Remember Nissan’s teaser video earlier in the week, where it claimed to set a new Guinness World Record? Well, that record involves setting the fastest ever drift, and the car used in the attempt is far beyond what we initially thought.
Using a specially-tuned MY16 Nissan GT-R, the record was broken with a speed of 304.96 km/h and 30-degree angle. The man who made the attempt is naturally skilled of course – Masato Kawabata, the Japanese drift champion and title holder for the Japanese D1 Grand Prix.
As for the car, the GT-R was specially prepared with the assistance of Nismo specialists. This particular car makes 1,380 hp from a 4.0 litre engine, although the video doesn’t disclose further specifications. However, unlike regular GT-Rs, this one sends its four-figure power to the rear wheels.
Could it be a bored-out version of the standard 3.8 litre VR38DETT biturbo V6? Who knows. Nonetheless, the GReddy Trust-tuned engine cranks out more than double of what a GT-R Nismo makes. And it’s plenty noisy as well
To make sure that things go smoothly, and Kawabata has enough space to make the attempt, the record was set during a special event that took place at Fujairah International Airport, UAE. The choices was a strategic one due to the airport’s 3 km long airstrip that served the purpose of the challenge.
Amazing stuff, isn’t it? What car do you think can best the monstrous (insert Godzilla reference) GT-R’s newly-set world record?
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damnnn…. drive at 304kmh scary enough… this guy drift at that speed…
Can’t imagine rear tyres looks after that speed.. and G-force impact when suddenly turn..
Leona wants this badly :-D
i think supercars regularly slide off roads at that speed, just guiness not there to record.
anyways GTR is getting long in the tooth, other’s are moving forward nissan are facelifft,facelift, special edition, limited edition, special limited edition facelift
Since u know other supercars will normally slide off road at that speed, what’s the purpose to be recorded in Guinness World Record? Or you misuse the word “slide off the road”? Can’t actually get your meaning.
when you have a great car created, you dont have to replace it so soon… coz people still love it no matter how many times of facelifts or special editions
The engine is indeed still the VR38DETT. Kawabata’s D1 battle machine is also a VR38 GT-R, albeit with 1200 horses instead of the 1480 of this.
It is indeed still running the VR38DETT. Kawabata’s D1 battle machine is also a VR38 GT-R, albeit 1200 horses instead of the 1380 in this.
shud collaborate with sega and release a new outrun arcade……
4k uhd insane drift arcade game
Tonite i gonna drit my saga FLX at speed of 100km/h, see whether i survive or not
No bro, please don’t. Your nyawa is more important, seriously.
Your Saga is front wheel drive. Not suitable for drifting. Don’t die trying. Lolz
But..but… toyota commercial say front wheel can drift…
I notice this insane skyline used TE37, this rim really reliable. I more impressed with Volk racing product rather than JRD oled.
Daym..my andreline rush..tomorrown want trade my viva with this gtr.hoyeh
Almera can drift how fast?
Wow fastest ever drift – 304.96 km/h. The question is where the h*ll is Takumi right now?
I can do that… hold my sirap, i got this