How did you break the Nurburgring lap record with the hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder?
Replied byDr. Frank-Steffen Walliser
Chairman & CEO at Bentley Motors
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. 240 Million USD/month
Location: Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Started: 1919
In 2013, no production car had completed a lap in under seven minutes. We developed hybrid technology that lowered the center of gravity and utilized four-wheel drive. By optimizing weight distribution, aerodynamics, and tire performance, our driver broke the record on a dry morning, proving that hybrids can be high-performance sports cars.
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