They Porsche 919 Evo Hybrid just smashed the lap record of 6:11.13, held by Bellof's Porsche 956 for 35 years.
The time it achieved: 5:19.546, with driver Timo Bernhard. Crazy!
Porsche's onboard footage:
Enjoy!
They Porsche 919 Evo Hybrid just smashed the lap record of 6:11.13, held by Bellof's Porsche 956 for 35 years.
The time it achieved: 5:19.546, with driver Timo Bernhard. Crazy!
Porsche's onboard footage:
Enjoy!
I feel that its crazier that a record was held for 35 years!!....
With all the innovations and advancements in Motorsports and Aero...its crazy....
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how would the all E Pikes peak car do?
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Probably walk the 2nd half....This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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The first decade or 2 was about regulations cutting down speed. Later, it’s a respect for Bellof’s record. Bellof’s family approved this record attempt.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I drove a low 5min lap in Gran Turismo 15 years ago. No big deal.
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I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name
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Oh werrrrd ok, that makes sense and is a nice gesture to respect that record.
I don't usually venture out to the Ring in the GT games....I think I might this weekend haha...
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The Ring is the best part of the GT games!
This record is insane. I do want to see what an F1 car could do.
I don't think F1 cars could keep up with this 919 Evo. It has all the restrictions from WEC removed and has some crazy power to weight ratio(1176HP, with a driver @ 888kg) which are better than F1 cars. Also I don't see Hamilton, Alonso, Vettel, etc risking their lives for a lap record here. This takes some huge balls.
Yep 919 is lapping courses faster than F1 cars (See: Spa Francorchamps lap record), and the Nordschleife would smash an F1 car to bits.
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It has always been about Tsukuba for me haha....
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Oh shit I was slower.
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I wonder how fast it would be if it was autonomous?
Too loud for Aspen
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Based on the various articles for both cars, the VW is giving up 200-250hp, and weighs 500lb more than the 919 so it would be hard to believe it could go faster.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Holy shit... was that on a wheel or controller...?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote