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Briefing: America’s Fastest Nürburgring Lap Belongs To A $1.7M Ford You Can’t Drive To The Track
Strategic angle: The track-only GT Mk IV beat the street-legal Mercedes-AMG One by 13 seconds and outran every purpose-built electric except two prototypes.
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Updated 8 days ago
The Ford GT Mk IV has recorded a new fastest lap at the Nürburgring, outperforming the street-legal Mercedes-AMG One by a notable margin of 13 seconds.
This vehicle, which is not designed for road use, showcases the potential of track-focused engineering, emphasizing the importance of specialized design in achieving optimal lap times.
Additionally, the GT Mk IV has outpaced all but two purpose-built electric vehicles, indicating a competitive edge in both traditional and electric performance categories.