Nissan: GT-R News
Don't get your hopes up. It won't be good since you are used to S2K by now. Everything feels like a fat sea creature to me now too.
You'll Never Walk Alone
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,529
Likes: 852
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
). I already know from my experience that the interior feels noticeably more upscale than the Accord. So for the test drive, I specifically want to see if the TLX is quieter than the Accord, if the handling is better than the Accord, and if the DCT is better than the CVT. I want to see if the extra $3k or so is worthwhile. Anyway, this is a GT-R thread and I feel that I'm getting way off topic here......
99 TL, 06 E350
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,030
Likes: 164
From: Toronto
This is insane! 
Just some speculation on powertrain...
From here: Nissan GT-R to get 784-hp hybrid powertrain? | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews
From here: Nissan GT-R to get 784-hp hybrid powertrain? | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews
Senior Moderator
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 81,385
Likes: 3,068
From: Appleton WI
How did this thread end up as a sticky?
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 23,362
Likes: 4,273
From: Los Angeles
Moderator Alumnus
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,134
Likes: 14,284
Comparing track times from the Road Atlanta tests, the top-model Z06 performs about the same as a 2012 GTR. Will have to watch for more results from other tracks.
for the Z06, Randy Pobst got 1:30.18 (Motor Trend), and Andy Pilgrim did 1:29.88 (AutoWeek).
Quickly looking online there is a fellow Mike Skeen who ran 1:29 in a stock 2012 GTR (with stock tires).
for the Z06, Randy Pobst got 1:30.18 (Motor Trend), and Andy Pilgrim did 1:29.88 (AutoWeek).
Quickly looking online there is a fellow Mike Skeen who ran 1:29 in a stock 2012 GTR (with stock tires).
Moderator Alumnus
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,134
Likes: 14,284
The trap speeds which are comparable to the GTR don't give me any reason to believe that the Z06 would gain an advantage over the GTR on a track with higher top speeds.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 23,362
Likes: 4,273
From: Los Angeles
what i meant is because of the torque and power advantage of the new Z06, it is reasonable to assume that the instant acceleration coming out of a corner will be faster than the GTR.
What makes GTR great is the 0-60 launch and 1/4 race as well as the ability to maintain speed through corners but in a rolling start (40-150),a stock GTR is really not THAT fast comparing to some of the cars it is aiming for.
What makes GTR great is the 0-60 launch and 1/4 race as well as the ability to maintain speed through corners but in a rolling start (40-150),a stock GTR is really not THAT fast comparing to some of the cars it is aiming for.
'20 TLX SH-AWD A-Spec
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 346
The Nismo version is a bit more insane. But the standard one is becoming more of a grocery getter, just to reach a wider audience and make more sales. I gather the drive is a bit softened in the 2015 edition. On the other hand the Nismo edition is the one you want, the insane, not smooth, one!
99 TL, 06 E350
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,030
Likes: 164
From: Toronto
If Nissan do the same type of Hybrid system as McLaren/Ferrari/Porsche.
Competition will be over.
Competition will be over.
Azine Jabroni
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 9,245
Likes: 2,226
From: Austin, TX
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,060
Likes: 23,838
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 23,362
Likes: 4,273
From: Los Angeles
nope but you just sounded like him. I think it was your choice of words.
That car was an iconic flagship for an exploding car marque.
Even the current gen R8 doesn't match up to the origin
Even the current gen R8 doesn't match up to the origin
Senior Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,060
Likes: 23,838
2016 Nissan GT-R 45th Anniversary Gold Edition
Press release...
The 45th Anniversary Gold Edition, built off of the GT-R Premium model, commemorates the GT-R’s long heritage of world-class high performance. Featuring a special gold paint color, the limited edition model also includes a special gold-tone VIN plate located inside the engine compartment and a special commemorative plaque on the interior center console. The paint color itself is the same “Silica Brass” color that marked the 2001 Skyline GT-R M-Spec (R34 Type). Fewer than 30 of these special GT-Rs are slated for the United States market.
, probably much better in black), but otherwise