Nissan has set the Guinness World Records title for the fastest ever drift. The record was broken with a speed of 304.96 kilometers per hour and 30 degrees angle, using a specially-tuned MY16 Nissan GT-R. Masato Kawabata, the Japanese drift champion and title holder for the Japanese drifting series, clinched the top spot from former record holder Jakub Przygoński of Poland. The record was set during a special event that took place at Fujairah International Airport, United Arab Emirates.
The record-breaking Nissan GT-R was developed with the support and coordination of Nismo specialists. It was tuned to 1,380 horsepower in order to set the record, and adapted so all the power went to the rear wheels. The GT-R was prepared by GReddy Trust and tested extensively at Japan’s Fuji Speedway facility with Kawabata at the wheel. The car was set up for agility while maintaining stability and confidence-inspiring handling characteristics – essential when performing such challenging feats.