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17 Times Carmakers Got Petty With Each Other (And Made Epic Cars Out of Spite)

6. Nissan GT-R: Gunning for Porsche

6. Nissan GT-R: Gunning for Porsche
A Nissan GT-R and a Porsche 911 race side by side, carving through a sharp turn at the Nürburgring. | Image from commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

Nissan didn’t just want to build a fast car—they wanted to dethrone the legendary Porsche 911 at the Nürburgring. With cutting-edge technology and relentless development, the GT-R set lap times that shocked the world and rattled Porsche’s pride. This rivalry led to a fierce international showdown, with both brands trading blows and constantly pushing performance boundaries. The GT-R’s legacy is defined by its ambition to unsettle the established order—and its success in doing just that. Read more

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