‘Testing at Nardò is so secretive, even the cars have NDAs.’
The Nardò Technical Centre & Circular Test Track
Situated near Nardò in Italy’s Puglia region.
Built by Fiat in 1975, owned by Porsche Engineering since 2012.
It covers 700 hectares with 20 test tracks for various automotive trials.
The Circular track is 7.8 miles long and 2.5 miles wide—one of the largest in the world.
The banking is designed for straight-line steering at speeds of 149 mph.
Four lanes accommodate different speed capacities, with a theoretical maximum of 310mph.
There are Dynamic Platforms to test vehicle stability, braking, and manoeuvrability.
There are Off-Road Sections designed for SUVs and 4×4 testing on diverse terrains.
Weather Simulation facilities exist to replicate extreme hot and cold conditions.
Used by Bugatti, Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and more for supercar development.
Critical in refining the high-speed stability of the Bugatti Veyron.
The track is also a venue for high-speed endurance and world record attempts.
Porsche has enhanced it with tech for autonomous driving and connected car systems.
It is a hub for confidential prototype testing and cutting-edge automotive advancements.
The Nardò Technical Centre is a playground for engineering excellence, shaping the performance of automotive icons.
‘The engineers at Nardò call it ‘data collection,’ but let’s be honest, it’s just an excuse to drive very expensive cars at ridiculous speeds and call it work.’
