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Motor 1
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Both Drivers Somehow Walked Away From This Explosive Nürburgring Crash
The drivers of a BMW M2 and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS were lucky to walk away with their lives after a scary crash on the Nürburgring this past Saturday, which left both cars totaled. The collision occurred during a tourist drive session at the quickest part of the circuit, sending the Porsche airborne and engulfing both vehicles in flames. Surveillance footage and video from inside the Porsche published to YouTube shows the 911 attempting to overtake the BMW on the left side of Kottenborn before the cars make contact, causing both drivers to lose control and careen into the barrier at a high rate of speed. The 911 launches into the air, while a fireball erupts at the same time. The entire front portion of the GT3 RS is ripped off in the crash, with suspension and body parts scattered along the circuit. The M2 didn't fare much better, with its front section smashed in and several body panels missing. Somehow, both drivers walked away from the incident without serious injury, according to Road & Track . An aftermath video published to TikTok (below) shows the damage in more detail, as well as the extensive damage done to the crash barriers. Who's At Fault? Going by the above video, it's tough to tell who's at fault here. Some may argue that the BMW driver didn't give the Porsche enough space to pass, or simply didn't know they were attempting to overtake. Others might say the GT3 driver should've exercised more caution, given the M2 driver's lack of courtesy and the danger associated with that area of the track. We suspect the internet will have its fair share of opinions either way. Regardless, a crash like this doesn't help enthusiasts. The beauty of the Nürburgring is the ability to show up with any road-legal car and start lapping, no training required. Incidents like this will have management rethinking that policy unless drivers show more caution and respect for the track. Keep it on the pavement, folks. More Nürburgring Crashes This Nurburgring Compilation Video Is Filled With Out-Of-Control BMWs Tragedy At Nurburgring: 1 Dead, 7 Injured In Crash During Open Track Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor 1
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Both Drivers Somehow Walked Away From This Explosive Nürburgring Crash
The drivers of a BMW M2 and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS were lucky to walk away with their lives after a scary crash on the Nürburgring this past Saturday, which left both cars totaled. The collision occurred during a tourist drive session at the quickest part of the circuit, sending the Porsche airborne and engulfing both vehicles in flames. Surveillance footage and video from inside the Porsche published to YouTube shows the 911 attempting to overtake the BMW on the left side of Kottenborn before the cars make contact, causing both drivers to lose control and careen into the barrier at a high rate of speed. The 911 launches into the air, while a fireball erupts at the same time. The entire front portion of the GT3 RS is ripped off in the crash, with suspension and body parts scattered along the circuit. The M2 didn't fare much better, with its front section smashed in and several body panels missing. Somehow, both drivers walked away from the incident without serious injury, according to Road & Track . An aftermath video published to TikTok (below) shows the damage in more detail, as well as the extensive damage done to the crash barriers. Who's At Fault? Going by the above video, it's tough to tell who's at fault here. Some may argue that the BMW driver didn't give the Porsche enough space to pass, or simply didn't know they were attempting to overtake. Others might say the GT3 driver should've exercised more caution, given the M2 driver's lack of courtesy and the danger associated with that area of the track. We suspect the internet will have its fair share of opinions either way. Regardless, a crash like this doesn't help enthusiasts. The beauty of the Nürburgring is the ability to show up with any road-legal car and start lapping, no training required. Incidents like this will have management rethinking that policy unless drivers show more caution and respect for the track. Keep it on the pavement, folks. More Nürburgring Crashes This Nurburgring Compilation Video Is Filled With Out-Of-Control BMWs Tragedy At Nurburgring: 1 Dead, 7 Injured In Crash During Open Track Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why Didn't Chevy Name the Ultimate C8 Corvette 'Zora?' We Asked GM to Find Out.
The ultimate production Corvette is officially here, and it's called the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X. Speaking of... how about that name? If you've ever gone into the Corvette forums or spend any amount of time looking at preview posts for this hybridized ZR1, and you're likely to come across the name 'Zora' being commonly used as a reference to this car. Those familiar with the Corvette story know the name refers to a man, Zora Arkus-Duntov — the engineer responsible for turning the Corvette into a genuine sports car. You can read all about that history here, but at a high level, all you need to know is that he championed the idea of a mid-engine Corvette. With the C8 finally making the front-to-mid transition, many thought GM might honor Zora by naming the ultimate version of the C8 after him. (Not to mention 'Zora' is a pretty sweet name for a car.) But now, the final piece of the C8 performance puzzle is in place — and Chevy named it the ZR1X. We asked why, and a Chevrolet spokesperson provided the details. 'ZR1X is an extension of the ZR1 family, so we believe ZR1X is a fitting name for the new variant,' a spokesperson told Road & Track. But why not Zora, we queried? 'I know Zora was broadly speculated by enthusiasts, but since it was future product, it was never something we weighed in on,' the same Chevy spokesperson told us. 'What I can tell you is the team felt this Corvette was deserving of the ZR1 designation, and it was an opportunity to show that even though ZR1 and ZR1X are different cars, they have strong familial resemblance and represent ultimate Corvette performance.' When you dive into the details on the ZR1X, it makes sense. The X is essentially a ZR1 with beefed-up E-Ray hybrid components dropped in to add performance and make it all-wheel drive. Chevy isn't saying this, but maintaining the ZR1 designation ensures a 'greater' version of the Corvette doesn't minimize the herculean car that the ZR1 is. Like Chevy says, they're different cars, but both the ZR1 and ZR1X represent 'ultimate Corvette performance.' What's the 'X' stand for, then? Upon seeing the name, our minds went directly to all-wheel drive references, or even as an abbreviation for 'Xtreme.' But nope — Chevy says there was 'no grand scheme behind it,' and that it 'was about sticking close to ZR1.' In short, the X stands for nothing, officially. Consider X an unknown variable. (See what we did there?) And if you're interested in the full deep dive on the new top-of-the-food-chain Corvette ZR1X, make sure to check out our reveal post here. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
