The new Lotus 3-Eleven has posted “one of the fastest ever lap times” around the infamous Nurburgring, according to the manufacturer. A specific time hasn’t been set, but instead, the company is judging from a collection of sector times under Sport Auto’s lap configuration. A time of 7:06 has been […]
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Alfa Romeo Giulia QV prototypes lap Nurburgring in 7:43?
Remember how we saw an Alfa Romeo Giulia QV prototype being punished around the Nurburgring earlier this week? It seems it might have just set a cracking lap time of 7:43. According to Italian publication BlogDiMotori, rumours say engineers have managed to post a time of 7:43 in the new […]
Video: 2016 Audi R8 Spyder prototype spotted at Nurburgring
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new R8 Spyder, based on the recently updated coupe model unveiled earlier this year. The new drop-top is expected to receive a similar design facelift as the coupe brother, with a more sophisticated front grille area, slimmer headlights with […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz SLC prototype spotted, SLK replacement
Mercedes-Benz is very busy testing the replacement of its SLK roadster, to be called the SLC, which is expected to debut at the Frankfurt show in September. Spotted at the Nurburgring, we can see the new version’s revised front bumper and grille treatment, featuring a more prominent three-pointed star logo, […]
Video: Tesla Model S posts 9:08 Nurburgring lap, with amateur driver
A video has emerged showing a lower-spec Tesla Model S conquering the famed Nurburging Nordschleife in 9:08, showing good potential with a professional driver. While the freshly Ludicrous-ified P85D and P90D are the world’s quickest sedans, this P85 example covered the circuit in a leisurely 9:08. Not too bad considering […]
Video: Aston Martin DB9 replacement spotted, to be called DB11?
Aston Martin has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming ‘DB11′ grand sports car at the Nurburgring, stretching its legs – and tyres – in fairly vigorous fashion. It’s believed Aston Martin won’t be calling its next vehicle the DB10, even though it will become the replacement […]
2015 BMW X6 M actually laps Nurburgring in 8:20?
Modern SUVs really are becoming ‘multi-purpose’ vehicles. Need proof? The new BMW X6 M has reportedly just lapped the demanding Nurburgring in 8:20, which would make it as quick as a dedicated high-end sports car. Equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 churning out 423kW and 750Nm, the new X6 M […]
Video: 2017 BMW 5 Series spotted on the Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the next-gen 2017 5 Series sedan out on the Nurburgring in Germany. The new model is set to receive a fresh yet mild design update and various advancements in technology and weight management. The current-gen 5 Series has been on sale […]