GT-R Get Sideways at 233 MPH + more Fun Rides
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GT-R Get Sideways at 233 MPH + more Fun Rides
Video Find: Watch the World’s Fastest Nissan GT-R Get Sideways at 233 MPH
Written by: Christian Seabaugh[G+] on April 6 2012 3:30 PM
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<!--leftside ends here -->The 2013 Nissan GT-R is one of the most impressive cars we’ve ever tested. In the right hands, the all-wheel-drive beast is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds , and completing the quarter mile in 11.1 seconds at 124.8 mph . For many, that’s quick enough, but not for Illinois-based tuners AMS. The company took its modified GT-R to the Texas Mile for a top speed run, where what may be the world’s fastest Nissan GT-R got sideways on its top speed run.
AMS’ Nissan GT-R, dubbed the Alpha Omega GT-R, was built with the sole purpose of seeing just how fast Godzilla could go. AMS’ first run happened on a Friday. For this first run, the tuners tweaked its GT-R to produce 1050 horsepower to all four wheels, thanks to 24.5 lbs. of boost. This run saw the Alpha Omega GT-R hit 221 mph over the mile, reportedly enough to be the world’s fastest GT-R.
But AMS thought its GT-R had more in it, so another run was planned the next day. With the winds dead, the tuners upped the boost to 29.5 lbs., allowing the GT-R to produce 1250 hp at the wheels. On the runway surface the GT-R reached an astonishing top speed of 233.1 mph— that’s when the driver pulled the drag chute and things got a bit sideways.
Find out what happens when a Nissan GT-R gets sideways at 233 mph in the video below.
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Written by: Christian Seabaugh[G+] on April 6 2012 3:30 PM
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<!--leftside ends here -->The 2013 Nissan GT-R is one of the most impressive cars we’ve ever tested. In the right hands, the all-wheel-drive beast is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds , and completing the quarter mile in 11.1 seconds at 124.8 mph . For many, that’s quick enough, but not for Illinois-based tuners AMS. The company took its modified GT-R to the Texas Mile for a top speed run, where what may be the world’s fastest Nissan GT-R got sideways on its top speed run.
AMS’ Nissan GT-R, dubbed the Alpha Omega GT-R, was built with the sole purpose of seeing just how fast Godzilla could go. AMS’ first run happened on a Friday. For this first run, the tuners tweaked its GT-R to produce 1050 horsepower to all four wheels, thanks to 24.5 lbs. of boost. This run saw the Alpha Omega GT-R hit 221 mph over the mile, reportedly enough to be the world’s fastest GT-R.
But AMS thought its GT-R had more in it, so another run was planned the next day. With the winds dead, the tuners upped the boost to 29.5 lbs., allowing the GT-R to produce 1250 hp at the wheels. On the runway surface the GT-R reached an astonishing top speed of 233.1 mph— that’s when the driver pulled the drag chute and things got a bit sideways.
Find out what happens when a Nissan GT-R gets sideways at 233 mph in the video below.
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I know I would have to be changing my underwear 4-Sure
Source: YouTubeClick above ~>
I know I would have to be changing my underwear 4-Sure
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Last edited by Space; 04-09-2012 at 07:57 AM.
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I'll bet the driver was doing the same thing once the cameras were off. Personally, I think the racing stripe would have looked better on the car instead of in his shorts. :p
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LoL `Mike ~> 4-Sure....He did do a great job controlling the GT-R after it went sideways
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What is the fastest that you or member's have driven a car ?
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I've been over 160 MPH + in my grandfather's Corvette years ago, but never close to the 200 MPH + Zone ~> WoW p.s. I wasn't driving, just riding, but I trust my grandpa 4-Sure...(He just serviced his Vette & had new tires & went over everything b-4 he took it out to the air strip to test it)+ we had to wear helments & buckle `up (LOL) he wouldn't let me drive it, but I was still a young crazy teen LOL now I'm just a older crazy person LOL 4-Sure
Look 4ward to what you & member's post for the highest speed in a car ? ? ?
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What is the fastest that you or member's have driven a car ?
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I've been over 160 MPH + in my grandfather's Corvette years ago, but never close to the 200 MPH + Zone ~> WoW p.s. I wasn't driving, just riding, but I trust my grandpa 4-Sure...(He just serviced his Vette & had new tires & went over everything b-4 he took it out to the air strip to test it)+ we had to wear helments & buckle `up (LOL) he wouldn't let me drive it, but I was still a young crazy teen LOL now I'm just a older crazy person LOL 4-Sure
Look 4ward to what you & member's post for the highest speed in a car ? ? ?
Last edited by Space; 04-09-2012 at 08:17 AM.
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When I was young (and stupid) I did numerous 120+ mph runs on public roads. After a tragic accident involving a good friend of mine I stopped racing on public roads and moved all my high speed endeavors to the race track.
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