The Nürburgring, located in Germany, has become a benchmark for testing the performance, durability, and handling of sports cars and supercars. Due to its challenging nature, the track earned the nickname “The Green Hell” from three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
For Lamborghini, the Nürburgring is a crucial testing ground for its high-performance vehicles. The company often uses the track to develop, fine-tune, and showcase its cars’ capabilities. Setting a lap record or achieving a remarkable lap time on this track is a significant accolade, demonstrating a vehicle’s performance pedigree. Over the years, Lamborghini has tested many of its models on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and made headlines several times for its achievements.
Here is a list of 5 Fastest Lamborghini cars to lap the Nurburgring and successfully set a record time at the German track.
Fastest Lamborghini Cars To Lap The Nürburgring
5. Lamborghini: Huracan LP 610-4 (7:28.00)
In 2016, Sport Auto, a German publication, had the Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 driven by experienced driver Christian Gebhardt at the Nurburgring. The Huracan is known for its exceptional handling, and the team expected great results from the Italian V10 machine.
As anticipated, the Huracan lived up to its reputation, completing its lap around the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 28 seconds. The conditions were not ideal, which led many to believe that the car could have achieved a better time. However, the car’s performance was impressive, with an average speed of 103 mph throughout the lap, resulting in a remarkable 7:28 Nurburgring time.
4. Lamborghini: Aventador LP700-4 (7:25.00)
The Aventador LP700-4 was Lamborghini’s flagship car in 2010 and is considered one of the most important cars ever made by the company. It was also one of the most powerful cars, boasting a 6.5-liter V12 engine that produced 690 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque. This Aventador was common and proved its mettle on the Nurburgring racing circuit.
Outperforming the Huracan, Ferrari Enzo, and 812 Superfast, the Lamborghini Aventador covered the Nurburgring circuit in 7 minutes and 25 seconds, becoming the fourth-fastest Lamborghini car to lap the Nurburgring. With an average speed of 104 mph on the track, the Aventador outpaced some other titans of the Nurburgring, including the Mercedes AMG GT 63 S.
3. Lamborghini: Aventador SV (6:59.73)
The Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce (SV) is the second model of the Aventador series to make it to this list. This supercar boasts an impressive 740 horsepower, more than its predecessor, thanks to a more powerful engine and a rear wing.
With its upgrades, the Lamborghini Aventador SV achieved an outstanding feat by completing a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in just 6 minutes and 59 seconds, breaking the 7-minute barrier. This achievement outperformed Ferrari’s production cars, including the Ferrari 488 Pista, left in the 7-minute class. The vehicle’s average speed of 110 mph throughout its lap was instrumental in achieving these fantastic numbers.
2. Lamborghini Huracan Performante – 6:52.01s
The Huracan Performante from the Italian supercar maker has proven its worth at the challenging Nurburgring track. Lamborghini recently released footage of its track-focused car, the Huracan Performante, tearing around the ‘Green Hell’ in an incredible time of 6:52.01s.
The car, wrapped in camouflage, is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine. The test driver, Marco Mapelli, piloted the car during the record.
1. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ – 6:44.97s
In September 2017, the Huracan Performante lost the lap record at the Nurburgring. However, Lamborghini managed to reclaim the title in less than a year with the Aventador SVJ, which set a new benchmark of 6:44.97s. This was more than two seconds faster than the GT2 RS, thanks to its 760bhp version of Lambo’s 6.5-litre V12 engine. The Aventador SVJ is based on the Aventador SV, which achieved a lap time of 6:59.73s at the Nurburgring in 2015.
The fastest car to date to lap the Nurburgring
You might be curious to know which car holds the record for the fastest lap time at the Nurburgring, given that the fastest lap time for a Lamborghini is 6:44.97. The fastest car to lap the Nurburgring is the Mercedes-AMG One, which clocked in at 6:36.183. The Mercedes-AMG One is a limited-production plug-in dual sports car. Although the concept car was unveiled at the 2017 International Motor Show in Germany, the production variant was not released until 2022.
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Here is how the Nurburgring is challenging compared to other tracks.
Length complexity
It is approximately 2.8 kilometers (12.9 miles) long and has more than 150 turns. Its sheer length and the number of turns mean drivers must memorize the track intricately, which is a formidable task.
Most modern racetracks, including those used in Formula 1, are significantly shorter, typically ranging from 3 to 7 kilometers (about 2 to 4.3 miles) with far fewer turns. This makes the Nürburgring vastly more complex and challenging to learn and master.
Elevation Changes
Nürburgring features about 300 meters (almost 1000 feet) of elevation change throughout one lap, adding to the difficulty as drivers must navigate steep climbs and descents, often with limited visibility of what lies ahead.
While many tracks feature elevation changes, few can match the scale and variety of those found at the Nürburgring, making it unique.
Track Conditions and Weather
The weather can be highly unpredictable, with parts of the track experiencing different weather conditions simultaneously. The track surface varies significantly, from smooth tarmac to rough and bumpy sections.
Most modern racing circuits have more uniform surface conditions and are less likely to have varying weather conditions simultaneously due to their shorter lengths.
Technical Challenge
Nürburgring combines high-speed straights, blind corners, technical sections requiring precise braking and handling, and narrow passages. The variety of challenges requires drivers to excel in every aspect of racing.
While other tracks may specialize in certain types of corners or sections (high-speed, technical, etc.), few offer the all-encompassing test of a driver’s and vehicle’s capabilities that the Nürburgring does.
