General Overview
1. History
The R35 generation GT-R is the successor of the Skyline GT-R. The history of the Skyline GT-R dates back to February 1969. Originally, the Skyline GT-R was a performance four door sedan derivative of the Nissan Skyline- a relatively mid range, quality, driver oriented,model in Nissan's lineup. From 1971, the Skyline GT-R was available as a coupe, and this continued through the first generation (until 1972) and the second generation (1972-1977). Following this time, the Skyline GT-R was no longer offered, although Skylines continued to be built.
In 1989, the Skyline GT-R returned after Nissan entered into Group A international FIA racing. The generation at the time, the R32, premiered a twin turbocharged race oriented straight six motor mated to an all new motorsport oriented all wheel drive system called ATTESA. In 1995, a new version of the Skyline GT-R was offered, the R33, which continued production until the R34 in 1998. The R34 ended production in 2002.
Throughout the 80s and early 90s, the Skyline GT-R raced with good success, particularly in the FIA Group A races in which it entered and within the national Japanese GT series. In 1993 the FIA eliminated the Group A class however, and Nissan moved on to other events.
In 2001 Nissan announced that it would continue building the GT-R beyond the R34. A prototype concept was shown that year. By 2003 the program was underway within Nissan with development at full tilt by 2004. Another prototype was then shown in 2005. In 2007, the production R35 was unveiled and, for the first time, the GT-R was built and marketed as its own car, and not a derivative of the Skyline.
For the first time, the GT-R was also sold globally.
2. Product Position & Production Info
The GT-R is a global car and is built to be globally competitive in terms of build quality, reliability, and performance. It is positioned as Nissan's premiere super car, slotting in above the Fairlady Z/370Z and Skyline 370GT/Infiniti G37. It is built at Nissan's Tochigi plant where it shares some of its assembly with the Fairlady Z as well as some of Nissan/Infiniti's highest end vehicles. The engine is hand built by "Takumi" at Nissans Yokohama Engine Plant
3. Specifications & Press Materials (North America)
USDM 2009 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2009
USDM 2010 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2010
USDM 2011 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2011
USDM 2012 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2012
USDM 2013 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2013
USDM 2014 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2014
USDM 2015 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2015
USDM 2016 - http://nissannews.co...-gt-r-press-kit
USDM 2017 - http://nissannews.co...-gt-r-press-kit
4. R35 Global Variants
Spec V - While the R35 GT-R was in development, Nissan was also developing a higher performance, more finely tuned GT-R, the Spec V. Announced in January, 2009, the primary features of the Spec V include: engine overboost, larger turbos, a titanium final section exhaust (no rated power increase), new coilover dampers and springs, new Bridgestone RE070 tires, new Rays wheels, carbon composite rotors, new brake ducting and exterior carbon trim, Recaro front seats, and a rear seat deletion. It should be noted that there are a number of other changes made to the car that Nissan has not publicized. The Spec V is offered in the Japanese, Euro, and Middle Eastern markets. It is street legal although it is optimized for performance driving. For the NAGTROC write up on the SpecV please see here.
EGOIST - Rumored for some time as the M-Spec or Spec M GT-R, Nissan announced the GT-R EGOIST in October 2010. The EGOIST GT-R offers no performance advantage in comparison with other GT-Rs and is designed to offer a higher level of exclusivity and refinement. Among the changes to the EGOIST include a new pearl white color, as well as new custom interior trim options. Note that some SpecV features, such as the wheels and exhaust, are available on the EGOIST. The EGOIST is offered in the Japanese, Euro, and Middle Eastern markets.
GT-R "For Track Pack" (Track Edition)- In November 2011 Nissan Announced the for TRACK PACK" as a customized option for RHD markets. The product of a joint development between Nissan Japan and NordRing, a company owned by the GT-R program's lead test driver at the time, Toshio Suzuki, the Track Pack features dedicated shocks and springs, air guides for brake cooling (front and rear), a front spoiler with carbon air ducts, and aluminum-alloy wheels made by Rays. For reducing the car's weight, this edition is made in a two-seat configuration, incorporating the GT-R Spec V's rear seat delete setup. Also adopted are front seats made with genuine leather and high-grip fabric.
GT-R NISMO - Following the restructuring of the GT-R program in early 2013, Nissan decided to launch its internal motorsports division, NISMO as a global brand. As a part of that decision, Nissan decided to launch NISMO versions of many of its models with the GT-R NISMO being the flagship NISMO product. The GT-R NISMO features a strengthened chassis, revised suspension links, revised springs and dampers, aggressively tuned Dunlop NR1 tires, revised roll bars, 600 horsepower via a standard VR38DETT mated to Spec V turbos, front and rear carbon bumpers, a carbon trunk, carbon wing, carbon underbody and sills, and an alacantara appointed interior with red stitching and red tachometer. Depending on the market, the GT-R NISMO features carbon backed Recaro seats or in the North American market, the GT-R NISMO receives a variant of the Recaro Black Edtiion seats.
GT-R NISMO N Attack - While the GT-R NISMO is most commonly associated with the GT-R's new 7'08" record time on the Nurburgring, this time was actually set by the GT-R NISMO N Attack Package. This package is available to GT-R NISMO owners for installation at NISMO HQ in some markets and includes a number of special features including a carbon composite rear bulkhead, dedicated differentials front and rear, new ECM and TCM programming, Ohlins suspension, carbon fiber front fenders and hood, additional aerodynamic devices, carbon shell bucket racing seats, and more.
5. Production differences year by year
All changes are in comparison to the US model year immediately prior.
This concerns the US market only:
USMY2009
First year offered.
USMY2010
Color Offerings: Ivory Pearl discontinued, replaced by Pearl White; Titanium no longer offered
Exterior: Super Silver GT-Rs feature polished front bumper
Engine/Transmission: +5hp rating on the engine output
Launch Control updated (to "LC2") and warrantied
Suspension: Revised damping and spring rates
Brakes:Brembo logo replaced with Nissan logo
Stiffer brake lines used
Wheels:Black wheel package features darker finish on wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tires
Blue valve stem caps to signify nitrogen filled tires
Premium GT-Rs equipped with Dunlop Summer tires standard
Other: Fuel filler cap now 1 click type
Fuel tank capacity increased from 18.75gallons to 19.28 gallons
Side impact and curtain airbags standard on all models.
USMY2011
Exterior: Double clear coat applied to all GT-Rs
Engine/Transmission: Launch Control updated (to "LC3") and warrantied
Suspension: Revised damping and spring rates
Wheels: slightly darker center caps
Bridgestone RE070R tires replaced by RE070R R2
Other: Auto on/off headlights
iPod interface standard
VGA navigation display with upgraded nav modes and media capabilities
CF reader replaced by USB port and moved to the center console
XM NavTraffic and NavWeather features added to the nav system
USMY2012
DBA-R35 Model Update
Colors: Blue pearl added
Obsidian black replaced by jet black (metallic)
Exterior: Revised front and rear bumpers incl new rear diffuser
LED Daytime running lights
Improved aerodynamic efficiency
Engine/Transmission: Now rated 530hp/448lbft (+50hp, +14lbft tq)
Engine boost pressure increase from 10.8psi to 13.0psi
Revised intakes, red trim engine cover, exhaust piping
New ECM and TCM mapping
Launch Control "4" standard, warrantied
Fuel save "eco" mode on transmission switch
2WD mode on transmission switch for low speed 2WD use
Suspension: Revised suspension geometry
Revised damping and spring rates
Revised damper construction
Carbon composite front strut reinforcement
Reinforced chassis firewall
Brakes: Larger 15.4" Front rotors (+0.4") with new construction
Wheels: New split spoke Rays wheels (1.6lbs lighter per corner)
New Dunlop GT Summer Tires (Bridgestone no longer available)
Interior: Blue primary gauge MFD
Revised interior materials
Revised premium seat design & materials
Carbon finished center HVAC controls
Carbon finished lower console panel
Introduction of Black Edition:
Recaro front seats
Spec V wheels
Red trim interior
Black roof liner
Dark interior trim
USMY2013
Colors: Unchanged
Exterior: Premium Unchanged / Black Edition retains 2012 equipment and adds hand made dry carbon spoiler (from SpecV/Egoist)
Engine/Transmission: Now rated 545hp/463lbft (+15hp, +15lbft tq)
Revised intake manifold, Intercooler duct piping, compact catalyzer in midpipe, revised valve control timing, air mixture ratio and ignition timing
Suspension: retuned with higher spring rates further reinforced chassis firewall
Brakes: Unchanged
Wheels: Unchanged
Interior: Ambient blue accent lighting in tachometer
USMY2014
Introduction of Track Edition (known as For Track Pack in other markets):
-Carbon air ducts on the front lip with brake cooling guides front and rear
-Revised springs & dampers
-SpecV rear seat delete
-Microfiber Premium Edition based seat surfacing with blue trim
-Blue Track Edition label on lower console
-Black Edition rear wing & wheels
Introduction of Optional Premium Interior Package:
-Red Amber colored semi-aniline leather with hand stitching on the front seats
-Red accents on the steering wheel, door trim, armrests, and shift knob
All models feature the following changes from the prior year:
Colors: Unchanged
Exterior: No change
Suspension: Retuned dampers, front suspension link bushing location and anti roll bar have been changed to lower the roll center height, maintenance of front suspension alignment improved due to revised cam bolts
Engine/Transmission: New injectors (unconfirmed) and sharper mid-range engine response and improved high end acceleration, revised turbo bypass relief valves, new oil pan baffle to better stabilize oil pressure under G loading, increased torque from driveshaft to the hub bearings
Interior: Nameplate of engine builder added to engine, Black edition receives red/black steering wheel, stitching now white as opposed to gray
USMY2015
Colors: Regal Red Added
Exterior: All models receive new LED headlights and tail lights with signature GT-R tail
Revised forward underbody paneling
All models receive modified GT-R logo side badging
Engine/Transmission: No change
Chassis: Enhanced chassis assembly for added precision with additional noise absorbing materials
Revised steering with adjusted speed sensitivity for easier use at low speeds
Suspension: Fully revised suspension with significantly greater compliance and road contact and fewer steering corrections at speed
Brakes: Revised brake response
Wheels: Black edition wheels now dark blue/gray
Revised Dunlop tire specification
Interior: New ivory semi-aniline soft leather interior
Increased leather coverage on premium interior options (amber & ivory) including pattern designs on doors and rear seats
Carbon fiber accents behind gauge faces
Revised interior MFD with new display layout
Revised BOSE audio system with active noise reduction and ambient noise based automatic volume control
Introduction of GT-R NISMO
USMY2016
-Introduction of 45th Anniversary Model in Silica Brass
-Adoption of 20 spoke wheel design
-Continued changes to suspension aimed for improved comfort
-Revised gear shift knob
USMY2017
Substantial model refresh
Addition of 20hp and 4 lb/ft tq brining the total to 565hp 476 tq
Restlyed exterior including new front and rear bumpers side skirts wheels and hood
Restyled interior including all new leather dash new steering wheel new infotainment
Addition of Titanium Exhaust with driver operated valve
Addition of new exterior color Blaze Metallic
Addition of new interior colors Rakuda Tan & Urban black (new premium black leather)
6. Key Performance data
(USMY2009-2011)
Straight Line Acceleration
Nissan's claim 11.8 @ 120mph 11.6 for (USMY2010-2011)
Nissan's claim (USMY2009) 3.5 (No launch control) Nissan does not claim an official 0-60 with LC1 3.3 (USMY2010-2011) LC2
Press:
Car & Driver: 3.3sec to 60mph, 11.5@124mph
Motortrend: 3.2sec to 60mph, 11.6@120.0mph
Road&Track: 3.4sec to 60mph, 11.8@116.5mph
Track
Nissan's claim: 7'38" Nurburgring on a partially damp track, Bridgestone tires
USMY2010 7'26.7" Nurburgring on a dry track, Dunlop summer tires SpecV wheels
Press:
Sport Auto: 7'38" USMY2010 Nurburgring, Dunlop summer tires Independent test
DBA- R35 (USMY2012+)
Straight Line Acceleration
Nissan's claim 0-60 2.88
Nissan's claim 1/4 mile 11.2
Track
Nissan's Claim 7:24.22 Nurburgring revised Dunlop summer tires *unofficial practice lap ( Official run attempt was scrubbed due to wet track)
(USMY2013) Nissan's Claim 7:20 Nurburgring is capable (7:22.XX was recorded in an unofficial testing session conducted by Nissan)
(USMY2014) 7:19.1 Nurburgring Lap ( corrected to 7:18.5 due to traffic
GTR NISMO
0-60 2.9 ( 2.7 1 ft roll out)
1/4 mile 10.9@127
Nurburgring 7:08 ( N attack package)
USMY2017
Coming Soon
7. Why is the GT-R so fast? Was it under-rated? Over-rated?
While it's true that the GT-R overachieves relative to its power to weight ratio, a vehicle's power to weight ratio doesn't tell the whole story with regards to performance.
The GT-R has a lower center of gravity and a more optimized weight distribution than many other vehicles of similar weight due to its platform packaging. The all wheel drive system and traction logic allow the GT-R to put down power more of the time versus many of its competitors. An extensively researched tire&suspension system yields added performance benefits by allowing the tires to maintain better contact with the road surface more of the time in comparison with other cars. The engine's flat powerband near peak power, combined with the transmission's lack of torque interruption during shifting adds even more to these performance gains by allowing the GT-R to put down a significant amount of power, more often, than many of its peers. In the end these design features give the GT-R a significant performance advantage over many of its competitors and the GT-R is able to carry more speed, more of the time in more challenging environments than many of its competitors. For these reasons, the GT-R's performance is much better than would be implied solely by its power to weight ratio.
8. Manual transmission?
No.
Long answer: It's against the design requirements originally established for the car and it is not being entertained by Nissan.
9. Differences between markets?
In general, all markets receive what is essentially the same car.
The US and Japanese markets differ in the following ways:
-US GT-Rs are left hand drive
-US GT-Rs have slightly wider front seat width
-Japanese GT-Rs are speed limited when off race tracks via GPS
-Japanese GT-Rs have options for electronic toll systems
-Japanese GT-Rs feature the "Carwings" navigation system with different features (ex: DVD playback on all models)
-Language differences
-Regulatory differences (lighting)
Another difference worth noting is that GT-R changes are usually worldwide although one model year in one country may not correspond to another. For example, the USMY2009 GT-R is the Japanese MY2008 GT-R. For the 2017 Model Year all global markets are now the same
10. Numbers sold
North American sales #'s can be found here http://www.gtrlife.c...-united-states/
1. History
The R35 generation GT-R is the successor of the Skyline GT-R. The history of the Skyline GT-R dates back to February 1969. Originally, the Skyline GT-R was a performance four door sedan derivative of the Nissan Skyline- a relatively mid range, quality, driver oriented,model in Nissan's lineup. From 1971, the Skyline GT-R was available as a coupe, and this continued through the first generation (until 1972) and the second generation (1972-1977). Following this time, the Skyline GT-R was no longer offered, although Skylines continued to be built.
In 1989, the Skyline GT-R returned after Nissan entered into Group A international FIA racing. The generation at the time, the R32, premiered a twin turbocharged race oriented straight six motor mated to an all new motorsport oriented all wheel drive system called ATTESA. In 1995, a new version of the Skyline GT-R was offered, the R33, which continued production until the R34 in 1998. The R34 ended production in 2002.
Throughout the 80s and early 90s, the Skyline GT-R raced with good success, particularly in the FIA Group A races in which it entered and within the national Japanese GT series. In 1993 the FIA eliminated the Group A class however, and Nissan moved on to other events.
In 2001 Nissan announced that it would continue building the GT-R beyond the R34. A prototype concept was shown that year. By 2003 the program was underway within Nissan with development at full tilt by 2004. Another prototype was then shown in 2005. In 2007, the production R35 was unveiled and, for the first time, the GT-R was built and marketed as its own car, and not a derivative of the Skyline.
For the first time, the GT-R was also sold globally.
2. Product Position & Production Info
The GT-R is a global car and is built to be globally competitive in terms of build quality, reliability, and performance. It is positioned as Nissan's premiere super car, slotting in above the Fairlady Z/370Z and Skyline 370GT/Infiniti G37. It is built at Nissan's Tochigi plant where it shares some of its assembly with the Fairlady Z as well as some of Nissan/Infiniti's highest end vehicles. The engine is hand built by "Takumi" at Nissans Yokohama Engine Plant
3. Specifications & Press Materials (North America)
USDM 2009 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2009
USDM 2010 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2010
USDM 2011 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2011
USDM 2012 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2012
USDM 2013 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2013
USDM 2014 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2014
USDM 2015 - http://nissannews.co...load.do?id=2015
USDM 2016 - http://nissannews.co...-gt-r-press-kit
USDM 2017 - http://nissannews.co...-gt-r-press-kit
4. R35 Global Variants
Spec V - While the R35 GT-R was in development, Nissan was also developing a higher performance, more finely tuned GT-R, the Spec V. Announced in January, 2009, the primary features of the Spec V include: engine overboost, larger turbos, a titanium final section exhaust (no rated power increase), new coilover dampers and springs, new Bridgestone RE070 tires, new Rays wheels, carbon composite rotors, new brake ducting and exterior carbon trim, Recaro front seats, and a rear seat deletion. It should be noted that there are a number of other changes made to the car that Nissan has not publicized. The Spec V is offered in the Japanese, Euro, and Middle Eastern markets. It is street legal although it is optimized for performance driving. For the NAGTROC write up on the SpecV please see here.
EGOIST - Rumored for some time as the M-Spec or Spec M GT-R, Nissan announced the GT-R EGOIST in October 2010. The EGOIST GT-R offers no performance advantage in comparison with other GT-Rs and is designed to offer a higher level of exclusivity and refinement. Among the changes to the EGOIST include a new pearl white color, as well as new custom interior trim options. Note that some SpecV features, such as the wheels and exhaust, are available on the EGOIST. The EGOIST is offered in the Japanese, Euro, and Middle Eastern markets.
GT-R "For Track Pack" (Track Edition)- In November 2011 Nissan Announced the for TRACK PACK" as a customized option for RHD markets. The product of a joint development between Nissan Japan and NordRing, a company owned by the GT-R program's lead test driver at the time, Toshio Suzuki, the Track Pack features dedicated shocks and springs, air guides for brake cooling (front and rear), a front spoiler with carbon air ducts, and aluminum-alloy wheels made by Rays. For reducing the car's weight, this edition is made in a two-seat configuration, incorporating the GT-R Spec V's rear seat delete setup. Also adopted are front seats made with genuine leather and high-grip fabric.
GT-R NISMO - Following the restructuring of the GT-R program in early 2013, Nissan decided to launch its internal motorsports division, NISMO as a global brand. As a part of that decision, Nissan decided to launch NISMO versions of many of its models with the GT-R NISMO being the flagship NISMO product. The GT-R NISMO features a strengthened chassis, revised suspension links, revised springs and dampers, aggressively tuned Dunlop NR1 tires, revised roll bars, 600 horsepower via a standard VR38DETT mated to Spec V turbos, front and rear carbon bumpers, a carbon trunk, carbon wing, carbon underbody and sills, and an alacantara appointed interior with red stitching and red tachometer. Depending on the market, the GT-R NISMO features carbon backed Recaro seats or in the North American market, the GT-R NISMO receives a variant of the Recaro Black Edtiion seats.
GT-R NISMO N Attack - While the GT-R NISMO is most commonly associated with the GT-R's new 7'08" record time on the Nurburgring, this time was actually set by the GT-R NISMO N Attack Package. This package is available to GT-R NISMO owners for installation at NISMO HQ in some markets and includes a number of special features including a carbon composite rear bulkhead, dedicated differentials front and rear, new ECM and TCM programming, Ohlins suspension, carbon fiber front fenders and hood, additional aerodynamic devices, carbon shell bucket racing seats, and more.
5. Production differences year by year
All changes are in comparison to the US model year immediately prior.
This concerns the US market only:
USMY2009
First year offered.
USMY2010
Color Offerings: Ivory Pearl discontinued, replaced by Pearl White; Titanium no longer offered
Exterior: Super Silver GT-Rs feature polished front bumper
Engine/Transmission: +5hp rating on the engine output
Launch Control updated (to "LC2") and warrantied
Suspension: Revised damping and spring rates
Brakes:Brembo logo replaced with Nissan logo
Stiffer brake lines used
Wheels:Black wheel package features darker finish on wheels and Bridgestone Potenza tires
Blue valve stem caps to signify nitrogen filled tires
Premium GT-Rs equipped with Dunlop Summer tires standard
Other: Fuel filler cap now 1 click type
Fuel tank capacity increased from 18.75gallons to 19.28 gallons
Side impact and curtain airbags standard on all models.
USMY2011
Exterior: Double clear coat applied to all GT-Rs
Engine/Transmission: Launch Control updated (to "LC3") and warrantied
Suspension: Revised damping and spring rates
Wheels: slightly darker center caps
Bridgestone RE070R tires replaced by RE070R R2
Other: Auto on/off headlights
iPod interface standard
VGA navigation display with upgraded nav modes and media capabilities
CF reader replaced by USB port and moved to the center console
XM NavTraffic and NavWeather features added to the nav system
USMY2012
DBA-R35 Model Update
Colors: Blue pearl added
Obsidian black replaced by jet black (metallic)
Exterior: Revised front and rear bumpers incl new rear diffuser
LED Daytime running lights
Improved aerodynamic efficiency
Engine/Transmission: Now rated 530hp/448lbft (+50hp, +14lbft tq)
Engine boost pressure increase from 10.8psi to 13.0psi
Revised intakes, red trim engine cover, exhaust piping
New ECM and TCM mapping
Launch Control "4" standard, warrantied
Fuel save "eco" mode on transmission switch
2WD mode on transmission switch for low speed 2WD use
Suspension: Revised suspension geometry
Revised damping and spring rates
Revised damper construction
Carbon composite front strut reinforcement
Reinforced chassis firewall
Brakes: Larger 15.4" Front rotors (+0.4") with new construction
Wheels: New split spoke Rays wheels (1.6lbs lighter per corner)
New Dunlop GT Summer Tires (Bridgestone no longer available)
Interior: Blue primary gauge MFD
Revised interior materials
Revised premium seat design & materials
Carbon finished center HVAC controls
Carbon finished lower console panel
Introduction of Black Edition:
Recaro front seats
Spec V wheels
Red trim interior
Black roof liner
Dark interior trim
USMY2013
Colors: Unchanged
Exterior: Premium Unchanged / Black Edition retains 2012 equipment and adds hand made dry carbon spoiler (from SpecV/Egoist)
Engine/Transmission: Now rated 545hp/463lbft (+15hp, +15lbft tq)
Revised intake manifold, Intercooler duct piping, compact catalyzer in midpipe, revised valve control timing, air mixture ratio and ignition timing
Suspension: retuned with higher spring rates further reinforced chassis firewall
Brakes: Unchanged
Wheels: Unchanged
Interior: Ambient blue accent lighting in tachometer
USMY2014
Introduction of Track Edition (known as For Track Pack in other markets):
-Carbon air ducts on the front lip with brake cooling guides front and rear
-Revised springs & dampers
-SpecV rear seat delete
-Microfiber Premium Edition based seat surfacing with blue trim
-Blue Track Edition label on lower console
-Black Edition rear wing & wheels
Introduction of Optional Premium Interior Package:
-Red Amber colored semi-aniline leather with hand stitching on the front seats
-Red accents on the steering wheel, door trim, armrests, and shift knob
All models feature the following changes from the prior year:
Colors: Unchanged
Exterior: No change
Suspension: Retuned dampers, front suspension link bushing location and anti roll bar have been changed to lower the roll center height, maintenance of front suspension alignment improved due to revised cam bolts
Engine/Transmission: New injectors (unconfirmed) and sharper mid-range engine response and improved high end acceleration, revised turbo bypass relief valves, new oil pan baffle to better stabilize oil pressure under G loading, increased torque from driveshaft to the hub bearings
Interior: Nameplate of engine builder added to engine, Black edition receives red/black steering wheel, stitching now white as opposed to gray
USMY2015
Colors: Regal Red Added
Exterior: All models receive new LED headlights and tail lights with signature GT-R tail
Revised forward underbody paneling
All models receive modified GT-R logo side badging
Engine/Transmission: No change
Chassis: Enhanced chassis assembly for added precision with additional noise absorbing materials
Revised steering with adjusted speed sensitivity for easier use at low speeds
Suspension: Fully revised suspension with significantly greater compliance and road contact and fewer steering corrections at speed
Brakes: Revised brake response
Wheels: Black edition wheels now dark blue/gray
Revised Dunlop tire specification
Interior: New ivory semi-aniline soft leather interior
Increased leather coverage on premium interior options (amber & ivory) including pattern designs on doors and rear seats
Carbon fiber accents behind gauge faces
Revised interior MFD with new display layout
Revised BOSE audio system with active noise reduction and ambient noise based automatic volume control
Introduction of GT-R NISMO
USMY2016
-Introduction of 45th Anniversary Model in Silica Brass
-Adoption of 20 spoke wheel design
-Continued changes to suspension aimed for improved comfort
-Revised gear shift knob
USMY2017
Substantial model refresh
Addition of 20hp and 4 lb/ft tq brining the total to 565hp 476 tq
Restlyed exterior including new front and rear bumpers side skirts wheels and hood
Restyled interior including all new leather dash new steering wheel new infotainment
Addition of Titanium Exhaust with driver operated valve
Addition of new exterior color Blaze Metallic
Addition of new interior colors Rakuda Tan & Urban black (new premium black leather)
6. Key Performance data
(USMY2009-2011)
Straight Line Acceleration
Nissan's claim 11.8 @ 120mph 11.6 for (USMY2010-2011)
Nissan's claim (USMY2009) 3.5 (No launch control) Nissan does not claim an official 0-60 with LC1 3.3 (USMY2010-2011) LC2
Press:
Car & Driver: 3.3sec to 60mph, 11.5@124mph
Motortrend: 3.2sec to 60mph, 11.6@120.0mph
Road&Track: 3.4sec to 60mph, 11.8@116.5mph
Track
Nissan's claim: 7'38" Nurburgring on a partially damp track, Bridgestone tires
USMY2010 7'26.7" Nurburgring on a dry track, Dunlop summer tires SpecV wheels
Press:
Sport Auto: 7'38" USMY2010 Nurburgring, Dunlop summer tires Independent test
DBA- R35 (USMY2012+)
Straight Line Acceleration
Nissan's claim 0-60 2.88
Nissan's claim 1/4 mile 11.2
Track
Nissan's Claim 7:24.22 Nurburgring revised Dunlop summer tires *unofficial practice lap ( Official run attempt was scrubbed due to wet track)
(USMY2013) Nissan's Claim 7:20 Nurburgring is capable (7:22.XX was recorded in an unofficial testing session conducted by Nissan)
(USMY2014) 7:19.1 Nurburgring Lap ( corrected to 7:18.5 due to traffic
GTR NISMO
0-60 2.9 ( 2.7 1 ft roll out)
1/4 mile 10.9@127
Nurburgring 7:08 ( N attack package)
USMY2017
Coming Soon
7. Why is the GT-R so fast? Was it under-rated? Over-rated?
While it's true that the GT-R overachieves relative to its power to weight ratio, a vehicle's power to weight ratio doesn't tell the whole story with regards to performance.
The GT-R has a lower center of gravity and a more optimized weight distribution than many other vehicles of similar weight due to its platform packaging. The all wheel drive system and traction logic allow the GT-R to put down power more of the time versus many of its competitors. An extensively researched tire&suspension system yields added performance benefits by allowing the tires to maintain better contact with the road surface more of the time in comparison with other cars. The engine's flat powerband near peak power, combined with the transmission's lack of torque interruption during shifting adds even more to these performance gains by allowing the GT-R to put down a significant amount of power, more often, than many of its peers. In the end these design features give the GT-R a significant performance advantage over many of its competitors and the GT-R is able to carry more speed, more of the time in more challenging environments than many of its competitors. For these reasons, the GT-R's performance is much better than would be implied solely by its power to weight ratio.
8. Manual transmission?
No.
Long answer: It's against the design requirements originally established for the car and it is not being entertained by Nissan.
9. Differences between markets?
In general, all markets receive what is essentially the same car.
The US and Japanese markets differ in the following ways:
-US GT-Rs are left hand drive
-US GT-Rs have slightly wider front seat width
-Japanese GT-Rs are speed limited when off race tracks via GPS
-Japanese GT-Rs have options for electronic toll systems
-Japanese GT-Rs feature the "Carwings" navigation system with different features (ex: DVD playback on all models)
-Language differences
-Regulatory differences (lighting)
Another difference worth noting is that GT-R changes are usually worldwide although one model year in one country may not correspond to another. For example, the USMY2009 GT-R is the Japanese MY2008 GT-R. For the 2017 Model Year all global markets are now the same
10. Numbers sold
North American sales #'s can be found here http://www.gtrlife.c...-united-states/