If this year's Laguna days had a theme, it was failing to get things right the first time. First, there are two kinds of racers: cheaters and losers. Just. Where the McLaren had been a high-speed high-wire act, constantly dancing about the track, the Porsche stays planted and hooked up. [VIDEO] Corvette Grand Sport Competes in Motor Trends Best Drivers Car for 2017. The clock deconstructs the lap, by fractions of a second. Most cars that can do that (and there's precious few) are lucky to get 15 MPG. Well, a visit to www.mazdaraceway.com tells us that the fastest official lap time is 1 minute 7.22 seconds as set by Helio Castroneves in a Penske Champ Car during qualifying for the March 10,. Motor Trend therefore has a unique data set at its disposal: lap times for more than 120 performance cars, set by the same driver on the same track using the same methodology. Take another look at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Lap times printed on page 74 of the November 2015 issue of Motor Trend, and you'll find that none of the top 14 fastest cars have ever been the overall winner. Next lap is better, a 1:32.46, downforce from the big wing allowing Randy to hold the Corvette flat over the crest at Turn 1, hitting 141 mph, according to our Vbox data. Several manufacturers have sent support teams to advise optimum settings for suspension, transmission, and stability control and to monitor tires and tire pressures. Speaking of progress, after being shown almost no love on Route 198, the Supra went to a dealer for a once-over. Year Make Model, Lap Time2019 McLaren Senna, 2:34.92021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, 2:37.02018 Porsche 911 GT2RS Weissach, 2:37.82021 McLaren 765LT, 2:38.42023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:38.62019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:39.52018 McLaren 720S, 2:39.72023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 2:40.52022 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:40.62019 Porsche 911 GT3RS, 2:41.62021 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:42.52020 McLaren 600LT Spider, 2:42.62017 Ford GT, 2:43.02015 Porsche 918 Spyder, 2:43.12016 Lexus RC F GT concept, 2:43.22018 Mercedes-AMG GT R, 2:43.42023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, 2:43.92018 Lamborghini Huracn Performante, 2:44.02016 Dodge Viper ACR, 2:44.22020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2:44.62015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2:44.62020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO, 2:45.02019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE , 2:45.02016 Ferrari 488GTB, 2:45.12017 Ford GT, 2:45.52018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2:45.72015 McLaren 650S Spider, 2:45.82009 Mosler MT900S, 2:45.92017 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:46.82018 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:47.02016 Porsche 911 GT3RS, 2:47.02017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2:47.12016 McLaren 570S, 2:47.42023 BMW M4 CSL, 2:47.52015 Lamborghini Huracn LP 610-4, 2:47.52021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, 2:47.82008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, 2:48.62020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, 2:49.02019 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4Matic, 2:49.32022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, 2:49.42015 Nissan GT-R NISMO, 2:49.42012 Mosler Photon, 2:49.82012 Ferrari 458 Italia, 2:49.92014 SRT Viper TA, 2:49.92017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 2:50.12017 Acura NSX, 2:50.22022 BMW M5 CS, 2:50.32020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, 2:50.32015 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:50.42012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:50.72014 Ferrari F12berlinetta, 2:50.82015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, 2:50.92016 Mercedes-AMG GT S, 2:51.02014 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2:51.22021 Ford Mustang Mach 1, 2:51.42010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggara, 2:51.82009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2:51.82016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, 2:51.82009 KTM X-Bow, 2:52.32022 Audi RS3, 2:52.52022 Mercedes-AMG SL63, 2:52.62022 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Hellcat Widebody, 2:59.82016 Cadillac ATS-V, 2:59.82014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-model, 3:00.12021 BMW X5M Competition, 3:00.52013 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:00.62022 BMW M240i xDrive, 3:00.62006 Ford GT, 3:00.72012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, 3:00.72015 BMW M4, 3:00.72021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, 3:00.72015 Jaguar F-type R coupe, 3:01.02006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 3:01.12008 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:01.22020 Toyota Supra Premium, 3:01.42013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE, 3:01.52006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, 3:01.62018 Mercedes-AMG GLC63S Coupe, 3:01.72007 Porsche 911 GT3, 3:01.82016 BMW M2, 3:01.92013 Jaguar XKR-S, 3:02.12016 Jaguar F-type Project 7, 3:02.22020 Audi RS Q8, 3:02.22020 Lexus RC F Track Edition, 3:02.62014 Porsche Cayman S, 3:02.62012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, 3:02.82022 BMW X4M Competition, 3:02.92014 Audi RS7, 3:03.02022 BMW M240i xDrive, 3:03.02020 BMW M340i, 3:03.22019 Subaru STI S209, 3:03.42016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, 3:03.52017 Audi S8 Plus, 3:03.62007 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:03.62021 Mini John Cooper Works GP, 3:03.82011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, 3:03.82018 Audi RS5, 3:03.92012 Porsche Cayman R, 3:03.92016 Ford Focus RS, 3:03.92018 Honda Civic Type R, 3:03.92009 Cadillac CTS-V, 3:04.02011 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:04.02017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE, 3:04.02020 Cadillac CT5-V, 3:04.12011 Cadillac CTS-V coupe, 3:04.22013 Porsche Boxster S, 3:04.22017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, 3:04.32013 Audi RS5, 3:04.32022 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:04.32020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost HiPo, 3:04.42007 Lotus Exige S, 3:04.52007 Audi R8, 3:04.62013 BMW M6, 3:04.72022 BMW i4 M50, 3:04.72019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4, 3:04.82018 Lexus LC500, 3:04.82012 Audi TT RS, 3:04.82022 Lexus IS500 F Sport, 3:04.92012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, 3:04.92018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, 3:04.92009 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport, 3:05.02013 BMW M5, 3:05.22015 Ford Mustang GT, 3:05.22012 Lotus Evora S, 3:05.32011 Lexus IS F, 3:05.42009 BMW M3 coupe, 3:05.42017 Audi RS3, 3:05.62008 BMW M3 coupe, 3:05.62019 Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE, 3:05.62007 Porsche 911 Turbo, 3:05.82009 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 3:05.82015 Lexus RC F, 3:05.82009 Porsche Cayman S, 3:05.82016 Lexus GS F, 3:05.92007 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:05.92014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, 3:05.92022 Hyundai Kona N, 3:06.12020 Cadillac CT4-V, 3:06.22012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe, 3:06.32010 Jaguar XKR, 3:06.42016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup Car, 3:06.42008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, 3:06.52011 BMW 1-series M, 3:06.62014 Jaguar XFR-S, 3:06.72021 Acura TLX Type-S SH-AWD, 3:06.72014 Cadillac CTS Vsport, 3:06.82018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, 3:06.92011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, 3:06.91999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition, 3:07.12014 BMW M235i, 3:07.22019 Genesis G70 3.3T Dynamic, 3:07.32022 Hyundai Elantra N, 3:07.32010 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:07.42017 BMW M760i xDrive, 3:07.62016 Audi TTS, 3:07.72019 Hyundai Veloster N Performance Package, 3:07.72017 BMW M240i, 3:08.02011 Lotus Evora, 3:08.32009 Audi TTS, 3:08.42011 Ford Mustang GT, 3:08.62015 Alfa Romeo 4C, 3:08.82011 Jaguar XFR, 3:08.92021 Toyota Supra 2.0, 3:09.02006 Lotus Elise, 3:09.22006 Chevrolet Corvette Z51, 3:09.32012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, 3:09.42010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 3:09.52006 Porsche Cayman S, 3:09.52013 Audi S6, 3:09.82006 BMW M6, 3:10.02012 Dodge Charger SRT8, 3:10.12012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is, 3:10.42007 BMW 335i coupe, 3:10.52015 Subaru WRX STI, 3:10.52010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE, 3:10.62010 Audi S4, 3:10.82007 Ford Shelby GT500, 3:11.02012 BMW X5 M, 3:11.12007 Audi RS4, 3:11.22015 Audi S3, 3:11.32022 Volkswagen GTI, 3:11.42018 Subaru WRX Performance Package, 3:11.52018 Kia Stinger GT, 3:11.62022 Subaru WRX, 3:11.62007 BMW Z4 M coupe, 3:11.72022 Toyota GR86 Premium, 3:11.82009 Nissan 370Z NISMO, 3:12.02022 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, 3:12.12019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, 3:12.22015 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:12.32022 Subaru BRZ Limited, 3:12.42006 Nissan 350Z Track, 3:12.52011 Ford Mustang V-6, 3:12.52008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 3:13.02012 BMW 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"I think the tires gave us some magic, and then the pressures came up," he says. "Seven hundred horsepower is the new 500 horsepower," Chris Walton muses as he eyes this 2,786-horsepower quartet. "Incredibly capable and confident and easy to drive fast," Scott Evans gushes. To put a 1:30.3 lap in perspective, it's just a few seconds shy of the McLaren Senna, which set a production car record of 1:27.62 when Motor Trend had it at the track. On 198, it's different but no less engaging. After sticking the soapbox dismount, we return to the action with the 2016 Z06, Z07, and its 911 GT3 RS-humbling lap-time. Tremendous front-end grip is complemented by a rear end that tracks faithfully, regardless of throttle condition and road surface. "It's just really a beautiful thing," Randy smiles. M4 GTS on Motor Trend's Ignition (Laguna Seca Lap Time Inside) Bimmerpost Model Selection. Car and Driver test 1985: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a43044114/1985-buick-chevy-olds-muscle-car-comparison/. Climbing about 1,000 feet and crossing the San Andreas Fault en route to a turnaround point at the top of the hill, it's a bewitching mixture of quick corners and mid-pace sweepers (if triple-digit speeds can be counted as "mid-pace"), with humps and heaves that test the limits of suspension travel, shock tuning, and chassis balance. The Audi TT RS seems quick and has that distinctive five-cylinder thrum that has defined performance Audis since the original Quattro Coupe. By now, you've probably seen a few of the hot lap videos for our 2015 Best Driver's Car competition, and you may be wondering, just what does a 1-minute 43.2-second lap time of a 2015 Lexus RC F mean? There are gasps of disbelief when the clock stops: 1:28.30. The quickest and fastest non-electric sedan over the quarter mile we've ever tested, the M5 backed up its favorable showing on Route 198 with a stellar performance on the track. In addition, we've spotlighted some of the more telling data at various locations. M4 GTS on Motor Trend's Ignition (Laguna Seca Lap Time Inside) Bimmerpost Model Selection. You did it ugly, but you did it.". It sounds like a racing car!" Laguna Seca is where Randy shines. So when the V8 specialists at Affalterbach, Germany decided to . Can we please add below Tesla Plaid laptime? First out is the TT RS, and Randy is surprised to learn the anodyne Audi's best lap of 1:39.95 was a tenth quicker than that of the emotionally enthralling Porsche 718 Cayman S he drove last year. The Senna also makes nearly 100 extra hp (789 vs. 691) and weighs about 340 pounds less (3,011 vs. 3,355). G42Model Year: 2021 + F44Model Year: 2020 + Previous Generations . Its staying power on this list vs. its 7th place ranking at Lightning Lap really highlights how much value a pro driver brings to the table, especially behind the wheel of a vehicle with as hairy of a reputation as the 638 HP super-Vette. The monstrously fast 911 GT2 RS causes sharp intakes of breath for some judges when they arrive at corners with a wooden brake pedal and no sign of retardation. And the Corvette Z06 this year went some 22.5 seconds quicker (!) Let's just say the Supra's power numbers are comically underrated. And the MX-5 did what Miatas have always done best: offer one of the purest driving experiences you can get, at any price. If Randy's times fade on subsequent laps, it's because of tire degradation, brake fade, or a spike in intake temperatures causing the engine to pull power. There are two reasons I like the graphical technique we've created for depicting the performance of our dozen Best Driver's Car candidates around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Call it undefeated-ish. 1. Post content redacted by Advanced BS Detector (ABSD). There are sidelong glances at the Corvette, too. Let's back up. More than anything else, we got the impression that both General Motors and Motor Trend had mentally written off the C7 and shifted their focus to the upcoming mid-engine Corvette. His only grumble: a lack of initial bite from the brakes. The Unplugged Tesla laptime has been added? F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 - 2018. Today, that lap doesnt even land in the fastest third of a record book that includes 319 vehicles. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca doubles as our satellite office. The C7 ZR1 is an anima! MGs, Austin-Healeys, and Morris, which is all British Motor Companyhad a total of 23 of them. Amazingly, the PDE-equipped C6 ZR1 still wears the bronze medal two Corvette generations later! October. Get the full story HERE, and watch all the Best Driver's Car videos you can handle HERE. Our 4.2-mile test section, closed to traffic by the California Highway Patrol, allows judges to evaluate the contenders on a real-world road, albeit in closed-course safety. Dont be down on the C8s performance though, an engine relocation, the addition of a dual-clutch transmission, and a 35-HP bump netted it more than a second and a half at LS compared to its predecessor. For more information or membership related issues - Contact: gamembers@guildfordarts.com . This manifests as an equipment arms race. It also kept some serious in-house hardware off of this list. 2 . Its 1:44.22 lap time is a record, the quickest lap of Laguna Seca by a front-drive car, beating the previous champ, the 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS, by a whopping 3.5 seconds. Kia's Stinger GT and Alfa Romeo's Stelvio Quadrifoglio also win hearts, because both outperform our expectations. Eyes flicker across the screen; synapses snap the calculus. It all came down to the McLaren. The problem is the lack of rear-end grip. Along with the McLaren and Porsche, the big dogs of BDC 2018 include Chevy's refreshed Corvette ZR1 and Lamborghini's Huracan Performante. Randy reckons his third car of the day, the Honda Civic Type R, to be one of the finest factory front-drive cars he's ever driven. Already we see quite a performance bump in just after 1 year. For cars there are other strong factors that affect price - for example, Porsche 911 GT2 RS has very high collector appeal and you have to pay huge exclusivity premium on top of what you would expect to pay for the high performance. We hold our collective breath, transfixed by the real-time trace showing the Porsche's progress around the 2.2-mile track. Conditions were described as "ideal" and the car used road-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2R tyres. ELKHART LAKE, Wis. 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