Nissan taking 2010 GT-R back to the 'Ring
The Nissan GT-R has a relationship with the famed Nurburgring in Germany like no other modern car. It has brought the track back into the headlines by taking out much more expensive hardware with a blistering, though unofficial, lap time of 7 minutes, 29 seconds. That number has since been eclipsed by the Corvette ZR1 and Dodge Viper ACR, but remains ahead of the GT2 despite Porsche's accusation that Nissan ran a less-than-stock GT-R. Well, the GT-R in Japan is getting some upgrades for 2010, and Nissan is reportedly headed back to the 'Ring to see what it'll do. The changes include a slight increase in power to 485 PS, or about a 5-horsepower bump, as well as a new compound Dunlop tire and suspension tweaks. Other mods include a larger fuel tank and some very minor cosmetic changes that won't make a damn bit of a difference on the track. Will the GT-R be able to best its 7:29 lap time? We're guessing they wouldn't bother to make the trip if they weren't certain there were at least a couple of tenths to shave off. Thanks for the tip, Sean!
Gallery: Review: 2009 Nissan GT-R
[Source: 2009gtr.blogspot.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
why not the LS2LS7? 4:36PM (11/21/2008)
If it can beat the ZR1 on 285PS, it is well beyond the realm of what I thought possible!
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AkulaX1 6:03PM (11/21/2008)
It will do it under 7 minutes. Probably 6:25.14
It only makes sense.
5 Japanese hp = 1000 American HP
Oh and power to weight ratio is irrelevant.
Chase 8:09PM (11/21/2008)
Driver's Republic has finally done the automotive world a favor and tested the GT-R on the ring versus the GT2:
http://magazines.drivers-republic.com/driversrepublic/thetruth030/
Hopefully ring times will be less disputed now. My theory is that the GT-R was running a higher boost during Nissan's test. That would make sense, since the ecu's programming can be changed with no one knowing the difference. With a twin turbo car, you could add 200 hp at the risk of much higher wear.
noz 9:16PM (11/21/2008)
Faster or not than a Vette, it's a better car by light years.
Vette owners need to put their pen&ses back in their pants and just take it gracefully. There's more to a car than mere speed.
Chase 10:40PM (11/21/2008)
"There's more to a car than mere speed."
Like a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty which doesn't assume you're a poseur.
innoc3nt 8:28PM (11/26/2008)
This time, please let independent journalists examine the car in question and witness the run in person (not in the car of course, but perhaps waiting on the sidelines).
Parklife 4:37PM (11/21/2008)
285 PS, huh?
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Sean Morris 4:41PM (11/21/2008)
485 ps...
Ned 4:38PM (11/21/2008)
They better be careful and not use Launch Control. It will void their warranty! OOPS!
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FotoGenetix 4:40PM (11/21/2008)
i believe LC will be removed for the next GTR revision.
and really give launch control jokes a break i feel like stabbing every AB launch control joke with a rusty knife
FotoGenetix 4:40PM (11/21/2008)
i believe LC will be removed for the next GTR revision.
and really give launch control jokes a break i feel like stabbing every AB launch control joke with a rusty knife
ack154 4:42PM (11/21/2008)
Just let it go man... let it go.
It is NOT that big of an issue.
Sean Morris 4:43PM (11/21/2008)
A couple of people break something, and people act like every cars transmission is going to fall out of it.
All it takes is one loud person, to rile things up. 999 quiet ones don't make a sound.
Mobius_1 4:49PM (11/21/2008)
Yes, launch control is the most important weapon for a quick 'Ring time.
/sarcasm, just for the few dumb people floating around
Reader 5:25AM (11/22/2008)
I just think it's funny Foto's second comment is higher ranked than his first, even though they're identical.
Mobius_1 8:19AM (11/22/2008)
The second might state the same info as the first, but it also bombards the troll's inbox, and that is better.
TigerMil 4:42PM (11/21/2008)
This is an effing runflat tire!!! Oh, the shame!
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stevefromatl 1:01PM (12/15/2008)
The 2010 model will not have launch control
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Yaroukh 4:43PM (11/21/2008)
Watch and learn, dear customer, what will make your warranty go boom.
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Tony 4:46PM (11/21/2008)
Wadaya bet they can't even do :29 - unless it's another "unofficial" run.
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