Nismo GT-R Revealed: Produces 600 Hp with A Ring Time of 7:08 [VIDEO]

The NISMO GT-R is here! It's not a multi million super exclusive hypercar, it's just a very well made Japanese computer that can go very fast while providing amazing driving sensations and that can lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:08. This impressive performance was achieved in part thanks to the tweaks applied to the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine which has been pushed to 600 Hp and 652 Nm of torque.

The suspension has also been upgraded with new springs and custom Bilstein dampers to improve the handling and increase the grip and three driving modes are available for the driver: Comfort, Normal and Race. The new aerodynamic package includes a carbon fiber rear spoiler, redesigned front and rear bumpers and side skirts also with carbon fiber extensions. More pictures after the jump!

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Compilation of Nürburgring Nordschleife Crashes [VIDEO]

There is no doubt that the Nürburgring Nodschleife circuit requires some serious driving skills. But if you have got what it takes, you're not assured to be away from a gardening session. That has been proved two weeks ago when the BMW M5 Ring Taxi its self crashed at the Green Hell. The following is a compilation of Nürburgring Nordschleife crashes that you might enjoy especially if you've already did some hot laps at the famous circuit.

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VIDEO: Drifting in The Snow in a Formula Car with Andreas Gülden

Andreas Gülden is the chief instructor at the Nürburgring Driving Academy who once offered us one of the greatest driving videos around the green hell. In his first video, the instructor took a Formula car for a frightening lap around a very wet Nordschleife track. It was a great demonstration of his drving skills and we all enjoyed it. Apparently, the wave of cold crossing Europe these last days didn't stop him from doing what he does best. And for that, we are thankful! Because now we have the snow version of his video.

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Is McLaren Trying to set a new Nürburgring Record with the MP4-12C?

I've spotted this picture a few minutes ago on the Nürburgring Webcam. It seems that the McLaren guys are cooking something for us because they braught an orange McLaren MP4-12C to the Ring. Maybe they are a little bit annoyed by the LFA Nürburgring edition's 7:14 lap time and they think that if an orange machine has to be on top, it must be a McLaren. Stay tuned for more details.

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News: All three Nürburgring courses will be available in Gran Turismo 5

Sony has announced that all the Nürburgring courses will be included in Gran Turismo 5. It means that you will be able to race in two new circuits in addition to the Nordschleife: The Gran Prix circuit and the 24 hours circuit (with includes the Nordschleife and the majority of the GP circuit) This is good news for all Gran Turismo fans (and for me).

Judging by the pictures below, you can see how far the Polyphony Digital team went with the details. The graphics are just stunning and visitors of the 24 Hours race at the Nürburgring this weekend will be the first to be able able to try these new circuits in the special Gran Turismo demo stations. But if you're watching the race on streaming just like me, you still can enjoy these screens.





















[source: gran-turismo.com]

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