Nissan GT-R V-Spec delayed, 'Evolution' model due in the interim
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan GT-R.
The word from Japan's BestCar magazine is that Nissan has delayed the launch of the GT-R V-Spec in Japan from this fall to sometime later this year or early 2009. The reason for the delay hasn't been divulged, but as a stop-gap measure, Nissan will be releasing an Evolution or S-Tune version fitted with several of the parts developed by NISMO and fitted on the race-spec version of the GT-R that campaigned in Tokachi 24-hour enduro.
The launch of the Evolution/S-Tune model will coincide with the release of NISMO's line of performance parts, due out later this month, and will include suspension upgrades, new aero parts, wheels and tires, along with a revised ECU and a new exhaust system. Look for an official announcement from Nissan on August 20th.
Gallery: Nissan GT-R Spec-V - spy shots
Gallery: NISMO Tokachi 24-hour Nissan GT-R
[Source: BestCar via LeBlogAuto]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
s13hybrid 3:37PM (8/05/2008)
So it has always been V-spec. Are they changing that around now, or is Autoblog just always getting the name wrong?
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Majarvis 4:03PM (8/05/2008)
They haven't changed the name, it's still V-spec, just like all of the previous Skyline GT-Rs, it's just Autoblog being lazy as usual, not reading our comments, and continuing to post the wrong name.
f650 8:31AM (8/06/2008)
Obviously there is little different between the B15 Sentra Spec-V (aka wreck-v) and a GT-R V-Spec. To the untrained eye they're nearly identical in every way!
2007RC46SP2 3:38PM (8/05/2008)
Damn it... corvette zr1 is gonna have to wait for his. ;)
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rypt 3:48PM (8/05/2008)
They've probably delayed it so that they can tune it a bit more to spank the 'vette EVEN more :)
Tagg 4:28PM (8/05/2008)
Ha ha ha! I think I know who you are talking about.
Mr. Myspace page with all 16 celeb friends and the garage full of Corvette's, 15 houses, and on and on?
2007RC46SP2 4:34PM (8/05/2008)
you are correct. :)
CORVETTE ZR1 5:11PM (8/05/2008)
Im not geting one dude... unless it beats the ZR1 on the ring and in 0-60 and i top speed...
im not a fanboy i just pick the fastest sports car and go with it...
Harrison 12:32AM (8/06/2008)
@ Corvette ZR1
...and folks, that's why I know you're spouting BS.
BigMcLargeHuge 9:09AM (8/06/2008)
I think we now know who Brad Paisley wrote his song for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GcVnhNjWV0
Alex 3:39PM (8/05/2008)
The Evolution *is* the reason for the delay of the V-Spec.
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Yar 3:43PM (8/05/2008)
I think the 7:26 gold standard is the reason for the V-Spec delay.
Back to the drawing board boys...
John R 3:49PM (8/05/2008)
^^ oh, brother...
Yar 3:51PM (8/05/2008)
Completely kidding, just thought I'd stir the pot a little.
kfj 3:46PM (8/05/2008)
Poor fan boys
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Slliim 3:51PM (8/05/2008)
I'll take that...
~ Slim ~
Jason 3:48PM (8/05/2008)
7:26.3 must be harder to achieve than they thought.
I kid...
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Slliim 3:50PM (8/05/2008)
So the ZR1 gets to prance around like a 'Ring' fairy for a little bit longer than expected. No problem, the V-Spec is worth waiting for...
Not that I will be buying one but I am a fan...
~ Slim ~
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LMBVette 3:59PM (8/05/2008)
So the car has been on the streets in the US for a few weeks and they're already coming out with a special edition? Then after that...a 'more' special edition comes out.
Wow....
GT-R = Ford Mustang LOL ;-)
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Isuzu32 4:02PM (8/05/2008)
Haha it will be a new special edition every 3 days on Autoblog!