Nissan has today presented a specially redesigned GT-R to Nürburgring, providing the fastest possible response to emergency calls at Nürburgring's Nordschleife circuit.
Equipped with a fire extinguishing system with water and foam on board attached to a hose pipe accessed via the sizeable boot, this GT-R is designed to get to the scene of a blaze in the quickest possible time. In standard road-car form, the GT-R is capable of lapping the famous Nordschleife in only 7 mins 26 seconds 70*, making it the perfect tool for the Nürburgring’s emergency services. Even with the extra 200kg of fire fighting equipment on board, the GT-R can still lap the challenging circuit in less than 8 minutes.
The redesigned GT-R is a gift from Nissan to the Nürburgring operator in thanks for the company’s collaboration in developing the 485PS supercarThe GT-R’s two standard backseats were taken out and replaced with a 50-litre water tank, which was secured with a roll cage.
There is a medium-pressure extinguisher system (20 bars) as well as a winding device for the hose. The only other differences between this GT-R and one straight from the factory is the additional radio communication system, the new Recaro sports seats and the roll bar. With a foam reach of around 18 metres and a 20-metre hose, the unit will be able to fight fire for around two minutes on one tank. The fire fighter’s favourite can now be seen at the race track entrance.
