Article Comments - 2009 Nissan GT-R

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First Look: 2009 Nissan GT-R - Due for its much-anticipated unveiling at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, the 2009 Nissan GT-R will finally arrive in the U.S. next spring. Nothing will ever be the same again. (more)

A Lap of the Nurburgring in the 2009 Nissan GT-R - One of the primary performance objectives set forth by the Nissan GT-R's development team is to lap the Nürburgring's Nordschleife faster than a 997-based Porsche 911 Turbo. The 2009 Nissan GT-R had circled the famed circuit in 7 minutes and 55 seconds during endurance testing earlier in the year, trailing the 911 Turbo by 15 seconds. (more)

First Drive: 2009 Nissan GT-R (JDM Spec) - Unlike most supercars, the GT-R doesn't sit only 2 inches off the ground, so it's easy to slide into the driver seat. This is a Japanese-market car, so we're on the right-hand side, which makes everything feel awkward. The seat is firm and narrow, and the high center console gives the cabin a tight, cockpit-style feel. (more)

Full Test: 2009 Nissan GT-R (Japanese-Spec) - We know you want the numbers and we're not going to waste your time. Neither is Nissan. Its 2009 GT-R hits 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, quicker than the last Dodge Viper, Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo we tested. (more)

Full Test: 2009 Nissan GT-R - Bottom Line:The GT-R delivers a rare combination of speed, agility and technological sophistication. It's a bit of a cold fish, but for $76K, we'll deal. (more)

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#12 of 93 Re: Whole Picture [kash4u] by jmaroun Nov 19, 2007 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: kash4u (Nov 19, 2007 1:39 pm) Have you driven the car? If so, your points are noted. If on the other hand you have not driven the car, you may not realize the fact that your comments must be taken as speculation. Granted, it sounds like you're very knowledgable about other cars, and are basing your judgments upon experience and sound logical reasonning..nevertheless, you should acknowledge that you haven't actually driven the car and thus don't really know anything about how the car feels yet. If people don't realize this, you're doommed to eternal ignorance by their own bias. I'm not saying you fall into this category. I look forward to hearing from folks whom have actually driven the car. I also enjoy reading speculation as this car is of great interest to me. It's all fun to me. Cheers, Joseph Replies to this message: kash4u (Nov 19, 2007 7:58 pm) jmaroun (Nov 19, 2007 9:43 pm)
#13 of 93 Re: Whole Picture [jmaroun] by kash4u Nov 19, 2007 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: jmaroun (Nov 19, 2007 3:00 pm) Nissan has published the exact mechanical specifications, dimensions, & tires. Riding along w/ a 7+ minute video on the most complex & demanding track in the world also leaves you w/ a very, very clear impression of the car. Otherwise, most journalists and owners don't have the car control expertise to understand how a certain car handles and exactly why. But you'll find from the many road tests of the GTR that they say exactly what I said. Give any racing tech the specs on a vehicle and they'll either tell you exactly what it drives like or tell you about their new job ; ) Otherwise, why hasn't anyone addressed my actual ? about reducing wheel size to save weight? Replies to this message: jmaroun (Nov 19, 2007 9:43 pm)
#14 of 93 Re: Whole Picture [kash4u] by jmaroun Nov 19, 2007 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: kash4u (Nov 19, 2007 7:58 pm) First off, I'm not technically qualified to comment since I'm by no means mechanically inclined. I'll do so anyway. Modifying this car in any fashion would void the warranty probably. Furthermore, it might hurt performance. Another big problem.. Cost. modifications to reduce wheel and brake weight would cost at least a few grand. Ouch. Lastly, I'd be concerned about safety implications of having so much power and drastically reduced weight and brakes. The car's stability control and fancy AWD systems are optimized for it's original weight. In a nutshell, I wouldn't mess with anything on this beast unless someone else tried and proved it was safe and effective. Ok, I've said far too much. I'll let the experts talk now. Joseph San Diego
#15 of 93 tested in Japan by xaeta Dec 18, 2007 (7:54 pm)
if it doesn't come in blue I'm not buying it. Well..maybe not immediately... Well...here's what I've gotten from my friends who have tested the GT-R's at Tokyo and Osaka: The tunning is excellent and the traction has exceeded the capabilities of the R34. One of the major problems is the computer's linking with the GPS system. Basically while running on the track, the GPS tracks the car and has the governor turned off - allowing you to fully feel the 480BHP. HOWEVER, soon as the car is tracked by the GPS for being OFF the track, the governor kicks in and holds you at 180km/h. Any attempts to reprogram the computer will result in an automatic download from Nissans GPS to reset you're computer and all of its settings back to the original factor tune. So far, the only organizations "said" to have rights to modify the GT-R are NISMO and (maybe) Tommy Kaira. That's what I've learned from them about the car. Pricing for it Japan is set at around (with conversions) $70,000 for normal; $80,000 for premium; and $75,000 for 'Black Edition.'
#16 of 93 Full Test Available! by Dec 20, 2007 (9:22 am)
Full Test: 2009 Nissan GT-R
#17 of 93 Re: Tires used on the 7:38 lap [gpx250] by nizmogtr3 Dec 25, 2007 (10:48 am)
Replying to: gpx250 (Nov 15, 2007 10:31 pm) Replying to: jkavanagh (Oct 29, 2007 2:19 pm) Dude, thank you for posting this comment. I have spent a tiring few weeks attempting to fend off the relentless waves of bull that have been put to me either directly or via web pages, in regards to the legitimacy of the record lap in the GT-R(which was recorded on video by Nissan!). Everything from claims of slick tires, increased boost, a different car being used (Porsche and Z06 no less) and even that the video may not be real but a computer generated virtual lap. You know i heard a saying just this morning and I'm not sure where it's from; "Lies can travel half way around the world before the truth even puts it boots on". Once again, thanks for finally putting Truth's boots on You have to under stand people are passionate about being prejuduce they will lie and cheat lol they are nuts This car is not only better than the rest it is a new league of car the porsche is old and no longer competative you can by a new league GTR and a nissian murano and still collect change for what they rip you off for a porche the US dollar is down 40% the last 4 years so the proscche has priced itself out of contention only people goning to buy a porsche over this are mis informed toadies that dont see themselves as being ripped so they bend over euro style to get another dose this car has traction you can have all the HP you want and still wont beat this car at the track or off because it isnt about power anymore it is about traction Using an engine that has won the most best engine awards ever 10 best engines award VQ engines from Nissan modular designed engine in this case bored to 3.8 twin turbo that you have to know is good for nearly 1000 hp with 18PSI a flick of the switch with the nismo kit no doubt This is the best of the best the rest will have to go back to the drawing boards and make more efforts most will not be capable of this fine an automobile Nissan has lomg been the leader in making cars the sportyist in the class for this car they had to invent another class the one that was in place when they arrived on the scene was too under performinh !
#18 of 93 Launch Control by porschecarrera Dec 27, 2007 (10:41 am)
Dear Nissan: Please add a button that I can push labeled "Launch Control" so I can throw away the long checklist when a Corvette owner pulls up to me at a stop light. Thanks!
#19 of 93 Re: Tires used on the 7:38 lap [kash4u] by nizmogtr3 Dec 31, 2007 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: kash4u (Nov 19, 2007 12:28 am) No I won't even try to compare my vette to this car I would not be that foolish the vette is a decent car the leafs in the rear are a draw back and there is zero traction if i hammer the pedal down the vette certainly has the power and the weight but if fails miserably in traction I can't wait for the GT-R if the GT - R can thrash a 911 turbo a gt 40 and a galardo at the track well the vette is not going to have much chance against the GT-R either you can take all the non 4 wheel drive sports cars and put them in the dumpsters as far as im concerned its the dawn of the 21st century the vette is a 20th century super star one that has no chance to out perform the GT - R unless GM develops a light all wheel drive unit the Vette is no better than a viper a car with more muscle than ability the GT-R broke the record at Nuremberg faster than GT 40,porsche, farari ,mere vettes and vipers are not in the same class the vette is more like the 350 z Can't wait to see what the NISMO GT-R V spec is like good job Nissan Happy new years everyone
#20 of 93 Re: You're forgetting something, though. [jkavanagh] by nizmogtr3 Dec 31, 2007 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: jkavanagh (Oct 23, 2007 9:09 am) Nissan GTR pound curb weight.3,836 0-60-3.5 seconds quarter-mile time of 11.7 seconds Engine Specs 473 horsepower and 434 lb-ft 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 2dr Engine Specs 415 hp at 300 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm. pound curb weight 3,238 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds quarter-mile in 12.2 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 0-to-60 time 4.5 seconds quarter-mile 12.2 Powetrain 470 lb-ft of torque 505 horsepower Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 3130 Unless there is something wrong with your testing, based on power to weight ratio, there is no way that nissan can get the 3.5 0-60 numbers, All these stats are from inside line. That Engine would have to be at full power with afterburners from the get go to propell all that mass at such velocity in such a short time The cars you are comparing to are 2 wheel drive only for one thing and also you under estimate Nissan's top tier engineering at any rate the vette and viper are simply out classed on or off the track like most people you tend to think its all about hp well its not about hp when you get in the class of car traction is the main thing not power they all have plenty of power getting that power turned into motion is another matter vette and viper are over powered and under brained the Porsche is the benchmark that benchmark has been trampled on not enough perhaps to embarrass Porsche but enough to send them all back to the drawing board I wonder how much weight the awd system is on this car Replies to this message: khanvath (Jan 01, 2008 7:33 pm) master2 (Jan 12, 2008 1:48 pm)
#21 of 93 Re: You're forgetting something, though. [nizmogtr3] by khanvath Jan 01, 2008 (7:33 pm)
Replying to: nizmogtr3 (Dec 31, 2007 3:02 pm) Edmunds tested 0-60 mph in 3.3 second.