While the C8 Corvette may be making headlines as the record-setting, supercar-killing, mid-engined American monster that it is, the C7 Corvette still holds a special place in enthusiasts' hearts. The C7 was likely the last front-engined Corvette,

Back in December last year, Ford announced that its new-but-not-a-diesel GTD had set a Nürburgring lap time of 6m 57.6s, making it the fastest American car ever to lap the Green Hell. Then, in May this year Ford went back to Germany and shaved 5.5 seconds off that time for a new record of 6m 52.072s.