There are just so much exciting stuff coming from Nissan these days.
Firstly, A JDM GT-R driven by Nissan's chief test driver, Toshio Suzuki, recorded a blistering 7min 27.56 secs on 16th April.
And guese what, they are still unhappy with that run: "Although dry, the track surface grip was impaired by dust and sand. Under the direction of Nissan GT-R Chief Vehicle Engineer, Kazutoshi Mizuno, and depending on conditions, the Nissan test team will attempt another record at the ‘Ring tomorrow."
All the best Guys !!!
Next, from Japan, Nissan has announced a new Skyline Crossover powered by a VQ37VHR engine with VVEL technology. I think it look great !
The R35 GTR is undoubtedly a work of technical perfection.
It is the fastest production car at the 'Ring at 7:27 (the old timing of 7:29 was broken a few days ago)
But after watching the R35's hot lap above, contrast that with the icon that started the 'Ring production car time attack craze, the Ruf CTR Yellowbird.
Yes, the technologically advanced GTR is a whole 30 seconds faster than the 1987 Yellowbird, a non-electronic-assisted-anything, twin-turbos, rear-wheel-drive battle chariot.
But tell me, which footage makes you clench your fists, sit at the edge of your seat and pray that the car don't crash? And amazingly, it doesn't.
Yes, I will never drive even one-tenth as well as Nissan’s Chief test driver Toshio Suzuki.
But that doesn't stop me from being in awe of the steel balls of the unknown maniac that drove at eleven-tenths for 8 minutes. In traffic.
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