Specially Tuned 2016 Nissan GT-R Sets World Record for Fastest Drift

The GT-R has achieved the Guinness World Record for the fastest ever drift at a special event at the Fujairah International Airport, UAE.

By Sameer Contractor

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Published on April 8, 2016

Highlights

The Nissan GT-R broke the record with a speed of 304.96Km/h
The specially tuned GT-R produced 1380hp of power and is a RWD
The drift was pulled off at the Fujairah International Airport in UAE

The Nissan GT-R excels at everything it does and has yet again added another feather to its hat. This time, the GT-R has achieved the Guinness World Record for the fastest ever drift at a special event at the Fujairah International Airport, UAE. The specially tuned 2016 Nissan GT-R managed to break the drift record with a speed of 304.96 km/h and at a 30-degree angle. Japanese drift champion and title holder for the Japanese drifting series, Masato Kawabata was behind the wheel and beat former Polish record holder Jakub Przygonski. Nissan GT-R Fastest Drift Just to give you perspective on how big the record is, Przygonski's previous record for the fastest drift was 217 km/h. However, achieving the feat did mean special changes to the Nissan GT-R. Power was boosted to 1380hp from the same 3.8-litre V6 engine. If that isn't a mind boggling figure, all that power was sent only to the rear wheels, which explains why this GT-R likes to stick its tail out. The tuning and upgrades were done as part of a special collaboration between Nissan's performance division Nismo and GReddy Trust. The car was extensively tested at Japan's Fuji Speedway facility with Masato Kawabata. Also Read: Nissan GT-R Unveiled at Auto Expo 2016 Agility was a primary criteria when developing the specially tuned Nissan GT-R, while maintaining stability and confident handling characteristics, the company said in a statement. Talking about the location, the Fujairah International Airport offers a 3 km long airstrip that deemed long enough for the stunt to be carried out. The Drift Spec Nissan GT-R Makes 1380hp It couldn't be a better time for GT-R fans globally and more so, for the ones in India with the flagship offering from Nissan finally landing on Indian shores by September this year. Brought in as a CBU, the outlandish yet practical supercar is bound to find takers with the GT-R already being a popular offering amidst enthusiasts. The stock GT-R though only produces 554bhp and 632Nm of torque, quite humbling figures when compared to the drift tuned version. Also Read: Nissan GT-R First Drive Review