The Mercedes-AMG One has broken its own record at Nürburgring, setting a new time of 6:29.09 on September 23, 2024.
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Driver Maro Engel managed to surpass the previous record of 6:35.18, which was set on October 28, 2022. This new mark was achieved on the longer configuration of the track, measuring 20.83 kilometers, making the AMG One the first street-legal production car to register a time under 6:30.
The ideal conditions for the new lap were aided by a dry day and suitable temperatures, allowing AMG to improve its previous performance. The lap was timed during Engel’s third attempt on the Nordschleife, which had 20 degrees Celsius on the asphalt.
Although the AMG One has achieved a remarkable feat, there are few cars that can challenge it, such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie and possibly the future McLaren W1. The successor to the LaFerrari is also considered a threat, while the Red Bull RB17 and Lotus Evija X are ruled out as track vehicles. Additionally, the possibility of electric hypercars, like the Rimac Nevera R, challenging the record in the future remains uncertain.
Finally, the overall Nürburgring record, when racing driver Timo Bernhard completed a lap in an impressive 5 minutes and 19.5 seconds with the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo in 2018, remains a distant goal for any car.
Source: Motor1.com | Photos: Instagram (@mercedesamg) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team