Nissan GT-R technical details
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The new Nissan GT-R is an engineering playground. We hope to get our chance to play with it soon, but until then, we get pictures. Luckily, Nissan has released detailed images of the GT-R drivetrain and suspension. These reveal some of the alterations made in the GT-R design from prior models. One of the more significant changes is the placement of the transmission. The dual-clutch transmission and combination transfer case sit at the back of the car, coupled to the rear differential (that makes it a transfermissiondiffcase). It makes for more balanced weight distribution with the transmission, rear differential and transfer case counterbalancing the weight of the engine and front differential.
The turbochargers have also changed from Garrett units used in past GT-R models to IHI, a Japanese-owned company. The turbine housings (aka hot side) of the turbochargers are a combined casting with the engine exhaust manifolds. Most likely this is done to save space and for emissions reasons to ensure the catalytic converters are as close to the turbocharger outlets as possible. Each turbocharger is followed by two catalytic converters, making for a total of four. Two intercoolers are also installed, as opposed to one with two inlets, keeping the charged air for each bank of cylinders constantly separated. This is most likely done to ensure precise metering of air.
[Source: Nissan]
Gallery: 2008 Nissan GT-R Details
While staring at pictures can reveal a lot of information about the GT-R it does not provide much input into the control systems. The electronics integrated into the GT-R such as the drive-by-wire throttle bodies, dual-clutch automatic transmission and electronic controlled front differential have the potential for Nissan to create a traction control system beyond any other in existence. The potential is also there for the ATTESA all wheel drive system. In previous models it involved only feedback from wheel speed sensors, throttle position sensor and g-sensor, but this time around much more data is available to be fed into the computer controlling the torque split to the front wheels.
Check out the Nissan GT-R details gallery to view the technical shots. Also hit up the other GT-R galleries to see the complete package.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
Alex 12:15PM (10/28/2007)
What I really like is that most of the mechanical mass is within the wheelbase. Should have good weight distribution.
By the way, have you guys seen the info about the upcoming lighter and more powerful version GT-R Spec V:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=123174
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naggs 2:25AM (10/29/2007)
at 530 hp and 3600 lbs, it might be faster than a z51 vette for only twice as much. that is insanely good bang for the buck.
why not the LS2/LS7? 12:16PM (10/28/2007)
The three switches that have "R" and "off" are ridiculous.
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John R 12:46PM (10/28/2007)
You're complaining about switches? really?
why not the LS2/LS7? 1:54PM (10/28/2007)
Really.
cc100 1:00PM (10/28/2007)
the weight of cars keeps going higher and higher, also not in-love with the slushbox only option.
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John R 1:03PM (10/28/2007)
Its dual-clutch, man. Big difference.
Justin 7:25PM (10/28/2007)
I think he means no clutch pedal and rowing through gears, which I agree. Pushing a paddle button seems to easy to me, reminds me of playing a video game or something. Just my opinion though.
John R 12:49PM (10/28/2007)
These cutaways are almost as good to look at the the NSX ones from back in the day. Have to see about making a poster out of these.
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stefan 12:50PM (10/28/2007)
Does it have super-hicas 4ws?
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JayP 7:22PM (10/28/2007)
I had the exact same thought! A little 80's throwback.
Temple 11:22PM (10/28/2007)
Yes it has the new iteration of HICAS 4WS. The system can also be found on the G35/G37/M35/M45. Its not clear if there are differences in the GTR's 4 wheel-steer system.
Chuck 8:23AM (10/29/2007)
No it does not have hicas.
http://www.nagtroc.com
cc100 1:55PM (10/28/2007)
John R ,
well, yes ok, not a true slush box but still using multiple wet clutch packs no? Regardless, my point was....a car like this should have MT.
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Ricky 4:01PM (10/28/2007)
You are wrong. Learn about dual clutch before you comment.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/dual-clutch-transmission.htm
naggs 5:36PM (10/28/2007)
i dont know how an opinion can be wrong
i agree that dual clutch autos are cool but i also agree that there is no substitute for 3 pedals and a stick, i will not buy a car that anything but that
Temple 11:29PM (10/28/2007)
Dual-Clutch mechanically are much similar to manual transmission systems then the planetary gear-based automatics.
To be quick these days the move to modern transmission system is inevitable. I remember hating power-steering when it first started to show up in sports cars (yes I'm old), but changes need to happen.
naggs 1:50AM (10/29/2007)
i still hate power steering and there has never been a car sold without it in my lifetime, what does that make me?
big L 6:47PM (10/28/2007)
what does dual-clutch mean?
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John R 6:57PM (10/28/2007)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-clutch_gearbox