My Time Trial Results

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Toyota GR86 (2021)

Power: 235 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1270 kg (Stock)
Tires: Sports Hard (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 8:06.306

Compared to the cars I've driven before, the GR86 felt more agile but also much more sensitive to weight transfer. Every corner required a careful balance between carrying entry speed and maintaining stability on corner exit.

Hatzenbach and the Carousel were the most demanding sections, where pushing even slightly too hard could easily cost time. Overall, the GR86 felt lively yet delicate, and this lap gave me a better understanding of how rewarding a well-balanced chassis can be.
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No inertia or rhythm?

 

[Wan]

No inertia or rhythm?

Haha, it’s still there. I just let the car do the talking this time.

 

[Wan]

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 (2015)

Power: 585 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1230 kg (Stock)
Tires: Racing Hard (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 6:33.167

This car completely changed my first impression of rear-engine setups. The Huracán GT3 feels surprisingly approachable, showing how well-balanced and controllable a rear-engine race car can be.

It is more agile than expected, although understeer remains its biggest weakness. The car feels light and responsive through technical sections, while still maintaining a solid and stable presence at high speed. This lap gave me a much better understanding of how a well-developed rear-engine setup can combine agility with confidence.

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[Wan]

Nissan Qashqai Tekna e-Power (2022)

Power: 190 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1624 kg (Stock)
Tires: Comfort Soft (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 9:10.285

I expected heavy understeer and a limited cornering capability because it's an SUV, but the Qashqai surprised me. Its handling felt closer to a nimble front-wheel-drive hatchback than a tall SUV, making it easier to approach the limit with confidence.

Overall, it proved to be a well-balanced SUV that drives far better than its specifications might suggest.

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[Wan]

Nissan Skyline GT-R V·spec II Nür (2002)

Power: 341 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1560 kg (Stock)
Tires: Sports Hard (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 7:58.205

This car has a unique character. It gives clear warnings before understeer or oversteer sets in, but it never lets you become overconfident. Driving it demands commitment and precise inputs.

It felt like having a conversation with the AWD system—sometimes cooperative, sometimes unpredictable, but always engaging.

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[Wan]

Alpine A110 (1972)

Power: 140 hp (Stock)
Weight: 715 kg (Stock)
Tires: Comfort Medium (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 8:59.759

At first, the car felt difficult to understand. The real challenge wasn't chasing apexes, but keeping it balanced and preventing slides. Its character is lively yet stubborn, constantly demanding precise inputs and full attention from the driver.

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[Wan]

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor (2011)

Power: 417 hp (Stock)
Weight: 2724 kg (Stock)
Tires: Comfort Medium (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 8:38.127

The weight was impossible to ignore, but it never made the truck feel uncontrollable. Every corner demanded patience, with the mass always making itself known. Despite its size, the Raptor remained surprisingly predictable once I adapted to its rhythm.

It was a fun and rewarding drive, and I'd gladly take it around the Nordschleife again.

Just inertia and rhythm.

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[Wan]

Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1992)

Power: 227 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1275 kg (Stock)
Tires: Sports Hard (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 8:16.172

This was one of the most demanding AWD sports cars I’ve driven so far. It isn’t unpredictable — it simply requires a very high level of precision. Once you adapt to its strict nature, the car becomes incredibly rewarding to drive.

A true classic with a unique character, creating a strong connection between the driver and the machine.

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary (1988)

Power: 456 hp (Stock)
Weight: 1490 kg (Stock)
Tires: Comfort Soft (Stock)

Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
Lap Time: 7:55.174

My first time driving such an old Lamborghini, and it was a very unique experience. It felt agile, but the rear weight always influenced the car’s balance and demanded my full attention.

The real challenge wasn’t forcing out its potential, but learning how to work with its character. A classic Lamborghini with a personality that rewards patience and precision.

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