Japanese automaker Nissan has set a new Guinness World Record for the “heaviest aircraft pulled by a production car” after a V8-powered Patrol SUV towed a 170.9-ton cargo plane for over 50 meters (164 feet) at the Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.
Aside from getting a specially-made hitch, the Nissan Patrol that was used to tow the aircraft came with no other modifications. Known as the Infiniti QX80 in the US, the new Patrol is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 400 BHP and 412 lb-ft of torque.
“Today Nissan celebrates another landmark day in the Middle East with its second Guinness World Record in eight months. When we began this project we encouraged the people of the Middle East to dream up the next and ultimate challenge for the Hero of All Terrain, Nissan Patrol. The Guinness World Record for Nissan Patrol achieved here motivates us to ensure we deliver 'Innovation that Excites' in everything we do in the Middle East region,” said Samir Cherfan, managing director of Nissan Middle-East.
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“Today Nissan celebrates another landmark day in the Middle East with its second Guinness World Record in eight months. When we began this project we encouraged the people of the Middle East to dream up the next and ultimate challenge for the Hero of All Terrain, Nissan Patrol. The Guinness World Record for Nissan Patrol achieved here motivates us to ensure we deliver 'Innovation that Excites' in everything we do in the Middle East region,” said Samir Cherfan, managing director of Nissan Middle-East.
Scroll below to watch the video released by Nissan.