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Nissan GT-R Officially Dry-Laps Nürburgring In 7:29, Makes Us Wet
The friendly Finnish Fans of Cars all over the World tell us today the new 2009 Nissan GT-R can now lay claim to being one of the fastest production cars in the world — in Nürburgring lap times. Nissan claims GT-R chief test driver Tochio Suzuki completed the famous German circuit in just 7 minutes and 29 seconds during runs on April 16th and 17th. According to their records, this puts the GT-R in second place for fastest laps by unmodified production cars — that's just behind the Pagani Zonda F's blistering 7 minutes and 27 seconds last November. Guess that wet lap time last year of 7 minutes and 38 seconds was just a test run, eh? More »
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2009 Nissan GT-R Spotted Prowling For Wolverines
Despite the fabulous camera phone quality of these photos, the visage of Zingerman's Roadhouse behind this 2009 Nissan GT-R is undeniable proof Godzilla is stalking the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nissan has a development facility in the area, so it's not entirely surprising to see the beast from the far east there, but nonetheless, it's the first we've seen on the road in the mitten state. The only other reason for it to be in the area we can think of is to impress all those University of Michigan engineering students. Right, students. (Thanks for the pics Skyler)
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2009 Garage Defend Nissan GT-R: Let The Modding Wars Begin
You knew it was bound to happen. We've already seen the first examples of modifications on the 2009 Nissan GT-R. But now comes something even more — perverse. That's right friends, here come the body kits. Tuning shop Garage Defend has brought their twin goals of increased down force and debatably increased style to Nissan's new Godzilla. Their modifications include front end canards, a new spoiler at the back, an inch and a half drop, new seats and a new muffler system. We're expecting this will be among the tamest of modified GT-Rs until such time as they start hitting our nation's West Coast. Then, whoa nelly, you better grab the women and children and run for shelter from the tuning madness.[NihonCar]
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Like Nissan GT-R? Buy GT-R Accessories!
Rawr, do as Godzilla says or face the wrath of Godzilla! Now Godzilla says to buy many Godzilla accessories including a briefcase, wallet, gloves, emblem, keychains, cell phone straps, shirts, hats and more!More »
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Godzilla Goes Down: More Photos Of The Malaysian GT-R Crash
That new 2009 Nissan GT-R R35 that we saw all bent and busted yesterday over in Malaysia? Yeah, you remember. Anyway, the folks at Wrecked Exotics found themselves some new photos of the broken Godzilla. One more moment of silence? Yeah, it's almost a requirement. [Wrecked Exotics]
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New Nissan GT-R Gets Crumpled In Malaysia, We Cry
The folks over at NAGTROC snagged some shots of a new 2009 Nissan GT-R R35 in a slight state of disrepair this morning. And by "slight state of disrepair" we mean crumpled, crunched and crap-kicked. It's sad seeing a speed demon like this all busted up — it's like watching Godzilla getting the scales kicked off of him by Mothra. OK, that's not true. In reality this is worse for us to look at — because everyone knows this here Godzilla ain't imaginary. Pardon us while we spend a moment wiping away our tears. But we've got to look on the bright side — as one Jalopnik editor said upon seeing the sad, sad pics: "Well, at least we know the airbags work." Bright side, indeed. (Hat tip to Eric!)[via NAGTROC]
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Don't Mess With The Nissan GT-R
Just in case you've bought a new GT-R, but you lack any common sense when it comes to vehicular accessorization, Nissan has included these helpful illustrations in the owner's manual for the JDM version. We're guessing the big X means you're not supposed to put giant fender flares and oversized spoilers on the GT-R. Nissan apparently thinks they got it right on their own, thank you very much. Although someone better tell that to Mine's. The other illustrations have more helpful hints; like how to use a strategically placed cola can to sabotage someone's brakes, or how to push your unsuspecting buddy's GT-R onto a railway crossing. You know, the little things kids these days do for a laugh.[Cobb Tuning via AutoBlog]
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Nissan GT-R Dressed in Orange Hits Roppongi
We remember being in the exact spot where this video was taken. It's right next to the Asahi TV building and those lit trees were just being decorated at the time. Of course, we were there back in October during our coverage of the Tokyo Auto Show and we were being propositioned in a certain way, but we were totally right there, small world huh. Anyway, the driver of the 2008 Nissan GT-R is showing off his fancy shade of orange and then dusts the camera with impressive vigor. Looks like he's got some body kit bits and fancy wheels too. It's nice to see one that isn't in silver or black (or hot pink), even if it is Halloween themed..
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Mine's GT-R Runs 59.4sec Lap of Tsukuba, Coming To US?
No, I'm not saying that I personally have a Nissan GT-R. I'm talking about Mine's, the Japanese Tuner of Gran Turismo and Best Motoring fame. Recently, they brought their R35 GT-R with all the Mine's go-fast goodies to the Tsukuba Circuit to do some testing, and they left with a best lap of 59.367 seconds. To put this in perspective, a normal R35 GT-R will run a lap of about 1:02, and a new Mitsubishi Evo X or Subaru STi will do it in about 1:06. To run a sub-one-minute lap is a benchmark for turbo-crazed JDM tuners. Of course, with a notable lap time, there are always factors (weather, driver) that have little to do with the actual car. Either way, theMore »
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Nissan GT-R R35 is Huge Compared To R34
We knew the new Nissan GT-R (R35) was big, but putting it next to the last generation Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) makes it look like a hulking behemoth. One would think the magic of perspective would slim it down so as to not look so porky, but the distance only seems to inflate the size. This is like one of those impossible reality drawings that make our brains hurt. From this angle it almost looks like one Godzilla is preparing to eat the other Godzilla.
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Our buddies over at Nihon Car have gotten their filthy mitts on the new Nissan GT-R. We've covered Godzilla pretty exhaustively here, but they've got beautiful video of the beast in motion. Good old-fashioned car pr0n from a closed circuit course gives you an idea of just how composed this vehicle is when driven hard. The part we liked best was the in-motion shots—we weren't expecting the interior to be so jet-fighter like. All those digital gauges and doodads have our inner nerd panting.
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Nissan GT-R Gets Test Drive from Nihon Car
Our buddies over at Nihon Car have gotten their filthy mitts on the new Nissan GT-R. We've covered Godzilla pretty exhaustively here, but they've got beautiful video of the beast in motion. Good old-fashioned car pr0n from a closed circuit course gives you an idea of just how composed this vehicle is when driven hard. The part we liked best was the in-motion shots—we weren't expecting the interior to be so jet-fighter like. All those digital gauges and doodads have our inner nerd panting.
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JDM Godzillas Unlock Top Speed Only at the Track
We're very torn about this one. In Japan, the new 2009 Nissan GT-R's are limited to a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Which, quite frankly, is depressing. Remember though— that's Japan only. American and European hoons are (supposedly) limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). Back in Japan, should you take your Godzilla to a track, the GPS doohickies tell the computer to remove the limiter. Makes sense, right? Limit the car to a moderate top speed on the road, and then unleash its full, city-smashing, Mothra-wrasslin' potential on the track. We have two major problems with that.More »
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We'll just leave the snark to a minimum on Godzilla here. Instead, we'll give you the straight scoop from the Line on the Inside at Edmunds on their recent 0-60 time test with a borrowed JDM-Spec 2009 Nissan GT-R across the Pacific in Japan:
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Leaping Lizards! Edmunds Inside Line Claims 3.3 Second 0-60 with 2009 Nissan GT-R
We'll just leave the snark to a minimum on Godzilla here. Instead, we'll give you the straight scoop from the Line on the Inside at Edmunds on their recent 0-60 time test with a borrowed JDM-Spec 2009 Nissan GT-R across the Pacific in Japan:
"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. Keep your foot pinned, and after another tap on the upshift paddle it will clear the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at more than 120 mph. "So how'd they do it? Well...
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The new US-spec Nissan GT-R will be revealed in just ten minutes. You have been warned. Seriously. That was the warning — Carlos Ghosn's totally ghosn-a kick yer ass if you don't pay heed.
LA Auto Show: Godzilla Strikes America In Just Under Ten Minutes
The new US-spec Nissan GT-R will be revealed in just ten minutes. You have been warned. Seriously. That was the warning — Carlos Ghosn's totally ghosn-a kick yer ass if you don't pay heed.
2:39 PM on Wed Nov 14 2007
By Ray Wert
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Although the lingerie is still snugly fitted to the front and rear end of the 2009 Nissan GT-R, Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn wheeled it into a Japanese studio and out on the racetrack the other day to show off the hot sake sports-car to the TV-viewing public. We'll be seeing it revealed live ourselves in just one day when we see the GT-R drop the bra-straps and shake those headlights in person here in Tokyo. For the time being we'll have to be content to see the new Godzilla live on TV.
2009 NIssan GT-R Revealed On Japanese Television, Black Bra Still Snugly Attached
Although the lingerie is still snugly fitted to the front and rear end of the 2009 Nissan GT-R, Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn wheeled it into a Japanese studio and out on the racetrack the other day to show off the hot sake sports-car to the TV-viewing public. We'll be seeing it revealed live ourselves in just one day when we see the GT-R drop the bra-straps and shake those headlights in person here in Tokyo. For the time being we'll have to be content to see the new Godzilla live on TV.
6:00 PM on Mon Oct 22 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by Skydiver: @yellofury: So, the car will go 310km/h, but Carlosman has had it up to 340? Had to be the suit. more »
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First Official Shot Of Nissan GT-R
Well, here it is, a real official shot of the Nissan GT-R we'll be seeing debut live at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month. For the time being, we guess we'll have to take these shots of the new GT-R taken by the same photographic genius behind the Subie shots we keep seeing. [via Edmunds Straightline]
1:15 PM on Mon Oct 8 2007
By Ray Wert
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