Nissan GT-R : Since 2007

2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition First Pictures

2012-01-27T13:02:00.000-08:00

2013 Black Edition Nissan GT-R

The 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition has a few changes from the 2012 car. The 2013 gets a power bump to 545hp, and a carbon fiber rear wing. Check out the first photos that I have seen of the $106,320* 2013 BE from Rif. The Buyers Guide lists all the differences year to year for the Nissan GT-R.

Black Edition carbon fiber rear wing.

*+$1000 destination charge

Jalopnik Drives the Nissan Juke R

2012-01-24T17:00:00.000-08:00

Nissan Juke R

I do have to eat my hat a little on this one. Its not something that I ever expected to come together. However, when you have support from Nissan Europe, and RML building it with a team of engineers, anything is possible. More than just a motor swap, this is a car swap, a rebody.

In this post over at Jalopnik, Mike Spinelli takes the GT-R, I mean, Juke R around the track in Dubai on Nissan's dime. The 3,600 lb Nissan specs out with a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds, and a 165 mph top speed, although these numbers might be up for debate.

In contrast, the Juke R's shorter wheelbase (by almost a foot!) gives it a more manic temperament than the tank-like GT-R. It's more direct and edgier, changing direction with extra sparkle, but still feels as neutral and easy to predict as its chassis-mate. The higher seating position affects the brain's equilibrium center, amplifying body roll — tweaking the suspension's street tune would correct that — but it's not a distraction during transitions.

Head over to Jalopnik for the full story, on their drive of the Juke R.

Inside Line: 2013 Nissan GT-R Full Test

2012-01-24T08:45:00.000-08:00

2013 Nissan GT-R lifting the inside front wheel

Inside Line did a quick test of the Nissan GT-R several weeks ago, but now post the full test with all the details.

They bring up a good point about the driving dynamics of the Nissan GT-R. Has the person that is making claims that the car is boring to drive, actually driven a GT-R?

"The GT-R is boring to drive" and "The GT-R is easy to drive" are statements trotted out by the Internet infidel crowd so often they've become trite. Quite apart from the fact that one must actually have driven a GT-R to make such an observation authentic, these claims are simply no longer true.

From Inside Lines testing, even with the additional 15 horsepower of the 2013 model over the 530 hp of the 2012, the 2013 was not any faster than the year earlier car.

A dramatic all-four-tires-spinning launch netted 60 mph in 3.1 seconds (2.9 seconds with a 1-foot rollout like at a drag strip) and finished off the quarter-mile in 11.1 seconds at 123.3 mph, identical to the 2012 model, other than that car's slightly higher trap speed of 124.1 mph.

Once again proving its better to boil than bog off the line. You want a balance of wheelspin to forward motion, to keep the car up in the rev range. If you bog, you have to make those RPM's all up again, and the car is nearly always a bit slower.

Video and a link to the full article after the break.

Source: Inside Line

Time Attack Nissan GT-R For Sale in Australia

2012-01-21T13:00:00.000-08:00

Goldray Energy / GT Auto / HKS R35 GTR for sale.

Attacking Time

Last year at the World Time Attack, the Goldray Energy Nissan GT-R, came in 4th place. This year, the owner is putting the car up for sale. At $147,000 Australian, it really is a bargin. The list of modifications is impressive. The car is located in Australia.

Check out the mod list, and video after the break.

This car value is over $300,000. Not including tuning time. Motor has done about 500KMS.

Below is mod list. Please note. The car has also had plenty of dyno tunning time. Car comes with Bride carbon seat/fibre glass passenger seat, trailer, camera system + 3 sets of 18" racing wheels.

Colour is Dry Carbon
HKS GT 800 Turbine kit
HI Octane Performance Coating dump pipe and turbo housings
HKS PISTONS
HKS Rods
HKS Head gasket system
HKS Camshafts
HKS F-Con V-Pro
HKS Valcon Controller
HKS EVC Boost controller
HKS GT2 Wastegate x2
2000cc Injectors(E85)
2000hp Magna Fuel Pump
Custom Fuel Cell
PWR Light weight Intercooler(WRC & BTCC)
PWR Light weight Radiator(Nascar Spec)
PWR Light weight Oil cooler(F1 Spec)
PWR transmission cooler(F1 Spec)
PWR Diff cooler(F1 Spec)
PPG 6speed upgrade transmission
Willall Racing Kevlar clutch packs
Upgraded Front and Rear LSD
HKS Hypermax 3 suspension with custom valving/Spring rates
Hi Octane Front Camber Arms
Sunline Adjustable Rear Camber Arms
Sunline Adjustable Castor Arms
Sunline Adjustable Toe Arms
Project Mu SCR-Pro Rotors
Project Mu H16 Racing Pads
Volk Racing TE37 Super Lap Edition 18 x 11 +18 x 2 sets
Hankook 295/30/18 Z221 tyres
GT Auto Garage and A.D.E Chrome Moly Roll Cage FIA Approved
Aerodynamics by Andrew Brilliant (FXMD Aerodynamics)
Front Bonnet Fenders Bumper Headlight one piece Dry carbon
Rear Bumper Guards Boot one piece Dry Carbon
Dry Carbon Doors
Dry Carbon Roof
Dry Carbon Front lower splitter
Dual Rear Diffuser Dry Carbon
Dual Element Rear wing Dry Carbon(GT AUTO SPEC)
Custom Carbon Dash
Works Bell Paddle shifter RaptorII and Boss Kit
Bride Racing Seat
Willans Racing 5 point Harness

This car came 4th in Australia at 2011 World time attack and currently holds the lap racord at QLD raceways Clubman curcuit on radial tyres.

Check out the Australian GT-R forum post, if you are looking for a good base for a quick time attack car.

Cyber GT-R (NISSAN R35 GT-R)Release. TOKYO AUTO SALON 2012

2012-01-21T08:26:00.000-08:00

Cyber GT-R (NISSAN R35 GT-R)Release. TOKYO AUTO SALON 2012

In this video Toshi Hayama runs us through the new Time Attack Cyber GT-R. In this interview he talks with Tarzan Yamada, the driver, and the rest of the Cyber crew.

Cyber are building two cars. The first car shown here is the data/test car, and there will be another one that will go for the top lap times. They have it mapped out as a 2 year project, and are expecting to put out between 1000-1200 horsepower.

At this stage, they are just getting started. Weight is an issue with the R35, so they will be fighting the weight demons in the R35 GT-R. How light can they get it? The Japanese are never very concerned with driver safety, so they always have minimal roll cages.

Yokohama is going to be working with the team on the tires. C-West provides the aerokit, and light weight parts for the car.

Nissan Juke R vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari vs Mercedes

2012-01-20T16:27:00.000-08:00

The Nissan Juke R is turning and burning, and now has had its first race against some pretty hardcore machinery.

It was a fantastic race between 4 cars, Nissan Juke-R concept, Lamborghini LP560-4, Ferrari 458 and Mercedes SLS AMG. Which car was the winner? Watch and Enjoy.

Check out the video after the break

2013 Nissan GT-R Priced

2012-01-20T08:08:00.000-08:00

It looks the same as last year, but its not exactly the same. Even though the 2012 Nissan GT-R had some major changes, just one year later, we get a few more. The biggest change is a bump in horsepower from 530 hp in 2012 to 545 hp in 2013.

GT-R Premium / Dual-clutch transmission	$96,820 USD
GT-R Black Edition / Dual-clutch transmission	$106,320 USD

* +$1000 destination charge

Nissan GT-R Buyers Guide

Full Press Release after the break.

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2013 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Following a major revision just last year, the 2013 Nissan GT-R receives a number of impressive performance enhancements, reinforcing the flagship supercar’s spirit of continuous advancement. Horsepower has been boosted to 545 hp (from 530 hp), with torque now rated at 463 lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). In addition, the suspension has been retuned to enhance both performance and comfort. Other changes for the 2013 model year include a standard RearView Monitor and the Black Edition receives a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R continues to be an incredible value, rivaling the fastest production supercars at a fraction of the price. The 2013 Nissan GT-R is available in two well-equipped models: GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition with special lightweight black forged aluminum RAYS® wheels, unique red and black interior, Recaro® leather-appointed seats and new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2013 Nissan GT-R include:

Model/Transmission Prix

GT-R Premium / Dual-clutch transmission $96,820 USD

GT-R Black Edition / Dual-clutch transmission $106,320 USD

About the 2013 Nissan GT-R
The 2013 Nissan GT-R is once again anchored by an advanced 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine matched with a high-performance 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Engine efficiency has been improved for the new model year, which helps raise horsepower to 545 hp (versus the previous 530 hp) and torque to 463 lb-ft (versus the previous 448 lb-ft). The engine is hand-assembled in a special clean room.

GT-R is built on an exclusive Premium Midship platform, which enables the use of the world’s first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. This system places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability. Total vehicle adjustability is provided by three set-up switches located in the center of the instrument panel, enabling the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) among three settings – Normal, Special or “R,” for ultimate handling.

The Nissan GT-R suspension has been retuned and adjusted for optimal performance. The vehicle again utilizes a special Bilstein DampTronic system, and the braking system consists of Brembo full-floating cross-drilled rotors, low steel high stiffness brake pads and Brembo monoblock six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. The 2013 Nissan GT-R’s lightweight 10-spoke forged aluminum 20-inch RAYS® wheels feature a premium dark (near black) finish, which provides a high quality, high-performance look. They are mounted with Dunlop Sports Max GT 600 DSST CTT tires – P255/40ZRF20 in front and P285/35ZRF20 in the rear. The Black Edition features special metallic black six-spoke RAYS® lightweight wheels with Dunlop Sports Max GT 600 DSST CTT tires – P255/40ZRF20 in front and P285/35ZRF20 in the rear.

Nissan GT-R’s aerodynamics were improved last year with increased downforce and the coefficient of drag reduced to 0.26 (from 0.27). A new front fascia with aggressive double rectifier fins and integrated high intensity LED running lights was also added, enhancing the car’s strong visual presence. Other exterior features include high-mounted LED stoplights, bright LED rear combination taillights, “super wide beam” headlights, heated door mirrors and flat-blade windshield wipers.

The GT-R Black Edition’s new rear spoiler is designed to be as slippery to the wind as it is attractive to the eyes. Handmade in a limited monthly production run, a special coating allows carbon fiber “weave” to be felt by the touch. The lightweight dry carbon fiber material** is also incredibly strong.

Six exterior colors are available for 2013: Deep Blue Pearl, Jet Black, Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Pearl White and a 4-stage metallic Super Silver.

Inside, Nissan GT-R’s four-passenger cabin again balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder, and carbon fiber trim. The Black Edition adds custom red and black Recaro® leather-appointed seats, red and black interior trim and a dark headliner.

An 11-speaker Bose® sound system with speakers mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels, which provides sound quality suitable for a supercar, is standard. Additional standard equipment for 2013 includes a RearView Monitor, Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather™ capabilities (XM® subscription required, sold separately), and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R is sold and serviced through nearly 700 Nissan dealers that have attained “GT-R Certification” status by meeting a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments. The names and locations of local GT-R Certified Nissan dealers are available on NissanUSA.com.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 and 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.

A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award. For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

GT-R's at Tokyo Auto Salon : SpeedHunters

2012-01-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

The Tokyo Auto Salon is all about the Nissan GT-R... well.... even if it isn't all about the GT-R, they still maintain a large presence. From the Nissan Skyline GT-R, to the current Nissan GT-R, there were many examples at this years show. Check out this coverage from Dino Dalle Carbonare from SpeedHunters.

Carbon carbon everywhere


Compound turbocharging on an R32 GTR

This R32 sports a pretty radical turbo setup. A compound turbo. This is something that you might see on a diesel truck, or a pulling tractor, but not much in the Nissan Skyline GT-R world.From what I can tell in the pictures, and what I am reading about compound turbocharging, it looks like this setup might be wrong. Normally the smaller turbo gets the exhaust flow first, the outlet from the turbine side feeds the larger turbo's turbo inlet flange.The compressor outlet of the larger turbo feeds the inlet of the smaller turbo. I wonder if it will ever run/see the light of day. Lots of these kinds of things are nothing more than show pieces.

Track pack Nissan GT-R. Front lip duct

Head over to their full gallery for all the GT-R, and other 2012 TAS coverage.

2012 Nissan GT-R Brake, Exterior, and Performance Upgrades

2012-01-18T11:33:00.000-08:00

If you own a 2012 Nissan GT-R, and are looking for some parts to upgrade the performance, looks, and braking, STILLEN has a number of parts available. Everything from the Carbon Ceramic Brake rotor set, to a no drill license plate bracket.

OEM 2009 Midpipe and 2012 Midpipe

The Nissan GT-R is a quiet car. It has two turbos, followed by two catalytic converters in the downpipes, then the midpipe has two catalytic converters, and a resonator in it. From the midpipe the exhaust travels to the back of the car, where there are two mufflers that lead to the four exhaust tips.

STILLEN GT-R Midpipe

STILLEN GT-R Exhaust

2012 Nissan GT-R Carbon Ceramic Brakes.

In 2012, Nissan upgraded the front Nissan GT-R brake rotors. When run hard, the 2009-2011 brakes often cracked. At 380 mm and 34 mm thick, they are very large brake rotors, stopped by 6 piston calipers, and huge brake pads. For 2012, the calipers and the brake pads stayed the same, but the front rotors were upgraded to 390 mm x 32.8 mm thick. STILLEN/AP Racing has the ultimate upgrade for the Nissan GT-R brakes, carbon ceramic rotors(CCM). The CCM's come in at 38 lbs lighter than the factory brake rotors, and are unique in the aftermarket world. Fitted to some of the most exotic supercars, and even the SpecV version of the Nissan GT-R, CCM's are what you look to, when you are looking for the very best. These 400mm disc assemblies are larger than the standard OE iron discs, yet reduce weight by nearly half. This is rotating and unsprung weight, leading to improvements in all performance categories: acceleration, handling and braking.

One other area that can be addressed in the 2012 GT-R factory braking system, is an upgrade from rubber lines, to stainless steel brake lines.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R uses the same brake pad shape as the 2009-2011 car. There are a number of brake pad compounds available. You pick a brake pad compound, by how you use the car.

CCM brake pad left. Stock GT-R pad right

There are some changes to the suspension of the 2012 GT-R, but even with good stock parts, there are rooms for improvement. These upgraded sway bars have quickly become one of the most popular STILLEN products for the Nissan GT-R. By increasing the stiffness of the bar and offering multiple different mounting configurations, STILLEN has been able to come up with a 5-way adjustable sway bar with settings that any driver from street to the track will appreciate.

To enhance and protect the front lip, STILLEN makes several products that are available for the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Nissan lowered the drag coefficient of 2012 car, and changed the front lower lip assembly.

2012 GT-R with STILLEN Front Lip Spoiler

If you are looking to protect the front lip, but do not want to alter the appearance of the car, STILLEN makes a urethane skidplate. Replacing, or repairing the front lip spoiler, the lowest part of the car can cost thousands of dollars.

GT-R Skidplate installed

Fitted to a 2009 GT-R, also fits 2012

More than 1/2 the US has requirements to place a front and rear license plate on your vehicle. For some cars, like the Nissan GT-R, that means drilling holes into your front bumper. Many owners want to comply with the law, but don't like the conventional mounting method.

STILLEN has been producing tow hook license plate brackets for several years now. The tow hook is located in the front bumper area, and allows for easy removal in case you have to use the tow hook.

Motor Trend : 10 Best Handling Cars Motor Trend Tested in 2011

2012-01-17T09:47:00.001-08:00

Lexus LF-A. Tied at #6 on the list

End of the year lists. The Nissan GT-R shows up a couple of times on Motor Trend lists for 2011, 22 cars that stop from 60 mph in less than 100 feet, and on this one, the 10 best handling cars of 2011.

Figure Eight: 23.3 seconds @ 0.89 g (avg)
Skidpad: 1.05 g (avg)
The Nissan GT-R that took down the Corvette Z06 and Shelby GT500 in our budget supercar comparison earlier this year is the quickest all-wheel-drive car to conquer the figure eight, out-pacing the mighty 911 Turbo by 0.2 second. Just to illustrate how volatile the vehicle testing game can be, the GT-R that finished runner-up in the 2011 Best Driver’s Car story needed 23.7 seconds around the same course.

Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/the-10-best-handling-cars-motor-trend-tested-in-2011-148669.html#ixzz1jjtZz5Pb

In this list, the GT-R slots in between a pair of Porch (e left intentionally blank). The 911 GT3 RS is behind it at #4, and the 911 GT2 RS is in front of it at #2.Head over to Motor Trend for the full results.

Greddy 35RX- Fuji Speedway Top Speed Test Video

2012-01-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

In this video, Greddy Performance takes their R35 GT-R, with the wild Ben Sopra body kit to Fuji Speedway, to try and go over 200 mph. The car is fortified with a 4.3 liter engine, pushing over 1250 horsepower.

Visit http://GReddy.com for more information. TRUST, Japan R&D project for Top Speed Challenge, GReddy 35RX GT-R. Fearless Option Video driver Tarzan Yamada takes to the Fuji Speedway for high speed test, over 200mph! 1250ps via GReddy 4.3l stroker engine and twin TD06-20G Twin Turbo kit. Type-29 Intercooler, DCT Cooler kit, DCT cooling pan, high-flow Intake Manifold, GReddy Exhaust. Art Factory Livery. BenSopra wide-body Aero kit.
https://www.facebook.com/GReddyRacing http://www.trust-power.com/

Click though for the video.

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GT-R's at Tokyo Auto Salon

2012-01-16T08:26:00.000-08:00

Kansai Service Nissan GT-R

Auto Guide posted several galleries of Nissan GT-R's from this years Tokyo Auto Salon. The Nissan GT-R is always a big car at the show, and this year is no exception. Their gallery features several GT500 class GT-R race cars, and tuner cars from C-West/Global Auto, Jun, Tommy Kaira, and more. Head over to Auto Guide for all the pics.

C-West/Global Auto Cyber GT-R

Kondo GT500 GT-R

Jun GT-R

24 Hours of Dubai Livestream

2012-01-13T11:15:00.000-08:00

GT3 GT-R photo by Force6

Live now. The 24 Hours of Dubai. With 14 hours left, the Nissan GT-R has only completed 73 laps, and is in the pits. http://live.24hseries.com/live-timing-html

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20:44

32 JRM NISSAN left the pitland and is back at the track

13-01

19:53

32 JRM NISSAN has some problems with the engine

http://live.24hseries.com/Headlines

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Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Released

2012-01-12T09:11:00.000-08:00


Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 development car

Nismo jointly with JRM Motorsports have just released details of the FIA GT3 spec Nissan GT-R. The car has been in development during 2011, with three outings. The GT3 is now available for sale at 32,000,000 Japanese yen, or around $416,000 USD. The 1300 kg(2866 lb) GT3 GT-R features the twin turbo VR38DETT engine, making 530(or higher) horsepower, in line with the 2012 US car.

Unlike the all wheel drive road car, this car is rear wheel drive, inline with GT3 regulations. The above photo shows the 2009-2011 CBA front bumper, but the GT3 car for the 24 Hours of Dubai this weekend, sports a 2012 or DBA front bumper/grill. Is there a chance we will see one in a US series?

GT3 GT-R with DBA front bumper

Press Release from Nismo.

NISSAN MOTORSPORTS INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD. (NISMO) is pleased to announce the official release of a Nissan GT-R (R35) that conforms to FIA GT3 regulations: the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3.

NISMO and JR Motorsports (JRM), its official partner for this major project, have been jointly developing the car during 2011 and, following a series of extensive tests - which have included three competitive outings - the car's performance and durability has proven its credentials for GT3 racing worldwide.

The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 features a 3.8 V6 twin-turbo engine that is based on a standard road car unit, developing 530ps at 6400 rpm. Power is delivered via six-speed transaxle that drives the rear wheels, activated by a semi-automatic paddle-shift system.

Designed with customers in mind, driveability has been an important factor in the new car's development programme. Therefore, as well as featuring a chassis that inspires confidence, suspension set-up and driver controls can easily be adjusted to suit a range of preferences.

The car is to be displayed in the UK at Autosport International (Europe's biggest motorsport exhibition) on Thursday 12th January, where it will be unveiled on the JRM exhibition stand. It will then be displayed for the remaining three day's of the show. The car will appear alongside the GT1 Nissan GT-R that won the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship. To celebrate the launch, JRM will simultaneously run the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 as an official Nissan Europe entry in the Dubai 24-hour race, where it will be driven by four Nissan Champions from 2011: Michael Krumm, Alex Buncombe, Tom Kimber-Smith and Franck Malliaux.

Sales and customer support for the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 will be implemented by NISMO for Japan, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania, whilst JRM will cover Europe, Russia and the Middle East.

The car is priced at 298,000 Euro (32,000,000 JPY)*. Enquiries should be made to either NISMO or JRM.

Specifications of “NISSAN NISMO GT-R GT3”

Length	4,780mm
Width	1,998mm
Weight	1,300kg
Engine model	VR38DETT
Displacement	3,799cc
Power	390kw or higher @ 6,400rpm (530ps or higher @ 6,400rpm)
Torque	612N▪m or higher @ 5,200rpm (62.5kgf▪m or higher @ 5,200rpm)
Wheels (Fr/Rr)	13.0J X 18

Source : Nismo News and NAGTROC

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(NISMO) is pleased to announce the official release of a Nissan GT-R (R35) that conforms to FIA GT3 regulations: the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;NISMO and JR Motorsports (JRM), its official partner for this major project, have been jointly developing the car during 2011 and, following a series of extensive tests - which have included three competitive outings - the car's performance and durability has proven its credentials for GT3 racing worldwide.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 features a 3.8 V6 twin-turbo engine that is based on a standard road car unit, developing 530ps at 6400 rpm. Power is delivered via six-speed transaxle that drives the rear wheels, activated by a semi-automatic paddle-shift system.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Designed with customers in mind, driveability has been an important factor in the new car's development programme. Therefore, as well as featuring a chassis that inspires confidence, suspension set-up and driver controls can easily be adjusted to suit a range of preferences.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The car is to be displayed in the UK at Autosport International (Europe's biggest motorsport exhibition) on Thursday 12th January, where it will be unveiled on the JRM exhibition stand. It will then be displayed for the remaining three day's of the show. The car will appear alongside the GT1 Nissan GT-R that won the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship. To celebrate the launch, JRM will simultaneously run the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 as an official Nissan Europe entry in the Dubai 24-hour race, where it will be driven by four Nissan Champions from 2011: Michael Krumm, Alex Buncombe, Tom Kimber-Smith and Franck Malliaux.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Sales and customer support for the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 will be implemented by NISMO for Japan, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania, whilst JRM will cover Europe, Russia and the Middle East.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;The car is priced at 298,000 Euro (32,000,000 JPY)*. Enquiries should be made to either NISMO or JRM.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Ben Sopra GT-R

2012-01-10T11:47:00.000-08:00

Ben Sopra Body kit on Greddy 35RX

If wild body kits, and body modifications are your thing, check out the Ben Sopra Nissan GT-R. Speedhunters first showed the renderings of this car on their blog in October. The car was teased as a 1000+ hp monster to come from the shop in Osaka, Japan.

Interesting wing mounting

The car sports a tilt front end, and huge vents for the front wheel wells. At the rear of the car, a cantilever mounted wing adds downforce.

Greddy Exhaust

The full details of the kit should be released at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, pricing is expected to be around $45,000.

DSport Magazine had this to say about the shake down testing of "custom aero parts" on the Greddy 35RX.

Tarzan would be shaking down the vehicle after the installation of some custom aero parts. The previous aero parts caused instability above 200MPH. With the boost set to 1.8 bar, Tarzan managed a best of 327KPH (203MPH). Gone was the shuddering and instability from the previous aero but drag had also increased. The result was shy of the 330+ KPH realized before. However, the data would be useful in optimizing the aero before the boost is raised to 2.0 bar (which delivers an additional 100 horsepower) for its future record-setting attempt.

Source: NAGTROC

Nissan Extends Warranty on Instrument Cluster and Audio System

2012-01-09T10:07:00.000-08:00

Nissan has extended their warranty on a few interior items in the Nissan GT-R. Originally these items were covered by a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, but that has been extended to 6 years, and unlimited mileage. Many of the Nissan GT-R owners I know, have had lighting failures on their instrument clusters. The lights that illuminate the fuel levels, and other parts of the cluster often go bad. These has been replaced under warranty, but this letter shows that Nissan has identified this issue.

They have also extended the warranty on the audio system out to 6 years. Although less common than the instrument cluster, I have heard of a few audio system/MFD failures.

GT3 Nissan GT-R to Compete in the 24 Hours of Dubai

2012-01-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

GT3 class Nissan GT-R

Nissan in conjunction with Nismo and JRM Racing are going to be racing the new GT3 class Nissan GT-R in the 24 Hours of Dubai.The race starts January 13th at 2pm and ends on Saturday the 14th. Four drivers are schedule to pilot the car, Alex Buncombe, Michael Krumm, Tom Kimber-Smith, and Franck Mailleux. The official launch of the Nissan GT-R GT3 program is scheduled to take place on January 12th, at the Autosport International Show. So if you are in the market for a rear wheel drive, twin turbo V6 GT3 car, JRM and Nissan have a car for you.

JRM to run Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘Champions’ car in Dubai 24-hour race

Of all four Nissan drivers scheduled to take part in the race at the Dubai Autodrome, Alex Buncombe is the only one who has driven the GT3 GT-R previously, when he contested a round of the British GT Championship at Donington Park in September. Significantly, it will be the first outing in the car for Michael Krumm, who recorded his World Championship victory at the wheel of JRM Racing’s Nissan GT-R GT1 car last year, together with team-mate Lucas Luhr.
Tom Kimber-Smith and Franck Mailleux will also be driving the GT3 GT-R for the first time. And, although both are used to contesting endurance races, their Championship victories were achieved in Nissan-powered LMP2 (LeMans Prototype Class 2) machines and therefore, piloting the GT3 GT-R will be a new experience for them.
Over the past six-months, JRM has been carrying out a rigorous test and development programme for the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, which has included three, three-hour races. Therefore, the annual Middle-Eastern endurance event - which starts at 2.00pm on Friday 13th January and finishes at the same time on Saturday 14th - marks the first time the GT3 Nissan will compete over a 24-hour period.
The race will correspond with the official launch of the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. A press call will take place at 10.00am on Thursday 12th January at Autosport International, at the NEC in Birmingham, where another car will be unveiled on the JRM stand.
Quotes
Andy Barnes (Managing Director, JRM Group)
“We are delighted to be running the GT3 car in its maiden 24-hour race with a Champions line-up to celebrate Nissan’s motorsport success in 2011. It provides a great chance for us to run the GT-R in demanding conditions over a 24-hour race period. The event also coincides with the official launch of the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 and therefore gives us with an excellent start to 2012, as we begin to supply cars to customers in the coming season.”

Source: Nissan News

Helicopter vs Nissan GT-R : Round 1

2012-01-04T14:28:00.000-08:00

STILLEN Nissan GT-R vs Helicopter

Helicopter vs STILLEN Nissan GT-R in this video from the Targa New Zealand. At the Targa, there is a max speed of 200 km/hr during any of the stages. The event is run over closed public roads, and the rule is in place to try and keep the speeds down.

Stillen's GTR driven by Steve Millen racing Leigh Hopper in his helicopter at the Springhill Farm Extravaganza during the 2011 Targa New Zealand. The GTR was does have a speed limiter installed to keep the car under the 200 kph (124.28 mph) speed limit for this event, but still makes for great video!

December 2011, and Total 2011 Nissan GT-R Sales

2012-01-04T10:40:00.000-08:00

Sales results are out, and the Nissan GT-R had a slight decline for December 2011 vs December 2010. 35 units were sold vs 38 in December 2011. It seems that short supply, plus reports of the 2013's increased horsepower might have stolen a few sales. Total sales for 2011 was 1294 cars vs 877 in 2010 an increase of 47.5%. 954 all electric LEAF's sold bringing the total 2011 sales to 9674 units. The 370Z was down in 2011 with 449 cars sold in December, and 7328 for 2011.

Nissan vehicles posted record December sales with 89,937 units, an increase of 10.7 percent over the 81,228 units sold in December 2010.

In 2011, Nissan vehicles achieved a record, with sales of 944,073 units a 17.3 percent increase over 2010.

Total Sales in the US (as of December 2011)

5435

Sales are not broken down by model year, but by calendar year.
2008 - 1730
2009 - 1534
2010 - 877
2011 - 1294

Car and Driver: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R vs. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

2012-01-04T09:49:00.000-08:00

911 vs Z06 vs GT-R

Car and Driver Magazine takes three performance car favorites, and pits them against each other in a comparison test. The USA vs Japan vs Germany in a test that has been run many times before, by many different magazines. Each car has changes and improvements from the previous years. Here is what they have to say about the 2013 Nissan GT-R

One outlier is the 2013 twin-turbo Nissan GT-R. The base price is expected to be about $92,500 once Nissan finally discloses it, and there are few options. In 2012, the GT-R extras were Super Silver paint, a backup camera, and logo-embroidered floor mats. That’s it. (We had none of those options on our car.) The ’13s, which have improved shift feel, the factory claims, plus the 15 extra horses, aren’t likely to be much different.

The Nissan GT-R is a heavy car. In 2013, its a heavy car. Heavy cars put big taxes on the brakes and tires. They are both wear items. Eventually on track, the brakes show some weaknesses. The brakes on the Nissan GT-R have some room for improvement.

All-wheel drive has a couple of downsides besides the extra weight and fuel penalty (this was the test guzzler at 14 mpg). Namely, it produces understeer and dulls some feedback—though less than before—through the wheel. Despite having an extra 650 pounds to decelerate, this is the only car here without carbon-ceramic rotors. The brakes softened noticeably after a few hard laps.

STILLEN/AP Racing CCM Brakes for Nissan GT-R

Head over to the magazine article for the full results.

STILLEN Equipped GT-R at Targa Rally New Zealand 2011

2012-01-03T16:49:00.000-08:00

Review of the STILLEN GT-R piloted by Steve Millen racing through the twisty roads of the Targa Rally New Zealand.

Video by Black Magic Media: http://www.blackmagicmedia.com.au/

C-West and Global Auto Cyber GT-R Project

2012-01-03T09:34:00.001-08:00

Global Auto is well known worldwide for their Cyber Evo time attack car. It has been the quickest car at the World Time Attack Challenge in Australia the last couple years. Now it looks like they are moving on from the Evo, and building a Nissan GT-R, that they are going to campaign in collaboration with C-West.

Ian from NAGTROC found this on the associated websites and posted it on the site. I am looking forward to hearing some more details on the car. Can they make it as fast as the very light, very powerful Cyber Evo?

2011 Year in Review: Nissan GT-R

2012-01-01T11:28:00.000-08:00

2012 Nissan GTR

Some highlights of the Nissan GT-R in 2011. The 2012 US model was released. A GT-R from AMS did a 8 second quarter mile, and 216.9 mph in a standing mile. 2013 rumors were out as soon as June.

Outlaw Dragcar Nissan GT-R Startup Video

2011-12-31T12:19:00.000-08:00

Its called a Nissan GT-R, but really only in body. This is one of three cars that have been put together in Australia to run in drag events. The 2JZ, and the 13B, and 20B are popular powerplants for the 6 second, tube frame, rear wheel drive cars. In this case, this car is TB48 powered. You might not have ever heard of it, as its an engine found in the Nissan Patrol. Inline 6, 4.8 liters. Sort of a big block RB26. In the video below, you can hear the startup, and them running one car though the gears. We never heard anything from Jamboree in Australia, so these cars probably didn't run in time. Click though for the video.

Source: NAGTROC

Nissan Skyline GT-R - R32 For Sale

2011-12-29T21:26:00.000-08:00

Motorex Nissan Skyline GT-R, R32 For Sale.

Motorex 1993 Nissan Skyline GTR. It does have the bond release and supporting paperwork. The car has 47,000 miles on it and had less than 2000 miles put on it since 2003 from the previous owner where it sat most of its time in at a shop or in a warehouse. The bottom end is stock while the head had a pair of Apex 276 9.6mm lift intake/exhaust cams and Apex Adjustable Cam Gears installed followed by a Nismo 1.2mm Metal Headgasket and ARP Head Studs.

Model/Transmission	Prix
GT-R Premium / Dual-clutch transmission	$96,820 USD
GT-R Black Edition / Dual-clutch transmission	$106,320 USD