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What makes a sportscar like the Porsche 911 the dynamic wonder it is today? Relentless development and fine-tuning. With the introduction of the 2011 model, Nissan is doing the same with the GT-R, boosting performance and adding amenities while tacking on two new variants to its ever-expanding line up.
For 2011 the entire GT-R range – previewed at the Paris Motor Show and due to hit North American dealers around February – the upgrades come from a range of enhancements outside, inside and underneath. Although the 2011 model may look almost identical to the outgoing version, Nissan has labored arduously to improve aerodynamics – increasing downforce by 10% while reducing drag by a hundredth of a G – with new bumpers front and rear, larger vents and an enlarged diffuser. LED running lights are most notably integrated into those strakes on the front corners, while inside the cabin gets a new instrument panel and carbon fiber trim.
But it's the 2011 GT-R's guts that set it apart: the boost has been increased, the valve timing adjusted and the ECU recalibrated to bump output up to 523 horsepower and 451 pound-feet of torque – an increase from the outgoing model's 485 hp and 434 lb-ft. The engine also gets a glowing red cover to set it apart, along with a strut brace links the suspension towers. The suspension has also been retuned, and mounted to new 20-inch Rays wheels barely hiding the redesigned brake discs that promise to fade less and last longer.
All those improvements are fitted to the standard GT-R and to the SpecV, which otherwise carries on pretty much unchanged. New to the family are the Club Track edition and the Egoist version. The former has been developed specifically for driver training and specially-organized track events, though few details have been released as to what those competition-oriented modifications entail. The Egoist model, meanwhile, (previously thought to be called the SpecM) gets a unique quilted leather interior (pictured at right) crafted by Germany's Seton Company from a choice of 20 colors, further set apart on the exterior by the carbon spoiler, wheels and titanium exhaust from the SpecV.
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LA 2010: Nissan GT-R adds 45 HP for 2012, hits 60 under 3 seconds
Autoblog said:Link
What makes a sportscar like the Porsche 911 the dynamic wonder it is today? Relentless development and fine-tuning. With the introduction of the 2011 model, Nissan is doing the same with the GT-R, boosting performance and adding amenities while tacking on two new variants to its ever-expanding line up.
For 2011 the entire GT-R range – previewed at the Paris Motor Show and due to hit North American dealers around February – the upgrades come from a range of enhancements outside, inside and underneath. Although the 2011 model may look almost identical to the outgoing version, Nissan has labored arduously to improve aerodynamics – increasing downforce by 10% while reducing drag by a hundredth of a G – with new bumpers front and rear, larger vents and an enlarged diffuser. LED running lights are most notably integrated into those strakes on the front corners, while inside the cabin gets a new instrument panel and carbon fiber trim.
But it's the 2011 GT-R's guts that set it apart: the boost has been increased, the valve timing adjusted and the ECU recalibrated to bump output up to 523 horsepower and 451 pound-feet of torque – an increase from the outgoing model's 485 hp and 434 lb-ft. The engine also gets a glowing red cover to set it apart, along with a strut brace links the suspension towers. The suspension has also been retuned, and mounted to new 20-inch Rays wheels barely hiding the redesigned brake discs that promise to fade less and last longer.
All those improvements are fitted to the standard GT-R and to the SpecV, which otherwise carries on pretty much unchanged. New to the family are the Club Track edition and the Egoist version. The former has been developed specifically for driver training and specially-organized track events, though few details have been released as to what those competition-oriented modifications entail. The Egoist model, meanwhile, (previously thought to be called the SpecM) gets a unique quilted leather interior (pictured at right) crafted by Germany's Seton Company from a choice of 20 colors, further set apart on the exterior by the carbon spoiler, wheels and titanium exhaust from the SpecV.
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if you could forge an alloy of pure sex, desire, and awesome, im pretty sure it would come out something like that.
I've got $150K to spend....
Hmmmm,
Nissan GT-R
Porsche GT-3.................................
yeah, Being that I'm not entirely stupid, I am pretty sure Nissan can keep that turd. They had enough problems when it only made 400hp.
Hmmmm,
Nissan GT-R
Porsche GT-3.................................
yeah, Being that I'm not entirely stupid, I am pretty sure Nissan can keep that turd. They had enough problems when it only made 400hp.
So, will it still have the option that rats you out to Nissan corporate if the GPS gets within a 3 mile radius of an actual track? 
Never really cared for these cars, don't know why. They are too heavy, price tag too steep, bla, just not my cup of tea.
I believe it was just the trans? I can't remember his screen name but the guy that has one on here I thought mentioned it.
I never read anything about the Porsche having issues, but then I can't say I was looking for it either. As for them not honoring the warranty, again, I haven't ready anything but considering the GT3 is specifically designed to be a track car, that is REALLY bad.
I mean these statements are directly from the GT3 web page on Porsche's own site.
I never read anything about the Porsche having issues, but then I can't say I was looking for it either. As for them not honoring the warranty, again, I haven't ready anything but considering the GT3 is specifically designed to be a track car, that is REALLY bad.
I mean these statements are directly from the GT3 web page on Porsche's own site.
Where are people getting that warranty stuff from? The only thing I heard is that using the launch control on the 08-09 GTR voided the warranty, which is why they changed the launch RPM on the 2010, losing .4 seconds to 60, but maintaining the integrity of the tranny.
at some point hp/tq can overcome the lardass problem.
that said, I'd take a blown Lotus with a 2ZZ over the GTR just for the pork factor, the GTR is HUGE! its beyond the size of car that I like...
that said, I'd take a blown Lotus with a 2ZZ over the GTR just for the pork factor, the GTR is HUGE! its beyond the size of car that I like...
The best picture is the one where they have the carpet out and the sparco wheel like they were trying to save weight but then they still have the "tv" screen in the dash.
LA 2010: Nissan GT-R adds 45 HP for 2012, hits 60 under 3 seconds
Autoblog said:Nissan is making quite a splash at the 2010 LA Auto Show. Despite the presence of the bat-guano-crazy Murano CrossCabriolet and rather attractive Ellure Concept, perhaps the most highly anticipated machine from the Japanese automaker is the 2012 GT-R. Here are the most important pieces of information to chew on: 530 horsepower and 488 pound-feet of torque.
That means Godzilla Part II (Tokyo Strikes Back!) offers up 45 more raging stallions than the first edition, which Nissan claims is enough to push its all-wheel-drive super coupe to 60 miles per hour in under three seconds(!). Those upgraded figures come courtesy of increased boost from the twin turbos packed into the six combustion chambers along with larger inlet and exhaust pipes.
Body modifications include an enlarged front fascia and grille openings along with double rectifier fins and LED running lights. These updates are said to allow for more air to enter the engine compartment and sweep across front brakes for cooling. Out back, Nissan says its redesigned rear fascia lowers the car's center of gravity.
Aerodynamic improvements such as the aforementioned front fascia, rear diffuser and underbody trays equal a coefficient of drag that falls to just 0.26. All models get new and improved Rays wheels, and a new Black Edition sees darkened six-spoke affairs along with red-trimmed Recaro seats that should look pretty darn nice with the new across-the-range carbon interior highlights.
Colors include Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Pearl White and a limited production four-stage metallic Super Silver, which join two new shades for the new year: Deep Blue Pearl (pictured) and Jet Black.
*Update: Nissan reports the starting MSRPs for the 2012 Nissan GT-R are $89,950 USD and $95,100 USD for the Premium and Black Edition respectively.
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I don't like the 3G style scallops in the front corners.
I love that wing/spoiler.
The inside looks quite nice.
I still say that for $100K, I think I'd rather spend the little extra and have a GT3.
I love that wing/spoiler.
The inside looks quite nice.
I still say that for $100K, I think I'd rather spend the little extra and have a GT3.
I'd take the Nissan. Especially now, as Porsche is as asshatish as Nissan when it comes to the definition of "Track Use" and denying repairs, the GTR, while still very expensive to fix, is loads cheaper than the Por-cha.
Don't get me wrong, I'm basing my choice on looks alone. The Nissan probably performs better than any Porsche with the exception (I'm sure?) of the GT2RS and like you said, is probably cheaper all around. I'm just not 100% in love with the appearance of it.
I like the big, well, fucking huge look of the GTR. Couple that with the fact you can make a run to Wally World in it, then slide by the Nurburgring with a super size Slurpee in the cupholder, and rape most cars times. That sense of practicality in something that should be so completely impractical is hilarious to me. It goes in the face of what most consider a sports car to be. :lol:
I don't mind the size, but I would like it to be smaller.
as for the practicality, I don't see any issues with the GT3. I see 911's of all kinds all over the place. Hell I went to Ace hardware last weekend and there was a guy in the deli next door that drove his bright orange Lambo. :lol:
I don't know if the Porsche has a cup holder though.
as for the practicality, I don't see any issues with the GT3. I see 911's of all kinds all over the place. Hell I went to Ace hardware last weekend and there was a guy in the deli next door that drove his bright orange Lambo. :lol:
I don't know if the Porsche has a cup holder though.
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