Car and driver 2015 lightning lap video

Car and driver just held their annual lightning lap competition for 2015 and according to the results, the 2015 corvette z06 not only won its class, but dominated the entire competition by finishing fastest overall. At least its a v6 camry, a topoftheline xse with sexy 19. Does anyone know why model s was not tested in car and driver s lightning lap 2015. Motortrends 2015 best driver car lap times laguna seca. Watch the 2015 ford fiesta st taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. It looks like it actually matches the time of the 2015 golf r. Watch the 2015 corvette z06 obliterate virginia international. By car and driver oct 11, 2019 marc urbanocar and driver spend some time at a racetrack and youll see that drivers are a superstitious lot.

Here are some of the more interesting times, the rest is n the pictures below. Aug 23, 2018 we thrash the incredible corvette stingray at lightning lap in pursuit of a hot lap time. Although its tough to live in the shadow of such a daunting big brother, namely the zr1, the corvette z06 is a hell of a machine in its own right. Best drivers car award most fun cars to drive motor trend.

Car and driver returns to vir for lightning lap no. Watch the 2015 mercedesbenz e63 amg taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. This original mustang i concept promo video was filmed inhouse at ford motor company, so the cheese factor is predictably high. Heres the link to all of the car and driver lightning lap times. Car and driver organizes the lightning lap classes by the pricing of the. But first check out this video to watch the 2019 corvette zr1s lightning lap at vir. Its as if this car exists solely for lightning lap. Video car and driver lightning lap 2019 bmw faq club. Being that the new engines turbocharged nature sees a fatter torque curve down low, theres really no incentive to revving the poor little 1. Dodge challenger srt hellcat widebody at lightning lap.

The glis time is pretty surprising considering esc cant be fully defeated. Check out the rest of the 20 lightning lap action here. Oct 28, 2015 every year, we take the hottest performance cars to virginia international raceway for our lightning lap competition, where. The king of fourdoors at lightning lapa title its likely to hold for quite some time. Check out how the bmw m2 performed during car and driver s lightning lap 2016 from inside the cabin with a point of view video. Oct 28, 2015 every year, we take the hottest performance cars to virginia international raceway for our lightning lap. Car and driver s lightning lap 20 a closer look by michael r. Watch the 2017 chevrolet camaro zl1s full fast lap of the 4. Also cant wait to see motortrends driver s car article as randy. Watch the 2015 lexus is350 taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. Ford gt destroys lightning lap record detroit news. We thrash the incredible corvette stingray at lightning lap in pursuit of a hot lap time. Watch the all new 2015 mercedesbenz cla45 amg taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. Car and driver lightning lap with the g70 page 2 genesis.

Subjecting an average car to the perils of lightning lap. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. Car and driver does not include this years yet but interesting read. As they note, in the world of camaros, the ss 1le is indeed an exotic.

If the corvette was predictable as the ll2 champ this year, the car that put up the secondbest lap time in the category was a surprise. Bmw m2 competition car and driver lightning lap video previous post bmw m5i vs mercedesamg a35 top gear test next post bmw group grew its worldwide sales by 1. Colwell, tony quiroga, aaron robinson and eric tingwall. The c7 corvette z06 was the fastest car in car and drivers lightning lap 2015. If a listed car has no time, i have run the lap but the video hasnt been posted yet. Car and driver mercedesbenzs f 015 luxury in motionin. Both models turned in very impressive performances. Its premier event was the 99th indianapolis 500, which was held on may 24.

Go behind the scenes with car and driver magazine editors as they pummel virginia international raceway for three days with 25 of the. He ran a couple timed laps and that was probably about it. Car and driver lightning lap at vir ford focus rs forum. Randy seems to be a good enough driver that it doesnt take him long to learn how a car behaves and wring out most of the available performance.

Does anyone know why model s was not tested in car and driver. Sep 08, 2015 the chevrolet corvette has added to its status as the worlds most affordable supercar as it emerged the king of the 2015 car and driver lightning lap competition at virginia international raceway. The bmw m5 is one of the fastest sedans to ever take part in the competition. Thankfully the latest dps from the 2015 season were added to forza 6 so while theyre in atlanta. The possibility of bad fuel was discussed because it was clear there was an. Each week, the car and driver youtube channel will launch episodes of car and driver.

Our best driver s car shootout is not about a lap time. Sep 24, 2016 featured autos for sale near you right now car and drivers yearly lightning lap test results are in, and to say the new camaro 1le put in a good showing would be the understatement of the year. Bmw m5 competition at car and drivers lightning lap. Keep an eye out next year for the lightning lap cookbook. Virginia international raceway commonly known as vir is a race track located in alton. Oct 17, 2019 if the corvette was predictable as the ll2 champ this year, the car that put up the secondbest lap time in the category was a surprise.

Watch the 2015 bmw m235i taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. Bmw m5 one of car and driver s fastest lightning lap sedans. Bmw m2 competition lightning lap by car and driver. Sep 19, 2018 they did road tests, and then put randy in the car on the track. Sep 10, 2015 car and driver just held their annual lightning lap competition for 2015 and according to the results, the 2015 corvette z06 not only won its class, but dominated the entire competition by finishing fastest overall. Best driver s car is our favorite time of the year where we test a handful of the hottest highperformance cars to find out which is the most fun car to drive on both the road and the track. Tested, popular mechanics saturday mechanic and howd they do. Where bad drivers save on risk in some areas awd, stability control, abs, etc. With models like the bmw m4 gts in the lineup, its easy to. In the 2011 lightning lap, the sti beat the wrx by 2. Oct 11, 2019 heres the full list of cars tested since 2006. Car and driver magazine has an annual test of fast cars called the lightning.

The annual lightning lap roundup from car and driver is easily one of our favorite car magazine features of any of the past five years, and this years extravaganza at virginia international raceway delivers ones again. Once again we assemble the newest, hottest vehicles on the market and subject them to a reference lap on the fearsome virginia international. Subaru wrx w performance pack hot lap at vir car and driver. Sep 25, 2017 watching the lap, it is a bit strange to see the driver short shifting the car in order to set a fast lap. Anyone know of a good video that shows a lap run using the 17 wrx. Not only that, the corvette z06 was so fast that in the nine years of car and driver s lightning laps, only one other car has finished faster.

We look forward to seeing the video of the corvette z06s 2015 lightning lap when its released by car and driver. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. The 2015 verizon indycar series was the 20th season of the indycar series and the 104th season of american open wheel racing. Oh boy, do we have a tasty treat for you this afternoon.

Discussion in model s started by jag9000, sep 8, 2015. Why the corvette z06 flunked motor trends big performance. Watch the 2015 mercedes benz sl63 amg taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. In its first go at car and driver magazines hallowed lightning lap competition at americas virginia international raceway, the streetlegal ford gt has broken the lap record. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le has surprised with its performance, but the 2019 car and driver lightning lap test really put its capability into perspective. Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap.

The secrets of car and drivers lightning lap revealed driven. I bought a gen ii sport as a daily driver to keep the miles off of my garage queens. Lightning lap 2019 this years lap tests at virginia international raceway saw two suvs break the threeminute barrier, a camry take on the track, and the quickest car ever. Jan 19, 2015 watch the 2015 bmw m235i taken for a lightning lap by the car and driver crew. Jan 09, 2015 watch the 2015 corvette z06 obliterate virginia international raceway.

This section covers general car discussion as well as threads organized by make and model. Bmw m5 one of car and drivers fastest lightning lap sedans. Jul 11, 2019 car and driver heres a closer look at the 2020 toyota. Chevrolet camaro zl1 hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. Watch the 2015 corvette z06 absolutely destroy vir news. Subaru wrx w performance pack hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. Every car, every lap time to be within a 110 of the m235i is a solid showing. Running down this years lap times, plus the results for every car weve run over nine events.

Magazine, website, blog, and forums feedback tell us what you like or dont like about car and driver in its many incarnations, as well as what youd like to see from us. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Once again we assemble the newest, hottest vehicles on the market and subject them to a reference lap on the fearsome virginia international raceway. Every year, car and driver hosts what they call the lightning lap. Readers whined that lightning lap isnt relevant to them, so here we are, lapping a camry.

Lightning lap 2015 behind the scenes video see the lap time results from this year and past years. Oct 27, 2015 running down this years lap times, plus the results for every car weve run over nine events. Forza lightning laps content creators area forza motorsport. Car and driver s lightning lap of the 11 z07 vette z06.