Nissan GT-R's world record

The Nissan GT-R has won another accolade - a place in the Italian edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.

Guinness has declared the Nissan GT-R to be the fastest accelerating production four-seater in the world.

Observers recorded the GT-R hitting its claimed 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds.

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The Nissan GT-R's 3.8-litre V6 engine produces 473bhp, 434lb ft of torque and the car weighs 1740kg.

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