With the upcoming release of the Gran Turismo Sport video game, which features a GT-R, Nissan celebrated the landmark occasion with a one-of-a-kind driving event. At Silverstone’s famous National Circuit in London, NISMO athlete and GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough piloted a specially crafted vehicle using only a PlayStation DualShock®4 controller.Â
Controlling the GT-R from the cockpit of a helicopter, Mardenborough’s fastest lap clocked in at 1:17:47. The specially-outfitted Nissan GT-R averaged 76 miles per hour and reached a top speed of 131. Four robots operated the car’s steering, transmission, brakes, and throttle while six computers tracked the entire performance. Check out this driving expert smoothly handling the Nissan on the iconic race track in this video:Â
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is more than a muscle car. Handcrafted from start to finish, the 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V6 engine in this luxury vehicle is built from lightweight, highly durable aluminum and magnesium parts. To ensure maximum quality, this essential component is constructed in a climate-controlled clean room by a single expert technician who signs his work with an exclusive plaque. Producing 565 horsepower and 467 lb.-ft. of torque, this automobile will meet any driver’s demands on the road.
Ready to fulfill your need for speed? Head to Kirkland Nissan to test drive the 2017 GT-R today.Â