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caranddriver.com > news > a70/50/1112 > 1992-pontiac-grand-prix-bring-a-trailer-auction

Two Racing Pettys Signed This 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale on Bring a Trailer

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (349+ words) This Richard Petty Edition GP was signed by The King and also by Kyle Petty. Elvis was The King of rock 'n' roll. Johnny Carson was The King of late-night TV. For a country that famously threw off the trappings…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a70/47/8939 > car-and-driver-vs-bots-virtual-lightning-lap-2026

Watch Car and Driver Staffers Race the Bots at VIR in a Virtual Lightning Lap

4+ day, 54+ min ago  (311+ words) AI-powered 'Drivatars' compete against C/D's crack team of virtual racers in a 60-lap fight, and we're livestreaming it starting at 1:45 p.m. ET today. Join us! The results from our 2026 Lightning Lap track test have been revealed! Here at Car and…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/25/6989 > 2026-bmw-m2-cs-lightning-lap-2026

How Did the 2026 BMW M2 CS Fare in Our Ultimate Track Test?

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (348+ words) The 523-hp M2 CS becomes the second-quickest BMW around VIR at Lightning Lap. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL3 | Base: $108,275 | As Tested: $108,275Power and Weight: 523 hp " 3729 lb " 7.1 lb/hp Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2RF: 275/35ZR-19 (100Y) " R: 285/30ZR-20 (99Y) " What goes through your…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/29/0467 > 1995-porsche-911-carrera-lightning-lap-2026

1995 Porsche 911 Carrera at Lightning Lap 2026

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (283+ words) Our editor-in-chief puts his own classic Porsche to the test. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. I left some time on the table. My 1995 Porsche 911 ran a 3:16.6. The tires were delayed, and I was unable to lap…...

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caranddriver.com > photos > g70/42/2298 > behind-the-scenes-lightning-lap-2026-gallery

Behind the Scenes at Lightning Lap 2026 in Photos

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (788+ words) Peer behind the curtain of this year's annual track test at Virginia International Raceway. Back to Lightning Lap 2026It takes nearly a minute for Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" to get rolling, but once it does, it's nearly impossible to hit pause on…...

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caranddriver.com > photos > g70/43/7645 > lamborghini-huracan-super-trofeo-evo2-lightning-lap-2026-gallery

View Photos of the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (351+ words) See every angle of the Lamborghini Huraca'n Super Trofeo Evo2 as it participated in Car and Driver's Lightning Lap 2026 event. Read the Full Story | Back to Lightning Lap 2026 If you like speed, you might fall in love with this 612-hp Lamborghini…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/25/8228 > 2026-lamborghini-temerario-lightning-lap-2026

2026 Lamborghini Temerario at Lightning Lap 2026: Junior's Achievement

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (176+ words) Lambo's junior sports car brings big power and straight-line speed to pull ahead of the Huracan by a couple seconds. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL5 | Base: $440,367 | As Tested: $585,954Power and Weight: 907 hp " 4200 lb " 4.6 lb/hp Tires:…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/25/7175 > 2026-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-precision-package-lightning-lap-2026

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Returns to VIR with Something to Prove

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (345+ words) New!Shop For Cars Available Near You. We give the big Caddy one more chance at the four-door record. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL4 | Base: $141,050 | As Tested: $150,365Power and Weight: 668 hp " 4143 lb " 6.2 lb/hp Tires: Michelin…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/25/8468 > lamborghini-huracan-super-trofeo-evo2-lightning-lap-2026

Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2: A Screaming Race Car Joins Us at Lightning Lap

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (268+ words) A shrieking V-10 example of what light weight, downforce, and slicks can do for lap times. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LLPro | Base: $360,000 | As Tested: $360,000Power and Weight: 612 hp " 2950 lb (C/D est) " 4.8 lb/hpTires: Hankook Ventus…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/25/7475 > 2025-mercedes-amg-gt63-pro-lightning-lap-2026

The Mercedes-AMG GT63 Pro Shows Its Track Prowess at Lightning Lap

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (390+ words) Cozying up with the GT63 Pro's sticky tires and powertrain upgrades is something we'd never grow tired of. From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL4 | Base: $199,650 | As Tested: $211,660Power and Weight: 603 hp " 4268 lb " 7.1 lb/hp Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport…...