Laguna seca post 1988 mazda raceway laguna seca is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near monterey, california, usa. Car and drivers bmw m2 lightning lap from inside the. When we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016. October, 2019 the 630hp mercedesamg gt63 s set the lightning lap record for the.
Watch the mclaren senna set an astonishing lap record. In terms of speed vs price, i think its the fastest car ever tested at lightning lap under 37. Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats ford. Following the first lightning lap supertest in 2006, car and driver returned at virginia international raceway to perform an epic car speed test at 4. Since 2006, car and driver has taken the worlds fastest production cars to the 4. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but.
A closer look at lightning lap 11s fastest car flipbook posted by car and driver september 05, 2017 17. Of all the dynamic secrets lightning lap reveals, this one ranks as the years most unexpected. For a second straight year, an american car tops a list of world class super cars and to add a cherry to the top, it also produced the second fastest time every in the nine year history of. Sep 21, 2016 the brand new 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le had redeemed itself as one of the fastest muscle cars of today as it dominated the lightning lap 2016. Ford gt sets a faster lap time than porsche 918 spyder at vir.
The 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le was invited to participate in the recent motor trends best driver s car event. Its the fastest lap ever recorded at laguna seca by a streetlegal production car on streetlegal tires, 0. This years lap tests at virginia international raceway saw two suvs break the threeminute barrier, a camry take on the track, and the quickest car ever. American automotive magazine car and driver did it again. This years lap tests at virginia international raceway saw two suvs break the threeminute barrier, a camry take on the track, and the quickest. Also cant wait to see motortrends drivers car article as randy. With models like the bmw m4 gts in the lineup, its easy to. Car and driver 2019 mercedesamg gt63 s 4matic at lightning. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia international see how your favorite cars did. A closer look at lightning lap 11s fastest car flipbook posted by. Oct 11, 2019 lightning lap 2019 this years lap tests at virginia international raceway saw two suvs break the threeminute barrier, a camry take on the track, and the quickest car ever. Oct 17, 2019 fastest sedans in lightning lap history car and driver.
Chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016 video. Here is a list of vehicles, within the competition auto group brands, that made it onto car and drivers list of the 15 fastest cars to participate in the lightning lap to date. Our new sortofcoworkers at car and driver just tested the fastest car theyve ever lapped at the massive virginia international raceway. Its when a car has to be made streetlegal and reasonably maintainable that meaningful performance comparisons can be made. In terms of fun, the takeaway is that this car is bonkers fun. Here are some of the more interesting times, the rest is n the pictures below. Theres probably 25 seconds on the table for most lap results, even more if the track conditions arent perfect or the tires arent in the best shape. The charger is the most powerful, the fastest, and the quickest fourdoor sedan in the world, but with its large stature and 4,600lb curb weight, the hellcat charger is often accused of being nothing more than a drag car with room for four. Feb 11, 2018 chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016. Heres the link to all of the car and driver lightning lap times. The chevrolet corvette zr1 finished second, just under two seconds behind the porsche, while beating a long list of pricier performance cars that includes the ford gt.
Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that includes 263 vehicles. Best driver s car is our favorite time of the year where we test a handful of the hottest highperformance cars to find out which is the most fun car to drive on both the road and the track. Heres a behind the scenes video to show you a glimpse of what the lightning lap is all about. The camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. Porsche 911 turbo s hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017 car. Mclaren senna is car and drivers fastest car ever at. Winners, lap times, and a new recordsetting porsche. Read on to see how porsche broke all of our previous lightning lap records. We conduct speed tests of many different cars at virginia international raceway, and here are all the lap times from our 2019 lightning lap. Corvette stingray runs car and drivers lightning lap but the. Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no. Each year, with their annual lightning lap, car and driver has proven that there is an abundance of sedans that are capable of holding their own on a track.
Jan 31, 2018 the lap was set during validation testing earlier in january leading up to the car s production. The mclaren senna the senna beat last years winner. In the 2011 lightning lap, the sti beat the wrx by 2. Sep 10, 2016 heres a behind the scenes video to show you a glimpse of what the lightning lap is all about. In fact, it was labeled as the best performing automobile in the market to date. Sep 11, 2014 the camaro z28 is a dedicated track car built for the streets and with the 505 horsepower ls7 on board, the z28 ran away from the ll3 class with a lightning lap time of 2. The 630hp mercedesamg gt63 s set the lightning lap record for the fastest fourdoor around virginia international raceway. Best drivers car award most fun cars to drive motor trend. Its been 12 years now, with 242 laps on the alltime lightning lap register. For a second straight year, an american car tops a list of world class super cars and to add a cherry to the top, it also produced the second fastest time every in the nine year history of this lightning lap. Sep 14, 2016 its when a car has to be made streetlegal and reasonably maintainable that meaningful performance comparisons can be made. Watch the mclaren senna set an astonishing lap record carbuzz. Last time the fastest was midengined ford gt which set a record time 3.
So really the ctr is i think the fastest under 40k. In the eighth installment of the car and driver lightning lap the allnew m4 and m235i took to the tarmac of virginia international raceway to see how they measure up to the competitionpast and present the competition classes in the lightning lap are set up by price range. Ford gt destroys lightning lap record detroit news. For reference, here are the previous times from other corvettes that have taken part in the lightning lap. Oct 21, 2019 our new sortofcoworkers at car and driver just tested the fastest car theyve ever lapped at the massive virginia international raceway. Lamborghini urus is the quickest suv weve ever run at lightning lap. Car and driver, photos by rich chenet 2008 lightning lap car and driver ll1. The driver, vehicle dynamics engineer jim mero, is known for his mastery of the nurburgring behind. Best drivers car is our favorite time of the year where we test a handful of the hottest highperformance cars to find out which is the most fun car to drive on both the road and the track. List of formula one drivers who set a fastest lap wikipedia. The f1 world championship season consists of a series of races, known as grands prix, held usually on purpose. Porsche 911 turbo s hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. The chevrolet corvette has added to its status as the worlds most affordable supercar as it emerged the king of the 2015 car and driver lightning lap competition at. Fastest sedans in lightning lap history car and driver.
Compared to previous camaros, the z28 gained nearly 8seconds against the 20 camaro zl1 which was grouped in the ll2 class and ran a lap at 2. Sep 08, 2015 the chevrolet corvette has added to its status as the worlds most affordable supercar as it emerged the king of the 2015 car and driver lightning lap competition at virginia international raceway. This exercise aims to see which car is the fastest around the. The 2019 corvette zr1 is now the second alltime fastest car to compete in car and drivers lightning lap competition. The chevrolet corvette zr1 finished second, just under two seconds behind the porsche, while beating a long list of pricier performance cars that include the ford gt. Car and driver m4 and m235i lightning laps bmw car club. These cars have laid down the quickest lap times around virginia international raceway. Sep 20, 2018 the 2019 corvette zr1 is now the second alltime fastest car to compete in car and drivers lightning lap competition. Previous story 2015 audi tt driver being an idiot on the highway video.
Sep 19, 2018 when we started lightning lap years ago, a 2006 ford gt claimed the fast time with a 3. Corvette zr1 finishes second overall, leading its class and beating most cars in the class above it. Among the hundreds of vehicles car and driver has hotlapped at virginia international raceway, these are the quickest with four doors. Car and drivers annual lightning lap around virginia. The formula in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must conform. Jan 22, 2018 just a few days after car and driver s 2.
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