By Colin Wood
Feb 23, 2021
Since you can drive virtually anything on the famed Nürburgring, why not try running an old Lincoln? According to the video’s description, the Lincoln lapped the track in a blistering 11:33—only slightly off the pace of the current record of 5:19.55 set by a Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo Le Mans Prototype.
What sort of “normal” car would you want to lap the famed German circuit with?
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2/23/21 11:09 a.m.
Hmmmm first thing that comes to mind is flog a Mini Van but Top Gear kinda put that to rest.
I'm thinking a small station wagon with 4-5 people on board.
2/23/21 11:31 a.m.
I was expecting a Mark VII LSC. What was that, a Town Car?
I'd probably opt for the AMG S65.
2/23/21 12:40 p.m.
Has anyone ran a modern Nascar on the Ring ?
We know they have the HP to run 200 mph , all they have to do is learn how to turn right !
2/23/21 1:21 p.m.
In reply to californiamilleghia :
It looks like plenty of people have done so virtually thanks to the wonders of iRacing, though at least one person ran a Late-Model at the Nürburgring a few years ago:
So maybe not what most people think of as a NASCAR Stock Car, but still interesting.
2/23/21 1:45 p.m.
I'd love to run my own project around the 'ring. I do know there is quite a few LH's in Europe, I am unaware of any having made a lap around the 'ring at all.
2/23/21 2:01 p.m.
A 2000 1.5L SOHC Alpha powered Accent sedan. All 90hp and 2200lbs.
2/23/21 3:00 p.m.
I ran it in a Diesel TDI V6 Audi A4... To be fair it was snowing out so not optimal conditions. Fun and frightening at the same time.
2/23/21 4:54 p.m.
I can't decide if I want to run the Ring or not. Videos like this make me lean towards the not side. The idea of passing someone who's driving with one hand and videoing with their phone with the is more than a little concerning. The idea that someone in a supercar could come up behind me while exercising the same level of care is even more concerning. I really prefer that those I share the track with have some level of training and a license to prove it.
I have zero desire to ride the tail of the dragon for the same reason. The fact that there's traffic in both directions and that high speed is technically illegal adds to the concern.
2/23/21 7:01 p.m.
I think it would be fun to run a 1g or 2g VW Kombi around the ring. I'd be thrilled with anything sub 20 minutes.
2/23/21 7:19 p.m.
I ran my Bay window around it ! OK we were with the Vintage VW club so everyone was pretty slow ,
Plus I think they closed it for our lap , because I do not remember any fast cars passing us :)
And no idea of the time because it was before anyone really cared !
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