(1) - lap time - Internal Study in Nardo conducted by Michelin, in January 2018, on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS on dimensions 265/35-20 on front axle & 325/30-21 on rear axle, measured -2.9sec/lap vs MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2. Total track length is 6.277 km.
(2) - horse power gain equivalence - Based on internal simulation which integrates the vehicle’s power, the vehicle mass, aerodynamic characteristics, the grip performance of the tyres and the circuit track. Equivalent to +150hp on a 520hp powered vehicle.
(3) - increased contact patch - Internal study vs. predecessor MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 N0 in 265/35R20 and 325/35R21.
(4) - lap time records, best lap times - September 2017 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER)MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:47,3 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS.
April 2018 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:56,4 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS.
October 2018 Nürburgring Nordschleife (GER) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 6:40,33 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS (Manthey Racing).
March 2019 Road Atlanta (USA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 1:24,88 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS.
April 2019 Road America (USA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:15,17 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS.
October 2019 Shanghai International circuit (CHINA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:20,324 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS.
October 2019 Beijing Goldenport circuit (CHINA) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 1:09,459 on PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS.
April 2019 Istanbul Park F1 circuit (TURKEY) MICHELIN PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R 2:06,856 on PORSCHE 911 GT2 RS.