Yahoo Autos Watch This 2000-HP Nissan Qashqai Hit 237 MPH
About year ago we told you about Toyota's Land Speed Cruiser, a 2000-horsepower Land Cruiser modified for top speed runs. It broke the record for world's fastest SUV with a speed of 230 mph, beating out the previous record of 211 mph. Now, Toyota's record has been broken by a GT-R-powered Nissan Qashqai.
Last week, UK-based Severn Valley Motorsport took its 2000-horsepower Qashqai to a VMAX200 airfield runway event, where it shattered the Land Speed Cruiser's top speed record by setting a speed of 237 mph under the control of driver Mike Little. That is really fast.
In order to make a Qashqai go that fast, the body had to be grafted onto a full Nissan GT-R driveline, including the trick transmission and differential setup. Severn Valley Motorsports used its own fully forged GT-R engine, paired with two massive turbochargers from ETS, as well as an AMS carbon intake manifold. Keeping everything on the pavement is a custom KW Suspension setup.
What's next, a 250 mph Lamborghini Urus? If so, sign us up.
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