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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.