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Tesla is gearing up to officially challenge Porsche at the legendary Nürburgring race track. These are the cars the Model S would have to beat to set the all-time record. (TSLA)

A Porsche Taycan Turbo prototype set a record in August for the fastest lap at the Nrburgring race track by a four-door electric car at seven minutes and 42 seconds.

Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
  • Tesla CEO Musk has suggested that the electric-car maker will at some point attempt to break that record with its Model S sedan. A Model S "Plaid" prototype drove on the track this week, clocking an unofficial time of about seven minutes and 20 seconds, according to Tesla .
  • The Taycan Turbo's lap time is still a ways off from the all-time record, set last year by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.
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According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the electric-car maker wants to take on Porsche at the legendary Nrburgring-Nordschleife race track in Germany.

A Porsche Taycan Turbo prototype set a record in August for the fastest lap by a four-door electric car at seven minutes and 42 seconds. Musk has suggested that Tesla will at some point attempt to break that record with its Model S sedan.

A Model S "Plaid" prototype drove on the track this week, clocking an unofficial time of about seven minutes and 20 seconds, according to Tesla .

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The Taycan Turbo's lap time is still a ways off from the all-time record, set last year by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.

These are the best Nrburgring lap times from vehicles in six categories, according to the race track's website .

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Porsche

Lap time: 5:19:55

Date: June 29, 2018

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Volkswagen

Lap time: 6:05:34

Date: June 3, 2019

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Cyan Racing

Lap time: 7:20:14

Date: August 19, 2019

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Porsche

Lap time: 6:44:75

Date: October 25, 2018

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Jaguar

Lap time: 7:23:16

Date: July 8, 2019

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Daimler

Lap time: 7:30:11

Date: October 15, 2018

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Renault

Lap time: 7:45:39

Date: April 5, 2019

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Daimler

Lap time: 7:54:40

Date: November 6, 2018

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