by Xiaomi.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:24
Make Model
Lotus Evija X
Power/Weight
2,011 PS (1,479 kW; 1,983 hp)
Driver
Dirk Müller
Date
2023-10-13
Notes
One-off based on the production Lotus Evija with rear wing, new dampers, and other modifications. Damp track.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:40
Make Model
Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR (991 ) by Manthey Racing
Power/Weight
700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) / 1,470 kg (3,240 lb)
Driver
Lars Kern
Date
2018-10-25
Notes
Street-legal, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, KW Competition 3-way race suspension, larger wing and dive planes, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side. Porsche conducted test. 6:44 on the 20,832 m lap.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:43
Make Model
McLaren P1 XP1 LM Prototype
Power/Weight
1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp)
Driver
Kenny Bräck
Date
2017-04-27
Notes
Modified by Lanzante Motorsport to meet road regulations. Car was without front number plate and therefore not road legal during the run.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:45
Make Model
NIO EP9
Power/Weight
1,360 PS (1,000 kW; 1,341 hp) / 1,735 kg (3,825 lb)
Driver
Peter Dumbreck
Date
2017-05-12
Notes
NextEV-branded slicks.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:46
Make Model
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype
Power/Weight
1,548 PS (1,139 kW; 1,527 hp) / 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)
Driver
David Pittard
Date
2024-10-28
Notes
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 324 km/h. 20% wet surface. Ambient temperature of 10 °C (50 °F). First and only lap tested. Slicks. Custom-built race car by Xiaomi.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:47
Make Model
Pagani Zonda R
Power/Weight
750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) / 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) Dry
Driver
Marc Basseng
Date
2010-06-29
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:48
Make Model
Ford Transit Supervan 4
Power/Weight
2,027 PS (1,491 kW; 1,999 hp)
Driver
Romain Dumas
Date
2025-08-18
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
6:57
Make Model
Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special
Power/Weight
600 bhp (447 kW; 608 PS)
Driver
Richie Stanaway
Date
2017-07-21
Notes
Custom-built race car by Prodrive.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:58
Make Model
Ferrari 599XX
Power/Weight
730 PS (537 kW; 720 hp) / 1,345 kg (2,965 lb) Dry
Driver
Raffaele de Simone
Date
2010-04-21
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:03
Make Model
Dodge Viper ACR-X
Power/Weight
640 hp (477 kW; 649 PS) / 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) Dry
Driver
Lance Arnold
Date
2012-02
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:05
Make Model
NIO EP9
Power/Weight
1,360 PS (1,000 kW; 1,341 hp) / 1,735 kg (3,825 lb)
Driver
Peter Dumbreck
Date
2016-10-14
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:08
Make Model
Nissan GT-R Nismo
Power/Weight
600 PS (441 kW; 592 hp)
Driver
Michael Krumm
Date
2013-09-30
Notes
Nissan conducted test. 255/40RF-20 run-flat Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST. Pre-production Nismo "N Attack Package" (including removal of rear seats, alterations of front seats, engine, powertrain, suspension, brakes, aerodynamic parts). six-point harness and carbon fibre bonnet gurney making the car not road legal.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:09
Make Model
Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR (991 ) by Manthey Racing
Power/Weight
500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) / 1,420 kg (3,130 lb)
Driver
Christian Gebhardt
Date
2017
Notes
Observed in Sport Auto (09/2017). Street-legal, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0, magnesium wheels, KW Competition 3-way race suspension, 911 R diffusor.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:15
Make Model
Porsche 911 GT2 (996) by Edo Competition
Power/Weight
670 hp (500 kW)
Driver
Patrick Simon
Date
2005-08-04
Notes
Vehicle was tuned to produce 670 bhp and 880Nm Torque.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:20
Make Model
Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept
Power/Weight
528 hp (394 kW) / 1,287 kg (2,837 lb)
Driver
Thed Björk
Date
2019-08-19
Notes
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 285/30R20.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:22:00
Make Model
Mygale M12-SJ-Ford Ecoboost
Power/Weight
205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) / 465 kg (1,025 lb)
Driver
Nick Tandy
Date
2012-09-04
Notes
Technical info of chassis. Car is a series produced Formula Ford racer converted for road use that including the addition of registration plates, wheel covers, front and rear lights, revised wing mirrors and a horn. The car was driven on road-legal tyres. Ford conducted test.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:22
Make Model
Toyota TMG EV P002
Power/Weight
469 hp (350 kW)
Driver
Jochen Krumbach
Date
2012-10-02
Notes
Toyota Motorsport GmbH conducted test.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:22:80
Make Model
BMW M3 CSL (E46) by Loaded
Power/Weight
540 PS (397 kW; 533 hp) / 1,385 kg (3,053 lb)
Driver
Richard Göransson
Date
2007-11-11
Notes
Time was set on a non-exclusive public track day with other cars present. Car has been modified by Loaded to include a custom supercharger that puts out 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) more than the stock car's 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp) 3 inline 6 BMW S54 engine. Car is road legal outside of North America.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:25
Make Model
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package
Driver
Tom Schwister
Date
2023-06-02
Notes
Official lap time in the modified electric vehicles category. Tesla Model S Plaid with OEM Track Pack.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:29
Make Model
BMW M5 (F90) by AC Schnitzer
Power/Weight
700 bhp (522 kW; 710 PS)
Driver
Jörg Müller
Date
2018-08-22
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:49
Make Model
Toyota Supra
Power/Weight
606 bhp (452 kW; 614 PS)
Driver
Herbert Schürg
Date
1997
Notes
Refer to link for modification details. Modified by Japanese automotive accessory company Blitz, it was claimed to be capable of 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) but ran on 606 bhp (452 kW; 614 PS) when time was recorded.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:50
Make Model
BMW X5 (E53) LM
Power/Weight
700 bhp (522 kW; 710 PS), 531 lb⋅ft (720 N⋅m)
Driver
Hans-Joachim Stuck
Date
2000
Notes
Evo (08/2005). BMW M70 S70B56 engine from a V12 LMR.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
7:50
Make Model
Honda Civic Type R Prototype
Date
2014-05
Notes
Honda conducted test, development car with technical specifications representative of the final production car. Air conditioning, front passenger seat and audio equipment removed, full roll cage added. FWD car record, video confirmed.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:55
Make Model
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Sedan (2011) Prototype
Power/Weight
320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS)
Driver
Tommi Mäkinen
Date
2010-04-16
Notes
Subaru conducted test. MY2011 prototype with non-production upgrades and modifications. Subaru EJ207 engine from a 2010 JDM Subaru Impreza WRX STi R205 with larger turbo. Video confirmed.
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
8:01
Make Model
Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
Driver
Motoharu Kurosawa
Date
1995
Notes
Best Motoring - Video Special DVD Series, Prototype (weight/horsepower different from production car)
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
8:15
Make Model
BMW Z4 M Coupe Prototype
Power/Weight
252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp)
Date
2006
Notes
Evo (07/2006). "The steering rate is higher, too, while spring, damper and roll bars are all tuned specifically for the Coupe, much of the development work, predictably, having been conducted at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Equally predictably, we can't resist asking what its lap time is and Richter (Gerhard Richter, director of M GmbH) reveals th
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
8:18
Make Model
BMW Z4 M Roadster Prototype
Power/Weight
252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp)
Date
2006
20,600 m
20,600 m
Length
20,600 m
Time
8:19
Make Model
BMW i8 by AC Schnitzer
Power/Weight
170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) + 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) / 1,560 kg (3,440 lb)
Driver
Markus Oestreich
Date
2017
Notes
Bodykit with wing, 21" wheels, wider tyres, lowered suspension.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
8:42
Make Model
Electric Raceabout
Power/Weight
300 kW (402 hp) / 1,720 kg (3,790 lb) Dry
Driver
Ralf Kelleners
Date
2011-09
Notes
Electric RaceAbout of Finland is road legal and registered prototype battery electric vehicle. Test was run by Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences using Nokian Z G2 high performance road tyres. Time will also be verified and published by Sport Auto.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
8:56
Make Model
Chery Riich G5 2
Driver
Dirk Schoysman
Date
2009-10-13
Notes
Chery conducted test. This modified car differs from the production model with added roll-cage, stripped out interior, upgraded brakes, rims and tyres. Not clear whether the engine had been tuned. Chery claimed that they have been the first Chinese auto maker that 'Conquered the Nürburgring (中国首驱,征服纽博格林!)'.
19,100 m
19,100 m
Length
19,100 m
Time
9:12
Make Model
Jaguar S-Type Diesel
Driver
Sabine Schmitz
Date
2004-11-21
Notes
Jeremy Clarkson was set a challenge to get a Jaguar S-Type 2 Diesel round the 'ring in under 10 minutes, and after getting shown around and getting advice from Sabine Schmitz, and quite a few attempts, he managed a 9:59. Sabine completed the lap in the same car as Clarkson on her first try in 9:12.
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
9:52
Make Model
Mini E racer, Electric
Driver
Thomas Jäger
Date
2010-04
Notes
This was the first time under ten minutes recorded by an electric car.
19,100 m
19,100 m
Length
19,100 m
Time
10:08
Make Model
Ford Transit
Driver
Sabine Schmitz
Notes
After telling Jeremy Clarkson that she could do his lap time in a van, Schmitz was set the same challenge as Clarkson, but in a Ford Transit. Vehicle had several parts removed and the draft vehicle in front of it.
Length
Time
Make Model
Power/Weight
Driver
Date
Notes
20,832 m
5:19
Porsche 919 Hybrid EVO
720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) + 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) / 849 kg (1,872 lb) dry
Timo Bernhard
2018-06-29
Modified LMP1-h (Le Mans prototype).
20,832 m
6:05
Volkswagen ID
680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) / <2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Romain Dumas
2019-06-03
Average speed of 206 km/h. Electric vehicle lap record and lowest energy consumption at 24 kWh.
20,832 m
6:15
Ford GT Mk IV
811 PS (597 kW; 800 hp) / 3,054 lb (1,385 kg)
Frédéric Vervisch
2026-03-02
Ford conducted test. Unmodified, non-street legal OEM production car. Custom-built for Ford Racing by performance company Multimatic.
20,832 m
6:22
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype
1,548 PS (1,139 kW; 1,527 hp) / 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)
David Pittard
2025-04-01
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 342 km/h. Slicks. Custom-built race car by Xiaomi.
20,832 m
6:24
Lotus Evija X
2,011 PS (1,479 kW; 1,983 hp)
Dirk Müller
2023-10-13
One-off based on the production Lotus Evija with rear wing, new dampers, and other modifications. Damp track.
20,600 m
6:40
Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR (991 ) by Manthey Racing
700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) / 1,470 kg (3,240 lb)
Lars Kern
2018-10-25
Street-legal, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, OEM "Weissach Package", OEM deletion of audio and communication system, KW Competition 3-way race suspension, larger wing and dive planes, Porsche Motorsport bucket seat and harness on driver's side. Porsche conducted test. 6:44 on the 20,832 m lap.
20,600 m
6:43
McLaren P1 XP1 LM Prototype
1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp)
Kenny Bräck
2017-04-27
Modified by Lanzante Motorsport to meet road regulations. Car was without front number plate and therefore not road legal during the run.
20,832 m
6:45
NIO EP9
1,360 PS (1,000 kW; 1,341 hp) / 1,735 kg (3,825 lb)
Peter Dumbreck
2017-05-12
NextEV-branded slicks.
20,832 m
6:46
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype
1,548 PS (1,139 kW; 1,527 hp) / 1,900 kg (4,200 lb)
David Pittard
2024-10-28
Xiaomi conducted test. Peak speed 324 km/h. 20% wet surface. Ambient temperature of 10 °C (50 °F). First and only lap tested. Slicks. Custom-built race car by Xiaomi.
20,832 m
6:47
Pagani Zonda R
750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) / 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) Dry
Marc Basseng
2010-06-29
20,832 m
6:48
Ford Transit Supervan 4
2,027 PS (1,491 kW; 1,999 hp)
Romain Dumas
2025-08-18
20,600 m
6:57
Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special
600 bhp (447 kW; 608 PS)
Richie Stanaway
2017-07-21
Custom-built race car by Prodrive.
20,832 m
6:58
Ferrari 599XX
730 PS (537 kW; 720 hp) / 1,345 kg (2,965 lb) Dry
Raffaele de Simone
2010-04-21
20,600 m
7:03
Dodge Viper ACR-X
640 hp (477 kW; 649 PS) / 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) Dry
Lance Arnold
2012-02
20,832 m
7:05
NIO EP9
1,360 PS (1,000 kW; 1,341 hp) / 1,735 kg (3,825 lb)
Peter Dumbreck
2016-10-14
20,600 m
7:08
Nissan GT-R Nismo
600 PS (441 kW; 592 hp)
Michael Krumm
2013-09-30
Nissan conducted test. 255/40RF-20 run-flat Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST. Pre-production Nismo "N Attack Package" (including removal of rear seats, alterations of front seats, engine, powertrain, suspension, brakes, aerodynamic parts). six-point harness and carbon fibre bonnet gurney making the car not road legal.
20,600 m
7:09
Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR (991 ) by Manthey Racing
500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) / 1,420 kg (3,130 lb)
Christian Gebhardt
2017
Observed in Sport Auto (09/2017). Street-legal, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0, magnesium wheels, KW Competition 3-way race suspension, 911 R diffusor.
20,600 m
7:15
Porsche 911 GT2 (996) by Edo Competition
670 hp (500 kW)
Patrick Simon
2005-08-04
Vehicle was tuned to produce 670 bhp and 880Nm Torque.
20,832 m
7:20
Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept
528 hp (394 kW) / 1,287 kg (2,837 lb)
Thed Björk
2019-08-19
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 285/30R20.
20,832 m
7:22:00
Mygale M12-SJ-Ford Ecoboost
205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) / 465 kg (1,025 lb)
Nick Tandy
2012-09-04
Technical info of chassis. Car is a series produced Formula Ford racer converted for road use that including the addition of registration plates, wheel covers, front and rear lights, revised wing mirrors and a horn. The car was driven on road-legal tyres. Ford conducted test.
20,832 m
7:22
Toyota TMG EV P002
469 hp (350 kW)
Jochen Krumbach
2012-10-02
Toyota Motorsport GmbH conducted test.
20,600 m
7:22:80
BMW M3 CSL (E46) by Loaded
540 PS (397 kW; 533 hp) / 1,385 kg (3,053 lb)
Richard Göransson
2007-11-11
Time was set on a non-exclusive public track day with other cars present. Car has been modified by Loaded to include a custom supercharger that puts out 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) more than the stock car's 360 PS (265 kW; 355 hp) 3 inline 6 BMW S54 engine. Car is road legal outside of North America.
20,832 m
7:25
Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package
Tom Schwister
2023-06-02
Official lap time in the modified electric vehicles category. Tesla Model S Plaid with OEM Track Pack.
20,600 m
7:29
BMW M5 (F90) by AC Schnitzer
700 bhp (522 kW; 710 PS)
Jörg Müller
2018-08-22
7:43
Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
2017-04
Honda conducted test, full "floating" roll cage, removed infotainment and rear seats. FWD car record (before Renault Mégane R . Trophy-R)
7:47
TMG EV P001
380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS)
Jochen Krumbach
2011-08
7:46
Jaguar XJ220 Prototype
John Nielsen
1991
Car wasn't road legal. A manual stopwatch in a promotional video by Jaguar was shown displaying this time. Not independently verified.
20,832 m
7:49
Toyota Supra
606 bhp (452 kW; 614 PS)
Herbert Schürg
1997
Refer to link for modification details. Modified by Japanese automotive accessory company Blitz, it was claimed to be capable of 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) but ran on 606 bhp (452 kW; 614 PS) when time was recorded.
20,832 m
7:50
BMW X5 (E53) LM
700 bhp (522 kW; 710 PS), 531 lb⋅ft (720 N⋅m)
Hans-Joachim Stuck
2000
Evo (08/2005). BMW M70 S70B56 engine from a V12 LMR.
20,600 m
7:50
Honda Civic Type R Prototype
2014-05
Honda conducted test, development car with technical specifications representative of the final production car. Air conditioning, front passenger seat and audio equipment removed, full roll cage added. FWD car record, video confirmed.
20,832 m
7:55
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Sedan (2011) Prototype
320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS)
Tommi Mäkinen
2010-04-16
Subaru conducted test. MY2011 prototype with non-production upgrades and modifications. Subaru EJ207 engine from a 2010 JDM Subaru Impreza WRX STi R205 with larger turbo. Video confirmed.
20,600 m
8:01
Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
Motoharu Kurosawa
1995
Best Motoring - Video Special DVD Series, Prototype (weight/horsepower different from production car)
20,832 m
8:15
BMW Z4 M Coupe Prototype
252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp)
2006
Evo (07/2006). "The steering rate is higher, too, while spring, damper and roll bars are all tuned specifically for the Coupe, much of the development work, predictably, having been conducted at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Equally predictably, we can't resist asking what its lap time is and Richter (Gerhard Richter, director of M GmbH) reveals th
20,832 m
8:18
BMW Z4 M Roadster Prototype
252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp)
2006
20,600 m
8:19
BMW i8 by AC Schnitzer
170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) + 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) / 1,560 kg (3,440 lb)
Markus Oestreich
2017
Bodykit with wing, 21" wheels, wider tyres, lowered suspension.
20,832 m
8:42
Electric Raceabout
300 kW (402 hp) / 1,720 kg (3,790 lb) Dry
Ralf Kelleners
2011-09
Electric RaceAbout of Finland is road legal and registered prototype battery electric vehicle. Test was run by Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences using Nokian Z G2 high performance road tyres. Time will also be verified and published by Sport Auto.
20,832 m
8:56
Chery Riich G5 2
Dirk Schoysman
2009-10-13
Chery conducted test. This modified car differs from the production model with added roll-cage, stripped out interior, upgraded brakes, rims and tyres. Not clear whether the engine had been tuned. Chery claimed that they have been the first Chinese auto maker that 'Conquered the Nürburgring (中国首驱,征服纽博格林!)'.
19,100 m
9:12
Jaguar S-Type Diesel
Sabine Schmitz
2004-11-21
Jeremy Clarkson was set a challenge to get a Jaguar S-Type 2 Diesel round the 'ring in under 10 minutes, and after getting shown around and getting advice from Sabine Schmitz, and quite a few attempts, he managed a 9:59. Sabine completed the lap in the same car as Clarkson on her first try in 9:12.
20,832 m
9:52
Mini E racer, Electric
Thomas Jäger
2010-04
This was the first time under ten minutes recorded by an electric car.
19,100 m
10:08
Ford Transit
Sabine Schmitz
After telling Jeremy Clarkson that she could do his lap time in a van, Schmitz was set the same challenge as Clarkson, but in a Ford Transit. Vehicle had several parts removed and the draft vehicle in front of it.
· Lap times › Automobiles › Competition › Qualifying
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:11
Make Model
Porsche 956
Class
Gr. C
Driver
Stefan Bellof
Date
1983-05-28
Notes
Pole-position for 1983 1000k Sports Car race
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:16
Make Model
Porsche 956
Class
Gr. C
Driver
Jochen Mass
Date
1983-05-28
Notes
Pole-position for 1983 1000k Sports Car race
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
6:58
Make Model
Ferrari 312T
Class
F1
Driver
Niki Lauda
Date
1975-08-02
Notes
Pole-position for 1975 German Grand Prix. During unofficial practice in 1974 Lauda drove 6:58 in a Ferrari 312B3.
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:06
Make Model
McLaren M23–Ford
Class
F1
Driver
James Hunt
Date
1976-07-31
Notes
Pole-position for 1976 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:08
Make Model
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Klaus Niedzwiedz
Date
1982-07-04
Notes
Pole-pos Großer Preis der Tourenwagen
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:30
Make Model
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Klaus Ludwig
Date
1980-03-30
Notes
Pole-position for 1980 DRM race
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:31
Make Model
Porsche 935 K3
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Klaus Ludwig
Date
1979-04-29
Notes
Pole-position for 1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:34
Make Model
Porsche 917/10
Class
Interserie
Driver
Emerson Fittipaldi
Date
1974-06-16
Notes
1974 Goodyear-Pokal, 300-Kilometer-Rennen, Interserie, European Championship for Touring Cars
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:44
Make Model
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Hans Heyer
Date
1979-04-29
Notes
Fastest Category II car of 1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:45
Make Model
BMW 320 Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Hans-Joachim Stuck
Date
1980-03-30
Notes
Fastest Category II car of 1980 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:42
Make Model
Brabham BT26A-Ford
Class
F1
Driver
Jacky Ickx
Date
1969-08-03
Notes
pole 1969 German GP, fastest on original bumpy track
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:56
Make Model
Jaguar XJS
Class
Gr. A
Driver
Tom Walkinshaw
Date
1983-07-09
Notes
Pole Großer Preis der Tourenwagen, European Touring Car Championship race
24,368 m
24,368 m
Length
24,368 m
Time
7:57
Make Model
Audi R8 LMS Ultra
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Marc Basseng/Frank Stippler
Date
2014-09-30
Notes
Average speed 183 km/h. Pole position for 2014 VLN 37. RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen. Fastest qualifying lap on current Nürburgring VLN layout.
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:09
Make Model
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Raffaele Marciello
Date
2023-05-19
Notes
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2023 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Fastest qualifying lap on current Nürburgring 24h layout.
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:09
Make Model
Porsche 911 GT3 R (991)
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Laurens Vanthoor
Date
2018-05-11
Notes
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2018 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Onboard video.
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:10
Make Model
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Kévin Estre
Date
2014-06-20
Notes
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2014 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Video confirmed.
22,810 m
22,810 m
Length
22,810 m
Time
9:43
Make Model
Mercedes-Benz W154
Class
GP
Driver
Hermann Lang
Date
1938-07-24
Source
n/a
Notes
Pole-position for 1939 German Grand Prix
22,810 m
22,810 m
Length
22,810 m
Time
9:48
Make Model
Mercedes-Benz W154
Class
GP
Driver
Manfred von Brauchitsch
Date
1939-07-23
Source
n/a
Notes
Pole-position for 1938 German Grand Prix
Length
Time
Make Model
Class
Driver
Date
Source
Notes
20,832 m
6:11
Porsche 956
Gr. C
Stefan Bellof
1983-05-28
Pole-position for 1983 1000k Sports Car race
20,832 m
6:16
Porsche 956
Gr. C
Jochen Mass
1983-05-28
Pole-position for 1983 1000k Sports Car race
22,835 m
6:58
Ferrari 312T
F1
Niki Lauda
1975-08-02
Pole-position for 1975 German Grand Prix. During unofficial practice in 1974 Lauda drove 6:58 in a Ferrari 312B3.
22,835 m
7:06
McLaren M23–Ford
F1
James Hunt
1976-07-31
Pole-position for 1976 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
7:08
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Gr. 5
Klaus Niedzwiedz
1982-07-04
Pole-pos Großer Preis der Tourenwagen
22,835 m
7:30
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Gr. 5
Klaus Ludwig
1980-03-30
Pole-position for 1980 DRM race
22,835 m
7:31
Porsche 935 K3
Gr. 5
Klaus Ludwig
1979-04-29
Pole-position for 1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
7:34
Porsche 917/10
Interserie
Emerson Fittipaldi
1974-06-16
1974 Goodyear-Pokal, 300-Kilometer-Rennen, Interserie, European Championship for Touring Cars
22,835 m
7:44
Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Gr. 5
Hans Heyer
1979-04-29
Fastest Category II car of 1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
7:45
BMW 320 Turbo
Gr. 5
Hans-Joachim Stuck
1980-03-30
Fastest Category II car of 1980 Eifelrennen, DRM race
22,835 m
7:42
Brabham BT26A-Ford
F1
Jacky Ickx
1969-08-03
pole 1969 German GP, fastest on original bumpy track
20,832 m
7:56
Jaguar XJS
Gr. A
Tom Walkinshaw
1983-07-09
Pole Großer Preis der Tourenwagen, European Touring Car Championship race
24,368 m
7:57
Audi R8 LMS Ultra
SP9 GT3
Marc Basseng/Frank Stippler
2014-09-30
Average speed 183 km/h. Pole position for 2014 VLN 37. RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen. Fastest qualifying lap on current Nürburgring VLN layout.
25,378 m
8:09
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
SP9 GT3
Raffaele Marciello
2023-05-19
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2023 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Fastest qualifying lap on current Nürburgring 24h layout.
25,378 m
8:09
Porsche 911 GT3 R (991)
SP9 GT3
Laurens Vanthoor
2018-05-11
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2018 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Onboard video.
25,378 m
8:10
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
SP9 GT3
Kévin Estre
2014-06-20
Average speed 186 km/h. Pole position for 2014 24 Hours Nürburgring race. Video confirmed.
22,810 m
9:43
Mercedes-Benz W154
GP
Hermann Lang
1938-07-24
n/a
Pole-position for 1939 German Grand Prix
22,810 m
9:48
Mercedes-Benz W154
GP
Manfred von Brauchitsch
1939-07-23
n/a
Pole-position for 1938 German Grand Prix
· Lap times › Automobiles › Competition › Racing
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:25
Make Model
Porsche 956
Class
Gr. C
Driver
Stefan Bellof
Date
1983-05-29
Notes
1983 1000 km Nürburgring (did not finish (accident))
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:28
Make Model
March Engineering 832-BMW
Class
F2
Driver
Christian Danner
Date
1983-04-24
Notes
1983 Eifelrennen (193 km/h)
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
6:58
Make Model
Porsche 997 Turbo
Class
Gr. A/GT
Driver
Jürgen Alzen
Date
2009-09-05
Notes
BMW Driving Experience Challenge "Rhein-Ruhr" 2009
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:04
Make Model
Porsche 996 Turbo
Class
Gr. A/GT
Driver
Uwe Alzen
Date
2003-05-29
Notes
Castrol-Haugg-Cup 2003
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:06
Make Model
Ferrari 312T
Class
F1
Driver
Clay Regazzoni
Date
1975-08-03
Notes
1975 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:06
Make Model
Maurer MM82-BMW
Class
F2
Driver
Stefan Bellof
Date
1982-04-25
Notes
F2 lap record in 1982 Eifelrennen
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:10
Make Model
Tyrrell P34–Ford
Class
F1
Driver
Jody Scheckter
Date
1976-08-01
Notes
1976 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:37
Make Model
Porsche 935 K3
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Klaus Ludwig
Date
1979-04-29
Notes
1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race (179 km/h)
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:46
Make Model
Zakspeed Capri Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Hans Heyer
Date
1979-04-29
Notes
1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race (176 km/h)
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:56
Make Model
Zakspeed Capri Turbo
Class
Gr. 5
Driver
Harald Ertl
Date
1980-03-30
Notes
1980 DRM race (172 km/h)
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
7:43
Make Model
Brabham BT26A-Ford
Class
F1
Driver
Jacky Ickx
Date
1969-08-03
Notes
1969 German GP, lap record of original bumpy track with no safety features
24,369 m
24,369 m
Length
24,369 m
Time
7:59
Make Model
BMW Z4 GT3
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Jens Klingmann
Date
2014-08-02
Notes
VLN 37. RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen (183 km/h)
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
8:02
Make Model
Jaguar XJS
Class
Gr. A
Driver
Tom Walkinshaw
Date
1983-07-10
Notes
1983 Großer Preis der Tourenwagen (155 km/h) (did not finish (gearbox))
24,433 m
24,433 m
Length
24,433 m
Time
8:09
Make Model
Porsche 996 Turbo
Class
Gr. A/GT
Driver
Uwe Alzen/Jürgen Alzen
Date
2005-09-24
Notes
VLN 2005
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:17
Make Model
Porsche 911 GT3 R (991)
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Nick Tandy
Date
2018-05-13
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2018, Lap 30 (183 km/h).
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:19
Make Model
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Kévin Estre/Peter Kox/Tim Mullen/Sascha Bert
Date
2014-06-21
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2014, Lap 38 (182 km/h)
25,359 m
25,359 m
Length
25,359 m
Time
8:22
Make Model
BMW Z4 GT3
Class
SP9 GT3
Driver
Maxime Martin/Andrea Piccini/Yelmer Buurman/Richard Göransson
Date
2013-05-20
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2013, Lap 84 driven by Maxime Martin, video confirmed
25,359 m
25,359 m
Length
25,359 m
Time
8:36
Make Model
Porsche 997 GT3-RSR
Class
SP7
Driver
Timo Bernhard/Marc Lieb/Romain Dumas/Marcel Tiemann
Date
2009-05-25
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2009, Lap 99, new distance record with 155 laps
25,378 m
25,378 m
Length
25,378 m
Time
8:43
Make Model
Porsche 996 GT3-MR
Class
Gr. A/GT
Driver
Lucas Luhr/Timo Bernhard/Mike Rockenfeller/ Marcel Tiemann
Date
2006-06-18
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2006
25,947 m
25,947 m
Length
25,947 m
Time
9:02
Make Model
Dodge Viper GTS-R
Class
GT2/24h
Driver
Peter Zakowski/Pedro Lamy/Robert Lechner
Date
2003-06-01
Notes
24 Hours Nürburgring 2003. Team DQ'd for fuel tank size
22,810 m
22,810 m
Length
22,810 m
Time
10:09
Make Model
Mercedes-Benz W154
Class
GP
Driver
Richard Seaman
Date
1938-07-24
Source
n/a
Notes
1938 German Grand Prix
22,810 m
22,810 m
Length
22,810 m
Time
10:24
Make Model
Mercedes-Benz W154
Class
GP
Driver
Rudolf Caracciola
Date
1939-07-23
Source
n/a
Notes
1939 German Grand Prix
Length
Time
Make Model
Class
Driver
Date
Source
Notes
20,832 m
6:25
Porsche 956
Gr. C
Stefan Bellof
1983-05-29
1983 1000 km Nürburgring (did not finish (accident))
20,832 m
6:28
March Engineering 832-BMW
F2
Christian Danner
1983-04-24
1983 Eifelrennen (193 km/h)
20,832 m
6:58
Porsche 997 Turbo
Gr. A/GT
Jürgen Alzen
2009-09-05
BMW Driving Experience Challenge "Rhein-Ruhr" 2009
20,832 m
7:04
Porsche 996 Turbo
Gr. A/GT
Uwe Alzen
2003-05-29
Castrol-Haugg-Cup 2003
22,835 m
7:06
Ferrari 312T
F1
Clay Regazzoni
1975-08-03
1975 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
7:06
Maurer MM82-BMW
F2
Stefan Bellof
1982-04-25
F2 lap record in 1982 Eifelrennen
22,835 m
7:10
Tyrrell P34–Ford
F1
Jody Scheckter
1976-08-01
1976 German Grand Prix
22,835 m
7:37
Porsche 935 K3
Gr. 5
Klaus Ludwig
1979-04-29
1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race (179 km/h)
22,835 m
7:46
Zakspeed Capri Turbo
Gr. 5
Hans Heyer
1979-04-29
1979 Eifelrennen, DRM race (176 km/h)
22,835 m
7:56
Zakspeed Capri Turbo
Gr. 5
Harald Ertl
1980-03-30
1980 DRM race (172 km/h)
22,835 m
7:43
Brabham BT26A-Ford
F1
Jacky Ickx
1969-08-03
1969 German GP, lap record of original bumpy track with no safety features
24,369 m
7:59
BMW Z4 GT3
SP9 GT3
Jens Klingmann
2014-08-02
VLN 37. RCM DMV Grenzlandrennen (183 km/h)
20,832 m
8:02
Jaguar XJS
Gr. A
Tom Walkinshaw
1983-07-10
1983 Großer Preis der Tourenwagen (155 km/h) (did not finish (gearbox))
24,433 m
8:09
Porsche 996 Turbo
Gr. A/GT
Uwe Alzen/Jürgen Alzen
2005-09-24
VLN 2005
25,378 m
8:17
Porsche 911 GT3 R (991)
SP9 GT3
Nick Tandy
2018-05-13
24 Hours Nürburgring 2018, Lap 30 (183 km/h).
25,378 m
8:19
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
SP9 GT3
Kévin Estre/Peter Kox/Tim Mullen/Sascha Bert
2014-06-21
24 Hours Nürburgring 2014, Lap 38 (182 km/h)
25,359 m
8:22
BMW Z4 GT3
SP9 GT3
Maxime Martin/Andrea Piccini/Yelmer Buurman/Richard Göransson
2013-05-20
24 Hours Nürburgring 2013, Lap 84 driven by Maxime Martin, video confirmed
25,359 m
8:36
Porsche 997 GT3-RSR
SP7
Timo Bernhard/Marc Lieb/Romain Dumas/Marcel Tiemann
2009-05-25
24 Hours Nürburgring 2009, Lap 99, new distance record with 155 laps
25,378 m
8:43
Porsche 996 GT3-MR
Gr. A/GT
Lucas Luhr/Timo Bernhard/Mike Rockenfeller/ Marcel Tiemann
2006-06-18
24 Hours Nürburgring 2006
25,947 m
9:02
Dodge Viper GTS-R
GT2/24h
Peter Zakowski/Pedro Lamy/Robert Lechner
2003-06-01
24 Hours Nürburgring 2003. Team DQ'd for fuel tank size
22,810 m
10:09
Mercedes-Benz W154
GP
Richard Seaman
1938-07-24
n/a
1938 German Grand Prix
22,810 m
10:24
Mercedes-Benz W154
GP
Rudolf Caracciola
1939-07-23
n/a
1939 German Grand Prix
· Lap times › Motorcycles › Racing
20,832 m
20,832 m
Length
20,832 m
Time
7:49
Make Model
Honda RC30
Rider
Helmut Dähne
Date
1993-05-23
Notes
As motorcycle contests were discontinued after 1994, this remains the fastest officially timed motorcycle lap ever on the 20,832 m variant (159 km/h). Done in a single lap time trial run during Zuverlässigkeitsfahrt series on road legal VFR750R RC30 and Metzeler ME Z1 tyres.
22,835 m
22,835 m
Length
22,835 m
Time
8:22
Make Model
Suzuki 500
Rider
Marco Lucchinelli
Date
1980-08-24
Notes
1980 German motorcycle Grand Prix (163 km/h), fastest motorcycle lap ever on 22,835 m variant, last Grand Prix motorcycle racing event held there
Length
Time
Make Model
Rider
Date
Source
Notes
20,832 m
7:49
Honda RC30
Helmut Dähne
1993-05-23
As motorcycle contests were discontinued after 1994, this remains the fastest officially timed motorcycle lap ever on the 20,832 m variant (159 km/h). Done in a single lap time trial run during Zuverlässigkeitsfahrt series on road legal VFR750R RC30 and Metzeler ME Z1 tyres.
22,835 m
8:22
Suzuki 500
Marco Lucchinelli
1980-08-24
1980 German motorcycle Grand Prix (163 km/h), fastest motorcycle lap ever on 22,835 m variant, last Grand Prix motorcycle racing event held there
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