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ZilviaBot · 08-03-2009, 07:00 PM

08-03-2009 06:59 PM

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NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response Nissan GT-R - click above for high-res gallery

If there's one performance metric that's pure marketing hype, it has to be a vehicle's NÃ¼rburgring time. Our good pal Jack Baruth brilliantly debunked this ever-growing myth. In case you missed Jack's article, here's the gist:

"Sorry. There's no "NÃ¼rburgring lap time record" for a simple reason: Real lap time records are set by real race cars, using real timing and scoring equipment, during actual competition or sanctioned practice sessions. They aren't "self-reported" for the same reason the World's Strongest Man Contest isn't held by having everyone mail in their "results" because people can, and do, lie and cheat."

All that truth spoken to power, it's still accurate to say that certain cars generally tend to get around Green Hell faster than others. The big players lately have been the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Dodge Viper ACR, Porsche GT2 and Godzilla, better known as the Nissan GT-R. All four of these cars can scoot around the NÃ¼rburgring in 7:30, maybe a squidge faster. Again - it really doesn't matter. But one of the reasons why automakers play up these 'Ring times so much is that the NÃ¼rburgring is regarded as one of the most difficult and challenging strips of macadam anywhere - for both car and driver. To rephrase that, there are lots of accidents.

Meet the NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response GT-R. The back seat has been removed to make way for a tank full of fire-retarding foam. The firehose itself is in the trunk, along with other flame-fightin' gear. And because the Rapid Response GT-R will be hustling round the 'Ring nearly as fast as Toshio Suzuki would flog it, there's a roll cage and carbon fiber Recaro race seats. Almost makes us wish we were German firemen. Almost.

Gallery: Nurburgring Rapid Response GT-R

[Source: Nissan Sportz via GT-R Blog]

NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response Nissan GT-R: World's fastest fire engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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adrians_s13 · 08-03-2009, 07:03 PM

haha no way

ZilviaKid · 08-03-2009, 10:43 PM

man thats gangster

dirtdiggler666 · 08-04-2009, 03:47 PM

its a great idea

Shadowhunter · 08-04-2009, 05:01 PM

What car better for the job? Funny none the less.

GSXRJJordan · 08-04-2009, 05:02 PM

I guess that's a good idea, but jesus the cost is obscene for the few seconds quicker response. Hopefully it'll save someones life?

bnr32_coupe · 08-11-2009, 10:20 PM

i wonder how many seconds of fire retardant that thing can pump out...

08-03-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response Nissan GT-R: World's fastest fire engine 08-03-2009 06:59 PM Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Europe, Japan, Nissan, Police/Emergency *NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response Nissan GT-R - click above for high-res gallery* If there's one performance metric that's pure marketing hype, it has to be a vehicle's NÃ¼rburgring time. Our good pal Jack Baruth brilliantly debunked this ever-growing myth. In case you missed Jack's article, here's the gist: "Sorry. There's no "NÃ¼rburgring lap time record" for a simple reason: Real lap time records are set by real race cars, using real timing and scoring equipment, during actual competition or sanctioned practice sessions. They aren't "self-reported" for the same reason the World's Strongest Man Contest isn't held by having everyone mail in their "results" because people can, and do, lie and cheat." All that truth spoken to power, it's still accurate to say that certain cars generally tend to get around Green Hell faster than others. The big players lately have been the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Dodge Viper ACR, Porsche GT2 and Godzilla, better known as the Nissan GT-R. All four of these cars can scoot around the NÃ¼rburgring in 7:30, maybe a squidge faster. Again - it really doesn't matter. But one of the reasons why automakers play up these 'Ring times so much is that the NÃ¼rburgring is regarded as one of the most difficult and challenging strips of macadam anywhere - for both car and driver. To rephrase that, there are lots of accidents. Meet the NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response GT-R. The back seat has been removed to make way for a tank full of fire-retarding foam. The firehose itself is in the trunk, along with other flame-fightin' gear. And because the Rapid Response GT-R will be hustling round the 'Ring nearly as fast as Toshio Suzuki would flog it, there's a roll cage and carbon fiber Recaro race seats. Almost makes us wish we were German firemen. Almost. Gallery: Nurburgring Rapid Response GT-R [Source: Nissan Sportz via GT-R Blog] NÃ¼rburgring Rapid Response Nissan GT-R: World's fastest fire engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

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adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 36 Posts: 2,877 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	haha no way __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

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ZilviaKid Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 32 Posts: 1,440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man thats gangster __________________ 1989 Nissan 240sx - Hatch - Sr 2006 Honda Ruckus - Fat & Low

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I guess that's a good idea, but jesus the cost is obscene for the few seconds quicker response. Hopefully it'll save someones life? __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 36 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	What car better for the job? Funny none the less.

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bnr32_coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wonder how many seconds of fire retardant that thing can pump out...

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