A few days ago, the 1500+ HP, Switzer Performance-built “Goliath” GTR became the fastest GTR in the world. That was what the car’s owner wanted, and it’s what he experienced when Goliath blasted across the line in just over 22 seconds at more than 250 MPH at the Moscow Unlimited - a mile-long, side-by-side drag …
The car you see here is called “Goliath“, and - as of last weekend’s Moscow Unlimited Standing Mile event - it is the world’s fastest GTR Nissan. The Goliath project began late last year as an R1K-X - an extremely potent, but relatively normal build from Oberlin Ohio’s Switzer Performance. The shop has built a …
Last week, the “Goliath” GTR blitzed the standing mile in just 22.7 seconds at more than 225 mph on its maiden shakedown run at the most recent Moscow Unlimited test and tune day. “That’s a good start,” explains Tym Switzer, head of Oberlin, Ohio-based Switzer Performance where the car was built. “We’re in good shape …
Optima batteries’ 2013 event season kicked off in Elkhart Lake, WI last weekend with the Optima Faceoff at Road America. Optima’s Faceoff is a timed track event that, like the company’s Ultimate Street Car Invitational, features some of the world’s fastest street cars. To win, a driver needs to combine a car’s handling balance, predictable …
190.09 MPH. 212.18 MPH. 213.06 MPH. Those were the speeds for Jeremy’s Switzer R1K GTR - the fastest car at this weekend’s Michigan Mile. The 2013 running of the Michigan Mile at Battle Creek was one of the hottest mile events on record - and we’re not just talking about the high-horsepower exotic cars, either. …
You’re looking at the newest, most track-focused Nissan GTR to roll out of the new, Oberlin, Ohio Switzer Cars factory yet. This is the first of many Switzer ClubSport GTRs. Before we get into what makes the new Switzer ClubSport GTR so special, though, let’s talk about some of the philosophy and history behind the …
Last week’s Switzer trackday event at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course was a huge success, with Switzer fans and customers showing up from several states -even countries! - away to enjoy their high-horsepower street missiles as the were meant be enjoyed: at WFO! Almost all of Switzer’s performance packages were represented, as well as a few …
Are you a Switzer Cars owner who wants to stretch your Ultimate Street Cars legs, flat-out? Are you a liter-bike rider who thinks all cars are slower than your crotch-rocket? Are you a Switzer fan who wants to see how your 370Z or SCCA/NASA track toy compares to a 1000 hp street car? This is …