For many Nürburgring - is not just a small village, the same name as the race track, located in Germany.It was created almost simultaneously tested drivers universal German Automobile Club in 1927.At the moment, the track is a wonderful sport springboard for pilots in the category GP2 and DTM.In addition, on the track, annual testing superhighways car manufacturers who wish to put a personal record of the Nurburgring.About any car brand received the title of the fastest, we will tell you in this publication.
little history
Initially nyurburgringskoy track was not modern and heavy-duty coatings.And in the circuit itself included only four "Ring".It was a "United Loop» (Gesamtstrecke) with a length of 28.265 km, "Northern Loop" - 22.810 km (Nordschieife), «South Loop" - 7.747 km (Südschleife) and "Ring» Betonschieife, used for warm-drive cars before the race.
remind you that the place of regular competition racing "Formula 1" was just "Northern Loop" Nurburgring.Scores on it and put such famous racers like Michael Schumacher.This legendary racer is still considered a leader in the number of titles and wins the Grand Prix in the "F-1".
The remarkable track "Northern Loop"?
Throughout its existence the track repeatedly rebuilt and developed.Today it is the most demanded among amateurs who are keen on racing cars.It is here that every year come the pilots to ride with the wind on the professional circuit.
In addition, they try to do it during the reception of tourists, where you can use not only your car, but hire a professional sports car.Many of the newcomers are 100% sure that the due diligence exercise are subsequently help them to establish new records Nurburgring.However, not all their dreams to be fulfilled.
«Northern Loop," as it is
«Northern Loop" is considered not only the most famous, but also one of the longest racing tracks in the world.Himself Autotrack a picturesque setting among the trees and forests.Its width is about 8-9 meters. It provides reliable and high bumpers fitted grid.According to many fans of fast driving, this track makes it thoroughly hone driving skills.
It is famous for its insistence to pilots and unpredictable, causing the track received a "speaking" the name of the Green Hell (translated as "the green hell").At the same time it is used not only motorists, but also manufacturers of racing cars, ready to set a record for the Nurburgring during a test drive.According to them, this is the route a chance to assess the real possibilities of the racing vehicle.According to preliminary data, the line consists of 40 right and 33 left turns of varying complexity.
Nurburgring record holder: who are they?
During its existence Autotrack "Northern Loop" seen a lot of drivers and vehicles.However, many of the participants in the race and it was not possible to put the record Nurburgring and leave their mark in the history of motor racing.Let us remember those winners who did it!
So, to this day belongs to the position of the leader of one of the latest models Porshe - Cayman GT4.This is a unique car, equipped with a powerful 3.8-liter turbocharged, six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 385 "horses", as well as modern mechanics.
Due to its internal structure of the car is very agile and easily manageable.In this way it is able to accelerate from standstill up to 100-295 km / h in some 4.2 seconds.Not long ago, this model won the Nurburgring.Records that up to that point put other racing drivers, were finally beaten.Auto passed the circle of "Northern Loop" in just 7 minutes and 40 seconds.For this reason, Porshe ranked first among the five fastest cars Nurburgring.
the brightest leaders in the race on speed: 2nd and 3rd
second place ranking the fastest machines in the world, tested at the Nürburgring, take cars Ford GT, Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06.Despite the fact that "Ford" drove the track in 7 minutes and 40 seconds, he could become the winner of the race.At least, that is what cars has long been a favorite.He relied on as the producers themselves and automotive experts worldwide.But neither the engine power of 550 horsepower or the ergonomic design of the machine did not help in the implementation of the plan.
On the third line, we put the Audi R8 V10, Pagani Zonda S and Porsche 911 GT3 RS.R8 V10 - this is truly an amazing sports car model released by the company "Audi".It is equipped with a powerful engine to 525 hp.from.and it has all-wheel drive.
Despite the statement by the manufacturer of the desire to overtake Porshe Cayman GT4, Nurburgring record was not broken.To everyone's dismay sports car came round and 7 minutes and 44 seconds.Related
time showed his fans and handsome Pagani Zonda S, released in 2005.Porsche 911 GT3 RS finished the race three seconds before.As a result, the judge recorded the passage of the track is 7 minutes and 47 seconds.But this time the "Porsche" come one second later than "Italian" with a 6.2-liter engine and a capacity of 640 liters.from.Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 E-Gear.
closing link in the top five Nurburgring
the fourth place among the fastest cars we put such legendary models as the BMW M3 GTS, past the track in just 7 minutes and 48 seconds.Interestingly, it is the "BMW" for many years occupied a leading position among the powerful sports cars (this is also evidenced by the table of records Nurburgring presented below).
last place in the rating took the fastest car Dodge Viper SRT-10, and Cadillac CTS-V.Recall that the lap record at the Nurburgring at this' American monster »Dodge with a 8.3-liter engine and a power of 500 horsepower was 7 minutes and 50 seconds.The other American giant Cadillac with an engine of 556 liters.from.He took the road for 9 seconds later (7:59).
Thus, the undisputed leader of the race was Porshe Cayman GT4, whose time of passage in the category of sports cars and could not "kill" the other participants of the rally.At the moment, the aforementioned record Nurburgring, supplied by the manufacturer "Porsche" is not beaten anyone.What were the champions of previous years?
What are they - champions of the race in 2013?
richest on record year shall be 2013. During this time managed to beat the previous records in three classes in the race on the "Nordschleife".A striking example of the nominees parties two years ago, was the "Italian» Alfa Romeo 4C.It is a spectacular and beautiful car with a powerful turbo engine is able to accelerate in 4.5 seconds to 250 km / h.During the race, the pilot of "Alpha" (driving a sports car, this time sitting Horst von Saurma - known sports commentator) managed to bring their own vehicle for the "loop" in just 8 minutes and 4 seconds.
second storage car Nürburgring set a record in the class of electric cars became Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive.It is noteworthy that this model drove a predetermined distance in just 8 minutes with a small tail.This pilot car finally managed to oust non-removable from the pedestal to a certain point leader Audi R8 e-tron.
leader among mass-produced hybrids became "German» Porsche 918 Spyder.He managed to overtake all its predecessors and continue the road for 6 minutes and 57 seconds.His record in the class of commercial and utility vehicles put Holden Commodore SS V Ute, who managed to get around another winner - Audi R8 e-tron and a half minutes.
Nurburgring record: the most recent champions route
In 2014, in the category of high-volume sports car won the sports car Nissan GT-R Nismo.In 2013, an earlier version of the model has passed its Autotrack in just 7 minutes and 8.679 seconds.And exactly one year later, this record Japanese producers managed to maintain, although they tried very hard to beat him.
In the current year, managed to debut at the same time break the record for the speed of the new car Honda Civic Type R, which was presented in a series of front-wheel drive vehicles.Auto has passed the "Nordschleife" in 7 minutes and just over 50 seconds.This is just a small list of leaders who have already managed to make themselves known in the current year.However, 2015 has just begun, so the number of record holders will also change.We hope that this time the Nurburgring lap record will surpass all expectations.
