Quickest Front-Drive Vehicles in Lightning Lap History

Michael SimariCar and Driver

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged: Lightning Lap 1

Lap Time: 3:20.6
Class: LL1 | Base Price: $20,490 | As-Tested: $22,385
Power and Weight: 205 hp • 2919 lb

6

2007 Mazdaspeed 3: Lightning Lap 2

Lap Time: 3:16.0
Class: LL1 | Base Price: $24,650 | As-Tested: $24,650
Power and Weight: 263 hp • 3075 lb

5

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS: Lightning Lap 3

Lap Time: 3:13.0
Class: LL1 | Base Price: $22,995 | As-Tested: $23,795
Power and Weight: 205 hp • 2909 lb

4

2018 Honda Civic Type R: Lightning Lap 12

Lap Time: 3:03.9
Class: LL2 | Base Price: $35,595 | As-Tested: $35,595
Power and Weight: 306 hp • 3116 lb • 10.2 lb/hp
Tires: Continental SportContact 6; 245/30ZR-20 90Y

3

2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP: Lightning Lap 14

Lap Time: 3:03.8
Class: LL2 | Base Price: $45,750 | As-Tested: $45,750
Power and Weight: 301 hp • 2888 lb • 9.6 lb/hp
Tires: Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z; 225/35R-18 87Y

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2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition: Lightning Lap 15

Lap Time: 3:00.7
Class: LL2 | Base Price: $45,010 | As-Tested: $45,010
Power and Weight: 306 hp • 3084 lb • 10.1 lb/hp
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2; 245/30ZR-20 (90Y) RO1