2010 Nissan GT-R laps Nurburgring in 7:27.56, still looking to beat Corvette ZR1

Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Filed under: Nissan

As reported last month, Nissan was to head back to the Nurburgring with the 2010 GT-R and the GT-R SpecV to break its own and other records at the famous German track.

According to EVO, the Nissan GT-R has allegedly broken its previous record of 7:29. Piloted by Toshio Suzuki, former F1 driver and Nissan’s Chief Test Driver, the 2010 model year lapped the Nordschleife in 7:27.56.

However that time is still slower than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s 7:26.40 so Suzuki will be giving it another shot in a few days. We’re guessing Nissan will officially release all the figures once it’s satisfied with its lap times. Can’t wait to see the GT-R SpecV’s numbers.

Nissan GT-R SpecV:

 

- By: Kap Shah

Source: EVO

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  • GMfan87
    these GT-R lap times seem fishy to me...wasn't porsche not able to get within 10 seconds of the previously claimed 7:29 with the GT-R they used for benchmarking, or something like that?
  • Ivan Gutierrez
    Yeah, Porsche claimed that Nissan used racing slicks and a tuned GTR, so Nissan showed them the original wheels and offered Porsche, GTR driving lessons. I know what you mean though, All the GTRs that Nissan takes to the track seem to be abnormally fast, or maybe Suzuki is just a really badass driver.
  • GMfan87
    that could be, I dont follow F1 drivers well so maybe he is just an insane driver....I'm just a little suspicious because of how blistering fast that 3800lb car can get around the track and how sneaky they were in underrating the engines' output by like 40+ hp (what was up with that?). dont get me wrong, its still an awesome car and tremendous value.

    Ron Fellows needs to get behind a ZR1 for a weekend and see if he can best Magnussen's time
  • Ivan Gutierrez
    Yeah I don't follow F1 neither and Nissan's decision to only claim 480 hp is questionable. But you are right it is a great performance bargain and I'm sure it’s only a matter of time before someone else gets behind the wheel of the ZR1 and sets a new record.
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