Why bother discussing GT-R vs. ZR1 lap times with your buddies when you can brag about your own personal best lap time?
Because it's expensive you say?
Well, yes it is, but for those who can afford a trip to the AMG Driving Academy, it will be well worth the expense.
At least that's what our Director of Vehicle Testing Dan Edmunds says. He spent the better part of three days mastering Schwedenkreuz, Aremberg, Adenauer-Forst in an SL63 AMG. In the end, he was able to pull off a lap of 8:48.9, fast enough to secure bragging rights at track-side bench racing sessions for some time to come.
AMG Driving Academy: Driving the Nurburgring in a 2009 SL63 AMG
subytrojan says:
12:14 PM, 03/13/09
I forgot if Dan's time was in the wet. If so, you should put a "(W)" next to his time like JC does on Top Gear. Heh.
dougtheeng says:
12:21 PM, 03/13/09
Very interesting article, and definitely something I'd love to have a go at. Thanks for sharing.
clarkma5 says:
01:52 AM, 03/18/09
That's almost two minutes better than my 'ring time! I was in a 120 HP Suzuki though :p
Also mine was BTG...which I think tends to be 20-30 seconds less than a full lap. The thing about the 'ring though is that the lap times are secondary...the main point is to have fun and stay safe doing it.