On a track as long as the Nurburgring I find it hard to understand why the lap times are becoming the new replacements for the 0-62mph times or slalom speed tests. It's hard to compensate for the human element on a track that large, plus the track surface changes every day in the form of moisture, temperature, and other factors. Too many variables for it to become a standard test, but I will admit 7:26 is one heck of a time for a production car.

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
1993 Mercury Topaz GS coupe (soon to be deceased)