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  • Mike Newman with Litchfield Nissan GT-R – Land Speed Record for Blind Driver

    Mike Newman has beaten his own speed record for a blind driver. This time, he has achieved over 323 km/h (200.9 mph) with a heavily-tuned Nissan GT-R. He made four back-to-back runs on the 1.8-mile runway at Elvington airfield.

    The race car was prepared by Litchfield, who boosted the engine to over 1,200HP (882 kW). It also comes with a motorsport-spec roll cage, carbon ceramic brake system and several lightweight carbon fiber body panels.

    Mike was all alone in the GT-R and received audio guidance from his stepfather via headphones. Despite the wind and the rain, he managed to beat his own record, which was set last year with a Porsche 911 Turbo, when he averaged 300 km/h (186 mph) at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire.

    “It’s safe to say that we simply could not have done this without them,” explained Mike.

    “These two Litchfield-built GT-Rs are the only cars we have ever used that have been able to giving us the speed, acceleration, stability and reliability that we needed for this record. The cars are just astonishing and the team have been a joy to work alongside. Time for a drink together to celebrate I think!”, he finished.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Oq8AMdxvI

    Source: 5News

  • 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec – Road and Track Test

    Autocar has published a full test drive of the new 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec. The sports car has been driven on both public roads and a race track. Behind the steering wheel was the famous automotive journalist – Steve Sutcliffe. He determined whether this extra-special Godzilla is worth the additional cash. Speaking about “additional” cash, the price of GT-R Nismo is whopping £125,000.

    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 – 600HP (441 kW) at 6,800RPM and 654Nm (481 kW) at 3,200RPM. The curb weight is 1,720 kg (3,792 lbs), so the power-to-weight ratio is 2.87 kg / hp. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed 311 km/h (193 mph). The engine is connected to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending the power to a 4WD (four-wheel drive system).

    The Nismo also comes with advanced aerodynamics generating additional 100kg of downforce at 300km/h (186mph) for exceptional road-behavior. The additional power and improved aerodynamics, the GT-R Nismo is able to complete a lap around Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 8.6 seconds. It holds the volume production car lap record, which the gold standard of high performance achievement.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imyb5jJicDI

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    Source: Autocar

  • Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz SL Avalange GT-R

    Piecha Design has unveiled their latest project based on Mercedes-Benz SL R231. The roadster has received a number of styling upgrades. All parts are TUV-certified and boast high quality and perfect fit.

    The Piecha Mercedes-Benz SL comes with a new front bumper featuring “air blades” and integrated LED DRLs (daytime running lights) – €3,570. There is also a new pair of aerodynamic side skirts €2,090, which also can be equipped with LED lights. Obviously, the tuning specialists are trying to convert the roadster into a Christmas tree. Not always the more is the better, especially concerning to LEDs.

    At the rear, there is a new ventilated bumper (€2,975) featuring an aggressive diffuser housing quad exhaust tips – €573. There is also a deck lid spoiler generating more downforce – €785.

    Piecha offers a special 9.5J x 20” and 11J x 20” alloy wheels fitted with 255/30 R20 and 305/25 R20 tyres (front/rear). The price for the complete set is €3,190. A lowered suspension (-25 mm) is drastically improving the stance – €499.

    Last but not least is the complete 12-piece fin set available in Black High Gloss , Galvanosilber and Shadow Graphite Matt – €1,547 including fins for fenders, hood and bumper.

    Source: Piecha

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2 correct version]

    Watching these videos always giving me creeps (in a good way). To share the epic moments with the insane petrol heads is really satisfying. It is a real pleasure to see the joy in their eyes and the fulfilled expectations.

    One of the best moments in the video is, when the driver of the extremely-powerful Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ screams “Goooooo” (in Russian) at a speed of over 310 km/h (193 mph). And the car really goes… like a lightning bolt.

    The preparations, the hard work, the joy and the adrenaline are just amazing. All maters when you cross the finish line and in those 20 seconds you feel completely free…

    So, the update video features a new 2nd place for Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera Underground Racing R2 Altechno driven by Leonid V., who managed to finish in 21.852 seconds, earlier last year.  The same person is also the current record holder with the Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs – 1,850HP (1,360 kW). He managed to cross the finish line in 20.845 seconds with 409.09 km/h (254.3 mph).

    It is difficult to describe the happening, you have to feel it!

    Enjoy…

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzT6OoYSgR0

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • First Liberty Walk Nissan GTR In Vancouver

    Liberty Walk Nissan GT-R looks incredible with its massive swollen arches and extremely aggressive stance. The car is literally outrageous and includes some special features such as that mega wing mounted on the rear. The very popular Japanese tuner, Liberty Walk, did some amazing job with this Nissan supplying with a special wide body kit. The currently presented car is the first Liberty Walk GT-R to roll on the streets of Vancouver, Canada, thanks to the Europa Auto Design which officially released it.

    In conjunction with the talented photographer Marcel Lech, they have managed to make a bunch of exciting images, which you can view below. But going further to the details, the front of the GT-R has been widened by five centimeters, while the rear – by eight centimeters. Under the hood lies a dormant 600 horsepower engine. It includes Phoenix intercooler a special exhaust system.

    We have mentioned the massive rear wing, and what we will additionally discuss is the wheels. They rest perfectly under the new large extended fenders. Precisely, they are the PUR LG01, which are finished with a matte black diamond and include gloss chestnut brown lip. The wheels come in sizes 20 x 11 inches at the front, while at the rear they measure 20 x 12 inches. Behind them one can see signature Brembo orange brakes.

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    Source: Liberty Walk via SR Auto Gourp

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2] – Trap Speed

    3rd place is held by Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Switzer R1K-X Goliath with 1,700 HP (1,250 kW). Oleg B. managed to scoop the bronze with 402.23 km/h (250 mph).

    2nd place is for Leonid V. and his Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera Underground Racing R2 / Altechno with epic 2,005HP (1,474 kW). He crossed the finish line with 402.68 km/h (250 mph).

    1st place is also for Leonid V. with Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs with 1,850HP (1,360 kW). The record for 2013 is 409.09 km/h (254 mph), which is just insane.

    The time, which Leonid V. set with the Gallardo Nera Exelixis is almost unbeatable. He managed to cover 1 mile in 20.845 seconds, which means that the car accelerates 0-409 km/h in that time. The new Koenigsegg Agera One:1 is believed to do 0-400 km/h in 20.0 seconds, but we strongly doubt that. It is quite impossible.

    A lot of improvements are expected for Nissan GT-Rs, which are still in it. We also expect to see twin-turbo version of Lamborghini Aventador and other interesting hyper cars.

    Stay tuned and enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMeyeoQjS-g

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 1] – Trap Speed

    Dragtimesinfo continue to published awesome video clips with the fastest cars for 2013 in Unlimited 500+ class. This time the measure is trap speed (terminal speed), when the car crosses the 1 mile mark.

    Starting with 10th place for Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 GTT 1000 with 1,200HP (882 kW) driven by Georgiy P. – he achieved 368.85 km/h (229 mph).

    The 9th position is held by Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,200HP (882 kW) and speed of 370.75 km/h (230 mph). The driver is Sergey I.

    8th place is for Oleg K. and his Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,400HP (1,029 kW). The speed is 371.90 km/h (231 mph).

    7th place earned Pavel Kh. With Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R with 1,200HP (882 kW) and speed of 375.78 km/h (234 mph).

    6th place is for Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 AMS Alpha 12+ Turbo Drive with epic 1,700HP (1,250 kW) and Yury M. behind the steering wheel. The speed is 386.68 km/h (240 mph).

    5th place is taken by Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Twin Turbo Total Race with 395.60 km/h (246 mph).

    4th place is for Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Underground Racing R2 with 1,750 HP (1,287 kW) and Dmitry S. He crossed the finishline with 399.55 km/h (248 mph).

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn8ub9xwOQ8

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    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 2]

    Here is Part 2 of Top 10 Fastest Cars for 2013 by Dragtimesinfo. The domination of GT-R continues… until – Lamborghini. It is very interesting, that the last and the first place are held by a same model with around the same power. Obviously the driver means a lot even in this “easy” discipline called drag racing.

    So, the 3rd place is for Oleg B. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Switzer R1K-X Goliath – 1,700HP (1,250 kW).  He finished in 22.251 seconds with exactly 400.00 km/h (248.6 mph).

    2nd place is for Yury M. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 AMS Alpha 12+ Turbo Drive – 1,700HP (1,250 kW). He did 22.086 seconds with 385.43 km/h (239.5 mph).

    And finally the winner is Leonid V. (which is not a real surprise, because Leonid is the greatest king of Sparta). He is behind the steering wheel of  Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Exelixis / GTR RT / ZOD / SPP / GTT / Altechno / Syvecs with 1,850HP (1,360 kW). The time is simply sensational 20.845 seconds with 409.09 km/h (254.3 mph). This is way faster than all others in Top 10, so we expect a lot of improvement to those GT-Rs.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0vZNDlcCbI

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • TOP 10 Fastest Cars 2013 [part 1]

    Dragtimesinfo has published two awesome video clips with the 10 fastest cars on 1 mile drag race for 2013. As you may suggest, Nissan GT-R is dominating, but here are the times, speed and owners.

    The 10th place is held by Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Underground Racing R2 with 1,750HP (1,287 kW) driven by Dmitry S. It finished in 23.721 seconds with a speed of 399.55 km/h (284.3 mph).

    9th place is for Sergey I. with his Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,200HP (882 kW). The time is 23.669 seconds with 370.55 km/h (230.3 mph).

    On 8th place is Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 AMS Alpha 16 – 1,840HP (1,353 kW) driven by Cezar N. It managed to cross the finish line in 23.630 seconds with 307.16 km/h (190.9 mph). Obviously the car had a problem, because other GT-Rs with a lot less power did a lot better.

    The 7th place is for Dmitry M. and his Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.2 Altechno A1 – 1,200HP (882 kW). He finished in 23.373 seconds with 352.25 km/h (218.9 mph).

    6th place is taken by Pavel KH. driving Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,200HP (882 kW). The time is 23.294 seconds with 367.72 km/h (228.5 mph).

    The 5th place is held by Alexandr P. with Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Boostlogic Godzilla – 1,450HP (1,066 kW). His time is 23.034 seconds with 357.85 km/h (222.4 mph).

    On 4th place is Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 DT 1200R – 1,400HP (1,029 kW). The driver is Oleg K. who stopped the clock on 22.484 seconds with 371.90 km/h (231 mph).

    Enjoy!

    part 2

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emLDnqMsUVY

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan GT-R – World Record 1/4 mile in 7.81 seconds [video]

    Extreme Turbo Systems are proud to state that they have the world’s fastest Nissan GT-R. The modified car is able to cover ¼ mile in just 7.81 seconds with a terminal speed of 294.5 km/h (183 mph). The tuning company didn’t specify any performance figures, but the project is prepared almost entirely from them.

    The previous record belonged to AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R, which crossed the ¼ mile finish line in 7.984 seconds with a terminal speed of 299.3 km/h (186 mph). We must note that the AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R is completely street legal, which can’t be said for the Extreme Turbo Systems GT-R, which by the way uses RWD (rear-wheel drive), instead of AWD (all-wheel drive).

    Of course, AMS Performance won’t leave the situation like this and we have to expect even faster GT-R. The tuning company is the home of the first 9-,8- and 7-second Nissan GT-R, so they know exactly what to do in order to beat that record. Other interesting records held by AMS Alpha Omega GT-R are 60-130 mph (96-209 km/h) in 2.67 seconds and 100-150 mph (160-240 km/h) in 2.42 seconds. It also set 0-60 mph in spectacular 1.72 seconds.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeFTaWtkgqQ#t=197

    Source: Extreme Turbo Systems

  • Nissan GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package [video]

    Nissan has published a video with some testing of the GT-R R35 Nismo fitted with the N-Attack Package at Fuji Speedway. The sports car managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 8 seconds round Nurburgring.

    The GT-R Nismo N-Attack comes with four-way Ohlins adjustable dampers along with some aerodynamic improvements and pieces making the sports car go faster around the corners. There is a minor weight reduction, front limited-slip differential, carbon plate rear limited-slip differential, dedicated intercooler piping made from carbon and aluminum, as well as a different engine control management and traction control management. The manufacturer is also offering a titanium exhaust system as an option.

    Other highlights include a big rear wing with carbon hood, carbon front fenders and an add-on spoiler.

    The interior features Recaro full bucket seats with a carbon shell and a carbon rear bulkhead and a rear seat finisher.

    The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 tuned to 600HP (441 kW).

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGyHLkPPhfI#t=131

    Source: Nissan

  • Nissan GT-R R36 will have 800HP

    Here are some details of the upcoming 2016 Nissan GT-R (the R36 model). It is going to be a hybrid just like Porsche 918 and McLaren P1. 2016 Nissan GT-R is expected to have a total output of 800HP (588 kW).The drivetrain will include an updated version of the well-known VR38DETT 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which currently powers the GT-R R35 and an electric motor. Of course, a KERS-like system will be installed thanks to Williams F1 Team.Some of the performance data includes 0-100 km/h in less than 2.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 10.0 seconds – flat. The top speed will be around 340 km/h (211 mph).The price tag will be between $120,000 and $150,000. Nowadays, the top-of-range GT-R Nismo is priced at $149,990.Stay tuned for more official information and pictures!