Mercedes-AMG GT supercar takes Nurburgring record from Porsche Panamera
Mercedes-Benz announced that the four-door AMG GT 63 S coupe covered 20.8 kilometers on the iconic track in 7 minutes and 27.8 seconds. This is one second faster than the time of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S
The car was driven during the races by AMG development engineer Damian Schaffert. The manufacturer claims that a practically production car was involved in setting the record. The differences were the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires pre-installed on the coupe and the aerodynamic body kit. Curiously, the record was set using a new method, in which the track length was increased by 232 meters. Mercedes also measured the time according to the old count – 7 minutes and 23 seconds.
Meanwhile, the absolute track record still belongs to Porsche: the 919 Hybrid Evo prototype spent only 5 minutes and 19.55 seconds on a full lap.