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Ford Mustang GTD was faster than ever on Nürburgring Nordschleife

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At the end of 2024, the Ford Mustang GTD showed all its power on the most famous track in the world, the Nurburgring Nordschleife, achieving the best time in the American production car category. However, a few days ago, the Mustang GTD showed that it can do better.

On the 20.8 km long track, the Mustang GTD set a time of 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds, which is 5 seconds faster than its previous record. How good this result is is also shown by the fact that the Mustang GTD is faster than the Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 296 GTB and Lamborghini Aventador SV.

After setting the first record, Ford realized that the Mustang GTD could give more. They started improving the chassis by increasing torsional rigidity, improving aerodynamics, upgrading the ABS and traction control system, and calibrating the powertrain. In the end, the result was impressive and deserved.

The Mustang GTD is powered by a 5.2-L Coyote V8 engine assisted by a mechanical supercharger with about 800 hp (597 kW) at 7,500 rpm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Ford

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2026 BMW M4 Nurburgring Edition

At this year’s Shanghai Motor Show, BMW presented a special edition of the M4 model, the M4 Nurburgring Edition. This car is dedicated to one of the most famous tracks, the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and only 53 examples will be produced, which will also mark the 53rd anniversary of the BMW M division.

The car is finished in Individual Frozen Deep green, which also refers to the nickname of the Nordschleife – Green Hell, while the contrast is made by the radiator grill with red edges and bronze rims with red brake calipers.

The interior is identical to the standard M4 with some special touches like carbon fiber accents and a “Nurburgring 1/53” plaque on the sill. The sports seats are upholstered in a combination of red and black leather with an embroidered Nurburgring sketch on the headrests, while the steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara.

As for the powertrain, the M4 Nurburgring Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six with 530 horsepower, which is identical to the M4 Competition on which this special edition is based. This means it has all-wheel drive and can reach 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds.

It should also be noted that this special edition will only be available to Chinese customers.

Source: BMW

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2026 BMW M4 Nurburgring Edition
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Porsche 911 GT3 is 10 seconds faster than Dodge Viper ACR

The Porsche 911 GT3 is the new king of the Nürburgring for cars with a manual transmission. It was 10 seconds faster than the previous fastest car, the Dodge Viper ACR.

The Dodge Viper ACR ruled the Nürburgring for eight years, with a lap time of 7:01.3. However, this lap time was set when the full lap (20 km) was not counted. The previous rules at the Nürburgring did not take into account the main straight to the finish line. On the shortened track, the Porsche 911 GT3, with almost 140 hp less, was 10 seconds faster than the Viper ACR, with a lap time of 6:51.764.

Behind the wheel was driver Jorg Bergmeister, who completed the 20 km course in 6:56.294. That’s impressive considering the new record is faster than the lap time of the previous 911 GT3, which used the PDK transmission.

The car was equipped with the optional Weissach package, which includes a range of ultra-lightweight components and carbon fiber parts, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 911 GT3 is 10 seconds faster than Dodge Viper ACR