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LSD Lambo Doors On Nissan GT-R Turn It Into Gawdzillawful
We knew this day was coming. It was inevitable. LSD has created a scissor door kit designed for the Nissan GT-R. These actually meet German TUV safety requirements, but that doesn't make 'em right. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by A strolling player: I'd post that Lambo doors demotivational poster, but I just don't feel up to it. Meh. 14 Responses | Other threads
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2010 GT-R Warranty Voided For Denying Nissan Access To Your Black Box Data
Additional exclusions unearthed in the customer disclosure form for the 2010 Nissan GT-R indicate the warranty is voided should you go insane and dyno test it or deny Nissan access to your black box data.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Patrick M Hoey: While I think it's BS, off-road playtime has always been cause to void warranty. Nissan has just developed the best... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Routine 18,000 Mile Nissan GT-R Service Price Tag: $2,000!
Edmunds Inside Line recently took their long-term Nissan GT-R in for routine 18,000-mile maintenance. Total price tag? An astonishing $2,009.67! Talk about yer high cost of ownership, eh?
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By Ray WertComment by Maxx Cracker: I could find a beater Mustang 5.0 for that. I could pound it like a $5 whore for a couple... 17 Responses | Other threads
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First 2009 Nissan GT-R Crash... Caught On Video!
Watch on video below what happens when an over-confident driver piloting a brand-new Nissan GT-R takes off after an Evo IX MR on a curvy mountain road at night. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Turbineguy: Like the kids say these days... pwned! Considering how much our intrepid GT-R pilot paid for the car, a few extra... 17 Responses | Other threads
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R35 + M35 = First Nissan GT-R Wagon!
What you're looking at is an 'R35' Nissan GT-R front end welded to the back two-thirds of an M35 Nissan Stagea. It's called the ‘StaGT-R' and it's on show at the Nagoya Auto Trend show. More »
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By Ray WertComment by ONSLAUGHT: do they ALL have to make a wagon version of their premier sports car ? Corvette wagon, etc. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Switzer P700 GTR: Godzilla Gets Over 700 HP!
Switzer performance claims it's come up with a $16,650 package capable of squeezing more than 700 HP out of the Nissan GT-R without sacrificing reliability or driveablity. How'd they do it? More »
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By Wes SilerComment by SuzanneD - now only answering to Rumble Strips: Wait, we're still getting excited about the GT-R? ::cringes, awaits tongue lashing:: 26 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Nissan GT-R Runs 0-To-60 MPH In 3.3 Seconds, Unofficially
The folks from GTRBlog were on hand with Nissan engineers when they pulled off a hoping-to-be-official 3.3-second 0-To-60 MPH launch with the updated launch control feature in the 2010 Nissan GT-R.
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Nissan GT-R With Updated Launch Control Still Fast
Owners of Nissan GT-Rs with updated launch control are starting to file their first impressions. So far, they're almost universally positive.
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By Wes SilerComment by vetteracer: That 1/4 mile time/speed is pure BS, I have raced 3 of them and they are pigs. Just like the riceballs... 17 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Beats Porsche...Again
According to UK used car valuation data provider CAP, after 12 months or 10,000 miles, predicts the 2009 Nissan GT-R will be worth 84% of its new list price, besting the Porsche 911 Carrera's 64%. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Maxichamp: Dear Jalop-litburo, Can we have 3 consecutive days free of GTR posts? Every time there is an urge to post... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Hakosuka Skyline GT-R Laps Fuji Speedway
Enough with the GT-R already, you say? If you've chosen to never read about or watch anything related to the Nissan GT-R ever again, allow us to change your mind. More »
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Comment by philibuster: "Gan-san knows that the GT-R doesn't need much commentary; the exhaust note of the car speaks for itself." Then why won't... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Takes On The Nurburgring... In The Snow
The Nissan's GT-R once again proves it's a world-class supercar by taking it to the Nurburgring... in the snow. We triple-dog-dare you to try that, Porsche. All-wheel-drive snow-drifting action below. More »
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Comment by nick2ny: Gosh are people really so impressed with this? I mean, Roser and his RUF yellowbird had much smoother and... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Mr. Hitler, Nissan Japan Called Back About Your GT-R
First Hitler lost his car, now It looks like Hitler didn't know about the Nissan GT-R's limited launch control function and is getting screwed by Nissan. Oh Hitler, you're so adorable when you're angry.
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Comment by NiceNurseRatched: The subtitled Hitler rant never gets old. I like the one where he was going berserk over the BCS... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Worst Nissan GT-R Crash Yet
This is a 2009 Nissan GT-R with 500 miles on the odometer. Or it was, until it hit something very hard and fast in Georgia. And we thought these were bad. [WreckedExotics]
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By Ray WertComment by brandegee: At what point do insurance companies blacklist certain cars? 15 Responses | Other threads
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Will The Nissan GT-R Blend?
The widely popular and oftentime misunderstood webshow, Will It Blend?, tests the world's most powerful blender against the claimed "world's fastest production car," the Nissan GT-R. So, will it blend?
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Comment by Almostbanned: Wait, what? On what planet is the Nissan GT-R the 'worlds fastest production car'? As a side note, its awesome that... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Hyper Power International Dyno Claims First Accurate Measurement Of Driveline Losses With Nissan GT-R
Horsepower at the flywheel or wheels? It's an important distinction in powertrain bragging rights. Thanks to dyno wizardry from Hyper Power International, you can now know both. MT's tried it first with the GT-R.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by nick2ny: But if the car is in neutral, the transmission isn't spinning. So this device just measures the drag of... 3 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Nissan GT-R To Lose Troublesome Launch Control
Nissan execs have apparently told the reporters over at Edmunds Straightline that the 2009 Nissan GT-R will be the first and last GT-R with the "launch control" system as the company is tired of dealing with the warranty nightmares that have convinced people they can't do GT-R donuts. Said one high-ranking exec: More »
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Comment by jbownsabmw: 2nd class Jalopizen and proud of it: Does this make the Cobalt SS Turbo more advanced than the GT-R. It has a launch control that doesn't... 8 Responses | Other threads
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GT-R Skips Matte Black, Goes Straight To Matte Gold!
This matte gold Nissan GT-R was spotted in Dubai, where it was possibly turning its custom-painted nose up at the relatively gaudy all-chrome McLaren SLR. This could be a sign that the matte black trend, as exemplified by the matte black F430 and matte black Veyron, is being replaced by a new matte color. If less is more, and matte black is less, matte gold is slightly more than less. More »
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Comment by Graverobber: Gold GT-R It's the car, the car with the Midas touch A spider's touch Such a cold finger Beckons you to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Does Doing Donuts In A New Nissan GT-R Void The Warranty?
So now that we've learned how turning off the VDC to use the lanuch control on the 2009 Nissan GT-R can void its warranty, we're wondering if that would also include hoonage like this smoke session. Lucky for this guy, he "bought it brand new just 2 hav fun and burn rubber in. warranty dosent matter and money is not the crteria here!!!! if u know wat im sayin!!" Word. Video after the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Elhigh: I'm a little aggravated. I'm a pretty smart guy - didn't finish college, but that was money-limited, not brains-limited. Still... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Godzilla Smash! Another Totaled Nissan GT-R
After seeing the Nissan GT-R crashed in America, in Malaysia, in Hong Kong, and on the Isle Of Man, we've found another. This white GT-R, with just 349 miles on the odometer, has shown up totaled in a Nashville auction yard. It's said to have about $55,000 worth of damage, so we're not sure anyone is going to bid very much when it hits the block today. No word on just how the GT-R got to be in this predicament, but we're pretty sure this isn't covered by the warranty. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Bumblebee: Buff. Kidding aside, this is an aesthetic improvement. Who buys a white sports car? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan To Temporarily Halt GT-R Orders Due To Possible Production Issues
Nissan has instructed its Japanese dealers to temporarily halt taking orders for the Nissan GT-R, declining to offer an explanation or state when order-taking can resume. So far, the order halt only applies to home-market dealers, leading to speculation that there's an issue with a Japan-only component or subsystem. More below. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by J-a-z: A problem on a car? That's not even a few months into production? OMG that NEVEREVEREVEREVEREVEREVER happens to any car... 2 Responses | Other threads
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GT-R Owner Busts Tranny Using Launch Control, Nissan Claims Issue Not Covered Under Warranty
Someone claiming to own a Nissan GT-R has proclaimed on the North American GT-R Owners Club forums (NAGTROC) that his GT-R's transmission has broken after multiple uses of the vehicle's launch control function. The owner says that when the vehicle was then brought to the Nissan service center, where he was told the destroyed transmission would not be covered under warranty due to the car being driven too often with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) shut off. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by ぶっちぎり IN THE FACE!: I had always heard that Nissan trannies were garbage, and that Nissan was shistey about warranty work. So this... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Most Hideous Nissan GT-R Ever?
Messing with the Nissan GT-R is risky. Even though you're not supposed to, sometimes the results can be quite tasteful. The problem, though, is when something like this happens. Someone decided it would be a good idea to wrap their GT-R in black and bright-green matte-finish vinyl. As if that wasn't bad enough, a set of gaudy 22" rims have also been bolted on. The Zele carbon fiber body kit wouldn't have been terrible by itself, but it just adds to the mess here. Sure, the car probably has a bit more oomph thanks to an HKS boost controller and a Mine's exhaust, but it still can't outrun its ugly. Surprisingly, the car does not belong to Brian O'Conner, Paul Walker's character in The Fast And The Furious. Remember his Eclipse? We've included it in the gallery below...see if you can figure out which car is which. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Ash78: I actually think it looks better than the original gunmetal gray one. There's something cool about flat neon paint. Don't... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan Officially Responds To Porsche Skepticism, Recommends Driving Lessons
The war of words between Nissan and Porsche over Nurburgring lap times continues. Today Nissan officially responded to Porsche's statement last month that they were unable to get within 25 seconds of the Nissan GT-R's claimed fastest 'Ring time, leading Porsche to claim Nissan had used a ringer with race tires. Seems that Nissan still has the tires they used, however, and they're inviting Porsche to check them out — along with video of the run shot by a Japanese magazine. To top it off, Nissan states the GT-R used, rather than being a ringer, was actually hampered by 110 pounds of extra telemetrics. So what gives? Nissan has inferred Porsche must have neither properly run-in the Nissan nor learned how to extract the most from the Japanese supercar's AWD system. Choice Nissan quotes after the jump.
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By Andrew StoyComment by layabout returns: Well the best way to sort it out is to have both cars at the Nurburgring on the same day... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Seibon Dry-Look Carbon Fiber Makes Godzilla Look Cheap
Uh-oh, more folks messing with Godzilla. At first we liked the way the dry carbon fiber hood and trunk on this Nissan GT-R looked compared to the more popular glossy stuff. But the more we stare at it, the more we think it looks kinda cheap. We're reminded of guys driving around in Honda Civic coupes with carbon fiber hoods that were once glossy but have since faded in the sun. That's not good considering these parts from Seibon are so new they're not even out yet. Perhaps it's just that the rest of the car doesn't match the dry carbon fiber? More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by buckymarino: ive always wondered . . . does carbon fiber resist paint or do people leave it like that for some... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Shaves Back To Get That "Clean Look"
We know you're not supposed to mess with the Nissan GT-R but despite the possible adverse affects on the aerodynamics, this clean-look GT-R shows just how slick Godzilla looks when he shaves his back. Obviously the large rear wing of has been removed, but to smooth things out even more, the rear reflectors have been tinted black and the Nissan badge in back has been removed. The owner also apparently decided to throw on an aftermarket exhaust from performance tuner Mine's, and a set of BBS LM-DBK wheels, just for good measure. [via GTRblog]
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By Mark ArnoldComment by WheatKing: MUCH better.. I almost actually like it now. Tho I still much prefer the '99 mitsu 3KGT VR4.. The whole fact that it's... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Porsche Smells Rat, Claims Nissan Cheating On GT-R Nurburgring Lap Times
The boys at Porsche, obviously stunned that the Nissan GT-R achieved a claimed Nurburgring lap time of 7:29 — faster than either their 911 Turbo or GT2 — decided to do a little testing of their own. Using a stock GT-R sourced from the States, Porsche's 'Ring expert was able to perform a best lap of just 7:54, easily beaten by both the 911 Turbo (7:38) and GT2 (7:34). The results were no surprise to Porsche, considering that its cars have more power yet weigh less than the GT-R, leading the engineers in Stuttgart to claim Nissan was running its tests using race tires. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Trove: I wonder what you GT-R fan boys will say now. 12 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan Raises MSRP On GT-R By $7K, Base Model To Now Start At Almost $77K
Apparently forged blocks of badass have jumped in price lately, because raw material costs are said to be behind a $7,000 price increase on the Nissan GT-R. With the bump, the base GT-R will now set you back $76,840, while the Premium runs $79,090; add another grand for destination and handling, along with whatever obscene markup your local Nissan dealer wants to throw in for himself. If you got your GT-R order in before September 5 you just saved yourself a bunch of scratch, as the new pricing doesn't apply to orders already in dealer hands prior to that date. Full release from Nissan after the jump. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by LateralGPhotography: Seems kind of suspicious to me. The very sudden increase in price makes me think that they wanted the GT-R... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Crashed In The USA
Godzilla, or the new Nissan GT-R as some call it, has only just started stomping around our shores, already we've got our first report of a GT-R smashed up somewhere stateside. Details are vague (some say the GT-R got into some fisticuffs with a Corvette ZR1 in a dark alley) but it's clear the incident wasn't exactly a minor fender-bender. The forum fanboys at MyGTR think it may have had something to do with the GT-R being driven into a pizza parlor, so maybe it was trying to take out a Ferrari or something. Geez, whatever happened to fighting it out on the Nürburgring? More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Al Navarro: SLR Guy photochop needed. No bowler required (unlike Veyron crash). 3 Responses | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Transformers Toy Turns Godzilla Into Killer Robot
The Nissan GT-R may be known as Godzilla, but Japanese toymaker Takara-Tomy sees the supercar more as a super robot. Don't get too excited: This 1/32 scale model doesn't mean you'll be seeing the GT-R on the big screen in Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen. Nope, this is just a toy, for now at least. But you'll at least be able to take one home in either red or black when they hit the shelves in November. [via CarScoop]
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By Mark ArnoldComment by trx0x: @monwren5: BBTS has a pre-order page for it [www.bigbadtoystore.com] available in silver and red (an homage to Convoy i.e. Prime...the real one,... more » | Other threads
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Infiniti Readying A Nissan GT-R-Based Sedan
Japanese magazine CarTop is speculating that Infiniti could be developing a new range-topping sedan based on the 2009 Nissan GT-R. Allegedly, the sedan could go on sale as early as 2011. But how similar would it really be to Godzilla? And what should we call Godzilla with two extra doors anyhow? More »
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Top Gear Crashes Nissan GT-R
Top Gear Magazine was recently having some fun on the Isle of Man with a Nissan GT-R, but the playtime ended unexpectedly when the driver of the GT-R slammed on the brakes. That would be fine in any normal car, but Godzilla came to a halt so abruptly that the Audi behind it just couldn't stop quickly enough. [GT-R Blog] Update: The guys at CarTribe say this is indeed the same GT-R that the Stig had out on the Top Gear test track. We also know that the black beast (the only GT-R officially imported by Nissan UK so far) was quickly repaired and is now back to normal, as can be vouched for by anyone who saw it run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed just a few days after the accident.
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By Mark ArnoldComment by stoneman: Are you sure it was an Audi? It's usually those asshat BMW drivers that tailgate me. more » | Other threads
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Nissan GT-R Laps Top Gear Track With A Time Of...
After last week, when Clarkson took the GT-R across Japan, many wondered what it would do at the hands of Mr. Stig-oto. Well, guess what they did this week? Don't worry, we're not going to spoil the surprise of The Stig taking the 2009 Nissan GT-R around the Top Gear test track. You'll have to watch the video for that if you're not willing to wait for "other means." Or, if for some reason the video's not working, you can click here for a screen shot of the board post-race. All we know is, it's called Godzilla for a reason — and it's because this "Datsun" is monstrous.
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By Ray WertComment by CrashingOut: @johnnyichiban: no no no, I get the jibblies if I act like it's a Burt Rutan Scaled Composites design(the Lotus... more » | Other threads
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Top Gear Races JDM Nissan GT-R Vs. Bullet Train, We Spoil Winner Below The Jump
In this week's episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson takes a JDM Nissan GT-R for a bit of a race against a Japanese Bullet Train holding Hammond and May — with both going coast-to-coast to Tokyo. The winner and the rest of the show re-cap below the jump. And yes, it's a spoiler, so if you're still waiting to watch it, don't even think of going there. More » -
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Godzillas, Geishas And Organized Crime: 0-60 Delves Into Motorex
Before there was the 2009 Nissan GT-R there was the Skyline, and if you wanted one in this country you had to go through an importer called Motorex. The problem was, the company didn't do what it was supposed to: import cars, convert them to DOT spec and then deliver them to customers. Sure, some cars got delivered, some cars even got converted, but most failed to do either. Until now, the full details of the Skyline's disastrous entry into the US market were the stuff of Internet legend. Now, thanks to 0-60, we know the facts behind the Motorex's myth, the government investigation and the repossessed cars. Check out the feature in the magazine's summer issue, available now. [0-60]
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By Wes SilerComment by hotrod323gt: Some state trooper here in Greenville, S.c. knows some government official and has a R32 skyline, tagged registered and insured.... more » | Other threads
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Garage 419 Debates ZR1 Vs. GT-R, Nurburgring Times Faked?
In the wake of the 2009 Corvette ZR1's record lap of the Nurburgring, some people are arguing whether the claims made manufacturers are legit. Matt Farah over at Garage419 has sources who claim the tires may have been shaved for more grip. But how much do Nurburgring lap times really matter? If you were choosing between a ZR1 and a GT-R, would you care about 'Ring times? These questions and more, as Matt and cross-continental racer Alex Roy debate the hot topics on Garage419. Video below the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Bull By The Horns: I seriously believe that the time difference is solely the drivers skill set and not the automobiles'. more » | Other threads
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2009 Nissan GT-R Priced At $69,850, On Sale July 7
It's official, the 2009 Nissan GT-R will start at $69,850 with deliveries beginning July 7. The GT-R Premium will cost $71,900 while destination will add $1,000 to those prices. 70% are already spoken for. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by ViergangFuchs: @BMRFILE: Do you feel that I look like a poser in this video? Can you see mah gold chainz? :) more » | Other threads
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More Proof That Once You Go Flat Black...
That first shot from behind of the flat black (or matte black, if you'd prefer) 2009 Nissan GT-R got us hoping we'd find more shots of Godzilla looking all hotted-up with what we'll assume is some pretty sweet wrap action. We weren't the only ones. Jalopnik reader Chuck was just as excited, coming up with some more shots of the new black-as-night and flat-as-can-be GT-R in Singapore from vanq photography by way of the NAGTROC forums. A few more shots below the jump. More »
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Once Godzilla Went Flat Black...
We've always thought there's something really sexy looking about a car in flat black. We don't know why — maybe it's the somewhat unfinished look or maybe it's just the way it soaks up the light around it — but whatever the reason, we totally heart the vibe it gives. Especially in this rear-end shot of the new 2009 Nissan GT-R taken as Godzilla sat waiting outside a hotel in Singapore — probably waiting until the next time he gets to attack Japan. (Hat tip to Russell!) -
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Haltech-Tuned 2009 Nissan GT-R Gives A Down Under Strip Show, Bests Inside Line's Quarter-Mile
The 2009 Nissan GT-R's one powerful wonder of technology. The ECU's so advanced we're told it makes you feel like you're behind the wheel of the world's most advanced driving simulator, like some sort of Playstation reality game. As even the most high-and-mighty of the buff-book world have found out first hand, even with all the technologically advanced doo-dads and doo-hickeys behind the dash, the 3.8-liter V6 rated at 480 HP and a torque rating almost equal to that (430 lb-ft for those of you who are counting), this AWD Godzilla-like beast is no toy. A toy wouldn't have let Inside Line snag themselves a 1/4-mile time of 11.6 seconds using the new GT-R's launch control system on an abandoned airstrip. But that amazing time's not stopping the Aussie tuning shop of Haltech from cracking that Game-Boy-like ECU and playing around with the timing to see what they can come up with. The tuning shop from the land down under took their ECU-tuned GT-R to a local strip to find out what they could come up with on the 1/4 mile and the Godzilla fan-boys from GTRblog were there to record the showing. Their results after the jump. More »
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