Ford GT Mk IV sets fastest pure-combustion lap at Nurburgring
Ford's GT Mk IV has made history at Germany's legendary Nurburgring track, setting a lap time of 6 minutes, 15.977 seconds.
That makes it the fastest pure-combustion (non-hybrid, non-electric) car ever on this circuit, and the quickest American car to date, beating out the previous record set by Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X.
The lap was driven by pro racer and Ford factory driver Frederic Vervisch.
Twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6, 800+ hp
Under the hood, you'll find a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 pumping out over 800hp, paired with a custom sequential gearbox for serious speed.
The car's carbon-fiber build, stretched wheelbase, and long-tail design help it stick to the road with more than 1,000kg of downforce at high speeds.
Only 67 of these track-only beasts exist (launched in 2022), each costing around $1.7 million, making this not just a record-breaker but also a rare collector's dream.