[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by Flojo

if it took Porsche 30 years to find 51 seconds, then I guess the ring-time of that 962 is still very much impressive.

and the ring has been improved since then (asphalt), same for tires.

that said, the new 919 record isn't that much of a "peak"

I'm not sure that the record set by Stephan in the 956 is technically comparable as I believe they have reconstructed and changed the track since then? Not 100% sure...

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/news/a32791/nurburgring-record-stefan-belof-porsche-956/

and

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a21073548/porsche-919-evo-nurburgring-record/

-Wayne