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2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-V coming Janaury 8th, full specifications leaked
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Over the weekend, Nissan and Datsun devotees descended on the Fuji Speedway to enjoy the festivities at the 12th NISMO Festival in Japan. In the lead-up to the event, speculation swirled that the 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-V would be revealed to the world, but instead, the Spec-V's modification list was leaked to GTR-World. The supposed specs leave us cold. Hit the jump to find out why.
Gallery: Nissan GT-R Spec-V - spy shots
According to GTR-World and the GTRBlog, engine output will swell to 485 PS (just over 478 hp) 520 hp. The transmission mode select button has been removed, supposedly meaning that "Race" is the only setting available. However, an "overboost" button is included in the package that increases mid-range boost pressure for overtaking maneuvers.
Carbon ceramic brakes will be hidden behind Rays 20-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in no-cost Dunlop tires, and the suspension is comprised of a retuned Bilstein Damptronic setup that is supposedly superior to the NISMO ClubSport package already offered.
The omnipresent weight issue has been (somewhat) addressed with the replacement of the back seats with a carbon fiber shelf, along with carbon fiber front thrones, front grille, rear wing and brake ducts on the front lip spoiler. More of the exotic weave can be found surrounding the IP and mirror switches, chrome replaces anything painted silver and black will be the only available interior color. A Thatchan alarm system, Electronic Toll Card system (ETC) and a Bose stereo are all optional, and a new color – Ultimate Black Pearl, a deep purple/black hue – is available for an additional 577,500 yen. All the other colors currently available to GT-R buyers will also be offered and pricing is supposedly set at 15,750,000 yen (base) and 16,978,000 yen with all the extras.
While anything offered from the factory has the weight of the Nissan/NISMO engineering team behind it, we're surprised by the limited diet and complete lack of power mods. Until we get official word from Nissan (Tokyo Auto Salon?), we're skeptical that this is the final spec sheet. Hopefully, we'll know soon enough. But in the meantime, color us less than impressed.
[Sources: GTR-World, GTRBlog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
BigMcLargeHuge 9:10AM (12/01/2008)
This is a questionable translation. There is another translation from the Japanese original post I read that claimed 7:20 on the Nurburgring and 520PS power.
Either way, I did my own translation of the Japanese text at GT-Rworld and 1 thing is for certain: they admit that anything read here is unconfirmed.
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BigMcLargeHuge 9:50AM (12/01/2008)
What I get from the '2 theories' section is that it will be limited to 485ps until it gets to a track.
There, when the speed limiter is removed (GPS on JDM models?), the car can obtain 520-530ps via extra boost.
Avinash machado 9:20AM (12/01/2008)
So the ZR1 is safe for now?
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r33 9:23AM (12/01/2008)
bigMac
you right the japanese post says 530 hp (probably )2 seater and 100 to 150 kgs lighter then the spec s.
but anithing oficial by nissan itself.
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Scott 9:32AM (12/01/2008)
The Viper ACR is still king and actually drives like a car, not a video game :)
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416Hammy 10:09AM (12/01/2008)
1. Try buying a Viper ACR.
2. Try driving one on the street.
3. Try getting it serviced as Chrysler implodes.
4. Try your fanboyishness elsewhere.
Serge 10:45AM (12/01/2008)
@416Hammy
1. try buying a Spc-V
2. try driving it with permenant "race" mode
3. try paying $20,000 for broken trans and another $20,000 for a blown "overboosted" engine after every track day
4. the Spec-V is just as much a very limited, harsh riding, designed for track use car as the ACR. Except the ACR will last you a bit longer and if going by the current GT-R will be way more fun to drive.
BigMcLargeHuge 11:00AM (12/01/2008)
@ Serge,
Stop pretending to know anything.
RJ 11:58AM (12/01/2008)
Actually, I agree with Serge that both of these cars (ACR and VSpec) have very limited appeal on the street. With (presumably on the V) harsh riding suspension and minimum sound deadening, you wouldn't want to take either on a long journey, clear contrast with the ZR1 and normal GTR.
jcarter0891 9:51PM (12/01/2008)
YES!! SRT power is for sure the way to go!
Azmati 9:38AM (12/01/2008)
Wow, thats my birthday. =D
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cc 9:45AM (12/01/2008)
Also says a full brake job will cost $30k and that there's no audio or air-conditioning... it's a pretty bare-bones track car from the looks of things.
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BigMcLargeHuge 9:50AM (12/01/2008)
The pricing is pretty rediculous, but where do you get that it won't have a stereo or HVAC?
It says specifically that it comes with a Bose system.
Red 10:19AM (12/01/2008)
@BigMcLargeHuge,
It says a Bose stereo is "optional", not standard.
People need to get over this "give us more horsepower" crap. The car wouldn't need 485ps, twin-turbos, DCT and LC if it were such a heavy-ass pig in the first damn place. Take the weight out and make the transmission less clunky in less than anything but "R" mode (if you haven't driven one, you won't know what I'm talking about).
If you're really hard-pressed to get more power, Amuse and Mine's will serve your needs for a fee less than you'll pay for with anything from Nissan or NISMO. Cost to replace anything should it fail is inconsequential when a transmission retails for $20,000. If you're THAT worried about a warranty and breaking something, go buy an Evo/STI.
cc 10:33AM (12/01/2008)
The Japanese article says the basic idea is no audio or air-conditioning, but later on says there's no information on the air conditioning, but that a Bose stereo will be optional.
bigbear7787 9:51AM (12/01/2008)
I still don't see why people like this car...
It's a bastardization of what the original car was and its fan base has just grown from it.
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BigMcLargeHuge 10:01AM (12/01/2008)
I'm fairly certain that most people that like the GT-R like several other types.
Anyone who hates a car tends to come up with stupid reasons to continue hating it. Thats not picking on anyone in particular. I hate hybrids, and thats admittedly for stupid reasons.
cc 10:35AM (12/01/2008)
Nissan's aiming for a different market than the original Skyline GT-R, and by the looks of it, aren't having any problem selling these things.
For what it's worth, a friend who imports old GT-Rs into Canada (you can bring in cars over 15 years old here) says the new one feels "slow" in stock form, but then, his own R32 is putting something like 500hp to the wheels and is a lot lighter. :)
Sean Morris 10:40AM (12/01/2008)
The R35 GT-R may "feel" slow, but its not. Its actually really fast. It just keeps on pulling and pulling. It doesn't make much noise, it just accelerates.
Just check out my videos from the last GT-R Challenge at Fontana. Couple of R35 GT-R's and R32 , R33 GT-R's. The R32 GT-R I was driving was 600 whp.
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=tyndago
Frylock350 10:05AM (12/01/2008)
So Nissan decided to make the GT-R a better performer by reducing weight instead of increasing power? Kudos to Nissan. Hacking off weight can be better than adding horsepower if done right.
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