Nissan GT-R NISMO Targets Two Second 0-60 Time
Since it’s debut the current generation GT-R has held many accolades on and off the track, but now Nissan is looking to set a record that would simply be astounding.
The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO, set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, is hoping to be the fastest-accelerating production car in history, aiming for a 0-60 mph time of just 2 seconds. You read that right, the Nissan GT-R NISMO will accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill faster than a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
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It might sound like a tough feat, but if any vehicle can do it, it’s the Nissan GT-R. And with the push that Nissan wants to make with its NISMO brand, it wouldn’t be a surprise that the company would do everything in its power to claim a record. The NISMO edition GT-R is being developed with the aid of Williams Advanced Engineering, the team that also helped develop the Juke Nismo.
Undoubtedly the GT-R NISMO will get a boost in power from its twin-turbo V6 powerplant, but putting it on a diet would help its acceleration time greatly.
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[Source: Autocar UK]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Wow, 600 hp & 2 sec! Might as well be a 1 second car.