Friends, we provide you with a comprehensive table and detailed technical specifications of official records for production cars on the Nürburgring race track. Since 2007, we've been immersed in the Nürburgring world — not just through captivating images, but from firsthand, behind-the-scenes experience. Our information comes from official sources as well as exclusive insights that few have access to. Since 2020, we have been adding records to the table only with official video confirmation. All old records are carefully checked. Here, every hundredth of a second matters. Thank you and have a good viewing and analysis.
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In recent years, Nürburgring Nordschleife lap records have increasingly become a focal point in official press releases of automotive brands. Records and fast lap times have become an integral part of all car presentations at global auto shows. Which sports car is faster on the Ring? What tires were used during testing? What was the weather like? Who was the driver? Numerous endless questions and intrigues supported by the press, create their own hidden PR and marketing around automotive brands.
Nürburgring Lap Records for 20,832 km and 20,6 km Distances
There are two standard distances used for lap records on the Nürburgring Nordschleife — the full 20,832 km lap and the shortened 20,6 km version. Many early records were set on the 20,6 km distance, which excludes the straight section of the old start near the T13 stands. This is understandable, as the lap times for the shortened distance appear more impressive.
The current standard for lap records is the full 20,832 km loop, measured from start to start. The time difference between the two distances is typically around 4 to 4.5 seconds. Today, most car manufacturers attempt the full 20,832 km lap while still maintaining records for the shorter 20,6 km distance. For this reason, our table provides lap times for both distances.
New lap record on Nürburgring Nordschleife
Chevrolet sets new Nürburgring Lap Record. In June, Chevrolet shook up the Nürburgring leaderboard by sending three of its sports cars around the legendary Nordschleife — and in doing so, challenged the dominance of Porsche and AMG. Two of the cars even secured spots in the top ten fastest production cars.
Leading the trio was the all-new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, which completed the full 20.8 km lap in a blistering 6 minutes and 49.27 seconds. Under the hood, the Corvette ZR1X boasts a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC V8 producing 1,064 horsepower, paired with an electric motor adding another 186 horsepower — for a combined output of over 1,250 hp. Power is delivered to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. At the wheel was Chevrolet engineer and test driver Drew Cattell.
The lap record on the Nürburgring for street-legal vehicles
The current lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife for production road cars is held by the new Mercedes AMG ONE, with a lap time of 6 minutes and 29.09 seconds on the full 20.832 km distance, and 6 minutes and 24.03 seconds on the shortened 20.6 km distance. The record was set on September 23, 2024. The 1,049 horsepower hypercar was piloted by test driver and AMG racer Maro Engel.
Mercedes-AMG ONE Technical Specs
The car is equipped with high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tires, specifically designed for optimal grip.
The vehicle features a powerful 1.6-liter single turbocharged V6 engine, producing an impressive 566 horsepower. In addition, it is equipped with four electric motors that contribute an additional 483 horsepower to the overall power output.
The car is equipped with a 7-speed automated manual transmission, known for its precise and rapid gear changes.
The car boasts a mid-engine layout, placing the engine in the middle of the vehicle for improved weight distribution and handling. It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) system, providing exceptional traction and stability.
The vehicle weighs approximately 1695 kg, optimizing the power-to-weight ratio for enhanced performance and agility on the road.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife race track gained popularity among automotive companies and manufacturers when it became evident that there was no universal, world standard for conducting comparative tests and unified vehicle break-in systems.
Each automotive brand has or strives to build a small test track near its production facility for testing their cars. Such facilities exist for Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and other companies. Typically, all technical specifications and test results are kept in the strictest confidence. Day after day, cars undergo testing on their own premises in various testing modes.
But how do you conduct a comparative test? How do you compare Mercedes with BMW or Audi? How do you compare time, speed, engine reliability, and suspension performance when each manufacturer has different conditions and standards? How do you determine who is beter? Where is the standard? Mercedes cannot drive on the BMW track, and Porsche cannot drive on the Mercedes track. What to do?
The solution came naturally — the Nürburgring, an ideal race track for conducting test drives. The race track has the same length for all vehicles (20.8 km), the same number of turns and elevation changes, the same road conditions and the same weather conditions.
Automotive manufacturers test their latest models here, lap after lap, every day. With unique track architecture featuring numerous sharp elevation changes and over 70 fast corners, it has become the ultimate testing ground for high-speed vehicle. Extended test drives on the racing track, with demanding loads, allow weaknesses in the chassis, body, engine, and transmission to be identified. Everything is tested here — from new tires to complex components. The Nürburgring has become a testing center, a standard, a new Silicon Valley of the automotive industry, and a benchmark for many global brands. It serves as an excellent marketing strategy because now there is an opportunity for comparison under the same conditions. Today, every manufacturer competes for the best lap time at the Nürburgring. It has become a necessity and a guarantee of quality, serving as a powerful marketing tool and driving sales for many new models.
Better lap time — better advertising
It so happened that now any self-respecting automaker, before bringing a new product to the market, must drive along the Nürburgring Nordschleife ( a full circle of 20.8 km of the Nordschleife ) and show a good time. The cars are mostly tested by professional factory drivers or famous racers, which adds even more contrast to the record. In some cases, and recently more and more often, tests are carried out by a number of well-known automotive publications ( Sport Auto, Car, The Drive, Top Gear, Car and Driver ), where the test drivers themselves are the journalists "racers".
The devil is in the detail
As a rule, tests are held in the deepest secrecy and are not advertised. During tests, absolutely everything matters: air temperature, air humidity, asphalt temperature, atmospheric pressure, cloudy or sunny, and so on. Everyone is trying to win a couple of seconds and take a place in the top ten records. This is prestige. Only at the Nürburgring, only here, thanks to the unique architecture of the track, its character and charisma, automobile concerns have the opportunity to test the car across the entire line.
Absolute Record of Nürburgring Nordschleife
5:19.55 minutes — this absolute result was achieved by Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo piloted by a WEC car racer Timo Bernhard.
Early in the morning on June 29, 2018, this hyper car has beaten the previous highscore ( 6:11,13 minutes ) cracked by Stefan Bellof on Porsche 956 in 1983. The prototype Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo is equipped, on the rear axis, with 2.0 L four-cylinder 720 hp gasoline engine with Garret turbocharger; on the front axis, it is equipped with 440 hp hybrid machine with Kinetic Energy Recovery System ( KERS ). Transmission is 7-speed sequential gearbox. Total weight comes to 849 kg.
The absolute record of the Nürburgring among electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are also trying to find their niche in the forefront. On June 3, 2019, a new world record for electric vehicles not approved for use on public roads was set at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
The Volkswagen ID.R electric prototype, driven by pilot Romain Dumas, completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife ( 20.8 km ) in a record-breaking time of 6 minutes and 5.33 seconds, establishing an absolute record for electric-powered vehicles at the Nürburgring. According to Volkswagen engineers, the time could have been significantly better if not for the speed restriction on the Döttingen Höhe straight ( 100 km/h lower than that of the Porsche 919 EVO prototype ). This limitation is primarily due to safety regulations in this particular case and the limited capacity of the batteries, which were almost empty towards the end of the track. The previous record holder among electric cars was the NIO EP9 prototype, which completed a lap of the Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 45.90 seconds in 2017.
The EV Volkswagen ID.R is equipped with two electric power units with a combined output of 500 kW ( 680 horsepower ), delivering power to both axles of the prototype ( one electric motor on each axle ). It produces a maximum torque of 650 Nm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h. The overall weight is slightly less than 1100 kg, thanks to its carbon monocoque and steel safety frame.
Nürburgring record for mass-produced electric vehicles
On August 18, 2023, Rimac established the absolute record at the Nürburgring among electric production cars approved for road use.
On August 18, 2023, Rimac set the absolute record at the Nürburgring among road-legal electric vehicles. The hypercar Rimac Nevera LE Time Attack, limited to just 12 units, covered the Nürburgring Nordschleife distance of 20.832 km in an impressive 7.05.29 minutes ( and 7 minutes and 0.92 seconds for the 20.6 km distance ). The hypercar was driven by racer Martin Codric. As a result, the 1914-horsepower innovation from Rimac is currently the absolute record holder among production electric vehicles.
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Lap records for prototypes and hypercars at the Nürburgring
Here are the latest Nürburgring Nordschleife lap records for prototypes and hypercars. These prototypes are typically not mass-produced and are often crafted exclusively as one-off copy.
Top fastest prototypes and hypercars at the Nürburgring
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo | 5:19.54 minutes | 20,832 km
Volkswagen ID.R | 6:05.33 minutes | 20,832 km
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype | 6:22.09 minutes | 20,832 km
Lotus Evija X Prototype | 6:24.04 minutes | 20,832 km
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototyp | 6:46.87 minutes | 20,832 km
Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept | 7:20.14 minutes | 20,832 km
Official Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time list for street-legal vehicles
Last update: The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ with a lap time of 7:19.91 min.
1. Mercedes-AMG ONE
Driver: Maro Engel
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R MO
Engine: 1,6 litre 566 hp single turbocharged V6
Electric motor: 4 electric motors with 483 hp
Transmission: 7-speed automated manual
Layout: Mid-engine, All-wheel drive ( AWD )
Kerb Weight: 1695 kg
6:29.09 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:24.03 minutes ( 20,6 km )
23 September 2024
* This marks the second record Maro Engel has set in a Mercedes-AMG ONE. The first lap record, with a time of 6:35.18, was achieved in October 2022. The new record improved the lap time by more than 6 seconds. Bravo, Maro!
2. Porsche GT2 RS MR 991.2
Driver: Lars Kern
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Engine: 3,8 liter 700 hp Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1470 kg
Package Kit: Manthey Racing
6:43.30 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:38.84 minutes ( 20,6 km )
14 June 2021
3. Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Driver: Maro Engel
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R MO
Engine: 4,0 litre 730 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed AMG Speedshift DCT
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1615 kg
6:48.04 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:43.61 minutes ( 20,6 km )
6:52.70 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:48.28 minutes ( 20,6 km )
19 August 2009
11. Porsche GT3 992 2025
Driver: Jörg Bergmeister
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP R
Engine: 4,0 litre 510 hp
Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1462 kg
6:56.29 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:51.76 minutes ( 20,6 km )
17 April 2025
12. Lamborghini Huracan LP 640-4 Performante
Driver: Marco Mapelli
Tires: Pirelli Trofeo M
Engine: 5,2 litre 640 hp V10
Transmission: 7-speed ISR
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: 1524 kg
6:56.45 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:52.01 minutes ( 20,6 km )
5 October 2016
13. Porsche GT3 992 MR
Driver: Kevin Estre
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Engine: 4,0 litre 510 hp
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1435 kg
Package Kit: Manthey Racing
6:59.93 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:55.73 minutes ( 20,6 km )
2 June 2022
14. Porsche GT3 992 2021
Driver: Lars Kern
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R K1
Engine: 4,0 litre 510 hp
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1435 kg
6:59.93 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:55.90 minutes ( 20,6 km )
15 September 2020
15. Radical SR8
Driver: Michael Vergers
Tires: Dunlop Direzza DZ 03
Engine: 2,7 litre 360 hp V8 Powertec
Transmission: 6-speed sequential semi-manual
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 600 kg
6:56.01 minutes ( 20,6 km )
28 September 2005
16. Porsche GT3 RS 991.2
Driver: Kevin Estre
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 NO
Engine: 4,0 litre 520 hp
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Packages: Weissach Package
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg
6:56.4 minutes ( 20,6 km )
16 April 2018
17. Porsche 918 Spyder
Driver: Marc Lieb
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 NO
Engine: 4,6 litre 608 hp V8
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Packages: Weissach Package
Kerb Weight: 1634 kg
6:57 minutes ( 20,6 km )
4 September 2013
18. Ferrari 296 GTB
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Engine: 3,0 litre 654 hp V6 Turbo
Electric motors: 165 hp
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1470 kg
7:02.43 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:58.70 minutes ( 20,6 km )
19 April 2023
19. Porsche Cayman GT4 RS MR 2023
Driver: Jörg Bergmeister
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Engine: 4,0 litre 500 hp
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1420 kg
Package Kit: Manthey Racing
7:03.12 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:58.09 minutes ( 20,6 km )
13 July 2023
20. Porsche 911 Turbo S 2025
Driver: Jörg Bergmeister
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Engine: 3,6 litre T-hybrid Biturbo 711 hp
Transmission: 8-speed PDK
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: 1740 kg
7:03.92 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 6:59.70 minutes ( 20,6 km )
August 2025
21. Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce
Driver: Marco Mapelli
Tires: Pirelli P Zero Corsa
Engine: 6,5 litre 750 hp V12
Transmission: 7-speed ISR
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: 1500 kg
6:59.73 minutes ( 20,6 km )
18 May 2015
22. Ferrari 488 Pista
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R K1
Engine: 3,9 litre 720 hp V8
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1280 kg
7:00.03 minutes ( 20,6 km )
16 May 2019
23. Rimac Nevera LE Time Attack
Type: Electric car ( EV )
Driver: Martin Codric
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Electric Motor: 4-motors 1914 hp
Transmission: -
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: -
7:05.29 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:00.92 minutes ( 20,6 km )
18 August 2023
24. Dodge Viper ACR GTS R 2017
Driver: Lance David Arnold
Tires: Kumho Ecsta V720 ACR
Engine: 8,4 litre 649 hp V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1520 kg
7:01.3 minutes ( 20,6 km )
1 September 2017
25. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Type: Electric car ( EV )
Driver: Lars Kern
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Electric Motor: 1037 hp
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: 2365 kg
7:07.55 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:03.20 minutes ( 20,6 km )
September 2023
26. Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 2022
Driver: Jörg Bergmeister
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Engine: 4,0 litre 500 hp
Transmission: 7-speed PDK
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1420 kg
7:09.30 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:04.51 minutes ( 20,6 km )
October 2021
27. Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO 2019
Driver: Maro Engel
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R ZP
Engine: 4,0 litre 585 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed AMG Speedshift DCT
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1647 kg
7:04.632 minutes ( 20,6 km )
November 2018
28. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Driver: Aaron Link
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Engine: 670 hp, 5.5 litre DOHC V8
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1678 kg
7:11.82 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:07.30 minutes ( 20,6 km )
June 2025
29. McLaren 720S
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Pirelli P Zero Corsa
Engine: 4,0 litre 720 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1437 kg
7:08.34 minutes ( 20,6 km )
28 June 2018
30. Nissan GT-R Nismo 2014
Driver: Michael Krumm
Tires: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST
Engine: 3,8 litre 600 hp V6 Biturbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Layout: Four-wheel drive ( 4WD )
Kerb Weight: 1940 kg
7:08.67 minutes ( 20,6 km )
30 September 2013
* One of the most controversial records set at the Nürburgring sparked widespread debate. Rumors suggest that the suspension setup used was not standard, and the Dunlop tires mentioned in the official press release did not match those actually used. Reports indicate that the tests and the record-breaking lap were conducted with tires of a different composition. Despite the controversy, the record served as an impressive marketing achievement for Nissan.
31. McLaren 600 LT
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R MC
Engine: 3,8 litre 600 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1356 kg
7:08.82 minutes ( 20,6 km )
6 June 2019
32. Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 US Spec
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Engine: 5,5 litre 679 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic DCT
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1600 kg
7:15.12 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:10.51 minutes ( 20,6 km )
17 September 2024
33. Mercedes-AMG GT R 2017
Driver: Christian Gebhardt
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP
Engine: 4,0 litre 585 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 7-speed AMG Speedshift DCT
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1650 kg
7:10.92 minutes ( 20,6 km )
4 November 2016
34. Gumpert Apollo Sport
Driver: Florian Gruber
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Engine: 4,2 litre 700 hp V8 Biturbo
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1200 kg
7:11.57 minutes ( 20,6 km )
13 August 2009
35. Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR 2010
Driver: Dominik Farnbacher
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
Engine: 8,4 litre 600 hp V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1533 kg
7:12.13 minutes ( 20,6 km )
14 September 2011
36. Porsche Carrera GT 2004
Driver: Jörg Bergmeister
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0
Engine: 5,7 litre 612 hp V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Layout: Rear-wheel drive ( RWD )
Kerb Weight: 1380 kg
7:17.05 minutes ( 20,832 km ) 7:12.69 minutes ( 20,6 km )
October 2024
* After 20 years, the legendary Porsche Carrera GT is once again chasing the Nürburgring record. With the new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0 tires and the exceptional skills of test pilot Jörg Bergmeister, the sports car completed a Nürburgring lap 16 seconds faster than in 2004, when it was driven by the iconic Walter Röhrl. Check out the positions under number #69. Bravo, Michelin!
37. Porsche 911 GT3 991.2
Lars Kern | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
7:12.7 minutes
4 May 2017
38. Porsche 918 Spyder
Horst von Saurma | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
7:13 minutes
June 2014
39. Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06
Christian Gebhardt | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 ZP