Left-hand-drive Nissan GT-R SpecV caught in Best Motoring video
Click either image for a gallery of the LHD Nissan GT-R SpecV
We've been waiting for some indication that the Nissan GT-R SpecV would go on sale in markets outside of Japan, and thanks to the eagle eyes of the man at the helm of GTRBlog, there's finally proof.The latest edition of Best Motoring includes a test of the SpecV and the prototype used for filming is a left-hand-drive model.
Sales of the SpecV in Asia, Europe and the Middle East aren't assured, but with a LHD model floating around, it's clear that Nissan won't be keeping the goods to itself in Japan. However, sales in the U.S. are still highly unlikely, particularly considering the premium (almost $100k) over the standard model.
Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV in LHD
Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV
Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV Live
[Source: GTRBlog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tim 1:10PM (2/02/2009)
I dunno, seems like a pretty big stretch. Nissan could make the SpecV modifications to any GT-R. The fact that the PROTOTYPE happens to be LHD is fairly irrelevent.
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IK 1:10PM (2/02/2009)
forget V spec
Z tuned is what you want.
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Frank 1:13PM (2/02/2009)
I wonder how many comments before the Launch Control is mentioned?
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Js 1:15PM (2/02/2009)
3 apparently...
Matt 10:31PM (2/02/2009)
lmao
caddy-v 1:17PM (2/02/2009)
Launch control is no longer an issue. Nissan supplies buyers with a spare trannie which will be added to the MSRP. So now you can use it six times.
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Coolio 1:24PM (2/02/2009)
LOL !
Jake B 4:04PM (2/02/2009)
That makes them almost less reliable than the rear ends in the last gen CTS-V
BigMcLargeHuge 4:10PM (2/02/2009)
On a more serious note,
Launch Control actually isn't an issue with the 2010's and the 2009 reflashes.
All the reflash does is give drivers a 3000rpm launch with VDC on. According to the first people to get the reflash, its good for 0-60 in 3.7 seconds or better.
The 3000rpm VDC-on launch is fast, much softer on the drivetrain, and covered under warranty.
With first-year teething problems out of the way, reliability and coverage are now positive traits of the Nissan GT-R.
caddy-v 4:15PM (2/02/2009)
Well said Jake, the big difference is cadillac stepped up to the plate and covered the problem free of charge with free loaner cars mind you. Much unlike Nissan that puts something in a car and tells you not to use it then makes you pay for a 20 grand tranny that fails as a direct result of said item.
BigMcLargeHuge 12:25AM (2/03/2009)
You might want to actually READ my post.
Now you can launch at will, not hurt anything, and be covered under warranty.
zh589 1:48PM (2/02/2009)
different wheels, a suspension change, lighter seats, and getting rid of the rear seats shouldn't cost $100,000. common' nissan, i thought you were trying to beat porsche at thier own game, not copy them...
now maybe if you made the transmission more durable, made the engine output raised to 550hp, higher revlimit, idk if the door skins, roof, trunk, fenders on the gtr are aluminum but if they arn't wtf?. polycarbonate rear window?dymags?? maybe that last one was too much to ask.
at least nissan didnt charge 100k over base on the last gtr models...
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Jason 2:00PM (2/02/2009)
I could be wrong, but didn't Nissan sell the GTR at a loss? If that's the case then maybe the SpecV is closer to the 'actual' cost of the car?
Fazzster 1:35PM (2/02/2009)
Too bad it does not have a real transmission. I really hope the industry comes around and brings back the manual. Enough is a enough. All this great engineering and it is hampered by a slush box.....a proper drivers car should have a clutch operated by your left foot.
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chconline 1:38PM (2/02/2009)
I would agree with you on that. Dual clutch transmissions are faster and provides much more snappy shifts. However, I would prefer the experience of being part of the process... who cares if it's like 0.3 second faster to 60mph. Of course that's just my opinion.
xpolarx 5:20PM (2/02/2009)
A slushbox and a dual-clutch transmission are two completely different things.
chconline 1:36PM (2/02/2009)
It's V-Spec.. otherwise known as the "Victory Spec". Seriously, quit getting that wrong every time. I thought this was a car enthusiast car blog.
SpecV is with the Sentras.
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Dunc 1:44PM (2/02/2009)
relax fool
SpaceWeasel 1:45PM (2/02/2009)
Ummm, I think Nissan gets to call it what they want... regardless of what the fanboys think is right
GT-R SpecV press release.
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2009/_STORY/090108-01-e.html
Will 1:48PM (2/02/2009)
I says "Spec V" on the badge on the back of the car.