The Porsche Carrera GT, fitted with new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, set a lap time of 7 minutes and 12 seconds at the Nürburgring.This is 16 seconds faster than the previous record set by the Carrera GT with Pirelli P Zeros in 2004.The new lap time is also faster than several modern cars such as the 991 GT3, BMW M4 CSL, and Lexus LFA.The improved performance showcases the advancements in tire technology.