Nürburgring Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo Lap Record

Porsche 919 Hybrid evo Nurburgring Lap Record

Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo sets the absolute record at the Nürburgring

The Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo achieved an unprecedented feat by setting a record time of 5:19.55 on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife (20.832 km) on June 29, 2018. This feat translates to an average speed of 233.8 km/h and dethroned a record of 6:11.13 set since 1983 by Stefan Bellof in a Porsche 956 C.

The car: Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo — Untied from all restrictions

The Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo respected no rules or limits: it was an unrestricted version of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMP1 champion, adapted to squeeze its full potential.

Combustion engine: 2.0L turbo V4 (720 hp)
Electric power: 440 hp extra at the front axle
Weight: only 849 kg dry (888 kg with driver)
Downforce: +50% compared to the WEC model; aerodynamic efficiency increased by +66%
Components deleted: air conditioning, headlights, windshield wipers to reduce weight

This radical optimization included an active DRS system, a larger rear spoiler, an enlarged front diffuser, and fixed side skirts.

The Mercedes-AMG One’s onboard time of 6:29.090 is already impressive… but the Porsche 919 Evo is in a league of its own. The record-breaking lap captured from the cockpit is simply spectacular; it looks like it was filmed in fast motion! Below, you can enjoy the video, marvel, and judge for yourself.

The driver: Timo Bernhard — The fastest on the “Ring”

At the wheel was Timo Bernhard, a top German driver: winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015, 2017), WEC champion, with five victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. His experience made him the ideal choice for this challenge.

After completing the lap, he declared:

“Thanks to the downforce, I would never have imagined going flat out on the stages. I’m familiar with the Nordschleife, but today I learned it in a different way.”

Bernhard also paid tribute to Stefan Bellof, whose record remained unbroken for 35 years, citing him as a giant of motorsport.

Historical impact of the record

This new time represented an improvement of 51.58 seconds over Bellof’s 1983 record. Porsche emphasized that the goal was not just to break a record, but to explore the limits of the 919 Hybrid Evo’s engineering.

The car had already demonstrated its potential at Spa-Francorchamps with Neel Jani, setting records even faster than an F1 car.

Technical details

Feature	Details

Combustion engine	V4 turbo 2.0 L – 720 BHP
Electrical power	440 BHP (front axle)
Dry weight	849 kg
Aero	+50 % load, +66 % efficiency
Active aero	DRS, rear large spoiler, rear diffuser, side skirts
Top speed	369.4 km/h
Driver	Timo Bernhard

Conclusion: the limit of performance

The Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo’s record represents the pinnacle of automotive performance at the Nürburgring: unrestricted engineering, masterful driving, and technology at the service of absolute speed. It’s an example that, without regulations, engineering can push all boundaries and rewrite the history of the “Green Hell.” At this link you can see more “Nürburgring Lap Records”.

FAQs

1. What was the exact time achieved?
  5:19.55 on the 20,832 km layout.
2. Who was the dirver?
  Timo Bernhard, multiple Le Mans winner, WEC champion and five-time winner at the Nürburgring.
3. What has improved compared to the WEC model?
  Elimination of restrictions (power, weight and aerodynamics), +50 % aero load, +66 % aero efficiency.
4. What was the previous record that was beaten?
  Stefan Bellof’s time from 1983 (6:11.13), improving this time by around 52 seconds.
5. What maximum top speed did the Porsche 919 reach?
  A top speed of 369.4 km/h was acheived along the Dottinger Hohe straight