Report: Nurburgring Won't Lift Limits in 2015
After speculation that Germany’s famed Nurburgring would lift speed limits at the track for manufacturer testing this year, GTSpirit.com has reported that officials will keep the limits in place for at least this year.
“There is no change in the situation so far and the speed limit at three sections of the Nordschleife will not be lifted during the 2015 season,” track spokesman Uwe Baldes told GTSpirit.com.
Nurburgring management implemented speed limits in three portions of the track after a Nissan GT-R GT3 crashed and killed a spectator during a race held in March. The limits effectively ended the manufacturer arms race for the fastest production time around the circuit.
Porsche’s 918 Spyder was the last production car to set a record lap around the circuit. Supercar maker Koenigsegg had planned to challenge Porsche’s record before speed limits were imposed on the track.
The Flugplatz, Schwedenkreuz and Antiniusbuche sections of the Nordschleife track are limited to 200 kph (124 mph) and Dottinger Hole is limited to 250 kph (155 mph).
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