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Video: AutoExpress tests the 2010 Nissan GT-R SpecV

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:58:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Nissan

Autoexpress goes for a spin in the Nissan GT-R Spec-V - Click above to watch video after the jump

AutoExpress has put the 478-horsepower Nissan GT-R Spec-V through a round of semester exams, and it looks like this carbon fiber kid has the guts to make it in the real world. It motored to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds, ran the slalom at 74.7 mph - beating everything from Europe and tying the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 - and soaked up 1.12 G on the skidpad - beating everything including the ZR-1. It's all right to admit... you want a Spec-V. Don't you? Follow the jump for the video.

Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV

[Source: AutoExpress]

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REPORT: Corvette ZR1 matches Nissan GT-R around Nürburgring in Sport Auto test

Jonny Lieberman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:29:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Etc., Europe, Chevrolet, Nissan

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - click above image for hi-res gallery

Ah... what's it been, three weeks since we mentioned a Nürburgring "record?" Well, rest easy friends, as this post has nothing to do with a "record." Instead, it's all about the time laid down at the 'Ring by Horst von Saurma, editor of Germany's Auto Sport. Herr von Saurma lends an air of credibility to these tests, as not only did he briefly race professionally, but his 'Ring results are generally taken seriously. For instance, his 7:32 in a Porsche Carrera GT was considered the production record until recently when Nissan and General Motors started bringing in factory hot shoes.

Anyhow, here's what Horst found: The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 goes around the Nurburgring in 7:38 - the exact same amount of time it took him to hoof the Nissan GT-R around the circuit. Odd, you think? For the Nissan weighs almost 500 pounds more and gives up at least 100 horsepower to the Chevy. Not to mention around 165 lb-ft of torque. Yes, well, the 'Ring ain't a drag strip. And while big power helps, it's not the be-all and end-all. Both cars handle extremely well, but we're going to chock up the GT-R's impressive tie to an X factor. Namely, the twin-turbo Nissan is easier to flog at or around the limit than the supercharged Corvette - all-wheel drive helps in the dry, too, see?

And what about the issue that both manufacturers laid down 'Ring times in the 7:25 range? Well, it's within the margin of error you'd expect for a track as long as the Nürburgring, especially when the cars are driven on different days by different drivers. One more thing: Horst von Saurma laid down the Nissan's time in a 2009 model, and not in the new 2010 which features more power, better suspension and better brakes. Nor, for that matter, is it the Spec-V model. Just sayin'. Thanks to Wags for the tip!

Gallery: Review: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Gallery: Review: 2010 Nissan GT-R

[Source: GTRblog]

REPORT: Corvette ZR1 matches Nissan GT-R around Nürburgring in Sport Auto test originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #105

Dan Roth — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:32:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Budget, Hybrid, Plants/Manufacturing, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Nissan, Opinion/Editorial

If we keep this up, we're going to best our record of six in a row, or whatever it was. The Autoblog Podcast crew returns for Autoblog Podcast #105 with Chris, Sam, and Dan discussing a paltry sweep of subjects as the quiet gathers before the storm of Congressional hearings is unleashed this week. We kept it shorter this week, but that doesn't mean that there's not plenty of witty repartee to go around. Enjoy!

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Autoblog Podcast #105 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Nissan GT-R Spec-V

John Neff — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:27:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Supercars, Nissan

Click above for high-res gallery of Nissan GT-R Spec-V spy shots

The Nissan GT-R has already proven it can more than hold its own against competition like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Chevy Corvette Z06, but don't forget that Nissan still plans on revealing a victory specification, i.e. V-Spec, model of the car. Spy photogs from KGP Photography recently caught what they believe is the GT-R V-Spec being unloaded from a transport truck at the Nurburgring in Germany for testing. While the car doesn't outwardly appear as different from the base GT-R as we expected, some differences are noticeable including more air intakes in the revised front splitter, new wheels and a different brake package (carbon ceramic perhaps?), and what could be a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Reports suggest that whole body panels on the Spec-V model will be comprised of carbon fiber, which should, among other things, help reduce the car's portly weight by at least a few hundred pounds. While the spy shooters didn't get to hear the engine fire up, rumor has it that the GT-R V-Spec will be more powerful than the base model, an achievement that shouldn't be hard to accomplish considering dyno results suggest that the twin-turbo 3.8L V6 is already making more than Nissan's official claim of 473 horsepower. We're also not sure on what Nissan's export plans are for the GT-R V-Spec, though it will be sold in limited quantities to some lucky Japanese for sure.

Gallery: Nissan GT-R Spec-V - spy shots

[Source: KGP Photography]

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