Back in 2008 the Corvette ZR1 amazed us all with a record lap of 07:26:40 at the Nürburgring. It even surprised the deemed invincible Porsches.
Today, the US sports car returned to the famed German track to test the 2012 ZR1 model. The latest version of the ZR1 achieved a positive difference of seven seconds, a stunning result. The new record time for the ZR1 is now set at 07:19:63. Enjoy the video!
The Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy's just gone round the Nurburgring nine seconds faster than the previous front-wheel drive record holder.
The Megane R26R has held the title since 2008 with an 8m 17s time, but was beaten by Renault development driver, Laurent Hurgon, in a standard 265T during his second lap of the morning. He made it round in 8min 7.97sec.
See more pics of the Renault 265 Trophy
The 265 Trophy uses the same chassis as the standard 250 Cup, a car which made many friends at TG HQ during its spell as a long-termer with the magazine. The new edition adds 15bhp and 15lb ft power boost and a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE05a tyres - previously seen on the Ferrari Enzo.
Want one? Order books open next month and it'll set you back £27,820. Only 50 are going on sale so form an orderly queue. More pics and video when we get them...
