Nürburgring

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10 sessions · 1998–2006 · 6 cars

CoverageWhat is known about this circuit
SessionsBy lap time, then sessions with no time. Nothing is removed10 sessions
Nürburgring
PeriodCarBestTireLengthSummary
late 1990s (estimated) estimatedPorsche 964 Carrera CupNo lap timeUnknown10:35Three generations of Porsche filmed from a 964 Cup onboard; the 993's acceleration stands out, presumed turbocharged. A paid open pit-lane session after training at Porsche Zentrum Essen. Two tour buses at KESSELCHEN, and a rider's right-foot signal used in place of an indicator, are also recorded.
late 1990s (estimated) estimatedPorsche 964 Carrera CupNo lap timeUnknown10:44The 964 Cup as camera car, closing in on four cars over almost a full lap. Motorcycles and a tour bus appear as well — mixed traffic typical of the Nürburgring.
late 1990s (estimated) estimatedPorsche 964No lap timeUnknown9:22Anything-goes open pit-lane running at 15 EURO a lap. A motorcycle and an Impreza turn up part-way round, which made the high number of bike accidents easy to understand.
Porsche 964 Carrera CupNo lap timeUnknown9:09Comparison running across three generations of Porsche. The 993's rear multi-link and the 996's improved front contact feel are analysed as the biggest differences from the driver's seat. Recorded at the 100-hour mark of Nürburgring experience.
Porsche 964 RS M003No lap timeUnknown9:16Running with a 996 GT3 as the target, but dropped in the high-speed sections. Personal view that the 964 RS is more stable at speed on 18-inch wheels than on 17-inch. Adds a reply to comments about the kit worn (short sleeves, no gloves).
UnknownPorsche 964 RS M003 / Porsche 964 Carrera CupNo lap timeUnknown6:09Provisional upload (no detailed description).
unknownPorsche 964 RS M003No lap timeUnknown8:23Practice session for the four-hour endurance. Running alongside a driver believed to be someone connected with GENROQ who took the inaugural 2001 Porsche Carrera Cup Japan title (996 GT3 Cup, four wins from four rounds); the original text's “996 Supercup” is presumed a mix-up with Carrera Cup Japan. Notes the advantage of the 18-inch-shod car in flat-out fourth-gear corners.
Porsche 964 RS M003No lap timeUnknown4:28A 964 RS at the Nürburgring GP circuit in 1998.
UnknownPorsche 996 GT3 (late)No lap timeUnknown3:03First run on the new GP circuit. Filmed from behind as a Porsche staff driver ahead drifts with a passenger riding along.
Porsche 964 RS M003No lap timeMichelin Pilot Sport Cup7:52The 997 GT3's high-speed and corner-exit acceleration is overwhelming. It feels as strong as or stronger than a 993 GT2, so it is predicted to have the edge at future track days.