Video, Porsche Turbo S on the Nordschleife

The car featured yesterday on Sportchaos.live in our in-depth article was none other than the 2026 Porsche Turbo S, recently unveiled by the Stuttgart-based manufacturer. If you missed it, here’s a reminder: The New Porsche 911 Turbo S is here

Why do we recommend checking out its key specs? Because they’ll help you fully appreciate the next video we’re about to show you — a breathtaking lap set by the new model at the Nordschleife.

The car hit the track during the final testing sessions in autumn 2024, with the circuit fully reserved for Porsche — closed to the public and free from the usual Touristenfahrten traffic. The lap was driven by Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, who was also involved in the development.

Porsche Turbo S, Just Shy of the 7-Minute Mark

The new Porsche Turbo S completed the 20,832-meter Nordschleife in just 7 minutes, 3.9 seconds — a full 14 seconds faster than the previous model. A lap time that speaks volumes about the car’s improvements in both performance and dynamics.

Despite carrying 85 kg more than its predecessor, the German test driver highlighted how the refined chassis, increased power, and optimal tire setup made the car significantly more fun and agile to drive across all sections of the track.

With its official time of 7:03.92 minutes, the new 911 Turbo S joins the leading group of the fastest production cars on the Nürburgring. The lap underscores the importance of the Nordschleife as a reference point for sports car development – and at the same time sets a new benchmark within the 911 series.

The car used for the lap was identical to the road-legal production model, with just one exception: a racing seat for the driver to ensure better comfort and lateral support in corners. Interestingly, during the tests, Bergmeister didn’t even wear gloves—though he did use a helmet and fireproof suit for safety.

What truly stands out are the 320 km/h reached on the final straight, and even more impressive is how the car managed to maintain such speed through the downhill corner just before the final uphill braking zone. For those who know that part of the Nordschleife, it’s the kind of stretch that takes real guts.

Nordschleife Overview

Name: Nürburgring Nordschleife (North Loop)
Location: Nürburg, Germany
Length: 20.832 km (12.94 miles)
Turns: Over 150 corners
Elevation change: Around 300 meters (984 ft)
Nickname: “The Green Hell” — given by Jackie Stewart, due to its difficulty

Key Features:

• Built in the 1920s, it was originally a full Grand Prix circuit before F1 moved to the shorter GP-Strecke.
• Combines tight corners, blind crests, fast straights, and extreme elevation.
• Highly technical: The variety of curves and surfaces challenge even the most experienced drivers.
• Public access: When not in use for racing or testing, it’s open to the public for Touristenfahrten (tourist drives).
• Iconic sections:
• Karussell – a steep, banked concrete corner
• Flugplatz – known for cars catching air
• Fuchsröhre – a fast, narrow downhill section
• Döttinger Höhe – the long final straight