When you hear the term “Kamikaze”, you’d probably think of the Japanese World War II special attack units. However, when translated from Japanese, kamikaze means “Divine Wind” or “Spirit Wind”. For a machine to move as if driven by a divine wind, it’s going to need some power, be able […]
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The Magnificent Seven | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
Seven teams, seven Nissan R35 GT-Rs. Seven-second passes. This remarkable group of seven running sevens composes an international band of drag strip outlaws riding on the bleeding edge of innovation and technology. They constantly battle with physics and extract unbelievable horsepower and torque from the all-aluminum V6, twin-turbocharged VR38DETT engine. […]
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Altechno Racing | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#7 | Altechno Racing | Russia 7.745 @ 183.93 MPH Building an international presence lends to credibility building a championship racecar solidifies it. Over the course of the last 15 years in business, Altechno Racing has established a foothold in both Moscow and Dubai through more than 150 vehicle builds […]
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Subzero| Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#6 | Subzero | Dubai, UAE & Saudi Arabia 7.693 @ 178.11 MPH What started as a personal project eleven years ago grew into a formidable tuning facility, customization shop and drag racing team. A love for car customization and drag racing fueled the motivation for Rashid Al Jabri to […]
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AMS/Alpha Performance | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#5 | AMS/Alpha Performance | USA 7.485 @ 192.97 AMS opened it’s doors in March 2001 as Automotorsports Inc. (AMS) by Martin Musial. The company started off by developing camshafts for the turbocharged Merkur XR4TI, but shortly after, the vehicle experienced a sharp decline in popularity and relevance. Musial shifted […]
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T1 Race Development | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#4 | T1 Race Development | USA 7.385 @ 195.76 MPH Once a drag racer, always a drag racer. Tony Palo started in the automotive industry 20 years ago. Already an automotive and racing enthusiast, he worked at several high-profile shops before deciding to venture out on his own, establishing […]
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Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#3 | Extreme Turbo Systems | USA 7.326 @ 196.63 MPH Accelerating a 3,800 lbs. vehicle down a 1,320-foot drag strip in less than eight seconds is no easy feat. Doing so with off-the-shelf parts might seem even more daunting. Using a reflashed factory ECU and an essentially stock suspension? […]
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F Performance Garage | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#2 | F Performance Garage | Dubai, UAE 7.315 @ 189.92 MPH Hot out the gates would be a good way to describe F Performance Garage. Founded in 2013 by Salem and Talub, this young shop located in Dubai, UAE, produced the first seven-second GT-R in Dubai and currently has […]
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Ekanoo Racing | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
#1 Ekanoo Racing | Bahrain 7.207 @ 202.11 MPH The opening of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in 2004 brought world-class motorsports to the country, creating a venue for several international racing series ranging from Formula1 and FIA GT to Endurance racing and V8 Supercars. BIC is also part of […]
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Spec Sheets | Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times
Spec Sheets for the Top Seven R35 GT-Rs Running Seven Second Times [pdf-embedder url=”https://dsportmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/170_055.pdf”] [pdf-embedder url=”https://dsportmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/170_056.pdf”] < Back to the R35 GT-R “Magnificent Seven” Homepage
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9-second EVO VIII | A Step Down in Displacement, a Step Up in Performance
There’s no doubt that first impressions matter. The first time we met David Bruzewski at the 2010 IDRC Sport Compact Nationals, his 2004 Labrador Black EVO VIII caught our attention immediately and made a lasting impact. With an AMS 2.3-liter 4G63 engine under the hood producing over 700 horsepower and […]
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Purpose Built R35 GT-R | A 1,000 HP VR38 Beast for the Street
Not every Nissan Gt-r owner aspires to run against the likes of AMS Performance, ETS/English Racing or the team with the current world record, EKanoo Racing. And in reality, few ever will. Instead, the majority will find satisfaction with their R35 when it’s built to the hilt for the street. […]
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RE Pro Shop Miyoshi RX7
Driving down a quiet road with nothing but acres of fields and farmland might make you wonder if you’re heading in the right direction to find a performance tuning shop. However, once you see the rows of rotary-powered machines lined up facing the street, that doubt quickly evaporates. This is […]
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970 WHP EVO X | Systematically Reaching for Records
There’s no worse strategy than no strategy at all. Going into a project without direction is exactly how cars become money pits. Fortunately, the scrupulous professionals of our industry realize this and help to put wandering enthusiasts on a path toward an objective. George Werner of Hastings, Nebraska, has been […]
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HKS Subaru WRX STI | Wicked Wagon
Hate it or love it, the newest generation Subaru STI fueled a fire storm of mixed emotions among import enthusiasts. Some shy away from the idea of a performance wagon while others relish the newest Scooby. The flared fenders, redesigned chassis, power increase and other refinements have the zealots exclaiming […]
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