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VIDEO: Nissan GT-R documentary by National Geographic
Click above to watch National Geographic's Inside episode on the Nissan GT-R
Over four years ago, National Geographic approached Nissan to see if it could follow the development of a vehicle from conception to production for its "Inside" series. Nissan's response, "We've got something for you. It's called the GT-R."
So after signing the world's thickest NDA, National Geographic's film crew was afforded unprecedented access to Nissan's design, engineering and manufacturing facilities, along with spending time at the test track and with Nissan/Renault's rock-star CEO and Manga-hero, Carlos Ghosn. The 47-minute documentary covers almost every aspect of the GT-R's development, although it's slightly dumbed-down and thoroughly over-dramatized for mass consumption. Despite that, it's an entertaining trip, and watching Ghosn almost get sick in the passenger seat of a GT-R development mule makes it even more appealing.
Make the jump to check it out.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mehdi Cheddadi 8:12PM (10/21/2008)
GODZILA!!!
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Domestic 6.0 9:17PM (10/21/2008)
A truly amazing piece of automotive history !
V3LOCIP3D3 1:09AM (10/22/2008)
Seems pretty obsessive. I agree that it's probably the most refined example of a sports car to this day . . but each car has its own character and that's why Ferrari, porsche, etc. haven't created a car like this. A Porsche feels like a porsche, a Ferrari feels like a Ferrari and its fine if a Viper acts like a wild animal. It's the different personalities we like.
It would be a shame if every automaker went for the most refined, thoroughly prefected automobile, because, scientifically it would all lead in the direction of the same car.
ik 8:18PM (10/21/2008)
thank you autoblog
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Caz 8:30PM (10/21/2008)
So when will this be on tv? I prefer my GT-R in HD!
josh 9:17PM (10/21/2008)
http://www.viddler.com/explore/NAGTROC/videos/17.wmv
this is the riginal source uploaded on viddler (474mb). not quite HD, but way better than flash....
(ps go to the hosts site and choose "download" http://www.viddler.com/explore/NAGTROC/videos/17/6.906/)
refugee7 10:39PM (10/21/2008)
Thanks for the link.
Amien 8:20PM (10/21/2008)
Im actually looking forward to this video, there are quite a few vidoes of the production of the car available but they are too brief and not very detailed. I hope they don't ham it up though, by going overboard with how this thing is made from alien technology.
PS: The vid is hilarious!
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arturo 8:35PM (10/21/2008)
after seeing so manny videos like this. i admire almost any car except the Aztec. they all have a process and a goal.
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Vintage 2:16PM (10/24/2008)
In defense of the Aztek, it's goal wasn't to look good. It was to put FUNCTION in front of form, and honestly, I think it did that. It's a vehicle built around what most SUV owners ACTUALLY need, instead of overly powerful (inefficient) engines and offroad abilities. Instead, it is better than most SUVs on the road, has plenty of cargo space with neat pockets all over, can tow small boats or ATVs, gets better MPG than most SUVs, and has cool features like that pop up tent. So... in that respect, the Aztek is a success. I'd much rather drive one than some stupid Yukon Denali or Escalade.
Sam 8:45PM (10/21/2008)
Very cool idea. I'd love to watch this. Nice work, National Geographic.
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Eric 8:45PM (10/21/2008)
Yeah, when will this air? I want to watch it in HD.
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Randy915 9:02PM (10/21/2008)
Apparently it's not even announced yet so this video's definitely a leak.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/inside/all/Overview
Click the Episodes button and then "All Episodes". Can't wait to see this in HD...
Eric 9:04PM (10/21/2008)
Thanks for the info!
Xcountryflyer 8:56PM (10/21/2008)
Sounds like it will be an interesting show. I saw my first GT-R on the road last weekend.
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Red 9:04PM (10/21/2008)
Very interesting vid. I agree with the dumbed down, but I always find these things fascinating, even if I hate the car. lol
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NicK 9:12PM (10/21/2008)
Did anyone else see the Autoblog post at about 28:01 with the new GT-R logo?
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innoc3nt 9:28PM (10/21/2008)
Yeah, you beat me to it! At 28:00 in, they've got a laptop with Autoblog open! =D Awesome.
Chris 9:46PM (10/21/2008)
I JUST saw that to!
waiownsyou 1:17AM (10/22/2008)
Not to mention that one guy that's named Hiro Nakamura, LOL