Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan GT-R in action
For the lucky 1,700+ people who have already preordered their 2009 Nissan GT-R, the wait is about to end. On Monday, July 7th, Nissan will begin delivering its first allocation of GT-Rs for the U.S. market to dealers. According to a Nissan spokesperson, the 70-percent preorder rate for the GT-R exceeded the automaker's expectations, and we somehow doubt Nissan will have a hard time finding buyers for the remaining 30 percent.
Pricing for the GT-R remains the same, with the base model coming in at $69,850 and the premium model listed at $71,900. Destination and handling costs amount to $1,000 and the only options available on the 2009 model are an iPod converter ($360), GT-R floor mats ($280) and the "Super Silver" special paint ($3,000). Make the jump for the press release.
PRESS RELEASE
2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Deliveries Set To Begin July 7th,
70 Percent of First-Year Allocation Already Sold
NASHVILLE (June 27, 2008) – Nissan today announced that deliveries of the all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R are scheduled to begin on Monday, July 7, 2008. More than 1,700 of the exotic 480-horsepower GT-R supercars, or approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation for the United States market, have already been spoken for since the announcement of a pre-sale ordering program last January.
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $69,850 for the GT-R and $71,900 for the GT-R Premium model. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000. The GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan dealers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A searchable listing of the 671 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.
"After years of speculation and anticipation, the wait for a U.S.-spec Nissan GT-R is over," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "GT-R is one supercar that more than lives up to its promise, with independent testing by the leading auto enthusiasts magazines and online sites producing performance results that only a handful of production cars have ever attained – much less at a $70,000 MSRP."
A 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a standard 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, recently set a lap time of 7 minutes 29 seconds at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, one of the fastest times achieved by a production-spec vehicle to date.
About the 2009 Nissan GT-R
The all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R, the fifth-generation of the legendary Nissan supercar, is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere."
It features an all-new 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, GR6-type dual clutch rear transmission. The Nissan GT-R is built on an exclusive, all-new Premium Midship platform. This new platform enables the use of a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system, which places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.
The Nissan GT-R's functional styling utilizes advanced aerodynamics, evoking the lines of a well-trained athlete. GT-R's hybrid body construction combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum, and features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce. GT-R's four-passenger cabin features a sloping "aero blade canopy" roofline and curved C-pillar "sword edge," as well as GT-R's hallmark four-ring taillights, functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.
GT-R's interior balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infiniti.com.
* MSRP excludes applicable tax, title and license fees. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Allan @ Jun 27th 2008 3:34PM
$3k for silver paint? Holy crap...
paul34 @ Jun 27th 2008 3:41PM
Ahh, but it adds about 10 HP.
Proud Japanese @ Jun 27th 2008 3:34PM
Given the option of a 70k GT-R and a overpriced 100k+ ZR1 which can barely beat the GT-R, I know which one I would choose. And even if I had 100k+ I would wait for the V-Spec to come out.
John R @ Jun 27th 2008 3:43PM
Proud Japanese, You give Japanese people a bad name.
Take it easy.
Franz @ Jun 27th 2008 3:46PM
C'mon now. Give it up already. It's people like you who give all us enthusiasts a bad name. Quit hating just for the sake of it. The ZR1 is a great car, & so is the GT-R, 911TT and pretty much everything else that plays in this realm of performance. I'm sick of fanboy attitudes now. Grow up. So you prefer the GT-R... big deal! Buy one if you can and leave everybody else alone to make their choices, regardless of what the basis of those choices are.
As far as I'm concerned, the ZR1 just upped the game. If performance is your motivation, be quiet until the V-Spec arrives. If practicality and gadgets floats your boat, don't wait... pick up a GT-R. If you want a little more luxury and brand history, get a 911... I think you get my point. We're allowed to like what we like, but it's ridiculous to knock the other guys choice. (I'm talking to the Porsche and Corvette fanboys too.)
Pete @ Jun 27th 2008 3:47PM
I want to know how this car, which weighs almost 800 lbs more than the Z06 and has 30 less hp, goes around the ring faster than the Z06...
I want specifics from all the OEMs on the testing at the ring.
John P. @ Jun 27th 2008 3:58PM
Pete, it's AWD. Put AWD and Twin Turbos on any old piece of crap and it'll run the ring fast. Even heavy slugs like this one.
tankd0g @ Jun 27th 2008 3:55PM
I'd still pay the little bit extra to have an Audi R8. I don't really care that it's a bit slower, it's still going to blow away just about everything on the road and look good doing it.
AkulaX1 @ Jun 27th 2008 3:59PM
Franz is absolutely right.
Yar @ Jun 27th 2008 3:59PM
I don't think you realize how much more difficult it is to squeeze extra seconds out of your lap the faster and faster you go. 3 seconds on a ~7:20 lap is a helluva lot more than you think it is, especially considering the ZR1 driver felt he could still squeeze some more out of the lap. Hell, the GTR chopped 9 seconds off its lap time between its first attempt (7:38) and its current record (7:29). Imagine if the ZR1 did that? 7:17? That bests the Donkervoort.
Brennan @ Jun 27th 2008 4:00PM
Man, give it a rest!
Tourian @ Jun 27th 2008 4:27PM
@ Pete
I heard a rumor that the Z06 time was with a standing start rather then with a running start like all the Europeans and Japanese do it.
GDUB @ Jun 28th 2008 9:35AM
Well put Franz. let it go people more fast cars means more speed for everyone.
Jared @ Jun 27th 2008 3:37PM
Fantastic car. But did they really have to hit it so hard with the ugly stick?
John R @ Jun 27th 2008 3:44PM
Only 70% sold so far?! Great! There is still time!....to win the lotto... :(
Trojan man @ Jun 27th 2008 3:47PM
I actually saw a red one like in the picture yesterday driving in downtown boston. Only caught the rear 3/4's since I was walking, but it didn't look as big and ugly in person. Cool car even if it is slower than a pushrod, leaf spring vette though (couldn't resist)
Proud Japanese @ Jun 27th 2008 3:51PM
The ZR1 doesn't have leaf springs. The Z06 which HAS leaf springs in slower than the GT-R. Funny isn't it. All these years corvette fanboys have been preaching about the virtues of leaf springs and now even GM decides to ditch them. Not so superior after all huh?
Homerrlb @ Jun 27th 2008 3:57PM
give it a rest
SeattleJeremy @ Jun 27th 2008 4:01PM
Proud Japanese,
The ZR1 does have a rear leaf spring. It's the blue dot number 25
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-corvette-zr1-chassis-display/
Trojan man @ Jun 27th 2008 4:02PM
bad news PJ, the ZR1 has leaf springs, you're thinking of the eletrohydraulic DAMPERS off of the GTB that it also uses. Dampers are not springs, i'm sorry you didn't know that. In fact these dampers are just a genII of what was offered on the C5 and regular C6, it still has leaf springs to actually suspend the car.