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by Sean Loo 29 June 2026

Xiaomi Sets World’s First Official Autonomous Driving Lap At The Nürburgring

Xiaomi has become the first manufacturer to complete an officially certified autonomous driving lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, using a Xiaomi YU7 GT. For decades, the Nürburgring Nordschleife has been the ultimate test of both man and machine. The 20.8-kilometre circuit is unforgiving. Its 73 corners, dramatic elevation changes and constantly changing road surface have humbled some of the world's greatest racing drivers and exposed the weaknesses of countless performance cars. If ...

by Sean Loo 16 July 2024

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New Porsche Panamera Sets Record Time On Nürburgring Nordschleife

Last Friday, Porsche test driver Lars Kern set a new record of 7:24.17 minutes in the new Porsche Panamera. Lars Kern, no stranger to the Nordschleife, previously set records in 2016 and 2020 with the Panamera. His last best time was in the Panamera Turbo S at 7:29.81 minutes. "On the Nordschleife, the car's transverse dynamic capabilities are crucial. The new Panamera has made significant strides here. In technically demanding sections, especially ...

by Vivek Max R 24 January 2024

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Taycan Turbo S Smashes PREVIOUS Nurburgring Lap TIME

Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version. Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 ...

by Vivek Max R 19 July 2023

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Manthey Kit for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Announced

The Manthey Kit is specially optimised for use on track. 7 minutes 3.121 seconds or 6.179 seconds quicker than the regular 718 Cayman GT4 RS around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That's what the Manthey Kit brings to the table, and will be available from Porsche Centres worldwide. Jörg Bergmeister (right) sets the time of 7:03.121 minutes in a Manthey Kit 718 Cayman GT4 RS First up are the addition of functional aero parts. In ...