Just seen on Topgear; The Nissan GT-R went around the Topgear track in 1:19.7 which puts it above : Lamborghini LP640 1:19.8 Carrera GT 1:19.8 Mclaren SLR 1:20.9 Ferrari 599 1:21.2 This car has an unbelievable performance / value ratio.:bowdown:
I just saw one last night before going to the movies... It had Ontario licence plates and it was just sitting pretty in the parking lot... In the flesh it looks even better then in pictures, it looks really fanstastic, mean and aggressive! And the brake system is intense! :bowdown: I was always a fan of Skyline GTRs and this is a trully worthy successor, in term of looks and of course in performance. Kudos to Nissan for this one! :bowdown::bowdown:
Yep...and it's funny that there are people who still doubt this car's performance and claim that Nissan is making up track stats. LOL.
Here in ontario, only some were spotted. This car is for the enthusiast. Did it happen to be in black, silver or red? I've spotted a silver one
What is the GT-R’s Real Horsepower? Despite what Nissan claims, the GT-R is not making the advertised 480 horsepower. BY LARRY WEBSTER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY G. RUSSELL “It’s a ringer,” we said among ourselves as soon as the first Nissan GT-R’s test results were in. Despite a power-to-weight ratio that’s 30 percent worse than that of the similarly priced Corvette Z06, that first GT-R outran the Z06 to 60 mph (3.3 seconds versus 3.4 for the quickest Z06 we’ve tested) and through the quarter-mile (11.5 at 124 mph versus 11.8 at 125). Even allowing for the launch advantages of all-wheel drive, the GT-R’s performance made us suspicious. It wouldn’t be hard for Nissan engineers, we surmised, to crank up the boost and thus jack up horsepower that would result in astonishing track numbers in American car-magazine tests. The GT-R was in such demand and our allotted time with it was so short, however, that we didn’t have time to strap it onto a chassis dyno and measure the horsepower. We soon tested two more GT-Rs, and supporting our suspicions, they were considerably slower. GT-R No. 2 was 0.6 second behind the No. 1 through the quarter, and GT-R numero tres was a disturbing 1.1 seconds slower. Again, we didn’t have enough time to dyno-test those cars, but it seemed clear that the first GT-R was likely a one-of-a-kind rocket. We finally got the opportunity to run a GT-R on a chassis dyno in May after Tony Swan returned with the example he used for the One Lap of America competition. The only problem with that car—No. 4 in our series—was that it performed about as well as the first. There were some differences, as you can see in the chart below, but those can easily be chalked up to the fact that the cars were tested on different days at different tracks. Yes, we do perform a weather correction to account for much of the ambient-condition difference, but no correction is perfect. A brief primer on the Mustang chassis dyno we used: Picture a pair of parallel, supersized rolling pins mounted in the floor. The car is strapped down so that the front wheels are on one roller and the rears on the other. The operator puts the car in gear and, via the tires, spins these rollers, which are attached to a device that measures the applied force. A computer that ties into the car’s diagnostic plug and reads engine rpm calculates the horsepower. This power figure is what’s known as “wheel horsepower,” and it’s less than the engine horsepower that’s listed in our specs because the drivetrain components—transmission, driveshafts, bearings, differential—all have internal friction that soaks up power. How much power is lost in the journey to the road is not accurately known, but a 15-percent loss for rear-drive cars with manual transmissions and a near 20-percent loss for four-wheel-drive cars are good estimates. On MotorCity Speed’s Mustang dyno in Commerce Township, Michigan, GT-R No. 4 produced a peak of 415 horsepower at the wheels. Based on our 20-percent loss estimate, the engine output was 519, or 39 horsepower more than Nissan’s stated 480. So what’s up? We called Nissan, and the company says the first four cars we tested were early-build versions that received regular engine-computer software updates, which may account for the varied results we recorded. We then wondered which engine-computer calibration was the one real-world GT-R buyers would receive. Three weeks later, a fifth GT-R arrived. This one, allegedly, was a production version with the latest—and final—engine calibration. We took it both to the test track and MotorCity’s dyno. This car performed nearly identically to the fourth car. It smoked the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 120 mph and produced 420 wheel horsepower. We also measured the turbo boost pressure in both cars, and the curves were basically identical. Though we didn’t get a chance to dyno-test the two slower GT-Rs, three of the five were so close in performance that we believe they accurately represent the GT-R’s capability. Clearly, Nissan is delivering more than the advertised 480 horsepower. And the most likely figure is about 520, which is yet another reason to bow to the best performance value since the Corvette Z06. caranddriver
What a car. :t-drive: Ofcourse there's PR horse power and then there's real world horse power (witch can actually vary ).
Nissan refuted the 520HP theory. All these 500+ HP estimate is based on 15-20% driveline loss, but according to Nissan it only has 10% driveline loss (surprisngly low for an AWD car, but then again the GTR is full of surprises). From Nissan 360 Day 1: Things I've Learned | Car News Blog at Motor Trend.
Toyo Tires bringing custom Nissan GT-R to SEMA Over-the-top customization is the hallmark of the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show, held in Las Vegas every year. In just about a month's time, Toyo Tires will be featuring a special Nissan GT-R, shod in a set of 20-inch Proxes R888 racing tires - the first set of the gigantic race tires from Toyo. The rest of the custom work on the car will be done by Bulletproof Automotive. Custom BBK wheels will be the support system for the advanced Toyo tires, which are sized in 285/35ZR20 for the front and 315/30ZR20 for the rear. A flotilla of carbon-fiber component upgrades, an Amuse Super Tough Titanium (STT) exhaust and Endless monoblock six-piston front and rear brakes round out the performance upgrades. In addition to the GT-R, a bevy of custom cars flaunting special tires will be on display at the Toyo booth. A custom 1931 Studebaker Model 54 hot rod, a 650hp (485kW) Mitsubishi Evo X, another iteration of the fully-custom 800hp (596kW) Bentley Tetsu GTR, and a unique Toyota Tundra will all be on show. A sixth and as yet secret vehicle will also be on display, wearing Proxes ST II tires, which are designed for sport trucks, SUVs and crossovers. :t-cheers:
Motor Trend - We Get the Scoop on Nissan's GT-R Warranty, Will it Be Too Late...... First year glitches for new models are nothing out of the ordinary. But for some folks buying a car costing them well over six digits, such "minor" problems are expected to be kept to a minimum. Considering the extensive testing diligent Nissan engineers performed throughout the development of their GT-R supercar, most have been, but for an unfortunate minority, some have not. Hitting the web recently is one GT-R warranty-related horror story that has led to many questions by Godzilla enthusiasts and prospective customers. Earlier this week, North American GTR Owners Club (NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club - Home) forum user Septskyline reported this tale to fellow members. As a result of its somewhat surprising nature, the story has spread like wildfire on a number of other automotive forums. See Full Article: We Get the Scoop on Nissan's GT-R Warranty, Will it Be Too Late for Some Buyers? | Automotive News Blog - Wide Open Throttle M
Nissan upgrades European GT-R along 'Series II' lines Recent reports about the demise of launch control in Nissan's GT-R aside, the cars sold in the UK and Europe next year will be getting a range of upgrades as well. Those upgrades have now been confirmed for Europe, including a 5hp (3kW) bump in power to 478hp (356kW) and stickier Dunlop tires, like those used for the car's blistering 'Ring run. The 'Series II' cars destined for Japanese sale in 2009 were recently detailed by a Nissan executive, who also confirmed that the current hidden launch control system will be removed due to durability issues with repeated use and the dual-clutch gearbox. The upgrades to European and U.S. cars alike had been forecasted as far back as May of this year. Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST tires will add grip, while re-tuned spring rates will deliver a better ride. Other changes include the 'White Storm' paint color also confirmed for the Japanese market, though price rises will only reach the 4% range instead of the 10% seen in Japan, climbing to £56,795 for the base model and £58,095 for Premium models, according to the company's UK division. The special Black Edition will sell for £59,395. Pre-orders for the cars already stretch past the 2,500 mark, so despite the fact that deliveries will start in April, new purchasers will have to wait until the middle of 2010 before their cars will arrive. Source: Motorauthority.com :t-cheers:
Exactly my thought. I love how they keep on constantly evolving the GT-R. They are doing what they have done in Japan for a very long time. Every so often they add stuff and bring it out, that is why there are like 20 (not literally, ) versions of the BNR-34 GT-R
The first year cars are going to have a nice premium if they actually remove the launch control from the new cars.
yeah, but would the owners want to risk the 20K cost of getting the transmission fixed? I'm still disappointed by Nissan for doing something so stupid. Why have a F__king feature if it's not covered? Dumbasses.
Nissan GT-R wins 2009 One Lap of America For the first time in the modern incarnation of One Lap of America, a Japanese car has claimed the top spot. After a grueling 3,400+ mile, nine racetrack odyssey around the United States, veteran "Lap Dog" Steve Rankins and "Lap Puppy" Will Taylor captured the overall trophy in their 2009 Nissan GT-R this weekend. The victory marks the first for a Nippon car since the event's 1986 running, when rallyist Karl Chevalier's Toyota Celica beat out fellow racer John Buffum's Audi 5000S wagon. OloA's timing and scoring procedures were markedly different at that point, however, as from 1985 to 1991, One Lap was essentially a time-speed-distance (TSD) rally. With five-time defending champion Mark Davia and Drew Wikstrom taking the year off in their Porsche 911 Turbo, a new winner was assured, but for quite a while, it looked like another Stuttgart powerhouse would take the podium, as the 996 GT2 of Peter Lier and Ian Stewart held down the top position for much of the event. In the end, the consistency of the #3 Team Cannonball GT-R outlasted all comers – including the green #2 GT-R of Derek Whitis, Tom Long and Mark Pombo, which fell by the wayside when it was beset by gremlins (faulty boost controller pushing the ECU into limp mode, overheating, etc.). Along the way, the #3 GT-R was a consistent performer all week long, setting OloA's best-ever wet skidpad performance, a tidy 0.953g and winning events at Turfway Park, Talladega Grand Prix Raceway, Daytona International Raceway, Carolina Motorsports Park, and the BMW Performance Center. While stockpiling that many victories may make this year's race sound like a walk-off, tight competition from Lier and Stewart's 996 GT2 and the aforementioned #2 GT-R meant that the issue was in doubt almost until the very end. Check out the high-res gallery below for more shots from this year's event, the full results here, and comprehensive wrap-up coverage courtesy of Motor Trend here. Source: Nissan GT-R wins 2009 One Lap of America :t-cheers:
Nissan GT-R Sets Guinness Record as World's Fastest Production Four-Seater Leaving the oh-so-boring Nurburgring lap time records aside for a moment, Nissan's European arm announced that the new GT-R has made its way into the Italian edition of the "Guinness Book of World Records". The Japanese supercar set a world record for the fastest 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration by a four seater series production car with a sprint time of 3.5 seconds. We remind you that in April, Nissan revealed the GT-R established a new lap time at the Nordschleife circuit in Germany with 7min and 26.7 seconds. Source: Nissan GT-R Sets Guinness Record as World's Fastest Production Four-Seater - Carscoop :t-cheers:
