Nissan GT-R SpecV: Details, live images and video
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R SpecV
Nissan's press release on the GT-R SpecV left a lot of unanswered questions, particularly the geeky tidbits that we thrive on. So with the help of our friends at GTRBlog who were on hand for the unveiling in Japan, and a few of our super-secret sources abroad, we were able to scrounge up some of the more salient details on Nissan's upgraded Godzilla. Follow the jump to find out the inside scoop on Nissan's most super of supercars.
Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV Live
Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV
To begin with, Nissan maintains that the GT-R SpecV is aimed at the discerning enthusiast, the same kind of buyer that would pass up the Porsche 911 GT3 for the RS variant. For $170,000, that's a very select group of consumers, but we doubt Nissan will have much difficulty moving the 20 to 30 SpecVs it'll be producing each month when sales begin February 8th.
Peak output remains the same, at 478 horsepower, but a switch on the right of the steering wheel (shared with the cruise control) activates an electronic circuit to boost mid-range torque by 15 lb-ft (up to 449 lb-ft). A green light illuminates on the dash when the overboost function is enabled, giving drivers 80 seconds to perform any overtaking maneuvers, and then defaulting back to the standard setting.
The SpecV's carbon ceramic brakes were developed in conjunction with Brembo and are painted silver to differentiate the upgraded stoppers from the standard GT-R. Although the six-piston (front) caliper size remains the same, the discs have been upgraded to 390mm (15.35 inches) and fitted with SpecV specific brake pads. Nissan claims a weight savings of 11 pounds per corner and –2.0 Gs worth of stopping power, but the system comes at a cost: $45,000.
The 20-inch RAYS forged aluminum wheels – the same units offered on the NISMO Clubsports GT-R -- also contribute to the overall weight savings, which comes in 132 pounds lighter than the standard model at 3,704 pounds. As mentioned in our previous post, Nissan replaced several components with lightweight carbon fiber, including the seats, interior trim (even the seat-back adjuster), grille and brake ducts, along with the trick dry carbon fiber rear wing (coated in clear matte paint) that increases downforce. The Bilsteins have been retuned to be more responsive on the racetrack and the engine cover has been replaced with a SpecV-only piece. The standard GT-R hues are available, but if you want to stand out, the Ultimate Opal Black paint job will set you back an additional $6,100.
Nissan hasn't released 0-60, 0-100 or quarter mile times yet, but we expect some official figures in the coming weeks. And as for a Nurburgring time... just you wait.
Special thanks to Kris at the GTRBlog for the live images.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
oneviwatara 8:08PM (1/08/2009)
Awesome car!
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valerie 4:32AM (1/09/2009)
bad-ass!!!!
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esteva03 8:14PM (1/08/2009)
yeah GTR!!!! Vspec!!!! awesome!!!! i wish i could pay one!!!! but i cant!!!!
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I like the GTR but i think it is too expensive for the performance!!!! i would buy a regular one and tune it.
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Domestic 6.0 9:06PM (1/08/2009)
Wow that thing is expensive ... and just 130lbs off? ... the car needed to be like 3500 lbs like yesterday .... wow what a shame
Kattleox 9:43PM (1/08/2009)
But, you have to admit that it's awesome that that beast makes something like 75,000 horsepower from a V6. Now, if only the evora had THIS instead of that limp-wristed Camry engine. Hello, Mr. Power to weight ratio. Allow me to introduce you to Miss. Onowearegonnadie.
Why is Lotus partnered with Toyota, again?
firstplace 10:36PM (1/08/2009)
regular one is much better deal
esteva03 10:49PM (1/08/2009)
ok. i whote this whole answer and it gor erased on some stupid safari brain fart. but it was something like this.
"Hello, Mr. Power to weight ratio. Allow me to introduce you to Miss. Onowearegonnadie." LOL!!!!
so i think this car has all the right things to begin. it has better brakes suspension and rims/tires. these things are the most significant compares to anything that will give you up to 25 or 30 HP. exclude the miata. but in any other car i rather have the mods mentioned before. so this car to my taste has to have more CF panels in front and roof. 40 to 60 HP more. and that would make it worth the money they are charging. all this according to ME. ME is nobody.
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416Hammy 10:06AM (1/09/2009)
Dropped on your head as a baby, were you?
why not the LS2LS7? 11:33AM (1/09/2009)
Why do I have to admit it's awesome it makes all this power from a V6? All told, the V6 is larger and heavier than a small block V8, like an LS7. And an LS7 makes more power than this.
So why do I have to admit this is impressive?
Brent Schmidt 8:16PM (1/08/2009)
That has got to be the ugliest body kit I have ever seen... I'd pretty much kick it if I see it parked around 'Copa.
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Serge K. 8:30PM (1/08/2009)
I gree.
They should put purple neon lights underneath.
- "Awe-sooooome, dude! It's saaaww kool to be a rich RICER!..."
homunculus 8:44PM (1/08/2009)
ugliest? surely you exaggerate. the bodykit is pretty restrained in my eyes. a ricer suggests an import with non-functional mods. this bodykit clearly isn't mere window dressing-- except the carbon fiber specv badge perhaps.
this car is incredibly badass, especially in the pearl effect dark purple.
also, awesome shot of the red hot brakes in the video.
dinnercoat 9:04PM (1/08/2009)
You obviously have never been in a Wal-Mart, Target, Blockbuster, Best Buy, AM-PM, Chevron, Carl's Jr., McDonalds, Buger King, etc, etc, etc, etc, parking lot.
why not the LS2LS7? 8:18PM (1/08/2009)
Overboost is the biggest pile of nonsense in recent memory.
People just want to look like they are in Fast and Furious and press that steering wheel button when they pass someone.
How about you just give the car 15 more ft-lbs of torque all the time?
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JSams4131 8:23PM (1/08/2009)
I agree completely, it seems that as of recent all the manufacturer special editions have included some increase in engine output, idk why nissan just wanted to lighten it by 100+pounds and add 80 seconds of a 15lbft torque nawwzz style.
innoc3nt 2:43AM (1/09/2009)
Agreed. Super lame.
I thought it'd be cheaper and [much] lighter. Regular GT-R is one of the best values around, but the Spec-V strikes me as somewhat mediocre for the price.
Mobius_1 7:05AM (1/09/2009)
As if the stock one wasn't powerful enough...
Jsams4131 8:20PM (1/08/2009)
Imagine if this car was even lighter....i just wish normal people could afford this...like me.
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Michael 8:23PM (1/08/2009)
It looks awesome.
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Kumail 8:25PM (1/08/2009)
is that top one PURPLE!? WTF?!
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