2013 for the Win. It's the fastest stock gtr. 10.9's consistently got me in 1/4 bone stock... With a few 10.8's

 

Definitely 2014's...Lol

DBA's for the win...

 

2013 cause thats what i have

but IMO 2013, 2015 and 2017 because of the adjustments and improvements nissan made

 

2013 cause thats what i have

but IMO 2013, 2015 and 2017 because of the adjustments and improvements nissan made

This is the correct answer.

Depending on your budget, the biggest improvements are 2012, 2015, and 2017 (with each improvement being significant, not some negligible details).

I highly recommend you go for the newest car you have, and with the GTR it is even more pronounced.

 

There is no right answer...If you want a soft ride that puts down slower lap times get the regular 15 on up(non Nismo or Track pack) ,they had a softer ride and more body roll on road course.

When Mizuno left in 2013 the GT-R became a soft riding pig.Sales declined also

2014's were his last influences on the platform.

Model

HP

Torque

0-60

1/4 mile

Trap Speed

60-0

Skidpad

Figure-eight time

2009 Nissan GT-R

480

434

3.2

11.6

120.0

105

0.97

24.3 sec @ 0.81 g

2010 Nissan GT-R

485

434

3.5

11.9

120.1

103

0.98

24.4 sec @ 0.81 g

2011 Nissan GT-R

485

434

3.5

11.8

119.8

99

1.03

23.7 sec @ 0.85 g

2012 Nissan GT-R Premium

530

448

2.9

11.2

122.7

101

1.05

23.3 sec @ 0.89 g

2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

545

463

2.8

11.1

124.8

105

1.03

23.0 sec @ 0.91 g

2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition

545

463

2.7

11

125.1

94

1.04

23.0 sec @ 0.93 g

2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

600

481

2.9

11

126.6

97

1.06

22.9 sec @ 0.91 g

2016 Nissan GT-R 45th Anniversary

545

463

2.9

11.2

122.0

103

1.0

23.5 sec @ 0.90 g

Speed

1st

2012

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

10.8 seconds

132.3 mph

2nd

2012

McLaren MP4-12C

10.8 seconds

130.7 mph

3rd

2014

Porsche 911 Turbo S

10.9 seconds

126.0 mph

4th

2013

Nissan GT-R Track Edition

11.0 seconds

125.1 mph

5th

2013

Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Series

11.1 seconds

129.8 mph

6th

2014

Nissan GT-R Nismo

11.1 seconds

125.3 mph

7th

2012

Nissan GT-R Black Edition

11.1 seconds

124.8 mph

8th

2011

Nissan GT-R

11.2 seconds

121.8 mph

9th

2013

Audi R8 V10 Plus

11.3 seconds

125.8 mph

10th

2011

Ferrari 458 Italia

11.3 seconds

125.6 mph

With a few boltons or suspension parts the R35 is a fast capable platform no matter the year.

 

As an all around car, the later models are a huge improvement.

When someone asks "which is the better car" that means comparing the car as an overall package. Performance, convenience, quality of materials in the interior, sound deadening, ride comfort - all of these go into making a car "a better car".

If someone were to ask "which is the best year of GTR to build for a track or drag build" no doubt people would and should say, buy a cheap 2009 and rip it apart.

The general question of "which year is better" is pretty easy to answer with the latter years for sure.

 

2015 Black Black Edition GTR. I like being right in the middle of the RAW and the REFINE. And love the added bonuses that comes with BE.

Now like mentioned above. If your gonna build then just get something cheap.

2015 FTW!!!

 

So the fastest 0-60 = 2014 Black Edition?
I can get a 2014BE with 3500 miles only. Shuold I go for it?
Former Nissan display vehicle, never been owned.

 

I have a 2013, but I'd say the newer the better. The 2013 had the fastest times due to aggressive mapping, but I still say get the newest and lowest mile car you can afford.

 

Any! Haha. I love the look of all the R35 but only main thing I seem to dislike is no auto headlight switch on CBA.

 

It's funny you have a 2017 Roush Mustang and cannot even spell it right lol.

2013 or 2014 is my suggestion.

 

What I have narrowed my decision to is:

Price as a concern : 12

Want a stiffer ride : 13

Want a daily driver: 15

Daily driver with a better look: 17

14 some have a transmission leak and I honestly don't know how much it would cost to fix it outside of warranty, but I have two local to me that had their transmissions swapped under warranty. Nissan doesn't "fix" so it could be cheap or a non factor realistically.

 

i know this may not be a popular opinion but i actually prefer the look of the DBA over the new face lift, but their interiors are a different story lol

 

I have had 12 14 and 16... imho would have to say the 16 is the best all around package. Definitely the softest no question but with a few bolt on the car is just as fast as my 14 and has much better ride and the interior is nicer. The only down side was the rims that came with the 16 but that's an easy fix. Also the sound system definitely sounds better then any other year and the display looks a little better. Plus the lighting bolt headlight look amazing. Just my 2 cents

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Me too lol 16 is the best lol

 

15 or 16

 

2017+ is by far the best, the improvements are amazing! The transmission is so much quieter and shifts smoother. The power delivery is noticeably smoother. The interior is finally what it should be and the stock wheels for the premium are really nice. If you can afford it. 2017+ is the way to go.

 

What I have narrowed my decision to is:

Price as a concern : 12

Want a stiffer ride : 13

Want a daily driver: 15

Daily driver with a better look: 17

14 some have a transmission leak and I honestly don't know how much it would cost to fix it outside of warranty, but I have two local to me that had their transmissions swapped under warranty. Nissan doesn't "fix" so it could be cheap or a non factor realistically.

"Best" is very subjective and dependent on what you're looking for from a GT-R. As BeastYamin broke it down here... there are several factors to consider. I chose the 2017 because I needed the GT-R to be a daily driver, and the improvements that came with the 2017 made it fit that bill better (in my opinion). I also really really like the refreshed exterior and interior (especially the interior) of the 2017.

 

I have had 12 14 and 16... imho would have to say the 16 is the best all around package. Definitely the softest no question but with a few bolt on the car is just as fast as my 14 and has much better ride and the interior is nicer. The only down side was the rims that came with the 16 but that's an easy fix. Also the sound system definitely sounds better then any other year and the display looks a little better. Plus the lighting bolt headlight look amazing. Just my 2 cents Waiting for dlad to respond to me but before he does 16forLife lol Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

2016 all the way.

contrary to what many say about these rims, i happen to like them a LOT.

i bought a set of 14 BE rims and bolted them on,,,,,,,,,,,,ehhhhhhhh,,,,,,,,,,back with the stock rims.

 

2013

 

2014 Track Edition is by far the best. Duh.

 

Depends on what you want :

US 13’s the quickest stock
US 09 the start of it all
US 15’s the softest suspension and quietest for the DBA
US 17+ best all around daily

 

Everyone says 2012 I have 2014 track pack and I love it had chance to buy 2017. When I test drove wasn't the same. And I went to Colorado to get mine

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I have had 12 14 and 16... imho would have to say the 16 is the best all around package. Definitely the softest no question but with a few bolt on the car is just as fast as my 14 and has much better ride and the interior is nicer. The only down side was the rims that came with the 16 but that's an easy fix. Also the sound system definitely sounds better then any other year and the display looks a little better. Plus the lighting bolt headlight look amazing. Just my 2 cents Waiting for dlad to respond to me but before he does 16forLife lol Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

You're buggin buddy. 2k13forLIFE....2013 was the fastest mapped car. 2014+ had that detuned, reduced timing bs. 2k13forLIZZZIFE

 

Depends on what you want : US 13's the quickest stock US 09 the start of it all US 15's the softest suspension and quietest for the DBA US 17+ best all around daily

Exactly, 2013 is the fastest.