Speed twins - Usain Bolt and the Nissan GT-R

AUTO


Friday, October 30, 2009

Auto recently got a snapshot of ace sprinter Usain Bolt and his newest trophy, the Nissan GT-R 35 sports car.

Bolt bought the GT-R as a replacement for the BMW M3 that he flipped on the Highway-2000 toll road in April.




"How can you ask if it is fast," the sprinter who holds world records at 100 and 200 metres quipped when asked about the speed of the new vehicle.

Just as well, the fastest man on earth needs a speedster to maintain his image.

The GT-R 35, an offshoot of the popular Nissan Skyline, first hit the market in 2008 and is capable of speeds in excess of 190 miles per hour.

An Auto source describes the vehicle as clearly the most exclusive and expensive in the island.

"The only other car here that is equivalent in status and cost is the Bentley Continental GT that will be on show on Saturday," the source said.

A motor show is planned for the Police Officers Club tomorrow showcasing the Bentley.

"The Nissan GT-R is in the league of any top sports car in the US or Europe - Covette or Ferrrari," our source declared.

Bolt's vehicle is the only of its kind in the island, and although two other GT-Rs are known to exist here, they are in the 34 series, not the 35, our source added.

The Nissan GT-R35 is estimated to cost in excess of J$20 million, and, along with its breathtaking top speed, is able to move from zero to 60 mph in approximately 3.2 seconds.

But the vehicle is also chockfull of features and creature comforts.
"It is the many features packed into the vehicle, including a 'launch start' that makes it so different," our source emphasised.

"It is an all wheel drive but it can be switched for any type of driving condition."

Think of any probable feature you would want in a car, then think about the GT-R35.


-- Edited by +0p$h0++@ (Mod) on Monday 2nd of November 2009 02:52:18 PM