Electric Ford SuperVan Outperforms Corvette and Porsche 911 at Nürburgring Race Track

In an exciting development, the Ford Transit SuperVan 4.2 has made a remarkable mark at the prestigious Nürburgring race track. The van, a project conceived for fun and development by Ford engineers, completed a lap in an astonishing 6:48.393 seconds.

Behind the wheel during this record-breaking run was professional race driver Romain Dumas, a seasoned veteran in the world of motorsport.

The SuperVan 4.2's performance puts it almost on par with the highly acclaimed Mercedes-AMG One. Notably, its time outshines several notable vehicles, including the Chevy Corvette ZR1X, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Ford Mustang GTD, Audi RS Q8, Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+, BMW M4 CSL, and Honda Civic Type R.

This achievement is not without precedent. The inspiration for the SuperVan's Nürburgring run can be traced back to a Top Gear segment from 2009, where a Ford Transit was driven around the 'Ring by Sabine Schmitz. Despite the van's impressive performance, Schmitz completed the lap more than three minutes slower than the SuperVan 4.2.

Michael Norton, a program manager at Ford, expressed his enthusiasm for the SuperVan 4.2's performance, stating that future race programs will benefit from vehicles like this. Ford has also posted a video to prove the SuperVan's lap time, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to witness this remarkable feat.

Erik Shilling, the digital auto editor at the given website, has been a part of the automotive journalism scene for years. Before joining the magazine, he was an editor at Jalopnik, Atlas Obscura, and the New York Post, and a staff writer at several newspapers. His expertise and insight add depth to the coverage of the SuperVan 4.2's record-breaking lap at the Nürburgring.

In addition to its significance in the world of motorsport, projects like the Ford SuperVan 4.2 aid in the development of road-going EVs and Ford's racing programs. This means that the impact of this van extends far beyond the race track, contributing to the future of automotive technology.

With its impressive performance and innovative spirit, the Ford Transit SuperVan 4.2 continues to turn heads and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of motorsport.