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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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Spy Shots: 2011 Nissan GT-R spotted testing at Nürburgring?

Dan Roth — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Supercars, Nissan

One way to win races is to bury the pedal and never lift. It would appear Nissan may be following the same plan with the development of its GT-R. Rather than sit around and let the car's development go cold, Nissan is continuing to refine its bargain supercar slayer.

Nürburgring watchers have noticed a seemingly base model GT-R lapping the track lately. There's camo on the front and rear fascias - somewhat strange for a car that's been released for public consumption - so the folks at gtrblog took a closer look.

While it may look innocuous enough, the latest GT-R o be snapped on its German vacation has aerodynamic pieces that are subtly different, leading gtrblog to come to the conclusion that this is probably thee 2011 version of Nissan's Godzilla. Thanks for the tip, Jim!

[Source: gtrblog.com]

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REPORT: Nissan headed back to 'Ring in search of new GT-R and GT-R SpecV lap times

Jeremy Korzeniewski — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:56:00 EST

Filed under: Supercars, Nissan

Nissan GT-R SpecV - Click above for high-res gallery

At this point, it's clear that a good showing at the Nürburgring is of the utmost importance to any automaker with supercar ambitions. Contestants ranging from Porsche, Nissan, Chevrolet and Dodge have all visited the famed German racetrack to try and set a new fast lap record, despite the fact that none of these test sessions are officially recorded by anyone other than the automakers themselves.

Back in mid-2008 when the GT-R was first establishing its formidable credibility, Nissan's Chief Test Driver, Toshio Suzuki, took Godzilla to a lap time of 7 minutes, 29 seconds. That mark has since been eclipsed by the Corvette ZR1 and Dodge Viper ACR, but Nissan's supercar may have a bit more to offer in its latest guise for 2009. Plus, the even hotter SpecV will also hit the market in very short order, featuring larger brakes, less weight and a slight bump in power thanks to a turbocharger overboost function.

Will Suzuki-san be able to shave enough time to best the Viper's 7:22 in either the standard-fare GT-R or the high-test SpecV? We'll find out for sure next month when Nissan puts on a full court press at the Green Hell in search of those elusive few seconds it needs for ultimate bragging rights.

Gallery: Nissan GT-R SpecV Live

[Source: GTRBlog]

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Nissan GT-R Spec-V release confirmed, possible unveiling at NISMO festival

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:58:00 EST

Filed under: Japan, Supercars, Nissan

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R Spec-V testing

Reports about the release and pricing of the Nissan GT-R Spec-V have been circulating for months and Nissan HQ has supposedly confirmed the rumors and targeted an on-sale date in Japan in late January or early February.

The GT-R Spec-V is expected to be packing another 100 hp through the use of a new exhaust, more boost and a retuned ECU. Carbon fiber will replace some of the body panels to reduce weight, while new wheels, upgraded brakes and suspension tweaks will round out the mods.

Rumors suggest that Nissan could release the Spec-V at the 12th annual NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway in Japan later this month. Pricing could be up to 15,000,000 yen - 2,000,000 more than earlier predictions - or around $154,000, more than double the cost of a standard GT-R. If the Spec-V goes on sale in the U.S., expect pricing to be considerably lower.

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

[Source: GTRblog.com]

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Nissan to Porsche: Put the GT-R down before you hurt yourself

Dan Roth — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:27:00 EST

Filed under: Performance, Etc., Europe, Supercars, Nissan, Porsche

Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan GT-R

The GT-R/911 schoolyard scuffuffle continues, with Nissan looking at Porsche's test and basically saying "yer doin it wrong" to the German automaker. Chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno has graciously offered remedial driving classes to the driver for Porsche's lapping session where a GT-R was reportedly 25 seconds off Nissan's torrid time of 7 minutes, 29 seconds. Porsche had concluded that special tires must have been quietly fitted in a quest for 'Ring primacy. Porsche has yet to say anything other than "Ve don't sink zee car can do it in schtock form."

Not so, says Nissan. While a claim to the fastest production car on the Nürburgring might help prospective customers froth up some money, and owners are unlikely to try verifying the claim, Nissan is not interested in wasting time on one-offs, according to Mizuno. "For us, testing the car in standard production specification is far more relevant", says the engineer. The very tires that carried driver Toshio Suzuki on the 7:29 run are in the hands of Sumitomo, and Nissan would encourage interested parties to STFU and go look at the rolling stock. It seems Nissan thinks Porsche needs a little help figuring out the GT-R, to which the company will be happy to help. "We are aware that several automakers have purchased the GT-R for their own testing and evaluation," Nissan says in its most recent rebuttal, "we would welcome the opportunity to help any auto manufacturer with understanding the full capabilities of the GT-R." Nissan's statement is after the jump.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Nissan GT-R

[Source: carsguide]

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Nissan GT-R V-Spec delayed, 'Evolution' model due in the interim

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:27:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Japan, Supercars, Nissan

Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Nissan GT-R.

The word from Japan's BestCar magazine is that Nissan has delayed the launch of the GT-R V-Spec in Japan from this fall to sometime later this year or early 2009. The reason for the delay hasn't been divulged, but as a stop-gap measure, Nissan will be releasing an Evolution or S-Tune version fitted with several of the parts developed by NISMO and fitted on the race-spec version of the GT-R that campaigned in Tokachi 24-hour enduro.

The launch of the Evolution/S-Tune model will coincide with the release of NISMO's line of performance parts, due out later this month, and will include suspension upgrades, new aero parts, wheels and tires, along with a revised ECU and a new exhaust system. Look for an official announcement from Nissan on August 20th.

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

Gallery: NISMO Tokachi 24-hour Nissan GT-R

[Source: BestCar via LeBlogAuto]

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Nissan GT-R V-Spec lap times stun observers

Michael Harley — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:29:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Supercars, Nissan

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R V-Spec.

The prototype Nissan GT-R V-Spec, wearing the "Victory Specification" designation reserved for the ultra high-performance Nissan GT-R, has been caught lapping the famed Nürburgring at an incredible, if not simply unbelievable, 7:25 per lap. This, according to bystanders trackside. (For comparison, Walter Röhrl lapped the Ring in 7:28 while driving a Porsche Carrera GT in 2004.)

In contrast to the standard Nissan GT-R, that made the run around the 'Ring in 7:38, the GT-R V-Spec has a new front splitter, modified rear spoiler, and different wheels. A more extensive use of carbon fiber has reportedly reduced the weight by upwards of 330 pounds. Of course, Nissan engineers also tweaked the twin-turbo powerplant for another 70 horses... or so. Thanks for the tip, XeroK00L!

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

[Source: Car]

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Spy Shots: Nissan GT-R Spec V confirmed, caught running the 'Ring

John Neff — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:29:00 EST

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

Click above for high-res gallery of Nissan GT-R Spec V spy shots at the 'Ring

Those spy shots we showed you yesterday of a higher-performance GT-R have been confirmed by inside sources as the Spec V model, which will both shed poundage and gain power compared to its baser sibling. Weight is expected to drop by over 300 pounds thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, and as for how much power the twin-turbo 3.8L V6 will make in Spec V trim... some are saying 550 - 600 horsepower, though we think that's a bit optimistic as well as just overkill. These shots show the GT-R Spec V attacking a corner at the Nurburgring, and in the German sun we can see the new front splitter below the grille and carbon fiber rear wing much clearer. The current GT-R's performance has already surprised us all, but it's clear that this is just beginning for Nissan's new halo car.

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

[Source: KGP Photography]

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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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Gozilla goes on a diet: VIDEO of GT-R race car mule, V-Spec details surface

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:27:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Tuners, Performance, Supercars, Nissan

We've reported previously on both a club racer and a V-Spec version of the Nissan GT-R, and it's now apparent that they are both very different beasts. The V-Spec variant will be in the same mold as the previous versions offered, with Japan's Best Car citing a 220-pound diet, 30 more horsepower with upgraded binders and suspension components.

The racing version, previously shown in spy shots, is equipped with a full roll cage, a significantly revised suspension and a nice set of Volk TE37s that are also featured in last week's Best Car article. When we'll be seeing either version is an open question, but we've got video of the production-based racer making the rounds and Best Car's spec scan after the jump.

[Source: 2009gtr.com]

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