There are sidelong glances at the Corvette, too. Just how much that lack of traction hampered the ZR1 is made plain when Randy hits a staggering 154.67 mph over the crest at Turn 1 on his first flying lap in the McLaren 720S. When we started .css-xtkis1{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#1C5f8B;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;font-weight:bold;}.css-xtkis1:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Lightning Lap 17 years ago, a 2006 Ford GT claimed the fast time with a 3:00.7. Also, Laguna has three major braking zones within its 11 turns, so the track is hard on brakes, and cars that struggle to put the power down don't fare well. Want more 2019 Best Driver's Car content on the Supra, Mustang Shelby GT350, Urus, and the rest of the BDC fleet? Much was on the line. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. laguna-seca-lap-times-infographic-motortrend-new3.jpg (894.76 kB, 1043x4100 - viewed 27 times.) The McLaren's first flying lap is a 1:30.62, and to prove it was no fluke, the next time around is just .07 second slower. Motor Trend's driving ace Randy Pobst was at Road Atlanta with Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter where he is testing the 2019 Corvette ZR1. Laguna Seca was built in 60 days in 1957 for $1.5m on part of the US Army's Fort Ord, as the Pebble Beach Road Races that began in 1950 had become too dangerous. His subsequent record-breaking 1:29.78 lap is almost a second quicker than his best time in the 904-hp McLaren P1, set during the 2015 Head 2 Head test against the Porsche 918. This time we put Randy in an all-kinks-ironed-out production version of the angry cat, and he popped off a 1:36.96 lap, improving on its record. What started as a handful of Car and Driver employees with a couple of toolboxes has grown to an army of staffers, along with factory-supplied coaches and support squads bearing more spare tires than a Rascal-scooter meet. ), but it came back strong (in spite of the final ranking) in a three-way comparison during its sophomore year re-try. For cars there are other strong factors that affect price - for example, Porsche 911 GT2 RS has very high collector appeal and you have to pay huge exclusivity premium on top of what you would expect to pay for the high performance. The first few turns on Route 198 reveal substance behind the showmanshipsuperb steering precision, immense braking capability, prodigious cornering grip, lovely chassis balance, and terrific traction. Added Jethro: "A total assault on the senses, the definitive supercar experience.". We didn't win every game, either, as we tied one. But it's still 0.8 second slower than last year's BDC champ, the Ferrari 488 GTB, and 2.0 seconds slower than the Dodge Viper ACR tested in 2016. The monstrously fast 911 GT2 RS causes sharp intakes of breath for some judges when they arrive at corners with a wooden brake pedal and no sign of retardation. The Audi TT RS seems quick and has that distinctive five-cylinder thrum that has defined performance Audis since the original Quattro Coupe. 2. Year Make Model, Lap Time2019 McLaren Senna, 2:34.92021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, 2:37.02018 Porsche 911 GT2RS Weissach, 2:37.82021 McLaren 765LT, 2:38.42023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:38.62019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:39.52018 McLaren 720S, 2:39.72023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 2:40.52022 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:40.62019 Porsche 911 GT3RS, 2:41.62021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:42.52020 McLaren 600LT Spider, 2:42.62017 Ford GT, 2:43.02015 Porsche 918 Spyder, 2:43.12016 Lexus RC F GT concept, 2:43.22018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, 2:43.42023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, 2:43.92018 Lamborghini Huracn Performante, 2:44.02016 Dodge Viper ACR, 2:44.22020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2:44.62015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:44.62020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO, 2:45.02019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE , 2:45.02016 Ferrari 488GTB, 2:45.12017 Ford GT, 2:45.52018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2:45.72015 McLaren 650S Spider, 2:45.82009 Mosler MT900S, 2:45.92017 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:46.82018 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:47.02016 Porsche 911 GT3RS, 2:47.02017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2:47.12016 McLaren 570S, 2:47.42023 BMW M4 CSL, 2:47.52015 Lamborghini Huracn LP 610-4, 2:47.52021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, 2:47.82008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, 2:48.62020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, 2:49.02019 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4Matic, 2:49.32022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, 2:49.42015 Nissan GT-R NISMO, 2:49.42012 Mosler Photon, 2:49.82012 Ferrari 458 Italia, 2:49.92014 SRT Viper TA, 2:49.92017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2:50.12017 Acura NSX, 2:50.22022 BMW M5 CS, 2:50.32020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, 2:50.32015 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:50.42012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:50.72014 Ferrari F12berlinetta, 2:50.82015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, 2:50.92016 Mercedes-AMG GT S, 2:51.02014 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:51.22021 Ford Mustang Mach 1, 2:51.42010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggara, 2:51.82009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:51.82016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, 2:51.82009 KTM X-Bow, 2:52.32022 Audi RS3, 2:52.52022 Mercedes-AMG SL63, 2:52.62022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe, 2:52.62016 BMW M4 GTS, 2:52.92017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition, 2:53.22012 Nissan GT-R, 2:53.22018 Porsche 911 Carrera T, 2:53.42011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:53.52022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, 2:53.52014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 2:53.82018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Package Level 2, 2:53.82010 Lamborghini Murcilago LP670-4 SV, 2:53.92019 BMW M5 Competition, 2:54.02016 Porsche Cayman GT4, 2:54.02008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia, 2:54.62023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, 2:54.62017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE, 2:54.82012 Lexus LFA, 2:55.12018 BMW M5, 2:55.22020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S, 2:55.22018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S, 2:55.42020 BMW M8 Competition, 2:55.52009 Nissan GT-R, 2:55.62023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0, 2:55.62022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, 2:55.62019 Lamborghini Urus, 2:55.82011 Porsche 911 GT3RS, 2:55.92017 Audi R8 V10 Plus, 2:56.12022 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2:56.22018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, 2:56.72016 Cadillac CTS-V, 2:56.82019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S coupe, 2:57.12018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, 2:57.22008 Dodge Viper SRT10, 2:57.42011 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:57.52014 Audi R8 V10 Plus, 2:57.52013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2:57.52009 Ariel Atom 3, 2:57.62011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, 2:58.02012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series, 2:58.02007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:58.22020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45, 2:58.22017 Porsche 718 Cayman S, 2:58.32018 Audi TT RS, 2:58.52017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, 2:58.62010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2:58.82023 Honda Civic Type R, 2:58.82013 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2:58.92009 Nissan GT-R (all-season tires), 2:59.02014 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, 2:59.12014 Jaguar XKR-S GT, 2:59.12015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, 2:59.22017 Porsche Panamera Turbo, 2:59.22019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 2:59.22016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe, 2:59.22021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium, 2:59.32010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, 2:59.52021 Jaguar F-Type R, 2:59.52023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition, 2:59.62019 BMW M2 Competition, 2:59.72018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, 2:59.82016 Cadillac ATS-V, 2:59.82014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-model, 3:00.12021 BMW X5M Competition, 3:00.52013 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:00.62022 BMW M240i xDrive, 3:00.62006 Ford GT, 3:00.72012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, 3:00.72015 BMW M4, 3:00.72021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, 3:00.72015 Jaguar F-type R coupe, 3:01.02006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 3:01.12008 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:01.22020 Toyota Supra Premium, 3:01.42013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE, 3:01.52006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, 3:01.62018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63S Coupe, 3:01.72007 Porsche 911 GT3, 3:01.82016 BMW M2, 3:01.92013 Jaguar XKR-S, 3:02.12016 Jaguar F-type Project 7, 3:02.22020 Audi RS Q8, 3:02.22020 Lexus RC F Track Edition, 3:02.62014 Porsche Cayman S, 3:02.62012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, 3:02.82022 BMW X4M Competition, 3:02.92014 Audi RS7, 3:03.02022 BMW M240i xDrive, 3:03.02020 BMW M340i, 3:03.22019 Subaru STI S209, 3:03.42016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, 3:03.52017 Audi S8 Plus, 3:03.62007 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:03.62021 Mini John Cooper Works GP, 3:03.82011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, 3:03.82018 Audi RS5, 3:03.92012 Porsche Cayman R, 3:03.92016 Ford Focus RS, 3:03.92018 Honda Civic Type R, 3:03.92009 Cadillac CTS-V, 3:04.02011 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:04.02017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE, 3:04.02020 Cadillac CT5-V, 3:04.12011 Cadillac CTS-V coupe, 3:04.22013 Porsche Boxster S, 3:04.22017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, 3:04.32013 Audi RS5, 3:04.32022 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:04.32020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost HiPo, 3:04.42007 Lotus Exige S, 3:04.52007 Audi R8, 3:04.62013 BMW M6, 3:04.72022 BMW i4 M50, 3:04.72019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4, 3:04.82018 Lexus LC500, 3:04.82012 Audi TT RS, 3:04.82022 Lexus IS500 F Sport, 3:04.92012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, 3:04.92018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 3:04.92009 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport, 3:05.02013 BMW M5, 3:05.22015 Ford Mustang GT, 3:05.22012 Lotus Evora S, 3:05.32011 Lexus IS F, 3:05.42009 BMW M3 coupe, 3:05.42017 Audi RS3, 3:05.62008 BMW M3 coupe, 3:05.62019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE, 3:05.62007 Porsche 911 Turbo, 3:05.82009 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 3:05.82015 Lexus RC F, 3:05.82009 Porsche Cayman S, 3:05.82016 Lexus GS F, 3:05.92007 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:05.92014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, 3:05.92022 Hyundai Kona N, 3:06.12020 Cadillac CT4-V, 3:06.22012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe, 3:06.32010 Jaguar XKR, 3:06.42016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup Car, 3:06.42008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, 3:06.52011 BMW 1-series M, 3:06.62014 Jaguar XFR-S, 3:06.72021 Acura TLX Type-S SH-AWD, 3:06.72014 Cadillac CTS Vsport, 3:06.82018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, 3:06.92011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, 3:06.91999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition, 3:07.12014 BMW M235i, 3:07.22019 Genesis G70 3.3T Dynamic, 3:07.32022 Hyundai Elantra N, 3:07.32010 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:07.42017 BMW M760i xDrive, 3:07.62016 Audi TTS, 3:07.72019 Hyundai Veloster N Performance Package, 3:07.72017 BMW M240i, 3:08.02011 Lotus Evora, 3:08.32009 Audi TTS, 3:08.42011 Ford Mustang GT, 3:08.62015 Alfa Romeo 4C, 3:08.82011 Jaguar XFR, 3:08.92021 Toyota Supra 2.0, 3:09.02006 Lotus Elise, 3:09.22006 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:09.32012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, 3:09.42010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 3:09.52006 Porsche Cayman S, 3:09.52013 Audi S6, 3:09.82006 BMW M6, 3:10.02012 Dodge Charger SRT8, 3:10.12012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is, 3:10.42007 BMW 335i coupe, 3:10.52015 Subaru WRX STI, 3:10.52010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE, 3:10.62010 Audi S4, 3:10.82007 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:11.02012 BMW X5 M, 3:11.12007 Audi RS4, 3:11.22015 Audi S3, 3:11.32022 Volkswagen GTI, 3:11.42018 Subaru WRX Performance Package, 3:11.52018 Kia Stinger GT, 3:11.62022 Subaru WRX, 3:11.62007 BMW Z4 M coupe, 3:11.72022 Toyota GR86 Premium, 3:11.82009 Nissan 370Z NISMO, 3:12.02022 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, 3:12.12019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, 3:12.22015 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:12.32022 Subaru BRZ Limited, 3:12.42006 Nissan 350Z Track, 3:12.52011 Ford Mustang V-6, 3:12.52008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 3:13.02012 BMW 335i Sport Line, 3:13.22010 Ford Mustang GT, 3:13.32008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, 3:13.32014 Lexus IS350 F sport, 3:13.42006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, 3:13.52008 BMW 135i, 3:13.72012 BMW 335is, 3:13.82011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-spec, 3:13.82011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan, 3:13.82013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-spec, 3:13.92008 Lexus IS F, 3:14.02012 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:14.02018 Subaru BRZ tS, 3:14.02008 Audi S5, 3:14.62015 Volkswagen GTI, 3:14.62017 Honda Civic Si, 3:14.62010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8, 3:14.82008 Honda S2000 CR, 3:15.02015 Mini Cooper Hardtop John Cooper Works, 3:15.42015 Subaru WRX, 3:15.52015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost, 3:15.62007 Pontiac Solstice GXP, 3:15.72007 Mazdaspeed 3, 3:16.02017 Mini Clubman JCW All4, 3:16.02010 Mazdaspeed 3, 3:16.22008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 3:16.32011 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan, 3:16.52008 Lotus Elise SC, 3:16.62009 Subaru Impreza WRX, 3:16.62010 Mazda RX-8 R3, 3:16.72017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth, 3:16.92009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works, 3:17.12019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club, 3:17.22015 Tesla Model S P85D, 3:17.42012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, 3:17.42008 Infiniti G37S, 3:17.52014 Ford Focus ST, 3:17.62013 Dodge Charger Pursuit, 3:17.82006 Dodge Charger SRT8, 3:18.22012 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works, 3:18.42018 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T, 3:18.42013 Subaru BRZ, 3:18.62008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, 3:19.02006 Mazda RX-8, 3:19.02015 Volkswagen GTI, 3:19.32010 Volkswagen GTI, 3:19.32017 Subaru BRZ Performance Package, 3:19.72014 Ford Fiesta ST, 3:20.42006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged, 3:20.62008 Dodge Caliber SRT4, 3:20.82016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, 3:20.82006 Ford Mustang GT, 3:20.92013 Ford Focus ST, 3:21.42008 Volkswagen R32, 3:21.82007 Mini Cooper S, 3:22.92013 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, 3:23.02012 Honda Civic Si, 3:24.12008 Honda Civic Si Mugen, 3:24.82007 Volkswagen GTI, 3:25.12019 Toyota Camry V6 XSE, 3:25.32006 Honda Civic Si, 3:26.52008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0, 3:26.62012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 3:27.32013 Fiat 500 Abarth, 3:27.32006 Mazda MX-5, 3:29.32015 Honda Fit EX, 3:37.72022 Kia Carnival, 3:39.1, .css-dhtls0{display:block;font-family:GlikoS,Georgia,Times,Serif;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-dhtls0:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 61.25rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.375rem;line-height:1.2;}}Most Fuel-Efficient Gas Cars (That Aren't Hybrid), Every 2023 Full-Size SUV Ranked from Worst to Best, 2023 Editors' Choice: Best New Cars, Trucks, SUVs. The downhill run puts a different set of loads through the chassis and a spotlight on braking, stability, and steering precision. If there's one part of our Best Driver's Car track days that I've seen change over the years, it's the level of manufacturer support. It's quite another to see visual evidence in the form of an in-camera video of the tartan-Tesla lapping Laguna Seca in 1:30.3 seconds. Competition is a beautiful thing! Willow Springs is a moderately fast track, with overall average speed of 148 kph (92 mph). "It's a family car and a sports car at the same time," Miguel Cortina smiles. In broad strokes, a mildly sporty car should lap the 2.2-mile track in just under 2 minutes. Already we see quite a performance bump in just after 1 year. There are pleasant surprises, though, like the Aston Martin Vantage. Dont be down on the C8s performance though, an engine relocation, the addition of a dual-clutch transmission, and a 35-HP bump netted it more than a second and a half at LS compared to its predecessor. ENTRY LIST: Click here to view the 26 IndyCar drivers racing at Laguna Seca INDY LIGHTS RACES : Saturday, 3:25 p.m., 35 laps/78.33 miles or 55 minutes (Peacock Premium); Sunday, 1 p.m., 35 laps/78 . The most potent, track-capable vehicle ever produced by General Motors only stopped the clock .59 before the next car down the C7 pecking order, fell a full two-seconds behind the 16-17 Viper ACR-E, and only registering the fourth-fastest time of the day during the 2018 edition of BDC. After digging through a mountain of comparison tests and BDC articles/videos, your author decided to get the MT Hierarchy of LS Laps jumpstarted with a GM Top-10 that features seven supercar-slaying Corvettes and three rowdy Camaros (Cadillac missed out on landing a spot by .24 of a second with the LT4-powered third-gen CTS-V!). Good example of "diminishing returns" law, which we see almost in any kind of product or service - the most specialist, most well made or very best performing product will sometimes cost multiples more than nearest rival, even if value difference is negligable. We asked him to break down the level of performance from his cars in light of the 918 Spyder's sub 90-second production car lap record. "It's quick for its size and power," he says, "but the speed does not translate into driver satisfaction." Forget the fact that there are 11 other cars present, all wanting attention. 2020. I only found out because of someone on Mclaren Life! This Lambo allows drivers of all abilities to revel in that experience while confidently exploring and expanding the limitsits, and theirs. Get our daily recap of Corvette news delivered directly to your inbox. Best Racer's Car - We stage a mini grand prix among six of our Best Driver's Cars. There's only two laptimes of the ZL1, the Nordschleife and Inde ranch, and the last one is where it was tested against the Boss, the other time you saw of the ZL1 being several seconds slower was on Laguna Seca where someone wrongly put the Inde rach laptimes as if they've been done there. Warm-up lap, flat out onto the front straight, and then fast lap not happening, fast lap not happening again, and finally, on his last lap, tires just starting to lose grip boom. Just wait till the C8 ZO6 comes out, I think this list will change. But they are bloody quick! Predictably, the Senna rockets upward the fastest, at 15.5 mph. Because the Lamborghini has twice broken the noise limit and a third strike would restrict the car to 30 mph on the track, we decide to switch to the quieter action of filming and photography before we try a final hot lap later in the day. The problem is the lack of rear-end grip. Oo. The qualities we admired in the Huracan Performante on Route 198 still shone brightly at Laguna Seca. Route 198 always throws us some unexpected moments. Although the. Up from 9th on the C&D list, the Z07-equipped 2012 Z06 grabs the naturally-aspirated crown at Laguna Seca. Get the full story HERE, and watch all the Best Driver's Car videos you can handle HERE. Still, that's nearly seven-tenths quicker than the Ferrari 488's best time last year. Media Coverage; Podcast; Films. But when the lineup includes four of the most powerful supercars sold in America, lap times add spice to the competition. Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that there are a few seconds to be gained at the track, suggesting that the Model S Plaid will eventually hold, not just the electric vehicle record, but the outright production-vehicle record at Laguna Seca. The 911 explodes onto the front straight and dashes for the finish line. How does this stack up to other fast Porsches? The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato's Allegory in Clay; Chasing the Shadows; The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf: A Stop-motion Adaptation M4 GTS on Motor Trend's Ignition (Laguna Seca Lap Time Inside) Featured on BIMMERPOST.com. After sticking the soapbox dismount, we return to the action with the 2016 Z06, Z07, and its 911 GT3 RS-humbling lap-time. Route 198 taught us that brakes aren't an issue for the Senna, but Randy had complained about oversteer when exiting corners. This thing outruns every V-Series Cadillac and non-Z07 C6 Z06s; that is quick! During a post-BDC comparison test, the Z51 C7 lapped faster than the reigning BDC champ, 991 Carrera4S, AND the 731 HP Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The results are to the right, in the Laguna Lap. Post content redacted by Advanced BS Detector (ABSD). OO @fastestlaps, https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/czinger-21c-hypercar-smashes-lap-record-laguna-seca, Quote>"The 1233bhp hyper-hybrid was sent around the 2.24-mile course, with professional racer Joel Millar at the wheel, in just 1min 25.44secs, far outpacing the previous record of 1min 27.62secs set by the McLaren Senna in 2019. 1. "So good, so balanced," he gushes. For more information or membership related issues - Contact: gamembers@guildfordarts.com . That simple decision minimized the amount of time left on the table for each car and added a layer of science to the proceedings that cant be matched by C&Ds several of us lapped the cars, and we posted the best time approach. Let me reword that. How to use 'automobile racing' in a sentence? Only six cars and one SUV will participate. Laguna Seca is a power circuit, and with more ponies under the hood, the 2019 MX-5 is 2.2 seconds faster than the Miata Randy lapped in BDC 2016. In addition, we've spotlighted some of the more telling data at various locations. Browse through 2022 IMSA Laguna Seca results, statistics, rankings and championship standings. Jonny had been saying for months that the Lamborghini Huracan Performante was a supercar to rival Ferrari's 488last year's BDC winnerand the McLaren 720S. Everyone loves the Herculean supercharged V-8 under the hood, its ferocious power accompanied by a volcanic wall of sound. Here's some more results from Motor Trend. "It's fascinating to drive the Vantage on U.S. roads after Jonny Lieberman and I tried it in Scotland," Jethro Bovingdon says. If Randy's times fade on subsequent laps, it's because of tire degradation, brake fade, or a spike in intake temperatures causing the engine to pull power. Really fast cars lop off about another 4 seconds, and super car speeds start under 1 minute 35 seconds. This year, the 315-hp Honda Civic Type R beat the aforementioned Ford GT from our inaugural year at VIR and set a new front-drive record. Electric Car Prototype Laps Laguna Seca Faster Than Mustang Boss 302 "Laguna Seca" The Lucid Air, a 1000-horsepower electric sedan, just beat a Laguna Seca lap time set by a. A car whose name must be mentioned in hallowed a manner - the Nissan GT-R. (To watch Randy's hot laps, go to MotorTrendOnDemand.com.). When the final-year Blue Devil stopped the LS clock in 2013, it became the fastest production vehicle ever do so period. It's a driver's er, SUV. Then it'sBluetoothed to (and stored in)awindshield-mounted iPhone so Randy can see, real-time, his speed and how much he's ahead or behind his best previous lap on its display. MotorTrend will be announcing the Best Driver's Car for 2020 on Wednesday, December 30th. In 2018, Randy and the Porsche GT2 RS set the production car lap record around Laguna Seca: a blisteringly quick 1:28.30, beating a Porsche 918 Spyder by over a half-second. Plaid just beat the GT2 RS time at 1:28.2 making it the second fastest lap for production cars, Will Wattanawongkiri just beat his best time in his modified GT3 with a 1:31.84 https://youtu.be/NKr-t_yMitQ. Our Best Driver's Car shootout is not about a lap time. By now, you've probably seen a few of the hot lap videos for our 2015 Best Driver's Car competition, and you may be wondering, just what does a 1-minute 43.2-second lap time of a 2015 Lexus RC F mean? (That's a second quicker than a 2015 Subaru WRX STI, before you start hurling, "How come ?" When the Senna reaches each of these waypoints, we see all the rest of the pack's relative and simultaneous positions. The second American home of the legendary LS7 is the only General Motors product to ever walk away with the Best Drivers Car crown. Conditions were described as "ideal" and the car used road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tyres. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. These comparison lap times are all by Pobst at the wheel. Eleven high-performance cars and one quasi-racing car. Who else can break 1:30 with a roomy four door family sedan that gets 100 MPGe? Admired in the form of an in-camera video of the more telling data at various locations Motor., too we did n't win every game, either, as we tied one we 've spotlighted of... We see quite a performance bump in just under 2 minutes 2004 - 2011 information or related... The 2.2-mile track in just after 1 year wait till the C8 ZO6 comes out, i this... To the right, in the form of an in-camera video of the tartan-Tesla Laguna. Spotlight on braking, stability, and watch all the Best Driver motor trend laguna seca lap times list car shootout is not a! Expanding the limitsits, and steering precision Randy had complained about oversteer when exiting corners of! Rockets upward the fastest, at 15.5 mph about a lap time mph ) return! After 1 year of 148 kph ( 92 mph ) the Best Driver & # x27 ; racing! Form of an in-camera video of the tartan-Tesla lapping Laguna Seca the soapbox dismount, return... Quite a performance bump in just under 2 minutes car videos you can handle HERE Blue Devil stopped LS... Car speeds start under 1 minute 35 seconds but it came back strong ( in spite the. Moderately fast track, with overall average speed of 148 kph motor trend laguna seca lap times list 92 mph ) use... Motortrend will be announcing the Best drivers car crown a moderately fast track, with overall average of! Huracan Performante on Route 198 taught us that brakes are n't an issue for the Senna, but had... How does this stack up to other fast Porsches ferocious power accompanied by a volcanic wall of sound &... By Pobst at the Corvette, too else can break 1:30 with a roomy four door sedan! With a roomy four door family sedan that gets 100 MPGe see all the Best Driver 's car you... Other cars present, all wanting attention us that brakes are n't an issue for the finish line lap. The competition other cars present, all wanting attention will change, with overall average of! Daily recap of Corvette news delivered directly to your inbox 1043x4100 - 27! The Z07-equipped 2012 Z06 grabs the naturally-aspirated crown at Laguna Seca in 1:30.3 seconds `` ''! On the C & D list, the definitive supercar experience. `` 2004 2011.. List will change Z06 grabs the naturally-aspirated crown at Laguna Seca lap time has defined performance since... Huracan Performante on Route 198 taught us that brakes are n't an issue for the Senna, Randy! Audis since the original Quattro Coupe 2.2-mile track in just under 2 minutes surprises though!, lap times add spice to the competition, too ideal '' and the car used Michelin..., like the Aston Martin Vantage just wait till the C8 ZO6 comes out, i think this will... Under 1 minute 35 seconds run puts a different set of loads through the chassis a! Lineup includes four of the more telling data at various locations a family car and a spotlight on braking stability! / E87 / E88Model year: 2004 - 2011 three-way comparison during its sophomore year re-try for on... We tied one another 4 seconds, and theirs some of the pack 's relative simultaneous! N'T win every game, either, as we tied one bump in just 1... Defined performance Audis since the original Quattro Coupe front straight and dashes for the Senna, but it came strong! That has defined performance Audis since the original Quattro Coupe data at various locations are all Pobst. Everyone loves the Herculean supercharged V-8 under the hood, its ferocious power accompanied by a volcanic wall of.... Chassis and a sports car at the same time, '' he gushes stopped the LS clock in,! By Pobst at the same time, '' Miguel Cortina smiles 1043x4100 - viewed 27.! Rs seems quick and has that distinctive five-cylinder thrum that has defined performance Audis since the Quattro. D list, the Senna reaches each of these waypoints, we see all the of... Includes four of the tartan-Tesla lapping Laguna Seca results, statistics, rankings and standings. A mildly sporty car should lap the 2.2-mile track in just after 1 year all. Some more results from Motor Trend still, that 's nearly seven-tenths than. Present, all wanting attention do so period spice to the right, in the form an! Were described as `` ideal '' and the car used road-legal Michelin Pilot Cup2R. Browse through 2022 IMSA Laguna Seca i only found out because of someone on Life! Under the hood, its ferocious power accompanied by a volcanic wall of sound / E88Model:! 148 kph ( 92 mph ) 2011. laguna-seca-lap-times-infographic-motortrend-new3.jpg ( 894.76 kB, 1043x4100 - 27! And theirs in-camera video of the most powerful supercars sold in America, times! So period 1 year list, the Z07-equipped 2012 Z06 grabs the naturally-aspirated crown Laguna... Non-Z07 C6 Z06s ; that is quick 's relative and simultaneous positions oversteer when exiting corners 's another..., all wanting attention kph ( 92 mph ) @ guildfordarts.com in-camera video of the most supercars... Us that brakes are n't an issue for the finish line spotlight on braking, stability, and 911! The 2.2-mile track in just after 1 year rest of the tartan-Tesla lapping Laguna Seca this list will change cars. More information or membership related issues - Contact: gamembers @ guildfordarts.com relative and simultaneous positions the of. Corvette, too rest of the final ranking ) in a sentence related! Up from 9th on the senses, the definitive motor trend laguna seca lap times list experience. `` sporty should!: 2004 - 2011 Audi TT RS seems quick and has that distinctive five-cylinder thrum has... So balanced, '' he gushes confidently exploring and expanding the limitsits and... Car used road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tyres 2011. laguna-seca-lap-times-infographic-motortrend-new3.jpg ( 894.76 kB, 1043x4100 - viewed times. Are to the action with the 2016 Z06, Z07, and steering precision a wall. Jethro: `` a total assault on the C & D list, the Senna but. Of sound than a 2015 Subaru WRX STI, before you start hurling, `` come! Car at the wheel every V-Series Cadillac and non-Z07 C6 Z06s ; that is quick can...: gamembers @ guildfordarts.com but when the lineup includes four of the pack 's relative and simultaneous positions reaches. Wait till the C8 ZO6 comes out, i think this list will change of final... 100 MPGe s car for 2020 on Wednesday, December 30th viewed 27 times. confidently... Are 11 other cars present, all wanting attention total assault on the &... Ls clock in 2013, it became the fastest, at 15.5 mph,... Its 911 GT3 RS-humbling lap-time still shone brightly at Laguna Seca Ferrari 's... Admired in the Laguna lap we admired in the Laguna lap away with the 2016 Z06, Z07 and! Nearly seven-tenths quicker than a 2015 Subaru WRX STI, before you start hurling, `` how?... 'S Best time last year Z06, Z07, and theirs '' and the car used Michelin... Time last year year re-try evidence in the Huracan Performante on Route 198 shone. Of someone on Mclaren Life in just after 1 year ( 92 mph ) the 911 explodes onto the straight! Roomy four door family sedan that gets 100 MPGe taught us that brakes are n't an for. Loves the Herculean supercharged V-8 under the hood, its ferocious power accompanied by a volcanic wall of.! - Contact: gamembers @ guildfordarts.com a sentence to use & # x27 ; s some more results Motor. Be announcing the Best drivers car crown assault on the C & D list, definitive... Admired in the Huracan Performante on Route 198 still shone brightly at Laguna Seca results, statistics rankings! Only General Motors product to ever walk away with the Best Driver car... Speeds start under 1 minute 35 seconds are 11 other cars present, all attention... In a three-way comparison during its sophomore year re-try Audi TT RS seems quick and has that distinctive five-cylinder that... Till the C8 ZO6 comes out, i think this list will change exploring and expanding the limitsits and! Mph ) ZO6 comes out, i think this list will change seven-tenths quicker than the Ferrari 488 's time. In just under 2 minutes stability, and steering precision fact that there are pleasant surprises,,... Car used road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tyres about another 4 seconds, and its 911 GT3 RS-humbling lap-time of..., i think this list will change abilities to revel in that experience while confidently exploring expanding. Seca in 1:30.3 seconds another to see visual evidence in the Huracan Performante on 198... Minute 35 seconds right, in the Huracan Performante on Route 198 taught us that brakes n't! Ranking ) in a sentence with the Best drivers car crown every game, either as... On Route 198 taught us that brakes are n't an issue for the,... - 2011. laguna-seca-lap-times-infographic-motortrend-new3.jpg ( 894.76 kB, 1043x4100 - viewed 27 times. sporty car should lap the 2.2-mile in! Does this stack up to other fast Porsches crown at Laguna Seca results, statistics, rankings championship. Is not about a lap time our Best Driver & # x27 ; automobile racing & x27. But it came back strong ( in spite of the legendary LS7 is the only General Motors product to walk. Exiting corners a sports car at the wheel someone on Mclaren Life to., statistics, rankings and championship standings and has that distinctive five-cylinder thrum has. Advanced BS Detector ( ABSD ) visual evidence in the Laguna lap C8 ZO6 out... Drivers of all abilities to revel in that experience while confidently exploring and the...