In any form of racing, be it drag racing, circuit, or even street racing, a good car is half the battle. This of course was demonstrated as clear as day in an incident in Malaysia, where a Nissan GT-R spun out and was practically defeated by a humble Proton Wira. If you don’t know what a Wira is, don't worry, we’ll talk about that car later.
The best part about this incident is that it was recorded by another motorist’s dashcam. Here’s the video:
"Power is nothing without control" - Pirelli
Most often than not, a high-performance car like the GT-R will have better weight distribution, a better suspension system, and better traction due to having wider, possibly better tires than a regular old Wira. Also, the GT-R also has an all-wheel drivetrain. If you are interest in getting one, checkout our list of Nissan GTR price Philippines.
There are, however, some compounding reasons as to why this particular GT-R spun out.
The 562-horsepower, AWD Nissan GT-R
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First off is the most obvious: the GT-R was driven by a novice driver. Despite having more grip, better weight distribution, etc., the car spun out as the driver wasn’t quick enough to recover from the initial skid. We can also say that he/she was an idiot, because who in their right mind would race a GT-R against a Proton Wira on public roads in the first place?
Moreover, public roads are not as well maintained as race tracks, and driving a powerful vehicle on them as if you would on the track is a recipe for disaster especially for high-performance cars.
If you don’t know what a Wira is, it is a Proton branded vehicle that’s essentially a rebadged fourth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer. Wira in Malay means “hero” and that is indeed the case with the video above.
The humble, but reliable Proton Wira
We here in Philkotse.com do not condone street racing/hooning in any form. So, if you have the “need for speed” we encourage you to go to the race track instead.
If that isn’t possible, why not try sim racing instead. Moreover, racing on a track isn’t as embarrassing as spinning out your tricked out the ride on public roads, right?
Know more about Nissan GT-R 2024
The 2024 Nissan GT-R is a two-door, two-seater sports car. Its sole variant in the Philippines, the GT-R Premium, is priced at Php 12,445,000.
Under the hood, the 2024 GT-R uses a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of making 562 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four of its wheels via the ATTESA E-ETS all-wheel-drive system, and it uses a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Size-wise, this sports car is 4,710mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,370mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length spanning 2,780mm, and a ground clearance of 110mm.
Locally, the Nissan GT-R competes against the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, Audi R8, Porsche 911, BMW M5, etc.
₱ 12,445,000
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