Drew Cattell, vehicle dynamics engineer, completed a 6:49.275 lap in the hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette ZR1X, the fastest recorded time by any non-professional driver per the Nürburgring’s official records. The result narrowly beats the 6:49.328 lap time set by a Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

Chevrolet Corvettes become fastest American cars at Nürburgring as engineer Drew Cattell posts 6:49.275 lap time in 1,250-horsepower ZR1X on Germany's famous track

Chevy brought out the Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X, along with a trio of development drivers, to showcase the Corvette's prowess on track.