Nissan GT-R laps the Top Gear test track in...
07-21-2008, 03:11 PM
#41
E92
Originally Posted by The Dougler
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GTR lap time
[here---->]# 1:02.9 - Nissan GTR[<----here]
# 1:17.3 – Ascari A10
# 1:17.6 – Koenigsegg CCX (with "Top Gear Spoiler")
# 1:18.4 – Pagani Zonda F
# 1:18.9 – Maserati MC12
# 1:19.0 – Ferrari Enzo
# 1:19.5 – Ariel Atom 2 300
# 1:19.7 – Ferrari 430 Scuderia
# 1:19.8 – Porsche Carrera GT
# 1:19.8 – Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
# 1:20.4 – Koenigsegg CCX [6]
# 1:20.7 – Ascari KZ1
# 1:20.9 – Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
# 1:21.2 – Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
# 1:21.9 – Ford GT
# 1:22.3 – Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
# 1:22.3 – Porsche 911 GT3 RS
# 1:22.4 – Chevrolet Corvette Z06
# 1:22.5 – Noble M15
# 1:22.9 – Ferrari F430 F1
# 1:23.2 – Ferrari F430 Spider F1
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GTR lap time
[here---->]# 1:02.9 - Nissan GTR[<----here]
# 1:17.3 – Ascari A10
# 1:17.6 – Koenigsegg CCX (with "Top Gear Spoiler")
# 1:18.4 – Pagani Zonda F
# 1:18.9 – Maserati MC12
# 1:19.0 – Ferrari Enzo
# 1:19.5 – Ariel Atom 2 300
# 1:19.7 – Ferrari 430 Scuderia
# 1:19.8 – Porsche Carrera GT
# 1:19.8 – Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
# 1:20.4 – Koenigsegg CCX [6]
# 1:20.7 – Ascari KZ1
# 1:20.9 – Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
# 1:21.2 – Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
# 1:21.9 – Ford GT
# 1:22.3 – Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
# 1:22.3 – Porsche 911 GT3 RS
# 1:22.4 – Chevrolet Corvette Z06
# 1:22.5 – Noble M15
# 1:22.9 – Ferrari F430 F1
# 1:23.2 – Ferrari F430 Spider F1
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07-21-2008, 03:13 PM
#42
Engineer
^^^
yeah, the time you guys is wrong it was 1:19.7 tied with the F430 Scuderia
yeah, the time you guys is wrong it was 1:19.7 tied with the F430 Scuderia
07-21-2008, 03:16 PM
#43
I shoot people
okay, is it just me? or is the time posted in post #11 wrong?
edit: opps someone beat me to it
edit: opps someone beat me to it
07-21-2008, 03:35 PM
#45
I shoot people
Originally Posted by TommySalami
I was joking lol, I wouldn't quote the actual time like that
07-21-2008, 03:56 PM
#46
99 TL, 06 E350
Originally Posted by charliemike
I just started watching Series 1 episodes and it's funny how the first episode had like 8 people in the studio and they were all BBC employees and now there has to be 1000 people there.
07-21-2008, 04:34 PM
#48
Drifting
damn that is pretty quick.
The next closest thing in it's price category is the Z06 at 1:22.4 (besides the atom), and they called that 'undriveable' on the road, whereas the GTR seemed to be pretty comfortable, at least on a drive across Japan.
seems like the gtr is really the new yardstick. I'm just glad to see that the Japanese can make a car that can compete with the world's greatest.
The next closest thing in it's price category is the Z06 at 1:22.4 (besides the atom), and they called that 'undriveable' on the road, whereas the GTR seemed to be pretty comfortable, at least on a drive across Japan.
seems like the gtr is really the new yardstick. I'm just glad to see that the Japanese can make a car that can compete with the world's greatest.
07-21-2008, 04:39 PM
#49
I shoot people
btw, another thing to emphasize... the GTR is a little over 3,800lbs... (vs something like the Enzo at around 2,700lbs)!!!
07-21-2008, 06:23 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by is300eater
btw, another thing to emphasize... the GTR is a little over 3,800lbs... (vs something like the Enzo at around 2,700lbs)!!!
Its all due the two monstrous flux capacitors hidden behind the exhaust outlets
07-21-2008, 07:43 PM
#53
Drifting
I wonder how much weight the GTR could stand to lose if they wanted to. Carbon fiber body work, magnesium/titanium components might put it in the same price range as some of the italian supercars.
I don't think they'll ever do this, but it would be interesting to see how far all the technology could take them if they put it in a real supercar.
I don't think they'll ever do this, but it would be interesting to see how far all the technology could take them if they put it in a real supercar.
07-21-2008, 07:45 PM
#54
E92
Originally Posted by Osamu
I wonder how much weight the GTR could stand to lose if they wanted to. Carbon fiber body work, magnesium/titanium components might put it in the same price range as some of the italian supercars.
I don't think they'll ever do this, but it would be interesting to see how far all the technology could take them if they put it in a real supercar.
I don't think they'll ever do this, but it would be interesting to see how far all the technology could take them if they put it in a real supercar.
07-21-2008, 08:01 PM
#55
Senior Moderator
:meh:
07-22-2008, 10:31 AM
#57
Punk Rocker
Nissan definitely raised the bar with this one not just in terms of performance, but bang for the buck. It is simply the performance bargain of the new century and we may never see another like it (Z06 not withstanding)....
07-22-2008, 10:33 PM
#59
woooo!!
Part 1 (Jeremy drives it around Fuji Speedway): http://youtube.com/watch?v=gTwM-DXU8S4
Part 2 (Stig): http://youtube.com/watch?v=1YhsURvWNA4&feature=related
Part 2 (Stig): http://youtube.com/watch?v=1YhsURvWNA4&feature=related
07-23-2008, 07:16 AM
#61
Senior Moderator
0-60 in 3.5 seconds!! Isn't that in sport bike territory?
07-23-2008, 07:26 AM
#62
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Originally Posted by F23A4
0-60 in 3.5 seconds!! Isn't that in sport bike territory?I think motortrend tested it to be 3.2 seconds.
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07-23-2008, 08:23 AM
#64
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
Yet another incredibly significant post about the GT-R. Thanks for that... 
07-23-2008, 10:23 AM
#65
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
And what would you have me say? Im still not impressed with its looks, id rather have/drive something else like the corvette porsche or even better to me the F430. Or should i just come out and say i think it looks like ASS and im not a fanboy and screw those that think i should be because they are?
this thread is about the GTR lapping top gear's test track..lets stay on topic here
and u're a moderator?
07-23-2008, 10:27 AM
#66
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
Meh...I still wouldn't buy one
And that's relevant to its 0-60mph times how?
EDIT: I am really close to posting a sticky thread entitled 'I HATE THE NEW THE GT-R'. This way, those who agree can post their butter face remarks there and the rest of us can skip over the sticky altogether.
07-23-2008, 10:41 AM
#67
I shoot people
to each his own, a lot of cars are designed with the... "love it or hate it" concept... cars that are neither? are usually bland... and usually don't sell well. personally, when I see a vette, it doesn't phase me any more than 90% of the cars on the road... heck, a VW GTI R32 grabs my attention more 
07-23-2008, 11:02 AM
#68
I shoot people
Originally Posted by is300eater
to each his own, a lot of cars are designed with the... "love it or hate it" concept... cars that are neither? are usually bland... and usually don't sell well. personally, when I see a vette, it doesn't phase me any more than 90% of the cars on the road... heck, a VW Golf R32 grabs my attention more
07-23-2008, 12:09 PM
#70
I shoot people
Originally Posted by charliemike
Actually it's a VW Rabbit R32 
07-23-2008, 08:41 PM
#72
btw Top Gear Crashed the GT-R..
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/22/t...t-r-press-car/
Top Gear crashes England's only Nissan GT-R press car Posted Jul 22nd 2008 3:02PM by Drew Phillips Filed under: Etc., Nissan Top Gear has had its fair share of mishaps. There was that time the Stig took the Koenigsegg CCX on an off-track excursion, and of course Hammond's horrific crash in the jet dragster. The latest incident involves the one and only Nissan GT-R press car in Great Britain. Apparently it was involved in a fender bender in the Isle of Man after a photoshoot for Top Gear magazine. It seems that the GT-R wasn't damaged too badly, despite the pic of its naked arse above, and the same exact car ran up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed only a couple days later. Check out our own just-published review of the 2009 Nissan GT-R. We managed to keep our press car in one piece.
Top Gear crashes England's only Nissan GT-R press car Posted Jul 22nd 2008 3:02PM by Drew Phillips Filed under: Etc., Nissan Top Gear has had its fair share of mishaps. There was that time the Stig took the Koenigsegg CCX on an off-track excursion, and of course Hammond's horrific crash in the jet dragster. The latest incident involves the one and only Nissan GT-R press car in Great Britain. Apparently it was involved in a fender bender in the Isle of Man after a photoshoot for Top Gear magazine. It seems that the GT-R wasn't damaged too badly, despite the pic of its naked arse above, and the same exact car ran up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed only a couple days later. Check out our own just-published review of the 2009 Nissan GT-R. We managed to keep our press car in one piece.
07-23-2008, 09:52 PM
#74
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
there's a huge thread where u can bitch about its looks over in the automotive news section.
this thread is about the GTR lapping top gear's test track..lets stay on topic here
and u're a moderator?
this thread is about the GTR lapping top gear's test track..lets stay on topic here
and u're a moderator?
07-23-2008, 10:23 PM
#75
Fahrvergnügen'd
Originally Posted by F23A4
0-60 in 3.5 seconds!! Isn't that in sport bike territory?
07-23-2008, 11:12 PM
#76
E92
Originally Posted by charliemike
I just finished watching the first series of Top Gear and the GT-R is about as fast as one of the Hayabusa-powered Ultimas they drove around the track with Stig 1.0. That's 200bhp in a 1500lb car.
07-24-2008, 12:52 AM
#77
Punk Rocker
^^^Yeah, the old Stig wore black and was "killed" at the end of season 2 or 3 when he drove off the end of an aircraft carrier. Since then the Stig has worn white (though he may or may not have been several different drivers)....
07-24-2008, 11:32 AM
#78
99 TL, 06 E350
Originally Posted by Osamu
seems like the gtr is really the new yardstick. I'm just glad to see that the Japanese can make a car that can compete with the world's greatest.
Like seriously, how pisssed off are all the Lambo, Aston and Ferrari owners going to be now? They’re cars are going to be smoked off the line and killed in the corners. And the Vspec/Nismo (if any) model hasen't even debuted yet. Italy and Germany won't be getting good sleep knowing this car is out there.
Last edited by Black Tire; 07-24-2008 at 11:36 AM.
07-24-2008, 11:43 AM
#80
I shoot people
just imagine when Nissan cut some weight off the GTR in a couple years... imagine the GTR being 400-500lbs less... maybe a carbon fiber edition...