The owner of the sportscar learned a valuable lesson, I hope.
It is becoming more common for non-amphibious vehicles to experience V Itamin Sea. Another one was left in the dust or the sand when a Nissan GT-R from Philippines decided to go swimming without permission. The video below shows the horrors of the ordeal.
The witnesses that we spoke with said that the GT-R’s driver was at a drag racing event in Cebu, one of the largest islands in the Philippines. Cebu is an archipelagic nation. After stopping the V6-powered coupe, the driver left the car in neutral. The parking brake was then disengaged.
The parking spot was located on an inclines that pointed towards the sea. The GT-R floated to the seawater without any barriers and was able to stay afloat for a while before sinking.
Fortunately, bystanders were quick and able to assist the Japanese sports car in its return to shore. Although they were successful, it is not known if the GT-R will survive completely submerged in water or in a very corrosive environment.
Not to be confused, the Nissan GT-R’s Godzilla moniker does not refer to the fictional monster’s amphibious/reptilian capabilities.
This scenario can teach us a few things. One of these is that, despite its size, the GT-R is buoyant enough to keep it afloat for a few seconds. We should be aware of where we are going before leaving our car. Importantly, ensure that your parking brake is activated and the gear is not in neutral while parking. These are simple steps, but can be very dangerous if they aren’t taken care of.
A Land Cruiser Police car got stuck on the beach a few days back and was later submerged by the tide. The SUV was eventually pulled from the seawater after several hours. A Ford Bronco, on the other hand, spent its weekend submerged in seawater.