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PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:19 am    Post subject: Driving the new GTR! News clips + more... Reply with quote

Taken from:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1171&page=1



So the car they called Godzilla is back?

It is indeed. We�ve been waiting for Nissan�s supercar scarer to return since the concept was unveiled back in 2001. And when the GT-R Proto teased us with near production car styling in 2005�s Tokyo show, we hoped it�d be with us before too long. But even though the GT-R goes on sale in Japan this December, it now won�t reach the UK until March 2009 according to Nissan UK.

This time, however, big changes are afoot. Yes the new GT-R looks as brutally functional as the old R34 Skyline, and it�s still got twin turbos and four-wheel drive, but the GT-R�s straight six engine is gone, as is the old four-wheel steer HICAS system and the manual gearbox. New for this generation is a transaxle, a six-speed auto gearbox and a V6 twin turbo. And the GT-R will finally go international, left-hand drive models coming on stream in 2008.

Most surprising of all, the Skyline badge has disappeared, Nissan wanting to distance the GT-R from the base Skyline models (Infiniti G models in the US) that still exist in Japan.



Talk about ripping up the rulebook�

Exactly. When we visited Nissan�s Hokkaido test track in Japan during the final stages of development, engineer Akira Nagai told CAR that the old 2.6-litre RB26DETT engine couldn�t meet upcoming emissions regulations, but countered that the new engine is smoother, more instantly responsive from low down and much more economical.

It�s also far more powerful, with 473bhp delivered at 7000rpm compared with the old model�s 320bhp or so � R34�s always making more than the claimed 276bhp. Peak torque is 433lb ft and all of it's on tap from 3200rpm to 5200rpm, although the 1740kg kerbweight does rather spoil the power-to-weight ratio.

The 3.8-litre V6 is distantly related to the naturally aspirated VQ engines found in the 350Z and Infiniti G37. Codenamed VR38DETT, the cylinder bores are plasma-sprayed to keep temperatures down, the turbos are by IHI and � long-standing internet rumour has it � Cosworth played a large role in the engine�s development.



Don�t tell me, it�s bulletproof?

Time will tell, but it would appear that the GT-R has been exhaustively tested and impeccably engineered. It�s been refined on various circuits, pounded remorselessly around Nissan�s Arizona test facility in 110 degree F heat at 180mph, and subjected to cold-weather testing in Scandinavia.

There�s a high-pressure radiator and a high-capacity water pump while radiators cooling the engine oil and the turbos help deal with hot conditions and enthusiastic driving. Elsewhere, a scavenger pump ensures oil flow to each turbo under extreme cornering.

So if you manage to break the GT-R, Nissan�s test department might well have a vacancy for you.



What�ll she do mister?

Nissan is claiming a 3.5sec dash to 60mph, a 194mph top speed and some seriously impressive lap times. As well as testing at the pretend autobahn that is Hokkaido, Nissan has also spent time at the ultra-demanding Sendai circuit in Japan and covered over 3000 miles at the Nordschleife. Other racing circuits were avoided, chief vehicle engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno dismissing them as �too easy�.

Nissan�s original aim was to knock the 911 Turbo off its perch but Akira Nagai tells us the GT-R has given the hugely expensive Porsche Carrera GT a good run for its money at the Nurburgring. And while they haven�t beaten that car�s 7min 32sec lap time, it�s said to be not far off.

But there�s an altogether slower figure that Nissan is keen to push: the 62-0mph stopping distance of 36.9 metres. That�s claimed to be better than any European supercar and officially stands as the best braking performance of any car subjected to Japan�s compulsory type approval tests. Thank the 380mm Brembo front and rear vented discs for that.



What�s the thinking behind the transaxle?

Nissan has incorporated the gearbox into the rear axle in the name of superior weight distribution. It�s a first for the GT-R and further distances the Japanese supercar from its Skyline origins. The GT-R employs two carbonfibre propshafts to reduce vibration and power loss. One feeds torque to the front differential from the rear transaxle, the other connects the engine to the rear transaxle.

The six-speed transmission is designated GR6. It�s Nissan�s own work (with race division Nismo lending a big hand) and it shifts in just 0.2secs thanks to odd number gears being pre-selected when even numbers are engaged and vice versa � much like Volkswagen�s DSG system. Drivers can choose one mode for aggressive semi-manual shifts (the paddleshifters are fixed in place so you know where you are when things get frantic) or select the soft-shifting auto mode for cruising around town. It�s all part of Nissan�s bid to make the GT-R more user-friendly.



Did you say user-friendly? Has the GT-R lost its edge?

It definitely won�t be as raw as the R34, but that doesn�t mean it won�t be fun. Like last time, the four-wheel drive system is mechanically operated but computer controlled and, while the GT-R is predominantly a rear-wheel drive car under normal driving, it can shift up to 50 percent of drive up front when things get tricky. This time, though, it�s faster acting, so it won�t slip into satisfying drifts as the R34 was so keen to do.

But while the four-wheel drive system is revised, the four-wheel steer system has been ditched altogether. That�s probably a good thing, Nagai explaining that it makes for purer, more intuitive driving dynamics.



Ugly looking thing, isn�t it?

The GT-R certainly isn�t beautiful, but then that�s not the idea. �We didn�t want a nice elegant shape � we wanted an original shape,� comments design director Shiro Nakamura. �I see it as a car influenced not by feminine beauty, but by masculine beauty � it is strong, well toned, well muscled.�

Form definitely follows function here, the body surfaces sculpted to best direct airflow for aerodynamics and handling. So while the GT-R can boast a highly slippery 0.27Cd drag co-efficient, it also generates high levels of downforce over both axles, greatly aiding high-speed stability.

It�s safe too, the body consisting of carbonfibre, diecast aluminium and steel to ensure a high level of rigidity and crash protection. In fact, it was the quest for better crash and pedestrian protection that led Nissan to tweak the GT-R Proto�s front-end styling for the production car � to the dismay of some hardcore fans.



Let me guess. It looks good, it�s great to drive, but the interior�s a letdown�

Not so fast. Nissan has made a huge leap forward with the GT-R. The seats feature plump, luxurious-feeling leather; the plastics (in the more noticeable areas at least) have a quality, squishy feel to them and aluminium trim lifts the ambience. Make no mistake, the GT-R�s biggest weakness is a thing of the past.

Not that the spirit of R34 is entirely vanquished: the steering wheel looks similar and it�s still pleasingly thin and tactile. Best of all, the digital central screen � complete with g-force readings and dials showing the engine�s vital signs � remains. This time, though, life imitates art: the graphics have been designed by the people who brought us Gran Turismo.

We�re told there�ll be one trim level for the UK, with a 350Z-style GT pack offering a better quality stereo (our demo car had an 11-speaker Bose set-up) and trim. Whatever the truth, the interior is a huge step forward.



When can I get one?

With the engines being hand-assembled in Nissan�s Tochigi production plant (a facility shared with Infiniti, Nissan�s upmarket off-shoot), production is limited to around 1000 cars a month. So you�ll need to get a deposit down now to guarantee delivery by mid 2009, such is the expected demand.

No doubt the enterprising souls out there will try to ship some early Japanese examples to the UK, but we�d hold fire; you�ll no doubt pay a premium to get hold of a GT-R so early and, because genuine UK cars will be readily available in due course, these early imports will only be attractive to the next buyer at knock-down prices. We don�t blame you for tying to jump the gun, though.


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:26 am    Post subject: The Drive... Reply with quote

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http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1171&page=1

You�ve had a ride in the new Nissan GT-R, then?

We have, as you might have seen on our video clip. When CAR was invited to photograph the GT-R in Hokkaido (on a strictly look but don�t touch basis), marketing boss Shingo Suzuki unexpectedly suggested we jump in the passenger seat and go for a ride. So while we weren�t actually driving, it was still quite a revealing experience.



How was it?

Highly impressive. The car stayed incredibly flat as it launched hard in first gear, and there was just a tiny chirp from the rear rubber (all 285/35 ZRF20 of it!) as Suzuki-san changed into second gear.

Most notable of all, however, was how readily and effortlessly the car gathered pace (the maximum 433lb ft torque comes in at 3200rpm and remains until 5200rpm) from very low speeds and how smoothly and quickly the GR6 transmission slipped between ratios. Even from the passenger seat it was obvious that you couldn�t change gear manually any faster.



How does it sound?

Those with speakers and an understanding boss are best checking out our online video and cranking up the volume. But for the benefit of those with neither, here goes: it�s a lighter, more cultured note than the aggressive staccato of the RB26 engine. There�s a strong hint of the warbling 350Z note in evidence, but it�s all overlaid with the surprisingly vocal rush of two turbos forcing air into the engine as the revs build.

Back off and you�ll be rewarded with a very audible tish from the dump valve. Rev it hard and there�s a thick, metallic whipcrack to proceedings. All very enticing.



What about the ride?

The GT-R has three suspension settings: comfort, normal and an �R� mode for trackday thrashes. Our demo ride was conducted entirely in the comfort setting, and it felt both remarkably supple and very well tied down. And that�s quite significant considering the GT-R rides on 20in alloys fitted with Bridgestone run-flat tyres. Run-flats have far stiffer sidewalls to allow them to, you guessed it, run with greatly reduced pressures, but the trade off in ride quality was barely noticeable � though we�d need to drive on some of Britain�s poorer surfaces to be sure.



Is it comfortable?

Of course. The new interior is a big step up from what went before, not only in terms of comfort, but also fit and finish and noise suppression. Nissan claims virtually any size of driver can get comfortable, and there is a huge range of electric adjustment for the seats. There are two switches: the furthest forward moves the front of the seat squab up and down, while a second aluminium switch controls everything else. However, we felt as though we were perched a little too high and, although the seats offered a decent level of support overall, a little more grip around the thighs and hips wouldn�t have gone amiss.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:40 am    Post subject: AutoWeek on the new GTR Reply with quote

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Nissan GT-R
Nissan GT-R unveiled in Tokyo
The GT-R has now been officially unveiled in the metal - and we were there to get you the inside line.

By Chris Thorp
24th October 2007



One of the biggest stars of this year�s Tokyo Motor Show has been officially unveiled in the metal � the Nissan GT-R is go!

Following the unprecedented leak of the first official images last week, the firm has now lifted all sanctions on information and images, and it�s come into sharp focus just how much performance car buyers have got to look forward to.

Moving up a class from its predecessor, the new Nissan � codenamed R35 - has been designed to be a genuine supercar. With everything from a bespoke platform to a ground breaking four-wheel drive set-up the Japanese model has Porsche�s 911 Turbo in its sights.

Made from an advanced part-carbon fibre construction the GT-R is Nissan's most advanced performance model ever. Its engine is mounted just behind the front axle. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 powerplant, producing 473bhp and 588Nm of torque. Official economy is recorded at 23.2mpg.

The engine feeds power to its sophisticated all-wheel drive system via a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Shifts take 0.2 seconds and are made via steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

While drivers can�t fully disengage the traction and stability control devices, they can adjust the GT-R�s set-up via three dash mounted switches. Selecting �R� mode for everything from the traction control to the gearchanges puts the GT-R into its most extreme track focused guise.

In this mode 0-62mph takes only 3.6 seconds. What�s more, the Nissan has recorded an impressive seven minute 38 second lap time at Germany�s top test circuit, making it one of the fastest road legal production cars ever to post a time. Interestingly, Nissan was so focussed on this test that bosses said if the car didn�t manage to get around in less then eight minutes the car would not be built! What�s more, an even more powerful version of the GT-R will be added to the line-up later.

Inside, the GT-R�s cabin has a Japanese feel with much of the switchgear borrowed from other Nissan models. The most advanced feature is accessed via the dash mounted touch screen. Using a system developed by the technical brains behind the latest Grand Turismo racing game, the driver can access realtime information on everything from turbo boost pressure to braking and acceleration graphs.

But don�t think the GT-R is going to take up the place of its predecessor in the tuning market. Nissan is so certain that its supercar cannot be improved that it has tried to make it impossible to be modified using the latest electronic and mechanical security features.

The new supercar will go on sale in the UK in March 2009. Prices and specifications are yet to be announced but the GT-R is expected to cost between �55,000 and �60,000.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Video: Nissan GT-R laps the Nurburgring in 7m 38s

Nissan�s GT-R has been hyped up as a worthy contender to the 911 turbo, and with word being spread of super-hot Nurburgring laps you wouldn�t be wrong to question the credibility of the rumored lap times. Well now all those doubts can be put to rest as you enjoy this thrilling video of the GT-R lapping the legendary Nordschleife in 7m 38s, a whole 2 seconds faster than the mighty 911.



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:32 pm    Post subject: Nurburgring Track Times Reply with quote

http://wheeltalk.fancal.net/?p=476

http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10073

This is the most comprehensive list of lap times I�ve seen. Great for bragging rights. Excerpt below. For complete list, go to site. Note that even on this list, you get varying performance for the same vehicle. So condition of track, vehicle, and driver skill and familiarity with the vehicle can all lead to different results.

Nordschleife excluding GP track, 20.6 kms:
www.nurburgring.org.uk/map.jpg (large, detailed map)



6:55* - 178.699 km/h - Radical SR8, 360 PS/650 kg, Michael Vergers (sep,28 05)
7:12* - 173.600 km/h - Radical SR3 Turbo, 320 PS/500 kg (test drive 07/03) (*mfr.)
7:28 - 166.652 km/h - Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS/ 1475 kg, Walther Roehrl, (Autobild 07/04)
7:32* - 164.071 km/h � Pagani Zonda F, 650 PS/ 1230 kg, (*mfr.) www.autodrome-cannes.com/index-eng.asp
7:34 - 163.586 km/h - Koenigsegg CCR, 806 PS/1418 kg, Horst von Saurma (sport auto), oct,17-18 05
7:36 - 162.631 km/h - Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS/ 1475 kg, factory test driver Walther R�hrl (02)
7:38:54 - 2009 Nissan GTR!!!
7.39* - 161.575 km/h - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1395 kg, *mfr. (quote sport auto 05/06)
7:40 - 161.217 km/h � Bugatti 16/4 Veyron, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05)
7:40 - 161.217 km/h - Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 07/04)
7:40 - 161.217 km/h - Porsche 997 Turbo, 480 PS/ ??? kg, Michelin Cup Sport tyres (Motortrend)
7:42* - 160.519 km/h � Ford GT, 550 PS/ 1521 kg (*as indicated by Octane magazine, 11/05)
7:42.9 - 160.207 km/h - Corvette Z06, 500 PS/1319 kg, Jan Magnusen, (Sporbilen, jun,26 05), www.supercars.net/Pics?vpf2=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=10073&mID=1384471&l=d
7:43 - 160.173 km/h - Porsche 996 GT3 RS, factory test driver Walter Roehrl (MOTOR magazine)
7:43.5 - 160,000 km/h - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine 02)
7:45* - 159.484 km/h - McLaren F1, *estimated lap time from a video available at www.pistonheads.tv
7:46 - 159.142 km/h - Porsche 996 GT2, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/01)
7:48 - 158.463 km/h - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440kg (sport auto 07/06) www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=91836
7.49 - 158.124 km/h - Porsche 996 GT3, 392 PS (AutoBild 2004), www.autobild.de/tuning/testberichte/artikel.php?artikel_id=7274&artikel_seite=4
7:49 - 158.124 km/h - Porsche 996 GT3 Cup, 360 PS/1207 kg (sport auto 02/99)
7:50 - 157.787 km/h - BMW E46 M3 CSL, 360 PS/1421 kg (sport auto 08/03)
7:50 - 157.787 km/h - Lamborghini Murcielago, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/02)
7:52 - 157.119 km/h � Ford GT, 550 PS/1599 kg (sport auto 02/06), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=0&tID=71646
7:52 - 157.119 km/h - Lamborghini Gallardo E-gear, 493 PS/1496 kg (sport auto 12/03) www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=3&fID=0&tID=92447
7:52 - 157.119 km/h - Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren (sport auto 06/04)
7:54 - 156.456 km/h - Porsche 996 GT3 (sport auto 06/03)
7:55 - 156.126 km/h - Caterham R500 Superlight, Robert Nearn (EVO magazine 07/00)
7:55 - 156.126 km/h � Ferrari F430 F1, 490 PS/1493 kg (sport auto 01/06), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=67305
7:56 - 155.798 km/h - Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, 425 PS/1387 kg (sport auto 02/04)
7:56 - 155.798 km/h - Porsche 996 Turbo, 420 PS/1569 kg (sport auto 06/00)
7:56.65 155.569 km/h � Lamborghini Gallardo SE, 520 PS/1560 kg, Tom Kristensen (AutoBild 02/06)
7:58 - 156.652 km/h - Audi RS4 4.2 V8 FSI, 420 PS/ 1650 kg, Frank Stippler, (10/05) www.8200rpm.com/forum/read.php?f=10&i=16841&t=16841
7:59 - 154.822 km/h - Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting �Performance�, (Walter Roehrl WHEELS 06/ 2004)
7:59* - 154.822 km/h - Chevrolet C6 Z51, company test driver Dave Hill (*mfr.)
7:59 - 154.822 km/h - Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R, Dirk Schoymans (Autocar magazine 97)
7:59.41 154.690 km/h - Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec.C �prototype� (2004), www.subaru.com.hk/pdf/SNW0404.pdf
8:01.72 153.984 km/h - Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R, (Best Motoring video �Carrera Invasion�)
8:02 - 153.858 km/h - Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting �Sport�, (Walter Roehrl WHEELS 06/ 04)
8:03 - 153.540 km/h - Porsche 911 GT3, 360 PS/1391 kg (sport auto 08/99)
8:04 - 153.223 km/h - Lamborghini Diablo GT, 575 PS/1620 kg (sport auto 07/00)
8:05 - 152.907 km/h - Ferrari 575M Maranello F1, 580 PS/1820 kg (sport auto 12/02)
8:05 - 152.907 km/h - Porsche 997 Carrera S, 355PS/1461kg (sport auto 05/05), http://speed.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=36440
8:06 - 152.592 km/h - Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG (sport auto 04/02)
8:09 - 151.656 km/h � Audi RS4, 420 PS/1728 kg (sport auto 06/06), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=87373
8:09 - 151.656 km/h - BMW M6, 507 PS/1761 kg (sport auto 12/05), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=63338
8:09 - 151.656 km/h - Honda NSX-R, 320 PS/1467 kg (sport auto 08/02)
8:09 - 151.656 km/h - Ferrari 360 Modena , 400 PS/1464 kg (sport auto 10/99)
8:09 - 151.656 km/h - Lamborghini Diablo SV, 520 PS/1590 kg (sport auto 12/97)
8:10 - 151.114 km/h - Chrysler Viper GTS, 411 PS/1567 kg (sport auto 10/97)
8:10.75 151.265 km/h - Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version III sedan (1996), www.subaru.com.hk/pdf/SNW0404.pdf
8:11 - 151,274 km/h - Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IX (Best Motoring video 14)
8:11* - 151,274 km/h - Porsche Cayman S, 295 PS/1340 kg, test driver Walter Roehrl (*mfr.) (sport auto 07/05)
8:12 - 150.732 km/h - Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG, 476 PS/1651 kg (sport auto 04/02)
8:12 - 150.732 km/h - Porsche 993 Turbo (sport auto 03/97)
8:13 - 150.426 km/h - BMW M5 (E60), 507 PS/1844 kg (sport auto 12/04) www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=13956
8:13 - 150.426 km/h - Lotus Esprit Sport 350, 354 PS/1324 kg (sport auto 05/99)
8:14 - 150.120 km/h - Mercedes SL 65 AMG, 612 PS/2049 kg (sport auto 01/05), http://speed.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=23337
8:15 - 149.818 km/h � BMW Z4 M Roadster, 343 PS/1485 kg, www.autoexpress.co.uk/driven/64720/bmw_z4_m_roadster.html
8:15 - 149.818 km/h - Corvette C6, 404 PS/1491 kg (sport auto 08/05), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=0&tID=46738
8:15 - 149.818 km/h - Porsche 997 Carrera 2, Walter Roehrl (WHEELS 06/04)
8:16.15 149.471 km/h - Honda NSX (Best Motoring video �Carrera Invasion�)
8:17 - 149.215 km/h - Porsche 911 Carrera, 320 PS/1399 kg (sport auto 06/01)
8:18 - 149.916 km/h - Chevrolet Corvette Z05 Commemorative Edition, 344 PS (sport auto 09/2003)
8:18 - 149.916 km/h - Ferrari F355, 380 PS/1350 kg (sport auto 06/97)
8:20 - 148.320 km/h - Audi RS6, 400 PS/ 1815 kg (sport auto 03/01)
8:20 - 148.320 km/h - BMW M3 E36, 321 hp (Autocar magazine 1997)
8:20 - 148.320 km/h - Porche 993 GT3, Walter Roehrl (Car magazine 10/99)
8:22 - 147.749 km/h - BMW M3 E46, 343 PS/1584 kg (sport auto 12/00)
8:22 - 147.749 km/h - BMW M Coupe, 321 PS/1445 kg (sport auto 10/9Cool
8:22 - 147.749 km/h - Mercedes-Benz C55 (sport auto07/2004)
8:22.38 147.617 km/h - Nissan Skyline R32 GTR (Best Motoring video �Carrera Invasion�)
8:23 - 147.435 km/h - Porsche Boxster S, 280 PS/1426 kg (sport auto 04/06)
8:23 - 147.435 km/h - Porsche 996 Carrera 4, 300 PS/1466 kg (sport auto 01/02)
8:24 - 147.143 km/h - Mercedes SLK 55 AMG, 360PS/1566kg (sport auto 04/05), http://speed.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=0&fID=2&tID=31462
8:24 - 147.143 km/h - Subaru Impreza WRX STi (sport auto 05/04)
8:25 - 146.851 km/h - Audi RS4, 375 PS/1675 kg (sport auto 10/00)
8:25 - 146.851 km/h - Corvette Callaway C12, 400 PS/1564 kg (sport auto 04/99)
8:26 - 146.561 km/h - Nissan 350Z, 280 PS/1526 kg (sport auto 10/03)
8:28 - 145.984 km/h - BMW M5, 400PS/1833 kg (sport auto 03/99)
8:28 - 145.984 km/h - Nissan Skyline GTR, 277 PS
8:28 - 145.984 km/h - Porsche 993 Carrera 2, 285 PS/1452 kg (sport auto 01/9Cool
8:28.93 145.690 km/h - Subaru Impreza WRX sedan (1992) �www.subaru.com.hk/pdf/SNW0404.pdf
8:29 - 145.697 km/h - Mercedes Benz CLK 55 AMG, 347 PS/1593 kg (sport auto 05/00)
8:29 - 145.697 km/h - Audi S4 4.2 Avant, 344 PS/1826 kg (sport auto 11/03)
8:31.- 145.130 km/h - 2006 CADILLAC STS-V, 440PS/1948 kg, www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101519
8:31.42 145.008 km/h - Ferrari F355, 380hp (Top Gear magazine)
8:32 - 144.844 km/h - Lotus Exige, 192hp (sport auto 08/04)
8:32 - 144.844 km/h - BMW M Roadster, 321 PS/1410 kg (sport auto 09/97)
8:32 - 144.844 km/h - BMW Z4 3.0 SMG, 231 PS/1396 kg (sport auto 05/03)
8:32 - 144.844 km/h - Porsche Boxster S, 252 PS/1386 kg (sport auto 12/99)
8:32 - 144.844 km/h - Volkswagen Golf R32 Mk. IV, 250 PS
8:33.80 144.336 km/h - Honda NSX (6-speed) Coupe, 276 PS (Top Gear magazine)
8:34 - 144.280 km/h - BMW Z3 Coup� 3.0i, 231 PS/1350 kg (sport auto 04/01)
8:35 - 144.000 km/h - BMW M3 SMG E36, 321 PS/1515 kg (sport auto 03/97)
8:36 - 143.585 km/h - Porsche Boxster �03, 228 PS/1370 kg (sport auto 02/03)
8:36.42 143.604 km/h - BMW M3 EVO, 321hp (Top Gear magazine)
8:37 - 143.443 km/h - Nissan Skyline GTR V-Spec, 350 PS
8:37 - 143.443 km/h - Honda NSX 3.0 (sport auto 07/91)
8:37.10 143.415 km/h - Nissan GTR V, 350 pS (Top Gear maagzine)
8:38 - 143.166 km/h - Honda NSX 3.2, 280 PS/1386 kg (sport auto 08/97)
8:38 - 143.166 km/h - Porsche 996 Carrera, 296hp
8:39 - 142.890 km/h - Honda S2000, 240 PS/1275 kg (sport auto 01/00)
8:40 - 142.615 km/h - Chevrolet Corvette C5 automatic, 344 PS/1505 kg (sport auto 07/97)
8:42 - 142.069 km/h - Audi S4, 265 PS/1592 kg (sport auto 08/9Cool
8:42 - 142.069 km/h - Audi TT 1.8 quattro w. ESP, 225 PS/1461 kg, (sport auto 07/01)
8:42 - 142.069 km/h - Lotus Exige, 179 PS/796 kg, (sport auto 11/00)
8:43 - 141.797 km/h - Honda Integra Type R (sport auto 12/00)
8:44.83 141.303 km/h - Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, 339 PS, automatic (Top Gear magazine)
8:46 - 140.989 km/h - Porsche 993 Carrera S, 285hp
8:47 - 140.721 km/h - Honda Civic Type-R, 200 PS/1246 kg (sport auto 11/01)
8:48.25 - 140.388 km/h - Porsche 911 Carrera, 285hp (Top Gear magazine)
8:49 - 140.189 km/h - Audi TT 1.8T quattro Coup�, 225 PS/1461 kg (sport auto 11/9Cool
8:51 - 139.661 km/h - Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, 306 PS/1571 kg (sport auto 12/01)
8:52 - 139.398 km/h - Mercedes Benz CLK 430, 279 PS/1564 kg (sport auto 09/01)
8:52 - 139.529 km/h - VW Golf GTI DSG, 200 PS/1421 kg (sport auto 11/05)
8:54 - 138.897 km/h - Porsche Boxster, 204 PS/1325 kg (sport auto 01/97)
8:55 - 134.579 km/h - Mini Cooper S Works, 200 hp (sport auto ??/04)
8:58 - 133.829 km/h - Lotus Esprit Turbo SE (sport auto 07/97)
9:07 - 135.576 km/h - Mercedes SLK 230, 195 PS/1356 kg (sport auto 05/01)
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2009 Nissan GT-R Specifications

Engine
� VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.
� 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200�5,200 rpm.
� Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.
� Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.
� IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.
� Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Drivetrain
� ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case.
� Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle.
� Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential.
� Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system).
� Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline.

Transmission
� 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).
� Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
� Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode).
� Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).
� Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information.

Wheels and Tires
� 20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish.
� Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone� RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear.
� Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
� Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop� run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).

Brakes
� Brembo� 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.
� Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.
� 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.

Steering
� Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist.
� 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.

Suspension
� 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein� DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).
� Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.
� Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.
� Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.

Body/Chassis
� Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody.
� Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures.
� Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1171&page=1


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Video: Nissan GT-R production line

The all-new 2008 GT-R is like no other Nissan currently in production, not only because of its supercar performance but also because of its exorbitant (for a Nissan) price tag. That�s why production of the super-coupe, as you�ll see in the video after the jump, involves a lot more hands on action than your run of the mill Nissan, from the bodywork to the drivetrain. Check out our previous story on the car for the full details.



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow.........it's amazing, it's gorgeous..............................i want one
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

great post. also posted 1 on this dis forum http://www.zorce.com/zforums/viewtopic.php?t=6378
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nissan GT-R shooting for 480HP SAE certification



But isn�t Nissan�s supercar-killer already rated at 480hp? Well, yes and no. It�s rated at 480PS, or metric horsepower, which translates to 473hp - as we reported shortly after the original release of the GT-R. Now, as Nissan submits the GT-R for SAE power certification before it goes on sale in the U.S., Nissan is aiming to put the power at an even 480hp, or 486.7PS.

The Japanese market car will still keep its rating of 480PS, so we have to wonder if Nissan�s home market will feel slighted by the roughly 1.5 percent bump in power. Nissan engineers are reportedly aiming for the 480hp mark, although Edmunds says just how they�ll achieve that power bump is as-yet undetermined. We speculate that it will be a simple matter of fractionally increasing the boost provided by the twin-turbos. At least that seems like the most mechanically obvious route to increased power on what we have to believe is already a highly-tuned motor.

It�s fairly likely that Nissan�s 480hp goal is intended to keep pace with its key rival, the Porsche 911 Turbo, which checks in at an SAE-verified 480hp. The Porsche still holds the edge in torque with a tarmac-turning 460lb-ft (623Nm) compared to the GT-R�s 434lb-ft (588Nm). And the 911 Turbo can be fitted with an optional Sport Chrono Turbo package that bumps torque up to a massive 505lb-ft (684Nm) thanks to a temporary overboost function. Nissan�s GT-R V-Spec will no doubt up the ante even further, but until then it looks like Porsche has a bit of an edge in overall output.

Of course comparing the Porsche�s base price of $126,200 to the GT-R�s base price of just $69,850 makes you ask yourself if you�d rather have a smidge more performance and a nicer interior or a GT-R and $60,000 worth of trackdays.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mines Nissan GT-R takes to the track



Famous Japanese tuner Mines has taken to the Tsukuba circuit for a time attack in their brand new Nissan R35 GTR, managing a time of 1m 3.1s around the track. This places it in front of the Lamborghini Gallardo, which manages a 1m 3.6s time around the same track.

This car has a reputation to live up to as the old Mines prepped R34 GT-R model achieved a 57.7s time around the circuit. But we�re sure that this car has great potential. Apparently the car was run with the VDC in the R setting instead of turned off and the car�s traction control was affecting its performance on the day.

According to a poster on NAGTROC, the final version of the Mines prepped car will feature an upgraded ECU, high-flow air filter and exhaust, an adjustable suspension package with Mines� Eibach spring kit, uprated brake rotors and pads, a new air scoop, carbon-aero mirrors, high-capacity fuel injectors and carbon canards on the front spoiler.

Unfortunately, there�s no word on any estimated power figures or if the turbochargers will get an upgrade. One thing�s certain, we can expect to see more boost!

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice info guys
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Video: Nissan GT-R takes to the snow



Nissan�s ATTESA four-wheel-drive system is one of the most sophisticated traction systems in the auto world and after watching this video you�ll begin to realize why it�s won so many accolades over the years. The GT-R in this clip is being pushed along a snow-laden track with some decent pace but there�s never any sign the driver is out of control at any point.



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fifht Gear test the Nissan GT-R



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