Gozilla goes on a diet: VIDEO of GT-R race car mule, V-Spec details surface
We've reported previously on both a club racer and a V-Spec version of the Nissan GT-R, and it's now apparent that they are both very different beasts. The V-Spec variant will be in the same mold as the previous versions offered, with Japan's Best Car citing a 220-pound diet, 30 more horsepower with upgraded binders and suspension components.
The racing version, previously shown in spy shots, is equipped with a full roll cage, a significantly revised suspension and a nice set of Volk TE37s that are also featured in last week's Best Car article. When we'll be seeing either version is an open question, but we've got video of the production-based racer making the rounds and Best Car's spec scan after the jump.
[Source: 2009gtr.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Taylor 4:31PM (1/29/2008)
I LOVE that sound.
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David(Postal) 4:32PM (1/29/2008)
Wow that car has a beautiful exhaust note. I don't really like the way the carbon fiber hood looks on that car but to each his own. A fantastic drive I'm sure
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thb_da_one 1:12AM (1/30/2008)
Trust me even if they fit a carbon fibre bonnet. It won't look like carbon fibre. i.e. plastic look. The Z-Tune body was made of carbon fibre but was totally grey. These pic are just speculation photoshops.
Anyways, what a car...!
Jake 4:44PM (1/29/2008)
Great sound, nice front fascia.
With such great attributes, of course it won't be sold in the states.
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stefan 5:10PM (1/29/2008)
Its 40 horsepower more, and that v-spec looks great.
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Scott W. 5:40PM (1/29/2008)
This is definately a vehicle that I'd like to se sold here on our shores. With it's excellent combination of performace and stunning design, no doubt the V-Spec would topple the Corvette ZR1 off it's short-lived throne.
Nissan just has to hand the keys over to a U.S. driver.
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Conor 6:50PM (1/29/2008)
Y’know, because the ZR1 is just a piece of crap fad car. It’s not a great performer or anything. No. Not at all.
why not the LS2/LS7? 8:26PM (1/29/2008)
No crap, really? A full race prep car will beat a street car?
Notify the press.
Jay 1:16AM (1/30/2008)
fat chance, the Vspec is still going to be down around 50HP or more and will weigh 400lbs more than the ZR1.
coly 5:41PM (1/29/2008)
what a car, godzilla is back.
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Steve Levin 5:42PM (1/29/2008)
The car may be nice, but the driving in that video is terrible. At no point did the driven line make ANY sense whatsoever.
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Seoultrain 6:47PM (1/29/2008)
haha i was thinking the same. It seems like it's a late-apex corner to sacrifice for the 2nd one, but he goes wayy too early. What track is this? It seems insanely wide.
dac 5:47PM (1/29/2008)
A 200lb diet and 40 hp yields a power to weight ratio of 6.9lb/h-better than the 911 Turbo's 7.2. Considering early dyno reports state that power is understated by as much as 15%, the gtr may actually be pushing closer to 6 (480*1.15 + 40 = 590 => 6.1 or 520*1.15 = 598 => 6.0).
I would give a kidney to have a V-Spec... or a standard model for that matter.
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Seoultrain 6:48PM (1/29/2008)
http://www.applesforhealth.com/OrganDonation/uskdw5.html
put your money where your kidney is.
almost Dr. G.. 6:40AM (1/30/2008)
my old man needs a kidney, but he has an 2003 trailblazer though. whats does your HLA complex look like?
Franz 5:48PM (1/29/2008)
One V-Spec for me please...
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Jay 5:55PM (1/29/2008)
wow that really does sound good, and to think, the regular car sounds like a giant vacuum cleaner...
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Sean Morris 6:06PM (1/29/2008)
Look out ZR1.
http://www.2009gtr.com
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Rogue_G 6:10PM (1/29/2008)
Damn, the contrast of the white and the carbon fiber looks hot as Hell! Please Nissan, don't skimp on versions across the Pacific... or, at least, have plans to launch it a year or so later, if necessary. One thing's for sure, it wouldn't have a problem selling through every unit shipped over here!
God I want that car...
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Paul P. 6:28PM (1/29/2008)
I don't know how you guys actually consider that a good sounding exhaust. It sounds like an old truck with a rusted out muffler.
With that said, I still wouldn't mind owning one. Should be stupid fast and unbelievably fun.
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