GT-R 2017 Nissan GT-R races into New York with 565 hp
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The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo–Racing; model code: R35) is a series of cars built by Nissan from 2007 to 2025. It has a 2+2 seating layout and is considered both a sports car and a grand tourer. The engine is front-mid mounted and drives all four wheels. It succeeds the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a high-performance variant of the Nissan Skyline. The car is built on the PM platform, derived from the FM platform used in the Skyline and Nissan Z models. Production is conducted in a shared production line at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan.
NarutoRamen
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They really need to do a better facelift than this. It's a let down, but the tech inside is still pretty damn amazing. It's probably still going to hand the NSX a beating...and I'm a fan of that car. SMH.
rollo
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I think the red looks much better on this car. A black tint option for the front lights would also help.
@NarutoRamen
Hopefully the redesign delivers on the exterior. This car is still a beast though and sounds like they made it more acceptable as a daily driver in some of the early reviews. I also agree that this will murder the NSX in the performance category, lots of value here given the price of this car.
@NarutoRamen
Hopefully the redesign delivers on the exterior. This car is still a beast though and sounds like they made it more acceptable as a daily driver in some of the early reviews. I also agree that this will murder the NSX in the performance category, lots of value here given the price of this car.
NarutoRamen
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Yeah, from what I heard the GT-R has not been a great daily driver. I think that is the trump card that the NSX has over pretty much anything else is it's daily usability. But at the same time, with my limited time inside the R8, I think that it is the best car I've ever driven. I drove it on track and on the roads and it's such a pleasure to drive.
Laurent T
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First drive review by Autocar :
So it’s clearly somewhat long in the tooth, still rough around the edges and could do with losing a few pounds. And yet the facelift GT-R remains fast enough in every sense to shrug off the notion that it’s in any way ‘past it. Those who like its muscle-bound, old-school, ‘handle-with-care’ character won’t object to the car’s lack of dynamic delicacy at all; they could even be encouraged by it.
Moreover, the car’s loyal customer base should continue to be motivated by a bang-for-your-buck argument that, while it may not be as sensational as it once was, continues to earn the car we all once knew as ‘Skyline’ a place among the fastest and most exciting new models that a remotely realistic and vaguely affordable amount of money might ever conceivably buy. Giant-killer or not, the GT-R continues to pack a mighty punch – and it’s also mellowing nicely with age.
So it’s clearly somewhat long in the tooth, still rough around the edges and could do with losing a few pounds. And yet the facelift GT-R remains fast enough in every sense to shrug off the notion that it’s in any way ‘past it. Those who like its muscle-bound, old-school, ‘handle-with-care’ character won’t object to the car’s lack of dynamic delicacy at all; they could even be encouraged by it.
Moreover, the car’s loyal customer base should continue to be motivated by a bang-for-your-buck argument that, while it may not be as sensational as it once was, continues to earn the car we all once knew as ‘Skyline’ a place among the fastest and most exciting new models that a remotely realistic and vaguely affordable amount of money might ever conceivably buy. Giant-killer or not, the GT-R continues to pack a mighty punch – and it’s also mellowing nicely with age.
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Nismo alternative.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...tchfield-lm20-nissan-gt-r-launched-full-specs
203mph Litchfield LM20 Nissan GT-R launched - full specs confirmed
Uprated 2017 GT-R Black Edition produces 666bhp and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.5sec
by Sam Sheehan
12 January 2017
The Litchfield LM20, a heavily uprated version of the 2017 Nissan GT-R Black Edition that produces 666bhp and 615lb ft, has been revealed at the Autosport International show in Birmingham
The two-door’s 3.8-litre V6 has been extensively reworked, gaining larger fuel injectors, higher flow fuel pumps, a freer breathing air intake, a Litchfield intercooler and boost hoses, cast turbo downpipes and a 102mm exhaust with a less restrictive sports catalytic converter. The ECU is also calibrated to maximise the changes.
The resulting gains mean the LM20 produces 74bhp and 119lb ft more than even the GT-R Nismo. It is claimed to be capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 2.5sec and 0-100mph in 5.7sec. Top speed is 203mph.
To handle the extra power, the LM20 has been given bespoke traction control and electronic stability control software, and Bilstein Damptronic suspension has been fitted to the chassis with custom Eibach springs and anti-roll bars.
The car uses 400mm Alcon front and 380mm rear discs, and it sits on lightweight Rays Track Edition wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. It also wears new carbonfibre bodyparts and a revised grille.
Gloucestershire-based Litchfield has released the LM20 to celebrate its 20th year. The firm describes the new model as its ultimate “turn-key” model, meaning it is the most potent version of the GT-R it has produced that still allows for daily road use. Lichfield adds a three-year warranty, breakdown cover and three years of free servicing for each LM20.
An additional Track Pack is also offered with the car, bringing further upgrades and more powerful brake calipers. Litchfield said it can also cater for customers wanting more power.
Just 20 examples of the LM20 are set to be produed. Each will be priced from £96,995, which is £16,000 more than the entry price for a regular GT-R.
If all 20 examples sell out and demand is still strong, a Litchfield spokesman suggested the firm could continue to make the LM20 but using a different name.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...tchfield-lm20-nissan-gt-r-launched-full-specs
203mph Litchfield LM20 Nissan GT-R launched - full specs confirmed
Uprated 2017 GT-R Black Edition produces 666bhp and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.5sec
by Sam Sheehan
12 January 2017
The Litchfield LM20, a heavily uprated version of the 2017 Nissan GT-R Black Edition that produces 666bhp and 615lb ft, has been revealed at the Autosport International show in Birmingham
The two-door’s 3.8-litre V6 has been extensively reworked, gaining larger fuel injectors, higher flow fuel pumps, a freer breathing air intake, a Litchfield intercooler and boost hoses, cast turbo downpipes and a 102mm exhaust with a less restrictive sports catalytic converter. The ECU is also calibrated to maximise the changes.
The resulting gains mean the LM20 produces 74bhp and 119lb ft more than even the GT-R Nismo. It is claimed to be capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 2.5sec and 0-100mph in 5.7sec. Top speed is 203mph.
To handle the extra power, the LM20 has been given bespoke traction control and electronic stability control software, and Bilstein Damptronic suspension has been fitted to the chassis with custom Eibach springs and anti-roll bars.
The car uses 400mm Alcon front and 380mm rear discs, and it sits on lightweight Rays Track Edition wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. It also wears new carbonfibre bodyparts and a revised grille.
Gloucestershire-based Litchfield has released the LM20 to celebrate its 20th year. The firm describes the new model as its ultimate “turn-key” model, meaning it is the most potent version of the GT-R it has produced that still allows for daily road use. Lichfield adds a three-year warranty, breakdown cover and three years of free servicing for each LM20.
An additional Track Pack is also offered with the car, bringing further upgrades and more powerful brake calipers. Litchfield said it can also cater for customers wanting more power.
Just 20 examples of the LM20 are set to be produed. Each will be priced from £96,995, which is £16,000 more than the entry price for a regular GT-R.
If all 20 examples sell out and demand is still strong, a Litchfield spokesman suggested the firm could continue to make the LM20 but using a different name.
kingjr9000
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I guess we can officially call the 7:08 N-ring time of the GT-R, "Official". It seems they're offering the setup to customers.
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By far one of my favourite car videos of this year. What a fine pair of super cars.
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