Christian Menzel is a professional racing driver from Germany with 65 recorded laps across 64 vehicles on LapMeta—nearly one-to-one ratio characteristic of professional systematic vehicle testing. Born June 22, 1971 in Langenfeld (Rheinland), Menzel's career started in karts in 1981, winning the German Kart Trophy in 1989. He progressed through ADAC BMW Formula Junior, Formula Renault, and Formula 3 before specializing in Porsche racing. His major achievements include Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Champion 2005, Porsche Supercup runner-up 2004, and victories at both 24 Hours of Nürburgring and 24 Hours of Daytona.
His LapMeta data shows all 65 laps concentrated at CCW configuration—systematic vehicle comparison methodology at standardized venue enabling controlled professional evaluation. After competing in German Touring Car Championship (DTM) with Opel, Menzel returned to Porsche competition in American Le Mans Series. He currently serves as instructor at the Auto Motor und Sport driving safety center at the Nürburgring and works as TV moderator for Eurosport and the AMS-Channel. The 64-vehicle portfolio reflects professional driver expertise evaluating diverse platforms. With 65 laps across 64 vehicles all at CCW configuration, Christian Menzel exemplifies the professional racing driver who combines championship-winning competitive career with ongoing vehicle testing expertise and motorsport education through instruction and media work.
Ein Auto für alle Fälle. Mit Mutti zum Shoppen oder mit Menzel zum Rasen – kann dieser Golf alles? Die neuste Version des R geht mit 310 PS an den Start und Rennfahrer Christian Menzel testet was in ihm steckt.
Fahrzeugdaten – VW Golf R (2018)
Motor: 2-Liter-Vierzylinder-Turbo
Leistung: 310 PS
Drehmoment:380 Nm
Fahrzeuggewicht: 1483 kg
Beschleunigung (0-100 km/h): 5,1 s
Rundenzeiten:
1. Komo-Tec Ariel Atom – 01:42:76 min
2. Lamborghini Aventador SV – 01:44:81 min
3. McLaren 570S – 01:45:04 min
4. Mercedes-AMG GT R – 01:45:16 min
5. Radical RXC – 01:45:42 min
6. Donkervoort GTO – 01:46:28 min
7. McLaren 650S (2014) – 01:46:35 min
8. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – 01:46:36 min
9. Audi R8 V10 Plus – 01.46.48 min
10. Porsche 911 GT3 RS – 01:47:30 min
11. Lamborghini Huracán (2014) – 01:47:31 min
12. Porsche 911 GT3 – 01:48:28 min
13. Porsche 911 R – 01:48:60 min
14. Komo-Tec Lotus Exige EX460 – 01:48:79 min
15. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series – 01:48:89 min
16. AC Schnitzer ACS4 – 01:49:06 min
17. Nissan GT-R – 01:49:10 min
18. Mercedes-AMG GT S – 01:49:22 min
19. AC Schnitzer ACL2 – 01:49:81 min
20. Honda NSX – 01:49:97 min
19.1 Nissan GT-R Track Edition – 01:49:97 min
21. Porsche 911 Carrera S (991 II) – 01:50:18 min
22. Ferrari F430 Scuderia – 01:50:78 min
23. Brabus SL 850 – 01:50:90 min
24. RUF CTR2 Sport – 01:51:29 min
25. Gemballa Panamera GTP750 – 01:51:44 min
26. Porsche Cayman GT4 (981) MR – 01:51:65 min
27. Porsche Cayman GT4 (981) – 01:51:71 min
28. MTM Audi TT RS – 01:51:80 min
29. Mercedes-AMG SL 63 – 01:51:85 min
30. KTM X-Bow RR – 01:51:96 min
31. Jaguar F-Type SVR – 01:52:11 min
32. Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupé – 01:52:28 min
33. Porsche Panamera Turbo – 01:52:32 min
34. Radical SR3 SL – 01:52:41 min
35. Wimmer KTM X-Bow GT – 01:52:51 min
35.1 Mercedes-AMG C63 S – 01:52:51 min
36. Audi TT RS – 01:52:68 min
37. BMW M4 – 01:52:76 min
38. Alpina B5 – 01:52:85 min
39. Corvette C7 – 01:52:93 min
40. BMW M5 (2014) – 01:53:39 min
41. Porsche 718 Boxster S – 01:53:62 min
42. Aston Martin V12 Vantage S – 01:53:70 min
43. Audi RS6 – 01:53:85 min
44. BMW M6 – 01:54:02 min
45. Audi RS 5 – 01:54:14 min
46. Mercedes SLS Electric Drive – 01:54:22 min
47. Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) – 01:54:24 min
48. Jaguar F-Type R – 01:54:35 min
49. Mathilda Racing VW Scirocco GT-R cs – 01:54:44 min
50. Aston Martin DB11 – 01:54:53 min
51. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – 01:55:72 min
52. Porsche Panamera GTS – 01:55:85 min
53. Lotus Exige S – 01:55:89 min
54. Mercedes E63 AMG S – 01:56:35 min
55. Manhardt MH2 – 01:56:58 min
56. Lexus RC F – 01:56:81 min
57. Audi RS7 (2014) – 01:56:84 min
58. Alpina B4 xDrive – 01:57:14 min
59. BMW M2 – 01:57:20 min
60. Bentley Continental Supersports – 01:57:40 min
61. Renault Alpine A110 – 01:57:51 min
62. Bentley Continental GT3-R – 01:57:92 min
63. Audi RS3 – 01:57:94 min
64. Ford Mustang GT – 01:58:42 min
65. Alfa Romeo 4C (2014) – 01:58:76 min
66. Audi TTS – 01:58:89 min
67. Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R – 01:58:90 min
68. BMW i8 – 01:59:10 min
69. Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 – 01:59:36 min
70. VW Golf R (2018) – 01:59:42 min +++++++++
71. Lexus GS F – 01:59:54 min
72. Mercedes-AMG A45 – 01:59:59 min
73. Bentley Continental GT Speed – 01:59:79 min
74. Ford Focus RS – 01:59:83 min
75. BMW M135i – 01:59:87 min
76. Audi S4 – 02:00:69 min
77. Honda Civic Type R – 02:00:88 min
78. Seat Leon Cupra 280 – 02:01:31 min
79. Jaguar F-Type Roadster V6 S – 02:01:49 min
80. Audi A1 Quattro MTM – 02:01:59 min
81. VW Golf R (2014) – 02:02:50 min
82. Peugeot 308 GTI – 02:03:34 min
83. Audi S3 (2014) – 02:03:35 min
84. Subaru WRX STI – 02:03:72 min
85. Renault Mégane RS (2018) – 02:03:74 min
86. Morgan Plus 8 – 02:03:82 min
87. Nissan 370Z Nismo – 02:04:33 min
88. Opel Adam R2 – 02:06:01 min
89. Volvo S60 Polestar (2014) – 02:06:02 min
90. Opel Insignia OPC (2014) – 02:06:13 min
91. Mini JCW (F56) – 02:06:14 min
92. VW Golf GTI – 02:06:20 min
93. Ford RS200 – 02:07:17 min
94. Mazda MX-5 SPS Motorsport – 02:07:19 min
95. Fiat Abarth 695 Biposto – 02:07:31 min
96. VW Scirocco R – 02:07:39 min
97. Mini JCW Coupé – 02:07:53 min
98. BMW E30 M3 – 02:07:76 min
99. Ford Focus ST – 02:07:84 min
100. Audi S1 – 02:07:87 min
101. Skoda Octavia RS – 02:08:00 min
102. Opel Corsa OPC – 02:08:19 min
103. Abarth 124 Spider – 02:09:17 min
104. Renault Mégane GT – 02:10:16 min
105. Ford Fiesta ST200 – 02:10:29 min
106. Ford Fiesta ST (2014) – 02:10:37 min
107. VW Polo GTI – 02:10:63 min
108. Mercedes 190E Evo II – 02:10:82 min
109. Mazda MX-5 – 02:11:32 min
110. Kia Pro Cee’d GT – 02:11:59 min
111. Peugeot 208 GTI (2014) – 02:11.73 min
112. Opel Ascona A Rallye – 02:12:11 min
113. Subaru BRZ – 02:12:34 min
114. Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo – 02:15:09 min
115. Polaris Slingshot – 02:15:15 min
116. Opel Adam S – 02:15:81 min
117. Opel Rekord C „Schwarze Witwe“ – 02:16:23 min
118. Mercedes Race-Truck – 02:18:42 min
119. Suzuki Swift Sport (2014) – 02:19:87 min
120. Morgan 3-Wheeler – 02:26:49 min