Nissan claim Nurburgring record for new GT-R
To clarify, the time is slower than the recent sub-7 minute lap (6m57s) set by Porsche's 918 Spyder. While a production car, only 918 units of the hybrid AWD 918 Spyder are being produced, so Nissan are claiming the record for a volume production car with their 7m8.67s lap in the NISMO-spec GT-R.
The lap time was recorded back in September by Michael Krumm, a Nissan racing pilot and test-driver, in the recently-revealed 2014 version of the Nissan GT-R NISMO, with "track options" that include modified aerodynamics, weight reduction and suspension tuning.
"With this lap time, we can authoritatively say that the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO holds the volume production car lap record at the Nordschleife, which is the gold standard of high performance achievement," said Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
Michael Krumm said, "We had a fantastic time attacking the Nurburgring. I had so much fun out there. The car gave me so much confidence, but also it is really enjoyable. The Nissan GT-R NISMO is a really engaging, rewarding car and, of course, super-super-fast."
Date of time attack: September 30th, 2013
Tested vehicle: Nissan GT-R NISMO with track options
Specifications of the track options: Aerodynamics tuning, weight reduction, and suspension tuning
The updated Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan from December, and in the U.S. and Europe in early 2014. Australian deliveries are expected later in 2014. The GT-R NISMO will go on sale in Japan from February 2014 and later in the same year in Europe and the U.S. Australian deliveries of the NISMO-spec GT-R are unconfirmed.
About NISMO
_ NISMO, a short form of "Nissan Motorsports," is the performance brand for Nissan, and is one of the company's purveyors of "innovation that excites."
_ NISMO offers products featuring innovative technology and high performance to a wide range of customers for street use. NISMO cars provide an exciting driving experience with motorsports-inspired aerodynamics and styling, enhanced handling characteristics and unmatched agility.
_ In the motorsports world, NISMO competes in the highest forms of GT and sports car racing, such as Japan's Super GT Series and the World Endurance Championships (WEC), as well as providing engines to teams that compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). The Nissan GT-R captured the Super GT championship in 2011 and 2012.
