Driving Our Own 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera at Lightning Lap Satisfies a Personal Quest
Car and Driver
February 24, 2026
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The editor-in-chief of *Car and Driver* recently put their personal 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera through an intense test at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) as part of the magazine’s Lightning Lap series. Despite facing challenges like delayed tires and limited track time, the car delivered impressive performance on the track. With a lap time of 3:16.6, the editor noted that further refinement could shave off several seconds, highlighting the potential of this
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Originally published on Car and Driver on 2/24/2026