Nissan: GT-R News
12-02-2008, 05:34 AM
#2161
Drifting
meh. i was hoping to be excited for the Spec V. i guess its just another get money quick scam by adding little things here and there but it's not that much better than the base model..
they're charging their customers the price of nearly two base GT-R's for the spec V!
they're charging their customers the price of nearly two base GT-R's for the spec V!
12-02-2008, 05:57 AM
#2162
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12-02-2008, 05:58 AM
#2163
Senior Moderator
one of the biggest original appeals about the V-spec was that it would have a MT. so much for that. 
12-02-2008, 06:01 AM
#2164
Drifting
ohyeah.. i forgot about that..
whatever happened to that MT option that was supposed to appear for the other trims.
i remember reading this back a few years ago, there was supposed to be another trim called the GTR EVO? with all the cf trimmings like the Spec-V but with a manual option and fully stripped out, race track form?
if that's still coming out for production, than i'll show nissan some support. if not, nissan and the GTR, GTFO!
whatever happened to that MT option that was supposed to appear for the other trims.
i remember reading this back a few years ago, there was supposed to be another trim called the GTR EVO? with all the cf trimmings like the Spec-V but with a manual option and fully stripped out, race track form?
if that's still coming out for production, than i'll show nissan some support. if not, nissan and the GTR, GTFO!
12-02-2008, 06:13 AM
#2165
Living the Dream
^^I'll disagree. This car is aimed at the "ricers with money" that know what the Nissan GT-R (or is it GTR?) is all about.
I would think that it wouldn't sell as well with the Infiniti badge.
P.S. Saw one in person for the first time the other day, it's not as ugly in person as it is in pictures...ugly just not as ugly.
I would think that it wouldn't sell as well with the Infiniti badge.
P.S. Saw one in person for the first time the other day, it's not as ugly in person as it is in pictures...ugly just not as ugly.
12-02-2008, 06:23 AM
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12-02-2008, 06:29 AM
#2167
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Why isn't this in the GT-R thread?
Saw this on InsideLine yesterday...nothing changed after sleeping on it, I'm still underwhelmed. The car is less ugly in person, but as cmschmie said, it's still ugly. That aside, for $150k, I'd buy a Porsche...hell, I'd buy a ZR1 and have $50k left to wipe my ass with.
Saw this on InsideLine yesterday...nothing changed after sleeping on it, I'm still underwhelmed. The car is less ugly in person, but as cmschmie said, it's still ugly. That aside, for $150k, I'd buy a Porsche...hell, I'd buy a ZR1 and have $50k left to wipe my ass with.
12-02-2008, 07:45 AM
#2170
Drifting
nissan never rigged their time....
porsche just drove the gtr with the potenza's on it instead of using the dunlop tire option, which nissan used to achieve their claimed time.
porsche just drove the gtr with the potenza's on it instead of using the dunlop tire option, which nissan used to achieve their claimed time.
12-02-2008, 09:47 AM
#2174
Senior Moderator
Nissan just updated their press release:
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
12-02-2008, 10:12 AM
#2176
Trolling Canuckistan
Nissan just updated their press release:
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
12-02-2008, 10:16 AM
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Freakin' nissan totally BS GTR's ring time. The one that ran 7:29, had a stripped interior, r coumound tires, was running on 103 octane racing gas, had a suspension setup just for that ring, and was running a modified engine with almost 600 hp. It can be found on the internet for those who dont beleive this.
Thanks,
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12-02-2008, 10:25 AM
#2178
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Nissan just updated their press release:
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Engine output increased to 520-hp. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
- Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking. VOIDS Warranty if used
- Carbon brakes. VOIDS Warranty if used
so now that you no longer own a Nissan you can join my crusade. EXCELANT :p
12-02-2008, 10:29 AM
#2179
Drifting
does anyone remember this when they first announced the release of the GTR in US??
this was reported in august last year
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=117104
Base GTR (480hp)
$57,000
GTR Spec-V (480hp)
$67,000
GTR EVO (530hp, 220lbs lighter)
$94,000
which are all false now pretty much. they had really high hopes for this tihng.. and for the top of the line model to cost less than $100,000.. and now the Spec V already costs nearly triple what they predicted the base GTR was going to be.
this was reported in august last year
GT-R lifts a wheel at Nürburgring
After six long years since the Nissan GTR Concept was first unveiled in October 2001, the wait is now only months away, with the public and market debut at the Tokyo Motor show this October. Production is set to commence immediately after its debut with first Japanese deliveries occurring simultaneously throughout the winter. Sales in the U.S. and Canada are set to start in the Spring of 2008.
The GTR is expected to be available in three different model levels. Despite our previous reports of a 4.5 liter V8 engine delivering 450hp, it is now commonly known that it will be a 480hp twin-turbo V6 engine in the standard base GTR as well as the middle level GTR V-Spec. They will be priced at roughly $57,000 and $67,000 respectively. The range topping EVO version with the same VQHRTT engine as the standard and V-Spec models gets a power increase up to 530hp while losing 220 lbs. from the body for an unbelievably inexpensive price of $94,000.
Seen here are the latest wheel-lifting photos of the GTR testing at Germany's Nürburgring.
After six long years since the Nissan GTR Concept was first unveiled in October 2001, the wait is now only months away, with the public and market debut at the Tokyo Motor show this October. Production is set to commence immediately after its debut with first Japanese deliveries occurring simultaneously throughout the winter. Sales in the U.S. and Canada are set to start in the Spring of 2008.
The GTR is expected to be available in three different model levels. Despite our previous reports of a 4.5 liter V8 engine delivering 450hp, it is now commonly known that it will be a 480hp twin-turbo V6 engine in the standard base GTR as well as the middle level GTR V-Spec. They will be priced at roughly $57,000 and $67,000 respectively. The range topping EVO version with the same VQHRTT engine as the standard and V-Spec models gets a power increase up to 530hp while losing 220 lbs. from the body for an unbelievably inexpensive price of $94,000.
Seen here are the latest wheel-lifting photos of the GTR testing at Germany's Nürburgring.
Base GTR (480hp)
$57,000
GTR Spec-V (480hp)
$67,000
GTR EVO (530hp, 220lbs lighter)
$94,000
which are all false now pretty much. they had really high hopes for this tihng.. and for the top of the line model to cost less than $100,000.. and now the Spec V already costs nearly triple what they predicted the base GTR was going to be.
12-02-2008, 10:32 AM
#2180
99 TL, 06 E350
What don't Nissan let aftermarket tuners do some work on this car? As of now, the car is designed so that you can't tune it. If Nissan allows for tuning, who knows what beast can be made.
12-02-2008, 10:33 AM
#2181
Senior Moderator
that is because, Nissan sucks, lol
12-02-2008, 10:43 AM
#2182
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12-02-2008, 10:45 AM
#2183
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uh........ someone pinch me
12-02-2008, 02:17 PM
#2185
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I worked on a broken tranny GT-R yesterday. The car has pretty much lost all appeal to me. The owner was completely disenchanted with it. He's fighting Nissan Canada now to pay for the replacement tranny. It's already in, just fighting over the bill. $26k CAD. :/
12-02-2008, 02:21 PM
#2186
Senior Moderator
any more details? how many miles on the car? do you know if it was tracked?
12-02-2008, 03:25 PM
#2187
Engineer
someone would have to be a real sucker to buy a used GTR...
12-02-2008, 03:52 PM
#2188
Suzuka Master
+1 on the dissapointment. For 150k, I'll have a used F430 or GT3 RS anyday.
12-02-2008, 05:04 PM
#2189
i agree weight and power arnt everything. seriously, i am a corvette guy by far. love the damn thing, aim to buy one eventually. but i keep reading that the reason why z06s have messy lap times to begin with is because its hard to drive. and thats why i think the gtr (well) falsely did better, but can do better stock against a zo6 on a track such as the Nub.
12-02-2008, 05:07 PM
#2190
The sizzle in the Steak
150k 
That's nuts!
Nissan...put down the bong.
That's nuts! Nissan...put down the bong.
It will really be making like 580 hp hahaha
12-02-2008, 09:55 PM
#2192
Senior Moderator
ZR1 ftw
01-07-2009, 11:47 PM
#2194
Senior Moderator
SpecV Revealed...
Press release...
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.
NISSAN GT-R SpecV
NISSAN GT-R SpecV
Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original's "ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime" philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of "oneness between man and machine." The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R's unmatched performance to even higher levels.
The GT-R SpecV's new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV's unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.
The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV's exceptional performance.
The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.
Dealer outlets selling the SpecV
Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet
Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen
NISSAN GT-R SpecV
NISSAN GT-R SpecV
Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original's "ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime" philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of "oneness between man and machine." The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R's unmatched performance to even higher levels.
The GT-R SpecV's new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV's unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.
The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV's exceptional performance.
The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.
Dealer outlets selling the SpecV
Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet
Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen
More pics here: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-gt-r-specv/
01-08-2009, 11:56 AM
#2196
Senior Moderator
^^ yeah totally - it looks like something you would see on a 1990 Pontiac "SE" model. ;p
and yeah not digging the wheels either.
overall rating: fail.
lol
and yeah not digging the wheels either.
overall rating: fail.
lol
01-08-2009, 03:28 PM
#2199
The sizzle in the Steak
01-08-2009, 03:32 PM
#2200
Senior Moderator
hmm... I think it looks mighty fine here, way better than the regular...
