VIDEO: Pagani Zonda R - Nürburgring record lap (6:47.50)
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 Posted in Pagani, Track guides, Video | 2 Comments »Pagani have just published a YouTube clip showing the Zonda R "record" lap of the Nürburgring. It's a great lap to watch, too. The car is just so stable, there is no discernable body roll and the way the Zonda ...
The power of M
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 Posted in BMW, Motorsports, Video | 1 Comment »A few days ago BMW celebrated the 25th anniversary of the mighty M3. They did so with a press release and a gallery of photos. Perhaps this video of a race -prepped E30 M3 lapping the Ring in under 7 ...
Designed to win
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 Posted in Honda, Video | No Comments »Format67 bring us this remarkable short film. It features a Honda NSX moving through the streets of Frankfurt en route to its ultimate destination—the ultimate destination—the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The credits at the end of the film say it was inspired by ...
Subaru Impreza WRX STI sets four door Ring record
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 Posted in Subaru, Video | 4 Comments »Subaru Australia brings us news that Tommi Mäkinen has driven an MY11 Impreza WRX STI sedan around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 55 seconds. Which is a new (unofficial) lap record for a four door car, beating the previous ...
Porsche 911 GT3 Bridge to Gantry run
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 Posted in Porsche, Video | 1 Comment »Here's a pretty handy lap filmed in early May during a Scuderia Hanseat training course. The car is a 997 Porsche 911 GT3. The BTG time is sub-8 minutes. The sound is glorious.
2010 N24 - TV highlights to hour 12
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 Posted in 24 hour race, Audi, BMW, Lotus, MINI, Porsche, Video | 2 Comments »The 2010 Nürburgring 24 hour race is now well into its second half. If you've missed some of the action then tip your hat to the MT89Motorsports channel on YouTube. Included after the jump are five clips from the race ...
Ferrari 599XX v BMW Z4 GT3 v Porsche 956
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 Posted in BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Video | 2 Comments »So, Ferrari say their 599XX was the first "production-derived" sportscar to break the 7 minute barrier around the 20.832km Nürburgring Nordschleife. But, what does that term "production-derived" actually mean? Who cares if the car is based off the 599 GTB Fiorano, ...
VIDEO: Ferrari 599XX breaks 7 minute barrier
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Track guides, Video | 2 Comments »Below is a full onboard lap of the Ferrari 599XX setting its super fast lap time of 6 minute 58.16 seconds around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. As you can see a track map and inset footage of the driver can be ...
Another look from inside the BMW Z4 GT3
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 Posted in BMW, Video | No Comments »Here is another lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife filmed from inside the BMW Z4 GT3. Richard Göransson is once again behind the wheel and the sensation of speed from this footage is sensational. Take the jump below and enjoy!
A full lap in a BMW Z4 GT3
Thursday, April 8th, 2010 Posted in BMW, Video | No Comments »Here is a full lap of the Nürburgring at the wheel of BMW's new Z4 GT3. The driver is Richard Göransson, who AUSringers readers will remember from the 'Loaded' M3 CSL. Clearly, then, Richard knows his way around the Nordschleife. But ...