We all know that AMS’s Alfa 12 has been kicking asses around the world. DragTimesInfo has just released an Alfa 12 video that reached 382km/h and it is, probably, the fastest speed GT-R has ever reached in a mile run. It is simply… insane!
Nissan GT-R (R35) is one of the quickest, in terms of 0-100km/h acceleration, cars in the world. GT-R may not be able to match the performance of Bugatti Veyron but it costs nearly 2 million USD. So, it is fair to say that GT-R is one of the best cars in terms of value for money. GT-R being nearly invincible, however, may bore people. Thus we shall feature this video of GT-R battling against Suzuki GSX-1000R.
Suzuki GSX-1000R received a premium Yoshimura exhaust, and a stretch job with a longer swingarm to withstand the crazy thrust on the highway. We don’t know if the engine of this particular bike has been modified or not but it weighs no more than 170kg and has 185ps as standard… As GSX-1000R has non-synchronous transmission, shift up is fast and it reaches 130km/h in FIRST gear. The retail price of GSX-1000R is less than 2 million yen. So, it is fair to say that GSX-1000R is also one of the best bikes in terms of value for money.
On the other hand we’ve got a 600 HP GTR, but it just wasn’t Nissan’s day. No matter who wins in this battle, we are witnessing the best of what Japan has to offer.
I have absolutely no idea what this short film is on about but… who cares when it looks as spectacular as this one? Monster Energy released this short film on YouTube on 1st of April. But it was no April fools.
Our Views
Motor Trend and Autocar have decided to put R35 against Audi R8 V10 Plus as well as Alpina B6. Both Audi and Alpina are more expensive and slower than R35 yet receive praises for their comfort and ease of driving. Although R35 is praised for its sheer speed on circuits, both medias seem not fully satisfied with GT-R.
Nissan GT-R has pursued numbers. Lexus LFA pursued the joy of driving, regardless of the cost. Yet, both Japanese supercars never quite seem to get the full praises from journalists or from the car media when compared with their rival supercars.
I would like to see a journalist, or a car media who can point out exactly what is missing from GT-R or Lexus LFA… Is it the history of the brand? Is it the design?