Watch a Nissan GT-R Hit 255 MPH in a Half-Mile
Packing 3,000 horsepower, this Nissan GT-R has set a new world record in the standing half-mile.
There’s no doubting the performance of the Nissan GT-R straight from the factory, but the aftermarket has really taken the platform to a whole new level. Extreme Turbo Systems’ modified GT-R has impressed on the drag strip, but now it has claimed the half-mile world record as well after hitting a vision blurring 255 mph. To put that into perspective, the previous world’s fastest Nissan GT-R reached 255.2 mph on a one-mile stretch, which means Extreme Turbo Systems’ GT-R did it in half the distance.
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The record-setting run was done at the Pikes Peak Airstrip Attack, which means those massive turbochargers under the hood also had to deal with the lack of oxygen brought on by the high altitudes. But as the driver explains in the video, the thinner atmosphere makes it easier for the GT-R to punch a whole through the air, reducing the aerodynamic drag. In a way, the equation balances itself out.
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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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Just like the maserati post above .............. are these 'speed' clips of a GTR doing XYZ speed all rather long in the tooth now ..... Accomplished car but times moved on Unfortunately though the cheaper the car gets, as in used versions on sale, the worst it will get as it falls into all the wrong hands