Volkswagen ID.R sets new Nurburgring electric record

Romain Dumas beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck (NIO EP9) in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. With an average speed of 206.96km/h, the ID.R once again underlined the impressive performance capabilities of Volkswagen's electric drive. This 500kW (671bhp) emission-free race car is the racing flagship of the future fully electric ID. product family from Volkswagen.

"The Nordschleife of the Nurburgring is not only the world's most demanding race track, it is also the ultimate test for production vehicles," says Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group.

"The ID.R has mastered this challenge with great distinction and has completed the fastest emission-free lap of all time. As further proof of its impressive performance capabilities, Volkswagen's e-mobility can now proudly call itself 'Nurburgring-approved'. I congratulate the team from Volkswagen Motorsport and driver Romain Dumas on the third record for the ID.R."