Is this the world’s fastest fire engine? The Nurburgring motor racing circuit in Germany has recently taken delivery of a fire car that would give most racing cars a run for their money. It is based on a Nissan GT-R and is capable of 190mph and 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

It also has a huge tank of fire retarding foam and a giant hose reel where the back seats used to be. A circuit spokesman said that the GT-R would reduce response time of its emergency services to under three-and-a-half minutes anywhere on the track.