The Ford GT Mk IV has set a milestone at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 6:15.59. This record makes it the fastest traditional combustion car in the circuit's history, surpassing competitors like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the Mercedes-AMG ONE. The achievement, accomplished by driver Fred Vervisch, also leaves behind recent times set by electric vehicles from brands like Xiaomi and BYD.
The Engineering Behind the Grip and Speed 🏎️
This GT Mk IV is an extreme, non-road-legal version, developed with Multimatic. Its aerodynamic design, with a prominent rear wing and aggressive diffusers, generates high levels of downforce for exceptional grip in corners. This approach prioritizes lap efficiency over raw power, optimizing its performance in the technical sections of the circuit. The time places it as the third fastest in the overall ranking, behind racing prototypes like the Volkswagen ID.R and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.
The Plugs Are Left Watching as the V6 Passes By ⚡
At a time when the conversation seems to revolve only around kilowatts and silent acceleration, a good old combustion engine has reminded us that the sound of a V6 at full volume is also capable of writing fast notes on the asphalt. While some were discussing range or charging times, the GT Mk IV simply refueled with gasoline and went to redefine the hierarchy. It seems that, for now, the anachronism with pistons still has some unfinished business in the Green Hell.