Quote Originally Posted by Nick
I would think thats more a test of driver skill/crazyness/knowledge of the track, than just the car alone
for the average joe, yes. every manufacture that wants to post a good time on the 'ring to flaunt what their car can do hires a hot shoe that's very good and familiar with the track so you're getting a pretty good idea of what the car can do when driven to its limits. or at least, the test mule on THAT day on those set of conditions. I wouldn't be suprised if nissan put a little extra oomph in their car or had special tires on that day, but nonetheless is is an amazing time for a production car.