
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.
[Source: Auto Express]













Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Jonny @ Feb 13th 2008 11:12AM
ZR1 killer ftw!
meshies @ Feb 13th 2008 12:19PM
Yes. If they can achieve all that they claim this thing will demolish anything.
Dan @ Feb 13th 2008 11:13AM
Sounds more like a Spec-Nur to me...
garlinski @ Feb 13th 2008 11:14AM
Best Photoshop pic ever!
MooseMuffin @ Feb 13th 2008 11:14AM
Sounds expensive
garlinski @ Feb 13th 2008 11:15AM
The "V-Spec" pic... to clarify...
Taylor @ Feb 13th 2008 11:21AM
Can't wait. Bye bye ZR1. =D
Frylock350 @ Feb 13th 2008 11:21AM
Still short nearly 100hp to the lighter Corvette.
speedball3 @ Feb 13th 2008 11:28AM
*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 @ Feb 13th 2008 5:15PM
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 @ Feb 13th 2008 11:05PM
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 @ Feb 13th 2008 11:22AM
I wonder how much the dealers will mark that one up.
2004m3driver @ Feb 13th 2008 12:17PM
You mean how many crazy enthusiasts with a big bag of money will line up to buy this "limited" car.
John R @ Feb 13th 2008 12:23PM
yeah. If I had a rich uncle that passed away I would be first in line.
Frylock350 @ Feb 13th 2008 11:24AM
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.
tankd0g @ Feb 13th 2008 11:25AM
Won't you feel like a tool if you've already paid more for a base GT-R than a V-Spec.
spdracerut @ Feb 13th 2008 11:28AM
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.)
Josiah @ Feb 13th 2008 11:29AM
Spec-V or V-Spec? Anyone clarify?
Way of the Future @ Feb 13th 2008 11:38AM
Looks like a winner, hopefully they'll increase production.
Playdrv4me @ Feb 13th 2008 11:39AM
MS Paint ftw!