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Nissan GT-R
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production2007-present
AssemblyTochigi, Japan
DesignerShiro Nakamura
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutAll-wheel drive, Front-engined
PlatformPremium Midship
Powertrain
EngineVR38DETT twin-turbo V6
Transmission6-speed dual clutch automated manual transaxle with triple cone synchros and 3 shift modes[1]
Dimensions
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Chronology
PredecessorNissan Skyline GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is a high performance automobile created by Nissan, released in Japan on December 6th, 2007, and expected to be released internationally by the beginning of 2008. Nissan and the automotive press frequently refer to the GT-R as a supercar.[2][3][4][5]

History

Nissan Skyline GT-R

See also: Nissan Skyline GT-R

Between 1969 and 1974, and again between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced a high performance version of its Skyline range, called the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car proved to be iconic for Nissan and achieved much fame and success on road and track. The Nissan GT-R, although no longer carrying the "Skyline" badge (because it is designed from the ground up) has heritage in the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Like the Skyline GT-Rs R32 through R34, the Nissan GT-R is All-Wheel-Drive with a twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine; however, the evolutionary, incremental changes between Skyline models R32 through R34 have been done away with. The four-wheel-steering system has been done away with, plus the traditional straight-6 RB26DETT engine has been replaced with a new V6 VR38DETT.[6] Because of the GT-R's heritage the chassis code for the all-new version has been called CBA-R35,[7] or 'R35' for short, carrying on the naming trend from the R34 Skyline GT-R.

Nissan GT-R Proto at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

GT-R Concept

The Nissan GT-R Concept was initially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001 to preview what a 21st century GT-R would look like.

GT-R Proto

At the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled a redesigned concept, the GT-R Proto, stating that the production GT-R would be 80-90% based on this concept.

Production

Production GT-R

The production version of the GT-R has debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, with its launch in the Japanese market scheduled for 6 December 2007. The U.S. launch will follow in June 2008. Europe will be the third market, where it is expected to be launched late 2008. The large time distance between these releases is due to Nissan having to build GT-R performance centres where the car is built and serviced. Also the engine and rear-mounted dual-clutch gearbox are built by hand, limiting production to around 1000 cars a month.[8] Prices start at $66,675 for the base model, $68,580 for the Black Edition (with forged wheels and black/red leather) and $71,900 for the Premium edition (forged wheels, beige leather seats, Bose premium speakers and a Thatcham alarm as standard fit).[9]

It has already been driven by Autoweek in Germany in the new Nürburgring, in the autobahn and in small roads.[10] Also, photos of the production vehicle were published a week early[11] since Motor Trend broke the embargo.

Spec V

It has been confirmed that Nissan is planning to introduce a lighter and more powerful GT-R called the GT-R Spec V. Little else has been revealed about the GT-R Spec V except that it will be available in the United States in 2010.[12][13]

Performance and Specifications

The VR38DETT engine

Specifications

Performance

GT-R Test mules had been spotted on the Nürburgring, frequently alongside a 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo; speculated as being used by Nissan as a benchmark car. Sources had expressed that the car is capable of lapping the Nürburgring in the 7 minute range.[19][20][21] Nissan has confirmed a Nurburgring lap time of 7 minutes 38.54 seconds, and have released a video of the lap.[22][23] The standard Bridgestone POTENZA RE070R run flat tires were used for this.[24][25][26][27][28] Nissan is reportedly going after the previous lap record of the Porsche Carrera GT.[29] The start and end points appear to be inconsistent in the video and some doubt have been raised in the automotive community

The GT-R has undergone road testing around the southwest United States, with sightings in New Mexico[30] and California. As was the case in the Nurburgring, the car was followed by a 911 Turbo. The GT-R has also been sighted doing laps at Infineon Raceway and Laguna Seca. At Laguna Seca, the GT-R posted an unofficial lap time of 1 minute 39.62 seconds, a time marginally faster than the 911 Turbo following it which was timed at 1 minute 39.89 seconds.[31]

A test of the Japanese production spec GT-R by online auto-magazine Edmunds provided a 3.3-second 0-60-mph run, and 11.6 at 120.9 mph quarter mile with launch control. Edmunds speculated that faster times may be achievable on better road conditions than provided by the runway which they used for the test.[32]

Design

Nissan chief creative officer, Shiro Nakamura, has likened the new GT-R to the eponymous giant robots of the Gundam series. Nakamura states: "The GT-R is unique because it is not simply a copy of a European-designed supercar, it had to really reflect Japanese culture." Specifically, Nakamura noted that the GT-R's square lines and vents were influenced by Gundam. Designers from Japan, America, and Europe contributed to the final GT-R shape.[33][34]

Gran Turismo creators Polyphony Digital were themselves involved in the development of the GT-R, having been contracted to design the GT-R's multifunction display.[35]

Motorsport

Nismo, the motorsport arm of Nissan will be entering the Nissan GT-R in the Super GT race series in the GT500 class for the 2008 season, replacing the Fairlady Z.[36] A prototype has recently been spotted testing around the Suzuka Circuit.[37][38]

Aftermarket Tuning

The new GT-R has been reported by both the automotive press as well as sources within Nissan as being harder to modify than the previous Skyline GT-Rs, due to the supposedly 'untuneable' ECU. Nissan has also gone through lengths to safeguard the car against modification with sensors alerting the dealer of any performance modifications and nullifying the warranty. However, it has been reported that Nissan has given access to the car to select tuners, already Japanese tuning houses Mine's, MCR and Top Secret have been seen testing modified GT-Rs with the former two having conducted tests at the Tsukuba Circuit.[39]

Citations

  1. ^ "2009 Nissan GT-R Specs and Standard Features". Retrieved 2007-10-24.
  2. ^ "www.nissannews.com/nissan/2009vehicles/gtr/overview.shtml".
  3. ^ "www.caranddriver.com/previews/14221/first-look-2009-nissan-gt-r.html".
  4. ^ "www.edmunds.com/il/nissan/skyline/index.html".
  5. ^ http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0712_2008_nissan_gt_r/
  6. ^ "Under the hood of the Nissan GT-R". Autoblog. 2007-9-11. Retrieved September 11, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Nissan GT-R Press Information - Specifications". Nissan. Retrieved November 01, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ 2009 "Nissan GT-R - AutoWeek". 2007-10-17. Retrieved 2007-10-24. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  9. ^ "Nissan Introduces All-New Nissan GT-R Supercar and 2009 Murano Crossover at Los Angeles Auto Show [[Nov. 14, 07]]". 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2007-11-14. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  10. ^ 2009 "Nissan GT-R - AutoWeek". 2007-10-17. Retrieved 2007-10-24. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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  12. ^ "Coming to America: 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-V". Edmunds Inside Line. 2007-10-26. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
  13. ^ "Nissan GT-R Spec V coming in 2010". eGMCarTech. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
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  16. ^ 2009 "Nissan GT-R Specs and Standard Features". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  17. ^ "Nissan GT-R Press Information - Specifications INCLUDING AIRBAGS, "When SRS Curtain Airbag System, SRS Side Airbag System for Driver and Front Passenger is installed, curb weight is 1750 kg"". Nissan. Retrieved November 01, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  18. ^ "2009 Nissan GT-R Specs and Standard Features". Retrieved 2007-10-24.
  19. ^ "1?SPY SCOOP!?ALL NEW GT-R". Kodansha Ltd. and 2&4 Motoring Co.,Ltd. News. 2006-12-01. Retrieved 2006-12-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  20. ^ "1?SPY SCOOP!?ALL NEW GT-R". Kodansha Ltd. and 2&4 Motoring Co.,Ltd. News. 2006-12-01. Retrieved 2006-12-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ "Post details: Spy Scoop New GT-R".
  22. ^ "www.autoblog.com/2007/10/24/tokyo-motor-show-live-shots-of-the-nissan-gt-r/".
  23. ^ http://youtube.com/watch?v=uGe_fyhQazg Onboard Video of the Lap
  24. ^ "www.nissangtrproto.com/2007/news/738-tire-question/".
  25. ^ "blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/3620".
  26. ^ http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/149571/car/235570/705271/photo.aspx (Japanese)Google translation
  27. ^ http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/197929/blog/6674154/ (Japanese) Google translation
  28. ^ http://www.zakzak.co.jp/top/2007_10/t2007103128_all.html (Japanese) Google translation
  29. ^ "Nissan GT-R Japanese pricing announced; 'Ring runs continue".
  30. ^ "www.nagtroc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19571".
  31. ^ "Edmunds - Nissan GT-R conquers the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca".
  32. ^ Josh Jacquot (2007-12-18). "Full Test: 2009 Nissan GT-R". Edmunds' Inside Line. Retrieved 2007-12-19. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  33. ^ "Nissan GT-R Coupe's Redesign Inspired by Gundam Anime".
  34. ^ "Nissan Redesigns a Japanese Icon".
  35. ^ "Edmunds Inside Line: A Day in Germany With the GT-R Engineers".
  36. ^ "「NISSAN GT-R」が SUPER GT に参戦 ("NISSAN GT-R will be participating in SUPER GT".
  37. ^ "NAGTROC gallery - Super GT GT-R".
  38. ^ http://www.gtr-world.net/photogallery/racecars/gtr-production-race-car.html (Japanese) Google translation
  39. ^ http://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=31753&st=575

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nissan_GT-R&oldid=180755489

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