There’s an old saying that everything is bigger in Texas, but we never knew that was true for high-performance supercars. Apparently, that saying also goes with Japanese supercars.
In its stock form, the Nissan GT-R puts out a mind-bending 545 hp from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6, which is nothing to snort at. In its most potent form, the GT-R Nismo, pumps out 600 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque, which allows the supercar to get to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 191 mph. Regardless of how you feel about the GT-R, there’s no denying that’s quick.
Tony Palo and his shop from T1 Race Development in Texas didn’t think the GT-R had enough power and pumped it up to an insane level. This video from Japan’s Motorhead magazine gives enthusiasts a close up look into the most powerful and quickest GT-R in the US.
In the beginning of the video, Palo’s GT-R is on a dyno and can be seen putting out 2,166 hp and 1,302 lb-ft of torque, but Palo claims that a different run showed 2,276 hp. In addition to the outrageous output, the GT-R also holds the half-mile speed record at 235.6 mph.
]]>Fiat Linea T-Jet 125 S
Fiat will give the Linea more power for 2016. Called the 125 S, the Linea T-Jet will get a higher state of tune for its 1.4 liter turbo petrol engine at 125 Bhp-210 Nm. The car will retain the 5 speed manual gearbox though. To be made available in an additional Blue colour with a featured packed interior, the Linea 125 S promises to be one of the fastest and most powerful C-Segment sedans in India. ABS will be standard on the car, which is expected to be priced well below the 10 lakh rupee mark.
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Volkswagen will unleash the Polo GTI in a few months from now, and the car was showcased at the Auto Expo. The Polo GTI will be imported into India through the completely built unit (CBU) route, which means that it’ll be quite pricey. A price tag of over 20 lakh rupees is likely for the car, which will feature a 1.8 liter TSI turbo petrol engine with 189 Bhp of peak power and 250 Nm of peak torque. The car will use a 7 speed twin clutch automatic gearbox, which will power its front wheels. A 0-100 Kph run of 6.7 seconds and a top speed of about 240 Kph will be the major highlights of this car.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS
The Baleno RS is the high performance version of Maruti’s latest premium hatchback. The car will also be the first from Maruti to feature a turbocharged petrol engine. The 1 liter-3 cylinder motor, called the BoosterJet, will make 120 Bhp-170 Nm, and will use a 5 speed manual gearbox.
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