Nissan GT-R V-Spec in the works
Those who patiently wait out the first year of Nissan GT-R production to avoid the hassle of dealer markups or some of the bugs that come with a new car, you may make off with a better performing model. Nissan plans on bringing a V-Spec, meaning victory specification, version of the GT-R to market after the first year of sales. While V-Spec versions of previous GT-R generations did not receive power upgrades, that won't be true for the R35. Base output will be bumped from 480hp to 550hp through an increase in boost pressure. On top of that 150 kg (331 lbs) will be shed from the frame. Also, as typical with Nissan's race inspired trim levels, the V-Spec will include a more aggressive aero package. The goal for the car is to achieve a lap time at the Nurburgring of less than 7 minutes and 25 seconds -- 18 seconds ahead of the standard GT-R. It may take more than increased power, reduced weight and increased down force to achieve the feat. Therefore, it would not be out of the question for a V-Spec model to feature revised differential controls, wider wheels and tires and even a brake upgrade.
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Dan 11:13AM (2/13/2008)
Sounds more like a Spec-Nur to me...
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Jonny 11:12AM (2/13/2008)
ZR1 killer ftw!
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meshies 12:19PM (2/13/2008)
Yes. If they can achieve all that they claim this thing will demolish anything.
MooseMuffin 11:14AM (2/13/2008)
Sounds expensive
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garlinski 11:14AM (2/13/2008)
Best Photoshop pic ever!
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garlinski 11:15AM (2/13/2008)
The "V-Spec" pic... to clarify...
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Taylor 11:21AM (2/13/2008)
Can't wait. Bye bye ZR1. =D
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Frylock350 11:21AM (2/13/2008)
Still short nearly 100hp to the lighter Corvette.
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speedball3 11:28AM (2/13/2008)
*sigh*
I hope this thread doesn't get too jumbled with zr1 v. gtr v-spec comments. I don't get it...why can't we just appreciate this car for a more hardcore, powerful, lighter GT-R and not have fanboys fighting over whose car is faster?
That said, this V-Spec should be pretty sweet. I still don't like the automatic only idea though, and I don't care if it's faster. If I wanted to go fast, I'd buy a freaking SouthWest Airline ticket and fly around the country. When I drive a car, **I** want to drive it, not allow a computer to drive it. It's freaking Johnny Cash's "John Henry" all over again.
Franz 5:15PM (2/13/2008)
I agree with you 100%, speedball3.
@ Frylock350:
Why do you Corvette guys love to harp on the hp figure so much? Horsepower is nothing without control. The mighty ZR1... an impressive car by any measure will still struggle to put all that power and torque to the ground in anything but a straight line.
Motor Trend, July 2006 issue: LPE C6 Corvette rated @ 772hp and 822lb ft. on the dyno (dialed back, mind you) completely vaporized it's rear tires (335/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 2s... same tires on the 1000hp Veyron, and will be on the ZR1) in the standing mile on high boost... at 125mph... in 3rd gear. The testers deemed it the most violent car to drive in that particular test. When they put stickier BFG drag radials on it for the 1/4 mile test, it promptly ate it's diff... the stock ZO6 had no such problems.
Like I keep telling you guys, horsepower isn't everything... especially in 2wd cars. Even awd has it's limitations... I've busted axles and a front diff on my 500hp Evo IX. Good luck trying to win any races with your tires or driveline going up in smoke every time you prod the loud pedal while pointing in any direction but straight, or when your tires manage to find some grip.
RJ 11:05PM (2/13/2008)
Who says RWD = no control? Ever watch LeMans? Those cars have absolutely no control, do they?
It takes skill to control a high HP RWD, but if done properly, the results are just as satisfying as AWD with a billion nanny controls.
Let's not even start to argue RWD vs. AWD for strictly drag racing...
John R 11:22AM (2/13/2008)
I wonder how much the dealers will mark that one up.
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2004m3driver 12:17PM (2/13/2008)
You mean how many crazy enthusiasts with a big bag of money will line up to buy this "limited" car.
John R 12:23PM (2/13/2008)
yeah. If I had a rich uncle that passed away I would be first in line.
Frylock350 11:24AM (2/13/2008)
I think Nissan will try to limit that. After all, it goes against GT-R's image of "affordable" power if you mark it up to the price of more expensive cars. Nissan doesn't want this priced out of its target audience's range.
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tankd0g 11:25AM (2/13/2008)
Won't you feel like a tool if you've already paid more for a base GT-R than a V-Spec.
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spdracerut 11:28AM (2/13/2008)
I remember reading a while ago that the premium for the V-spec would be ~$30k. For 90% of the people looking at the GTR, the 'regular' one will be just fine and better suited to daily driving (assuming some of the weight savings is reduction of sound insulation, etc.)
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Josiah 11:29AM (2/13/2008)
Spec-V or V-Spec? Anyone clarify?
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Way of the Future 11:38AM (2/13/2008)
Looks like a winner, hopefully they'll increase production.
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Playdrv4me 11:39AM (2/13/2008)
MS Paint ftw!
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