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Record-Breaking Nissan GT-R Displayed at 2017 Saudi International Motor Show
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(Posted on Dec 29, 2017 at 04:45PM by Michelle Bogle)

In the spring of 2016, history was made on the tarmac of Fujairah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. A specially-tuned MY16 Nissan GT-R set the Guinness World Records title for the fastest ever drift.Â

Driven by Masato Kawabata, the champion and title holder for the Japanese drifting series, the GT-R clenched the top spot with a speed of 304.96 km/hr and an angle of 30 degrees, dethroning former record holder Jakub PrzygoÅ„ski of Poland.

Fast-forward to today and the record-breaking Nissan GT-R was recently on display at the 2017 Saudi International Motor Show (SIMS), giving drift fanatics an up-close and personal look at the winning vehicle.

â€œWe were excited to showcase such an iconic Nissan GT-R during SIMS 2017 as it demonstrates the breadth of the supercarâ€™s capabilities,â€ said Bader Al-Houssami, CEO of Nissan Saudi Arabia. â€œThere is a huge interest in motorsport in Saudi Arabia and the GT-R is a car which is loved by many, as it clearly demonstrates its performance leadership by beating the best drift cars in the market.â€

The specially-tuned Nissan GT-R was developed in connection with Nismo specialists to reach 1380 hp with all power generated to the rear wheels. Kawabata and his team tested the vehicle extensively at Japanâ€™s Fuji Speedway to ensure the drifterâ€™s agility, performance and handling at high speeds. Their hard work certainly paid off, proving that only the sky is the limit for the Nissan brand.

To learn more about the performance advantages of the GT-R, contact Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to speak with a sales associate. You can also click here to view our in-stock inventory, which features 2017 GT-R models.

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Spare Skyline GT-R Parts Coming to Seattle, Washington
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(Posted on Nov 28, 2017 at 03:30AM by Michelle Bogle)

Attention Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R owners in Seattle, Washington! If you are in desperate need of replacement parts for your vintage vehicle, but are tired of unreliable and risky supply chains, do we have good news for you. Nissan has just announced a new spare parts supply program for their heritage cars.Â

Dubbed Nismo Heritage, the company plans to launch approximately 80 remanufactured parts for the 1989-1995 R32 Skyline. This includes in-demand components, such as wiring harnesses, badges, bodywork, and hoses. Should the project prove successful, Nissan may extend the program to other models, including the R33 and R34 Skylines.

You can learn more about Nismo Heritage by watching this Nissan press conference (skip ahead to 14:00 to hear specifically about the program):Â
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Nismo Heritage is fantastic news for Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R owners who previously had to rely on eBay and enthusiast forums to buy used parts. It should bring forth a rebirth of refurbished models â€“ ones that we canâ€™t wait to see on Seattle area streets!

A launch date for the spare parts program has not been set yet, but as soon as we have information, we will be sure to update Kirkland Nissan customers, right here on our blog. Stay tuned!

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Seattle, Washington GT-R Fans Tune into Japanâ€™s Nismo Festival
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(Posted on Nov 28, 2017 at 02:53AM by Michelle Bogle)

This past weekend, the 20th running of the Nismo Festival took place in Japan and showcased the fan favorite Nissan GT-R and the Nismo. More than 28,000 enthusiasts were in the crowd, along with thousands more tuning into the Nismo.tv live stream on YouTube.

Along with the usual Nismo Grand Prix race, which featured entries from Super GT, Super Taikyu and Europe's Blancpain GT Series championships, the event also included a Racing GT-R Heritage Run â€“ a track run that featured 16 iconic GT-Rs from Nissan's illustrious racing past, going all the way back to the Skyline HT 2000 GT-R from the late 1960s.

Here's a taste of the action:

Talk about a blast from the past!Â

Other cars on the track included the Group A-spec Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 with the Calsonic version driven by Nismo legend Kazuyoshi Hoshino. The R32 won an unbelievable 29 consecutive races in Japan and was recently voted the greatest Nissan/Nismo race car of all time. Certainly well-deserved!

Want to experience the raw power of the 2017 GT-R for yourself? If so, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to schedule a test drive or click here to browse our in-stock models.Â

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Nissan GT-R Nismo Rebuilt at the Spa 24-Hour Race
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(Posted on Nov 23, 2017 at 04:05PM by Michelle Bogle)

During the 2017 Spa 24-Hour Race in Belgium, the unthinkable happened to the Nissan GT-R Nismo team. No. 22, driven by Matt Simmons, Struan Moore and Matthew Parry, caught a puncture during practice in the Eau Rouge corner, causing the race car to plummet into the wall at 100 mph.Â

Thankfully, the driver was okay, but the GT-R Nismo was not. Rather than accept defeat, the team had 41 hours to completely rebuild the car before the race. They were up for the challenge.

Watch the drama unfold in Nissanâ€™s latest 22-minute mini-documentary about this yearâ€™s most recent Spa 24-Hour Race:

Despite the teamâ€™s successful attempt at rebuilding the vehicle, No. 22 only managed to muster up a 30th-place finish in the endurance contest. However, the teamâ€™s grit, stamina and perseverance were certainly podium worthy in the eyes of GT-R Nismo fans.Â

Want to experience the motorsports-inspired performance of the 2017 GT-R? If so, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to schedule a test drive or click here to browse our in-stock models.Â

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