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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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#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.
#22 of 93 so sick of Edmunds' fawning over the GT-R by likemycars Jan 07, 2008 (3:57 pm)
Ever since the barrage of staged "spy" photos, Edmunds has outdone itself fawning over this car. Isn't anyone else sick of reading about it? Replies to this message: andy82471 (Jan 07, 2008 6:13 pm)
#23 of 93 Re: so sick of Edmunds' fawning over the GT-R [likemycars] by andy82471 Jan 07, 2008 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: likemycars (Jan 07, 2008 3:57 pm) No. I love the GTR
#24 of 93 Re: You're forgetting something, though. [nizmogtr3] by master2 Jan 12, 2008 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: nizmogtr3 (Dec 31, 2007 3:02 pm) Car and Driver tested the Z06 3.4 seconds to 60, 1.01g's on the skid pad, 144 ft breaking from 70 , well under 8 secs. to 100 and under 18 secs. to 150(17.5 secs to be exact) in the 12/05 issue against the Viper(ShockWave). 207 mph in a three car comparison where it whoop the ferrari f430 and 911 turbo in every performance catagory possible(Sports Car World Cup 9/06). Motor Trend (Target Z06, 6/06) did repeated stops from 60 in a mere 104 ft and 289 from 100. Motor Trend (10/05 2006-2007 new cars) did a full battery of tests on the than new ZO6 and accomplished breaking again from 60 in a mere 104 ft besting just about any production car out,1.05g's on the skid pad and the quarter mile in an incredible 11.5 sec. at 127.1 mph. The slolam speed is also north of 70 mph as well.Those numbers sound to me like they're as good as or surpass the 911 turbo and the very over weight Nissan GTR by a good margin. The only area where they best the ZO6 was on the Nurburgring in which the ZO6 did it in 7:42 secs. on STOCK RADIAL TIRES unlike the Nissan GTR(7:38 secs. or the 911 Turbo(7:40 secs.) both of which were wearing STREET LEGAL RACING SLICKS. Level the playing field and put a pair of STREET LEGAL RACING SLICKS on the ZO6 and see how fast it embarrasses both cars.
#26 of 93 0-60? by 2005goat Jan 12, 2008 (3:47 pm)
When did 0-60 become a benchmark? "Man, that car stomped me in the 0-60!!!" hahahahaha The fact is, all the Nissan lovers are comparing an all wheel drive car to a rear wheel drive car (Z06), and a naturally aspirated car to a forced induction car. Not exactly apples to apples, and the GTR still comes up short. Why is it that the GTR out runs the Z06 in 0-60, but not the 1/4 mile (according to Motor Trend and Dragtimes slips)? The answer is simple, because the Z06 is a performance car that makes horsepower throughout the entire powerband, and the GTR falls flat on its face between gears waiting for those turbo’s to spool up, not to mention the power/weight ratio comparison. So, go buy a $80,000 ricer, and I will stick with a $70,000 American made muscle car. In addition, with a pair of street legal slicks on a Z06, I will embarrass you on the track and the road course. There is one advantage to the GTR, any high school kid or soccer mom can drive one to its full potential because it does not require a mental giant to launch an AWD car, so the lack of real driving/racing experience is not an issue. However, the GTR has a 25% parasitic drivetrain loss that you can do nothing to improve, and the Z06 is in the 15% range, with lots of options to improve traction without sacrificing horsepower to the wheels… Replies to this message: master2 (Jan 13, 2008 6:35 am) motownusa (Jan 13, 2008 7:30 am) master2 (Jan 13, 2008 8:04 am)
#27 of 93 Re: 0-60? [2005goat] by master2 Jan 13, 2008 (6:35 am)
Replying to: 2005goat (Jan 12, 2008 3:47 pm) I do not believe for a minute that the nearly 3900lb Nissan GTR will do a 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, even with all wheel drive. The car is just too heavy. The 911 turbo with all wheel drive does it in about the same time (3.4 secs.) and it weighs about 300-400lbs less and has 65ft lbs of torque more with 5 more hp. This to me is not just about 0-60, it's about over all performance and in over all performance the GTR cannot keep up with Zo6 on a level plaining field. It is all hype to TRY to over throw the Zo6 not only the best performance car for the money but one of the best production performance cars PERIOD. The japanese feel left out in the performance arena being that every sports car they ever made was a piece garbage. There is a reason that after 2 or 3 years they discontinue them. This a way to try to get themselves into the lime light. They should stick to making econo-boxes. Give a them a 1yr or 2 and they will discontinue the GTR as well. Replies to this message: motownusa (Jan 13, 2008 7:30 am) master2 (Jan 13, 2008 8:04 am)