# Ford Retook Nurburgring Record

> Chevy Corvette beats Ford Mustang GTD lap time at Nurburgring.
- Title: Ford Retook Nurburgring Record · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Chevy Corvette beats Ford Mustang GTD lap time at Nurburgring. Chevrolet's Corvette set a new Nurburgring lap record, but GM says they won't rematch Ford's…
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- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/ford-retook-the-nurburgring-record-corvette-isnt-planning-a-rematch
- Author: Joel Feder
- Published: 2026-10-14T17:37:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ford mustang gtd, chevrolet corvette, nurburgring, lap time, gm, chevy, cars, technology
## Ford Mustang GTD record
Ford Mustang GTD set the fastest lap time at Nurburgring.
## Chevy Corvette lap time
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X achieved a new Nurburgring lap record.
## GM's response
Tony Roma, GM's Executive Chief Engineer for Corvette, says Chevy won't rematch Ford's lap time.
## Chevy's approach
Chevrolet planned their Nurburgring run before seeing Ford's lap time to showcase team capability.
## Team effort
Chevrolet's team included Michelin engineers and analysis teams to optimize battery performance.
## Chevy's pride
Chevrolet's lap time was the fastest American car around the Nurburgring at the time.
## No rematch planned
Chevrolet won't run back to Nurburgring to answer Ford's lap time this year.
## Key takeaway

Chevrolet's Corvette set a new Nurburgring lap record, but GM says they won't rematch Ford's time.