Nürburgring
lap record
"We are targeting to beat the electric record and possibly the all time record with the 424 at the Nürburgring."
A reference track:
Opening: June 1927
20.832 km
73 turns (33 left, 40 right)
VW ID.R
6:05.336, June 2019
Porsche 919 Evo
5:19.55, June 2018
NIO EP9
6:45.90, May 2017
P424
5:12.600, TBC
An interesting (and exciting!) point about Nüburgring lap record is that the car does not have to abide by any technical regulation. Therefore, we have much freedom to optimize its performance. For example, we aim at lowering the weight to no more than 950kg (below minimum weight limit in Le Mans Hypercar regulations: 1030kg) and use front flap deflection to improve the balance of the car.
Stage 1: VIRTUAL record
Using a state of the art driving simulator and dynamic car model, we will establish a 'virtual' record at the Nürburgring with 424 and publish enough engineering data to build trust.
stage 2: Real world record
When we are confident that 424 can set the record, we will build a car and execute the 'real world' lap.
Current speed estimate of 424 relative to competitors:
