Since the introduction of the GT-R, Nissan has stated a horsepower rating of 480. However, that number actually refers to the Japanese-spec GT-R certified at 480 PS, which converts to 473 SAE horsepower. Apparently Nissan prefers nice, round numbers, and are aiming to bring the U.S.-spec GT-R up to 480 hp by the time it hits dealerships in June. Either that, or they just want to make sure its specs are on par with the Porsche 911 Turbo, which was used as a benchmark in the car's development. We doubt anyone would love the GT-R less without that seven extra horsepower, but we're not about to complain. No word yet on what changes will be made or how it will be achieved.
[Source: InsideLine]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
seoultrain @ Dec 6th 2007 12:32PM
probably won't need to make any changes. As long as the test engine is within a certain percentage over/under the rating, they're fine.
Temple @ Dec 6th 2007 3:20PM
Probably no engine modifications and equivalent power being put out by JDM and US spec engines. Nissan has always had a history of underrating ps numbers, also I've noticed that Japanese manufactures recently have been labeling hp and ps interchangeably; for instance in the Mazda 3, Sti, Evo X. A lot of it may have to do with the definition of 'horsepower' changing with SAE guidelines.
Andrew @ Dec 6th 2007 12:33PM
Please, no more GTR news! I am sick and tired of seeing 2 different articles on the GTR every single day. Does Nissan pay you to put up new articles?
Apu @ Dec 7th 2007 10:16AM
No, but Ford does to put up Mustang articles.
Andrew @ Dec 6th 2007 12:45PM
You put shame to my name.
nissanfreak87 @ Dec 6th 2007 1:05PM
tough luck, some of us actually like hearing about this car, as opposed to the new "my little pony" edition mustang or whatever is coming next
adsfdsa fdsfadsf @ Dec 7th 2007 1:16PM
yes, of course nissan is paying them.
probably 3/4 of the articles here are advertorials.
Mike @ Dec 6th 2007 1:04PM
LOL @ Andrew #2.
Can I take offense since my middle name is Andrew? xD
tankd0g @ Dec 6th 2007 12:44PM
Oh yes, please bring back the daily news about Mustang variants!
Andrew @ Dec 6th 2007 12:46PM
I for one wanted more PT Cruiser news!
http://www.autoblog.com/tag/PT%20Cruiser/
mk @ Dec 6th 2007 12:49PM
The car is boring, but the engine and drivetrain is very interesting.
I am hoping that this engine, like the VQ37, uses VVEL.
I thought I had heard that the 4.5 liter V8 was getting that upgrade, and a significant power increase for the M45/FX45 this upcoming year.
Personally, I would much rather see a G-coupe grand tourer with a 4.5 liter VVEL non-turbo engine making 350-400 horsepower with AWD, even if the transmission is behind the engine, rather than a rear transaxle. The G- coupe is far more sophisticated looking than the blunt, brutal, and almost crude lines of the GT-R. Over-exposure will die down, but the aesthetics of the GT-R are not going to get any better, unless it is re-styled.
I understand that some don't care about that, but some people do.
A G-coupe already seems like a fractional-price, asian-sourced Aston Martin protegé. With a good amount of 4.5l V8 power, it could be very cool. Sporty Grand Tourer, certainly not the same racing focus as the GTR, and a nice halo for Infiniti, while Nissan gets it's GTR. I doubt Nissan in Japan and other markets would complain too much about adding a V8 to the Skyline GT coupe, either...
Speddy @ Dec 6th 2007 12:57PM
I don't care how much HP this car has, it will never be a Porsche nor even a Corvette.
Atleast from a 6'3" perspective...fitting in small Japanese sports cars requires a small person.
nissanfreak87 @ Dec 6th 2007 1:05PM
I'm 6'5" and I fit way better in a 350Z, 240sx, mini cooper, civic, etc... than any American sports car, the GTO, GT500, and Z06 are all extremely uncomfortable for me.
GT-R>Z06 for me at least
cc @ Dec 6th 2007 1:31PM
Same... 6'4" here and I fit fine in the Z, the G37, and I've driven a couple old R32 Skyline GT-Rs that were perfectly roomy inside. Other than my knees being a little close to the steering wheel I even fit fine inside the old 1990s Corolla GTS and Acura Integra coupes, both of which I drove daily for about a year.
captainslow @ Dec 6th 2007 1:57PM
Small Japanese sportscar?! The GT-R weighs 3800 lbs, it's huge. And it kicks any of your cheap American cars' ass.
Takeo @ Dec 6th 2007 1:58PM
Wow Speddy, you sound like a real asshole since two other guys taller than you are basically telling you, you are full of crap.
Someone's height has nothing to do with their formidability.
captainslow @ Dec 6th 2007 2:02PM
Btw, I'm 6'3" and I can't even fit in a C6 corvette.
tekdemon @ Dec 6th 2007 2:32PM
In what alternate universe do you live in where Porsches are roomier than their Japanese counterparts?!
Please stop doing whatever drugs it is you do.
Ligor @ Dec 6th 2007 6:34PM
and you're saying a Corvete is bigger, or a 911 is bigger.
please, this will surpass both those cars in interor room
mdm-adph @ Dec 7th 2007 5:24PM
Time to put these silly "I'm bigger" stories to an end...
I'm 6'10'' and I can't even fit in an F350. My knees almost touch the ceiling, and my codpiece juts painfully against the steering wheel.