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Golf GTI Edition 50 is the fastest VW car at Nurburgring

Next year (2026) marks the 50th anniversary since the Golf GTI first made its debut, and Volkswagen has a unique way to celebrate this achievement.

At the Nurburgring Circuit, Volkswagen successfully set a record for the fastest lap with a time of 7 minutes and 46.13 seconds, using the hot hatch Golf GTI Edition 50.

This makes the vehicle the fastest Volkswagen brand car at the Green Hell, surpassing the Golf R 20 Years (7:47.31) and the Golf Clubsport S (7:49.21).

For information, the lap time for the Golf GTI Edition 50 was achieved on the full circuit configuration of 20.8 km, compared to the older record format (20.6 km) used for the two mentioned Golf models.

Unfortunately, the Golf GTI Edition 50 is still not quite fast enough to break the record held by its competitor, the Honda Civic Type R, in the front-wheel-drive categorywhich recorded a time of 7:44.481 in 2023.

Volkswagen will unveil the Golf GTI Edition 50 at the 24-hour endurance race at Nurburgring on June 20, featuring a Performance Package that includes lighter 19-inch alloy wheels, Bridgestone Potenza semi-slick tires, and an upgraded chassis.

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Mercedes-AMG One breaks its own record at the Green Hell, 6 minutes 29 seconds!

After two years, Mercedes-AMG returned to the Green Hell track to break its own record in the fastest production vehicle category.

The Mercedes-AMG One, driven by DTM racer Maro Engel, successfully set a lap record of 6 minutes 29.090 seconds, more than five seconds faster than the previous record of 6:35.183.

This achievement also positions the Mercedes-AMG One as the first production vehicle to break the 6:30-minute barrier on the famous track.

The record attempt took place on September 23, during which the Nurburgring track recorded a temperature as low as 15 degrees Celsius and an asphalt temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

The F1 engine-based hypercar is equipped with bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tires designed specifically for the AMG One.

During the attempt, the AMG One test driver utilized the Race Plus driving mode, which lowered the front axle by 37 mm and the rear axle by 30 mm.

Additionally, the AMG One vehicle was fine-tuned with the maximum allowable camber values, as well as utilizing drag reduction system (DRS) and a more efficient hybrid battery system based on previous simulation tests.

The Mercedes-AMG One features a 1.6-liter V6 F1 engine, paired with four electric motors for a total power output of 1,049 hp.