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Official specs of Nissan GT-R revealed
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We could swear that Inside Line didn't post official specs of the Nissan GT-R yesterday at the same time it published the first batch of official pics, but there they are today. Nothing shocking here, but we do have hard numbers now. The GT-R's twin-turbo 3.8L V6 will produce 473 horsepower and 434 ft-lbs. of torque. That's a bit more than the 450 HP many were anticipating, and we're guessing Nissan's official power rating is still a bit conservative, as well. 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds is awfully quick, and there are plenty of supercars out there with more power that can't hit that mark. All-wheel-drive, of course, aids the delivery of each pony to the pavement, while the only transmission available will be a GR6 dual-clutch six-speed. Paddle shifters are evident in the pics we showed you yesterday, and Inside Line report that they're the same leather-wrapped aluminum ones as in the G35 sedan. So there you have it. Nissan's embargo on information surrounding the GT-R has been laid to waste in less than 24 hours, and we now know exactly what it looks like and what type of hardware is under the hood. We're still going to Japan next week to see the GT-R unveiled in person, and hopefully we'll uncover some more worthwhile info about Nissan's badly kept secret.
[Source: Inside Line]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
syc_puppy 7:25AM (7/13/2008)
Just was reading and had to add this. The 7.38 time was the best time got using 4 different drivers. It's the same with every company that test on that track or most track in general as they try to use different drivers to get the best time and to finish the prototypes fine tuning in the field. Also you can get the full listing of almost any cars track times after the car has came out from different racing magazine sites and from the tracks site itself.
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zamafir 9:34AM (10/17/2007)
This thing must be crazy light, I can't wait to see how they did it for $80,000. YEs, I know it can't be that expensive to strap a pair of turbos to a six which has been reworked for decades, but still, very impressive
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nissanfreak87 10:12AM (10/17/2007)
The VQ block actually premiered in the 1995 maxima, so it's only a bit over 13 years old, and the GT-R doesn't have a VQ.
From what I've heard it's a totally new block called the VR38, let's hope it's as easy to tune as the RB series
naggs 12:42PM (10/17/2007)
3800 lbs
naggs 1:27PM (10/17/2007)
zamafir "This thing must be crazy light"
me "3800 lbs"
nissanfreak87 "I do not see how your comment of 3800lbs had anything to do with my comment on the VQ block's history or about the new VR block."
...it had absolutly nothing to do with your post...
zamafir 3:27PM (10/17/2007)
@Naggs, thanks! I didn't realize the number had been published when I had posted my comment this morning (on the bus, w00t for technology). Now I'm very very very very very curious how they managed to wring 3.5s out of 3800lbs and
Alex 9:33AM (10/17/2007)
What can I say... Wow!
But I am still awaiting the Nurburgring numbers before I can understand how this car stacks up.
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nissanfreak87 10:12AM (10/17/2007)
7:38 is what I've been hearing
911 turbo-7:40
Z06-7:42
naggs 12:33PM (10/17/2007)
"Mizuno-san had offered some lap times from the Nordschliefe for various cars driven by the German magazine SportAuto. Those times are driver-dependent, track-knowledge-dependent, weather-, traffic- and bunny-crossing-the-track dependent. But Mizuno suggested the GT-R could get anywhere from 7:44 on up"
z06>gtr like i have said all along, it never had a chance
3792 pounds
nissanfreak87 1:12PM (10/17/2007)
Congrats to Naggs for posting idiotic comments on every single post regarding the GT-R!!!! You win a year of Viagra to share with your old Corvette buddies!!
The GT-R has lapped the 'ring in 7:38, it's beaten Porsches in the corners, and can seat a full family(with small children) It is tecnologically superior, much more luxurious, and is just as fast while weighing about 500 pounds more.
I do not see how your comment of 3800lbs had anything to do with my comment on the VQ block's history or about the new VR block. The 'vette isn't selling for crap right now, Bowling Green is only producing 55 per day right now and GM has had to introduce money back incentives to move the ones they are selling. Any more the 'vette is a old fart car, most guys looking at sports cars would rather have an Evo or STI for $10-15K less.
The cars are different, very different, and they're pretty much equal, oh wait, I forgot that the Corvette is the absolute best car in the world for everything including groceries, moving, racing, flying, swimming, and fuel economy. I also remember that you called the GT-R a "ricer" car, so it must be true, and the fact that it was actually banned from most motor sports due to it's dominance has nothing to do with why it has, and will be the best race platform in history.
I respect the Corvette's history, but I'm in love with the GT-R and it's heritage even more, and I have a feeling that most young people like me would agree.
We'll see how they fare 1 on 1 when Nissan enters their GT1 GT-R in the ALMS, pleeeeaaseee Nissan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
naggs 1:18PM (10/17/2007)
"The GT-R has lapped the 'ring in 7:38"
see, now here is where you and the nissan engineer disagree
nissanfreak87 2:35PM (10/17/2007)
I'm just quoting what I've heard from several reliable sources
naggs 2:40PM (10/17/2007)
the time you are quoting came from some rumor that some spy photographer though the car look like it might be running at.
there was also a rumor that the gtr was gunning for the carrera gt at 7.22
both were nothing but rumor
nissanfreak87 3:15PM (10/17/2007)
The times I've heard were happening before the autoblog article on the 7:38 lap, but the laps are still very driver dependent, I run 7:40s in my modded Cayman in Forza 2 all the time while my dad can't get below 8:00 in the game, not knowing the car, and pure skill between drivers can add a couple seconds on any track, especially one that's 13 miles long
naggs 3:42PM (10/17/2007)
oh perfect, you have forza
take the vette and take a skyline and lap both till you are confident. that should convince you how fast the vette is.
Alex 9:42AM (10/17/2007)
those are some serious numbers. i can't wait to see this car on the streets - i can't afford one so that'll be as good as it get for me!
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hashiryu 9:45AM (10/17/2007)
Maybe it 473hp at the wheels, or the curbweight was taken with A heavyset driver and 3 overweight passengers.
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remy 9:57AM (10/17/2007)
I gotta give props to Nissan, who’s the only Japanese Company making delightful sports car not based on econo boxes.
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Grain 11:09AM (10/17/2007)
I second that.
naggs 1:05PM (10/17/2007)
seriously,
respect to nissan
honda and toyota, notsomuch