The fastest legal cars on the planet may surprise you

Nürburgring is a special place located in the city of Nürburg, Germany, the race track dates back to the 1920s. The track today has three configurations: the Grand Prix track, the Nordschleife (Northern Loop) and the combined track. With 15.7 miles, 170 turns, over 1,000 feet of elevation difference, the combined track is the longest race track in the world and one of the most dangerous.

Automobile manufacturers have used the Nordschleife as a testing ground for their fastest and most powerful models for decades. And here are the fruits of their labors, the fastest cars allowed for use on the roads that overcame the damn track.

Porsche 991.2 Turbo S

The current Porsche 991 Turbo S is not a race track toy but is actually one of the best GT cars money can buy. Sure, it's a sports car, and it's also very fast, but the Turbo S is more geared towards racing down the Autobahn and your favorite twisty road than it is about delivering fast lap times.

With 580 horsepower from a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the Turbo S is capable of accelerating to 60 mph from standstill in 2.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 205 mph. With such great speed and a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, it's no surprise that Porsche was able to complete the lap in 7:17.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE

The Camaro ZL1 1LE is the 600-pound Gorilla of track day cars. It's a supercharged 650-horsepower brute with a big wing, adjustable suspension and about two tons to move around.

Despite the girth, the Camaro is surprisingly nimble. Huge sticky tires, adjustable suspension and 300 pounds of downforce from the fender and splitter definitely help. The presence of a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 under the hood also does not hurt. In 2017, GM took the Camaro ZL1 1LE to the Nurburgring and took off the gloves. The result was a lap time of 7:16.0, making it the fastest Camaro in Ring history.

Donkervoort D8 270 RS

He has a funny name, but there is nothing funny about his work. The Donkervoort D8 270 RS is a hand-built ultralight sports car modeled after the Lotus Seven. Think of it as a modern interpretation of the seven, more powerful and made in the Netherlands.

The D8 uses a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine from Audi. Thanks to some quirky tweaks, 270 horsepower is available, and since it only weighs 1,386 pounds, it can hit 0 km/h in 60 seconds. Back in 3.6, Donkervoort posted a brilliant 2006:7 at the Nürburgring, a feat that few can replicate to this day.

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition

Building a special version of your sports car to break a lap record at the very track where you tested, tuned and perfected it may seem like a scam... and it probably is. But when the car is a fantastic Lexus LFA, we can relax a bit.

Powerful and powered by a sonorous 4.8-liter V10 engine, the LFA has 553 horsepower and 9,000 rpm. The top speed is 202 mph, but the handling and chassis balance are the real stars of the show. In 2011, Lexus introduced the LFA Nurburgring Edition to the track and set a time of 7:14.6.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06

In 1962, Chevrolet introduced the "Z06" option package for the Corvette. His goal was to improve performance and make the Vette more competitive in SCCA Production racing. Today, the Z06 moniker is synonymous with speed, and while no longer a race-specific homologation, it is a track-focused lap-time destroyer that can be used every day.

The monster under the Z06's hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that puts out 650 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Chevrolet, a regular at the Nurburgring, has never officially published lap times for the Z06, but the German motoring magazine Sport Auto handled it in 7:13.90.

Porsche 991.2 GT3

The Porsche GT3 is a hardcore, lightweight version of the 911 Carrera ready to race. It's a tuned and massed track toy with a 500hp boxer-six engine and a large wing.

The GT3 can hit 60 mph from standstill in three seconds and hit a top speed of around 200 mph. But the numbers don't tell the whole story, the GT3 is a master class in design, construction and, most importantly, feel. Performance is sensational, and the GT3 has it in abundance. He is nimble, planted, inspiring confidence and damn fast. Not surprisingly, the GT3 was able to complete the lap in 7:12.7.

Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 SVJ

Hail King of the Ring! Meet your new hero, the completely crazy Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Here are the specs for you to enjoy... 6.5-liter V12 with 759 horsepower. brakes and active aerodynamics. It's all bolted to the best-sounding carbon fiber monocoque in the industry!

This is a car of complete excess and unsurpassed performance. In 2018, Lamborghini held official tests at the Nürburgring and showed the fastest lap in the history of the tram - 6:44.9, WOW!

Dodge Viper ACR

Dodge Viper ACR is an all-out attack on the senses. A front-engined, rear-wheel drive bully with the sole purpose of kicking you in the stomach every time you step on the accelerator.

ACR stands for "American Club Racer" and is the Dodge designation given to the most track version of the Viper. Under the incredibly long hood is an 8.4-liter V10 with 600 horsepower. To keep this behemoth in check, Dodge equips the ACR with sticky Michelin tires, adjustable suspension and an aero package that delivers over 1,000 pounds of downforce. In 2011 the Viper ACR came, saw and conquered the Nürburgring with a lap of 7:12.13.

Gumpert Apollo Sports

The Gumpert Apollo Sport exists for one reason only - to be the best street track car in the world. In 2005, when the car made its world debut, it succeeded.

The Apollo Sport uses a modified version of Audi's 4.2-liter V8 with a pair of turbochargers to help it produce 690 horsepower. State-of-the-art adjustable suspension and racing aerodynamic bodywork helped the Apollo achieve a top speed of 224 mph and allowed it to break track records wherever it went. In 2009 Sport Auto a test at the Nürburgring showed that the Apollo S completed the lap at a speed of 7:11.6.

Mercedes-AMG GT R

The Mercedes-AMG GT R is a more efficient version of the already high-performance GT. Think of it as the Mercedes equivalent of the Porsche GT3. The GT R has a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine up front, drive goes to the rear wheels and has one of the best exhaust sounds as standard. The V8 has 577 horsepower and is capable of accelerating the Mercedes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

The GT R pairs a manually adjustable coil suspension and a manually adjustable rear wing with a suite of electronics that maximize grip and traction control for fast laps. In 2016, the AMG GT R completed the lap in 7:10.9.

Nissan GT-R NISMO

Like the Lexus LFA, the Nissan GT-R and the NISMO variant spent a lot of time developing, tuning and optimizing at the Nürburgring. However, the Nissan GT-R could be bought for a fraction of the price of an LFA, but with a completely different performance.

NISMO GT-R is an all-wheel drive supercar that shows strength. A 3.8-liter V6 with a pair of turbochargers from the racing version gives the GT-R 600 horsepower and a top speed of around 200 km/h. But top speed is not a strong point of this car, cornering speed is important. The NISMO-designed GT-R completed the Nürburgring in 7:08.7, much like a supercar.

Mercedes AMG GT R Pro

Yes, the GT R Pro is a lot like the Mercedes-AMG GT R, but the changes AMG made to the car to make it faster on the race track changed the feel and character of the car so much that it could be considered a different car.

The GT R Pro uses the same 577-horsepower, 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine as its sibling, but Mercedes-AMG has refined the aerodynamics and tuned the suspension to be even more track-oriented. It is essentially a road version of the AMG GT R GT3 race car. That's a lot of "G" and "T", but you get the idea. These changes add up to a Nurburgring lap of 7:04.6.

Dodge Viper ACR

The newest and latest version of the Dodge Viper ACR was the best and, oddly enough, the slowest! The 645-horsepower V10 grumbles for days, but the downforce extreme aero package limits the ACR's top speed to 177 mph. What it lacks in the top end, however, it more than makes up for in cornering speed.

Fully adjustable suspension and 2,000 pounds of downforce give the Viper ACR ample traction, and that traction translates into frightening levels of cornering speed. The capabilities of this car go far beyond what you think. The updated ACR entered the Ring in 2017 with a lap time of 7:01.3.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce

Nothing epitomizes a supercar like a Lamborghini. Each of their cars is completely poster-worthy on the bedroom wall, and their boxy, futuristic design is exactly what you'd expect from a supercar without limits.

The Aventador is the biggest and coolest car that Lamborghini makes. A speedy car with a V12 engine that matches the performance and panache of a fighter jet. SV, short for "Super Veloce", raises the bar and turns an angry bull into a real weapon for the racetrack. It has 740 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds with tuned suspension and a big fender. Lamborghini delivered an impressive lap of the Nürburgring in 6:59.7 when they brought it there in 2015.

Porsche Spyder 918

When the Porsche 918 Spyder debuted, it was hailed as the future of supercars. A mid-engined plug-in hybrid that uses electric motors to increase performance. Today, with the debut of the Rimac Concept-One and the NIO EP9, we can see that the 918 was a transitional supercar, a drug that paved the way for more performance.

The legendary 918 Sypder uses a 4.6-liter V8 with a pair of electric motors to achieve 887 horsepower and an incredible 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds. The 918 remains one of the fastest supercars ever built and a worthy successor to the Carrera GT. In 2013, the 918 Spyder completed the ring in 6:57.0.

Porsche RS 991.2 GT3

The Porsche GT3 RS is the hardcore version of the hardcore GT3, which is the hardcore version of the 911 Carrera. It seems silly to make a track car and then make a more track-oriented version of the same track car, but one turn of the steering wheel in a GT3 RS makes all the difference.

The 4.0 horsepower 520-litre flat-six engine provides enough motivation to propel the GT3 RS from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds to a top speed of 193 mph. Using a fully adjustable suspension and aerodynamics, the GT3 RS completed the lap in 6:56.4.

Radical SR8

Okay, we know what you're thinking... it's not a tram, it's a racing car! It's undeniable that Radical Sportscars is clearly pushing the definition of "street" but technically the SR8 is fully road legal with headlights, turn signals, license plates and road tires. Is it a tram? Yes. Can you pick up kids from school in it or take it to the grocery store? You can try.

It feels like Radical has found a loophole in the rules, but the SR8 is very fast nonetheless. It is equipped with a 2.6-liter Powertec V8 engine with 360 horsepower and over 10,000 rpm. Back in '2005, the SR8 broke the Nürburgring record with a lap time of 6:55.0.

Lamborghini Huracan LP 640-4 Performance

The Lamborghini Huracan Performante hit the scene like a tsunami in 2017. It didn't have crazy power figures or outrageous top speeds, it had a tricky redesigned suspension tuned for the race track and active aerodynamics that allowed it to completely evaporate. track record and competition.

The Performante has the same 5.2-liter V10 engine as the regular Huracan, but it's been retuned to produce 631 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Given enough space, the Performante can reach a top speed of 218 mph. More impressive than the statistics is the Nürburgring lap time of 6:52.0. Boom.

Radical SR8 LM

To compensate for the questionable road legality of their SR8 track car, in 2009 Radical decided to break their own record by releasing a newer, faster version of the same car, the SR8 LM. To appease critics, Radical drove the car from England to the Nürburgring on public roads, and then immediately set about destroying the track record.

The 2009 SR8 LM was equipped with a 2.8-liter V8 engine with 455 horsepower. Using a chassis, suspension and aerodynamics more suited to the 24 Hours of Le Mans than the street, the SR8 LM achieved a lightning-fast lap time of 6:48.3.

Porsche RS 991.2 GT2

What happens if you take an already fast Porsche GT3 RS and give it an extra 200 horsepower? You get a geeky GT2 RS. The GT2 RS is the king of the current Porsche lineup and the most powerful 911 variant ever built.

A twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 690 horsepower propels the GT2 RS to a top speed of 211 mph and 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. It's the fastest 911 for miles, and the engineering required to make this beast perform at such a high level is truly mind-boggling. The mighty GT2 RS takes the second place among the trams in terms of lap speed on the Ring with a score of 2:6.

Volkswagen IDR

Over the past few years, the all-electric Volkswagen IDR has broken three car records, winning two titles against conventional engines. On the all-electric track, the IDR delivered impressive results at the Nürburgring.

It set a new lap record for a Nürburgring-spec all-electric car to climb Pikes Peak. The all-wheel-drive monster completed the 12.9-mile course in just 6:05.336, breaking the record set by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO. It also tied for the second fastest unlimited lap around the ring.

Porsche RS 911 GT2

With the 911 GT2 RS, Porsche's goal was to complete the lap in 7:05. However, upon the release of the car, it surpassed their goals, surpassing the Lamborghini Huracan Performante with an impressive 6:47.3.

This was done by racer Lars Kern in 2017. Most recently, after some modifications made by Manthey-Racing, the car managed to complete a lap in a shocking 6:40.3 seconds. However, the GT2 RS isn't the only 911 to do well. HTS 3 also has some of its own records.

NextEV NIO EP9

The NextEV NIO EP9 is another all-electric vehicle that achieved an impressive lap time of just 6:45.9, setting the Nürburgring record. While the car is technically road legal, it was later revealed that the recording was made on custom-made tires.

This makes the record-breaking vehicle illegal on the roads. However, if it had a different set of tires, the car would legally be road legal.

McLaren P1LM

While this car may be the subject of controversy as to whether it is road legal, the McLaren p1 LM is a road legal version of the 986 hp track P1 GTR. It was customized and built by Lanazante and runs nearly three seconds faster than the NextEV Nio EP9.

What makes the car so controversial is that it is a legal adaptation of a track car, although some might argue that it fits the profile of such a car.

Porsche 911 GT3

The Porsche 911 G3 is a high-performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car that is primarily designed for racing. Since the high performance versions were launched in 1999, several variations have been released. Since then, over 14,000 vehicles have been produced.

Some of the car's most notable performances include the Porsche Carrera Cup and GT3 Challenge Cup, Porsche Supercut International Championship, FIA Formula 1 World Championship and others. He also has a lap time of 7:05.41 at the Nürburgring.

Radical SR3 Turbo

The Radical SR7 Turbo has a Nürburgring lap time of 19:3 and is powered by an impressive 1500cc Powertec engine. The most popular is the Radical model. Over 1,000 of these were built, most of them with carbon steel space frame chassis, using an RPE tuned Suzuki Generation 3 4-cylinder engine.

The 225 horsepower engine takes 3.1 seconds to 60 mph and soon 147 mph. The car may be road legal in the UK with the addition of handbrake, tire and catalytic converter indicators.

Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 is the sixth generation of Corvette sports cars produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 2005 to 2013. Starting with the 1962 model year, it was the first model with open headlights and a very modern design. .

The ZR1 is a high-performance variant of the Z06, and rumor has it that General Motors is developing a vehicle that will outperform the Z06 and be codenamed Blue Devil.

Ferrari 488 GTB

The Ferrari 488 is a mid-engined sports car designed and built by Ferrari. The car is considered an update to the 458 with notable changes in appearance. In 2015, the GTB was named "Supercar of the Year" by Top gear automotive magazine.

He also became Motor trends "Best Driver's Car" in 2017. The car has competed in countless races with great success and even posted an impressive time of 7:21 at the Nürburgring.

Macerati MS12

This is a limited edition two-seater produced by the Italian automaker Maserati. The car was put into production in 2004, only 25 copies were produced. However, 2005 more were produced in 25, leaving only 50 left, priced at about $670,541 per vehicle. Twelve more of these vehicles were then produced, leaving only 62.

Built on an Enzo Ferrari chassis, the MC12 is longer, wider and taller, and has received a number of other exterior changes from the Enzo. The car was designed to symbolize Maserati's return to racing with a time of 7:24.29 at the Nürburgring.

Pagani Zonda F Clubsport

Named after Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio, the Zonda F was unveiled at the 1 Geneva Motor Show. It was the most redesigned version of the Zonda, although it still shared many similarities with its predecessors, such as the 2005 AMG V7.3 engine.

The drivetrain was also very close to the c12 S, but had different gears and stronger internals. The new car body significantly improved its aerodynamics, and even at the Nürburgring it landed in 7:24.44.

Enzo Ferrari

The Ferrari Enzo, also known as the Ferrari Enzo or F60, is a mid-engined 12-cylinder sports car named after the company's founder. The car was created in 2002 with Formula One technology, including elements such as a carbon fiber body, an F-1 style electro-hydraulic transmission, composite disc brakes and more.

Its F140 B V12 engine was the first new generation engine for Ferrari, based in part on the V8 engine in the Maserati Quattroporte. For all his speed, he earned 7:25.21 at the Nürburgring.

KTM X-Bow RR

The KTM X-Bow is an extremely lightweight sports car designed for both racing and driving. The X-Bow was the first KTM vehicle in their range to be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

The X-Bow was the result of a collaboration between Kiska Design, Audi and Dallara. KTM expected to produce only 500 units per year, however due to high demand they decided to increase the number to 1,000 units per year. The car has been racing since 2008 and has won several championships to date.

Ferrari 812 Superfast

The rear-wheel drive Ferrari 7 Superfast debuted at the 27.48 Geneva Motor Show with a 812:2017 at the Nurburgring. The car is considered the successor to the F12berlinetta.

However, it had updated styling, including full LED lights, air vents and other aspects. The car has a top speed of 211 mph and an acceleration time of just 2.9 seconds. It is also the first Ferrari to feature electric power steering.

BMW M4 GTS

The BMW M4 is a high performance version of the BMW 4 Series developed by BMW Motorsports. The M4 replaced the M3 coupe and convertible. The M4 stands out with its powerful twin-turbo engine, aerodynamic bodywork, improved handling and braking system.

It also has less weight compared to the standard 4 Series. All these additions and adjustments allowed the car to complete a lap at the Nürburgring in 7:27.88.

McLaren-MP4 12C

Later known as the McLaren 12C, this car is a sports car that is the world's first car entirely designed and manufactured by McLaren. It is also their first production road car since the McLaren F1, which was discontinued back in 1998. The final design of the MP4-12C was unveiled in 2009 and the vehicle was officially released in 2011.

It is powered by a longitudinally mounted 838L twin-turbocharged McLaren M3.8T engine, giving it a time of 7:28 at the Nürburgring. The car also has Formula One aspects such as brake steering and a dual clutch transmission.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The Chevrolet ZL1 is a high performance Camaro SS model that was unveiled to the public in 2017. The carbon fiber hood insert helps vent hot air, as does the lower grille.

The car also has wider front fenders which allow for wider tires and therefore better control. The car is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaching 127 mph in 11.4 seconds. The top speed of the ZL1 is 198 mph.

Audi R8 V10 More

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined two-seat sports car that uses Audi's proprietary all-wheel drive system. It is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo as well as the Huracan. The car was first introduced in 2 but was re-introduced in a new and improved version known as the Audi R2006 V8 Plus.

Updates include the V10 engine, which was also offered in convertible models known as the Spyder. However, these vehicles were no longer produced after August 2015. However, the car managed to show a time of 7:32 at the Nürburgring.

Alfa Romeo Julia Quadrifoglio

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, which means "four-leaf clover" in Italian, is a performance car and the first model of the new Giulia. It was introduced in Italy in June 2015 and made its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car has an all-aluminum alloy, twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine with direct fuel injection, and a single-cylinder displacement of just under half a liter.

The engine was developed exclusively for the car by Ferrari technicians and shares many similarities with Ferrari. With a top speed of 191 mph, he completed the Nürburgring in seven minutes and 32 seconds.

Koenigsegg CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by the Swedish company Koenigsegg Automotive AB. Their goal was to create a global vehicle that complies with safety and environmental regulations, especially in the United States.

The car was unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show and also had body modifications to US standards. The name CCX is short for Competition Coupé X, where X stands for the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC prototype in 1996.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera was announced in March 2010 and is a more powerful and lighter version of the LP 560-4. The use of carbon fiber both inside and out makes the car particularly light, in fact the lightest Lamborghini in the lineup, at just under 3,000 pounds.

Performance has also been improved over past models, reaching 62 miles in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 204 mph. At the Nürburgring he set an impressive time of 7:40.76.