Different weather, tires, and pavement conditions make comparisons like this imperfect but it is still fun.
It is also good to give credit where it is due with the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series setting the second quickest lap all-time in Car and Driver's testing only shy of the McLaren Senna. There is a reason the AMG GT Black Series is the Nurburgring production car champ.
Considering the Senna is over a million dollars to acquire the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series looks like a downright bargain in this context.
The entire field is pretty good if not BMW heavy. It is interesting to note the Porsche Panamera Turbo S topped not only the new Cadillac CT5-V but also the BMW F90 M5 CS as well. Is the Panamera Turbo S the real performance sedan champ?
Take a look at the results:
It's certainly a nice field for 2022, in order of laptime:
1. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, 2:37.0
2. 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, 2:40.6
3. 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, 2:47.8
4. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, 2:49.4
5. 2022 BMW M5 CS, 2:50.3
6. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach1, 2:51.4
7. 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe, 2:52.6
8. 2022 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, 2:53.5
9. 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, 2:55.6
10. 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2:56.2
11. 2021 BMW X5M Competition, 3:00.5
12. 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, 3:00.7
13. 2020 Audi RS Q8, 3:02.2
14. 2022 BMW X4M Competition, 3:02.9
15. 2022 BMW M240i xDrive, 3:03.0
16. 2022 Volkswagen Golf R, 3:04.3
17. 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport, 3:04.9
18. 2021 Acura TLX Type-S SH-AWD, 3:06.7
19. 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium, 3:11.8
20. 2022 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, 3:12.1
21. 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited, 3:12.4
Looking above the real disappointment is the Acura TLX and possibly the BRZ. The overachiever is the Mustang Mach 1.
Enjoy the video below.
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