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2013 Nissan GT-R Official Release [video]
Posted by: | CommentsNissan have officially declared the release schedule for the 2012 GTR.
The new model goes on sale November 24 in Japan and lands in European showrooms in January 2012.
The changes include the engine has been reworked to give another 20hp along with additional fuel economy over the previous.
Also the Chassis has been made more rigid which in turn gives a better transmission feel with some tweaked internals.
Also for the RHD market there will also be the addition of a “Track Pack”. Which includes some further modifications to the aerodynamics and the removal of the rear bench seats.
Along with extra cooling ducts for the Ceramic Brakes (Optional), and Carbon Fibre Air ducts to feed the induction.
We Spied the first uncamouflaged versions of this car back in 2010 Click Here!
2012 Nissan GTR Nurburgring Lap-Time Video
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2012 Nissan GTR Spyshot @Nurburgring
After numerous sightings and excessive testing on the 2012 Nissan GT-R we was expecting to see an official release of its Nordschleife time, and wondered if they improved over the previous record with 7:24.22 compared to the 2011 record of 7:26.7.
This is impressive considering the Porsche Flagship 911 GT2 RS did it in 7:18 and the Maserati MC12 which managed a 7:24.29.
However one thing is missing from the GT2 RS claim is the cockpit footage.
The 2012 Nissan GT-R comes with a twin turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine with an output of 530 hp and 488 lb-ft of torque.
The GT-R’s chief designer Kazutoshi Mizuno deserves the praise for this achievement and I look forward to the Spec-V times which “Should” be ahead of the GT2 RS.
Enjoy the video (o;
Nissan GT-R Dragrace the Corvette Z06 & Shelby GT500
Posted by: | CommentsThe guys at Motor Trend over stateside are trying to find the best out of three supercars under the $100k price bracket.
Out of the three the cheapest is the Ford GT500 weighing in with 550hp and a price of $55,330 with the best spec, next in line is the 2012 GT-R weighing in at 530hp from the biturbo 3.8 liter v6.
The final contender is the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with its mammoth 7 liter lump but weighing less than the competition at 505hp, but the clever use of carbon fibre ensures its place in the lineup.
The winning car is the mighty Nissan GT-R followed by …………..
Source: Motor Trend
2012 Nissan GT-R VVIP edition for the Middle East
Posted by: | CommentsNissan Middle East is now offering a new version of the GT-R in the GCC. It is being dubbed as the 2012 Nissan GT-R VVIP edition based on the Egoist version with a different coloured trim.
It is the customised version of the updated 2011-2012 GT-R, with more power and more luxurious cabin upholstery.
The VVIP edition includes the revised 530 hp GT-R engine and adds a high degree of customer personalisation for the interior leather upholstery. The GT-R in these Nissan-supplied photos show a car with white leather upholstery with golden highlights, as well as dealer-installed gold-plated grilles and ‘VVIP’ badges.
Via Drive Arabia & NAGGTROC
2012 Nissan GTR Facelift Uncamouflaged Shots at the Nordschleife
Posted by: | CommentsHere are the clearest and unseen uncomouflaged spy pics of four Nissan GT-R prototypes doing some testing at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.
One of the uncamouflaged prototypes appears to be a Spec V configured GT-R while the other’s are standard model’s.
The changes are an extra fin sporting an LED light cluster for the daylight running with 6 leds in each cluster, and a more aggressive look in a slight redesined front bumper leading back to the flared and venter rear arches.
Also the car is rumoured to be running more than 500ps we expect around 530ps to be the final figure,also to compliment the daylight running lights there is an addition of a led cluster arrangement on the rear diffuser.
The new GT-R is expected to debut at the Paris Motorshow.
2011 GT-R Nissan V-spec + STD Unwrapped at the Nurburgring
Posted by: | CommentsThe 2011 Nissan GT-R facelifted model has been seen in a state of undress at the Nurburgring. The pictures show the production ready mule with almost fully revealed, letting the details about the new detailing at the front and back more obvious.
The bumper at the front of the car has got some additional wind spoiling ripples, and the front grill has been reworked on the car.
At the back, vents have been added in the rear bumper fascia behind the rear wheelsto aid the cooling of the tailpipes which sit close to the bumper.
The facelifted version of both GTR will be released in the first part of 2011 and probably be seen at the Frankfurt IAA later this year.
Standard GT-R
V-Spec GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R facelift spied on the #Nurburgring
Posted by: | CommentsHere are some spy pics of two Nissan GT-R production mules doing some testing on the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.
The prototypes appears to be a Spec V specified GT-R while the other is the vanilla model. Both cars are very similar including the reshaped upper grille.
With the camo covering the bumpers and the air intakes gives the GT-R a more aggressive look we also expect that some suspension and some slight modification of the powertrain.
The new GT-R is expected to debut later in the year at the Paris Motorshow.
Nissan GT-R Competes in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship
Posted by: | CommentsNissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Minami-Ooi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuichi Sanada; henceforth “NISMO”) announced that NISMO just signed the official partnership agreements for the FIA GT1 World Championship with Sumo Power GT (UK) and Swiss Racing Team (CH).
Both teams will run two NISSAN GT-Rs respectively in the World Championship. NISMO will provide technical support to its new racing partners.
Other details including driver line-up will be announced at the later date.
