Nissan is really making the Nurburgring its proving grounds and is close to make it its home turf. I half expect Nissan cars to be pissing around the ‘Ring and claim territoriality as top dog around the course. The latest record it posted - the X-Trail fuel cell vehicle ran a lap in 11:58 making it the quickest FCV to lap around it.

Sure, the time is nowhere close to most performance postings (like the sub 7:30 time posted by the GT-R), but it seems to be respectable enough. Especially since the X-Trail is a CUV not really built for cornering. And the ‘Ring has a lot of tricky curves and hairpins.

The X-Rrail FCV is a zero-emission electric vehicle that uses a hydrogen fuel stack. The electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen produces the juice needed to power the engine and the only by-product is harmless water vapor. The vehicle can do a respectable (est.) 93 mph and a range of 310 miles.

Source: Nissan