NISSAN CREATES GT-R DRONE: 0-62MPH IN JUST 1.3 SECONDS

June 23, 2016 by Nissan

◾Nissan creates high-performance, high technology GT-R drone

◾Car vs Drone race previews Nissan's celebration of the legendary GT-R at Goodwood Festival of Speed (23-26 June)

◾Watch the definitive battle here: https://youtu.be/ARHjF3T7MKI

Nissan has today unveiled the GT-R Drone – one of the fastest accelerating FPV (First Person View) racing drones in the world.

Built to be able to keep up with the new 2017 Nissan GT-R while filming on the track, the drone features the very latest in performance-enhancing technology – just like its automotive equivalent.

Custom designed by World Drone Prix Champions, Tornado XBlades Racing, the GT-R Drone uses a special race tuned configuration and low-drag canopy to reach 62mph from a standstill in just 1.3 seconds.

To show off the talents of both machines, the GT-R Drone took on the road-going supercar around the challenging Silverstone circuit.

Both machines use incredible technology and engineering to extract the maximum performance, both in a straight line and through corners. The GT-R car transfers power from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre 24-valve V6 to all four wheels; the GT-R Drone delivers incredible acceleration via four propellers mated with 2000kV XNova motors and race specification Sky-Hero quadcopter frame.

The race saw Nissan NISMO driver Ricardo Sanchez take the wheel of the new GT-R with James Bowles, the 2015 British National Drone Racing champion, piloting the GT-R Drone around a purpose-built 1.2 mile course at Silverstone.

The new 2017 GT-R represents the most significant changes to the car since the R35 model was first introduced in 2007. Unlike the drone, the GT-R features new aerodynamic features which are designed to keep it firmly on the ground.

While the drone can out accelerate the car, wheels soon catch up with rotors: the GT-R Drone has a top speed of approximately 115mph, versus 196mph for the car.

Even the incredible four-wheel-drive system of the GT-R can't match the ultimate agilty of the drone though, which is has a turning circle of just 0.3m. Its custom setup allows it to perform heart-stopping manoeuvres with incredible precision and agility.

The on-track battle can be seen here: https://youtu.be/ARHjF3T7MKI. Both machines will also be on display at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

For more information about Nissan and its range of vehicles, including the GT-R, please visit:https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/gt-r.html

Photo credit: Nissan
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