Bad News if you own a GTR
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AlohaGT
GT Owner
In an attempt to prolong the GTR visit, we started at her rear and I commenced a dissertation on the gal's technological features. However, by the time we made it to her bow, the fugly proclamation was uttered and the camera was firmly shut in my wife's purse.
GTR Spec V
From "The Ultimate Car Page":
Today Nissan released the first pictures and details of the much anticipated SpecV version of the GT-R. The limited edition model will be available only from seven selected dealers in Japan. These are staffed by especially trained mechanics who have an intimate knowledge of the SpecV and are experienced circuit drivers.
Compared to the highly acclaimed 'base' GT-R the new SpecV features many subtle changes. On the outside the SpecV sports a new grille, brake-ducts and rear wing, all sculpted in carbon fibre. The lack of rear seats is the biggest change on the inside. In addition the front seats are now carbon fibre to further reduce weight. Of course it is the revised mechanical specification that interest us the most. Nissan has not revealed the exact figures yet but courtesy of a revised boost control unit and a new titanium exhaust power and torque should be up. To cope with the additional horses, the car comes standard with carbon ceramic brake discs.
All these extras do not come cheap as the GT-R SpecV will retail for a whopping 15,750,000 yen, which is over twice as much as the base GT-R. It is uncertain whether the SpecV will ever make it abroad.
From "The Ultimate Car Page":
Today Nissan released the first pictures and details of the much anticipated SpecV version of the GT-R. The limited edition model will be available only from seven selected dealers in Japan. These are staffed by especially trained mechanics who have an intimate knowledge of the SpecV and are experienced circuit drivers.
Compared to the highly acclaimed 'base' GT-R the new SpecV features many subtle changes. On the outside the SpecV sports a new grille, brake-ducts and rear wing, all sculpted in carbon fibre. The lack of rear seats is the biggest change on the inside. In addition the front seats are now carbon fibre to further reduce weight. Of course it is the revised mechanical specification that interest us the most. Nissan has not revealed the exact figures yet but courtesy of a revised boost control unit and a new titanium exhaust power and torque should be up. To cope with the additional horses, the car comes standard with carbon ceramic brake discs.
All these extras do not come cheap as the GT-R SpecV will retail for a whopping 15,750,000 yen, which is over twice as much as the base GT-R. It is uncertain whether the SpecV will ever make it abroad.
Mullet
FORD GT OWNER
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
nthfinity
Well-known member
Consider what you are getting for the extra 90g's...
larger nicer looking wheels (read, likely more weight)
Carbon discs
Carbon fibre bits here and there
tuned up boost.
I would have hoped for
a more robust transmission
more exotic valve train
less weight.
BlackICE
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
nthfinity
Well-known member
I have seen two GT-Rs driving around Chicago in the last two weeks, even in temps that are well below freezing. However, unlike many cult cars, where the pix don't do them justice, the pictures here don't lie. This is not a handsome car by any stretch of the imagination. Add to the lack of looks and now this tranny issue, I think the luster of the Japanese super car may be short lived. BTW, there are nearly 30 of them on EBAY, most @ MSRP.
BlackICE
GT Owner
scode
Well-known member
I hope this is not a repost. Funny stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAX...9/01/nissan-develops-gt-r-launch-control.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAX...9/01/nissan-develops-gt-r-launch-control.html
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
That is so DEAD ON! Adolph couldn't have been depicted any better. Furthermore, when are the various rags that have christened the GT-R as the ultimate going to recognize this liability? Can you imagine the media fallout from those @$$holes @ Road & Track if the GT had self destructed like that?
skyrex
FORD GT OWNER
Mark06GT
GT Owner
I think it's from Der Untergang
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Downfall/70023508?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1298419044_1_0
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Downfall/70023508?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=1298419044_1_0
nthfinity
Well-known member
the president of Nissan USA's son is driving a silver GTR in town. It is already in the shop at one of the dealers ( I believe in Farmington) to have it's transmission replaced after just about 3000 miles.
Triheart7
GT Owner
"the president of Nissan USA's son is driving a silver GTR in town. It is already in the shop at one of the dealers ( I believe in Farmington) to have it's transmission replaced after just about 3000 miles."
And how f#$%ing funny is that!
I am really disappointed that none of the mainstream car media rags have reported this at length (other than Autoweek). BTW, there is a comparo in the March Automobile mag on the GT-R and the Porsche GT2 on the Nbrgring. Porshce is 7 sec better on a wet track. Nuff said.
And how f#$%ing funny is that!
I am really disappointed that none of the mainstream car media rags have reported this at length (other than Autoweek). BTW, there is a comparo in the March Automobile mag on the GT-R and the Porsche GT2 on the Nbrgring. Porshce is 7 sec better on a wet track. Nuff said.