Proud Pres. shows off his baby!

[Brando]

Proud Nissan president Ghosn shows off his new baby GTR!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i68e-ciWcY

[Chops]

Holy Cow, that sounded like blender set on blend!

Does Carlos even know wtf they are saying?

[w0ady]

i think they were translating for him mark. what a noob. i really like those wheels for factory. of course id still buy new wheels for it lol.

[RugRatCoupe]

Sounds Sweet. Another http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOW9lY5yPmg&NR=1

Terry...you just need to wait and get a GT-R :char39:

[NJlakeshoreG]

cool vid i had 2 shut sound off cuz that japanese yapping in with the american yapping was killin me..lolol..

[Greatwars]

the girl keep screaming 'it's fast fast fast!'..... while ghosn doesnt even really push it....wtf

[DarkG]

i agree..

T should wait for the gt-r

[tony]

Ok I'm going to concede and admit that this car is 10 times what I thought it would be. When prices become reasonable I certainly hope my situation allows me to put a GT-R in the driveway.

[4drsportg]

When I get mine, I'm gonna show if off too!

[RugRatCoupe]

GT-R Global Site: http://www.gtrnissan.com/?Site=N09GTRE1007HAA460319&Area=03&Creative=19

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6664/nissangtr09lowresak4.jpg

Specifications
Engine
• VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.
• 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.
• Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.
• Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.
• IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.
• Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.
Drivetrain
• ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case.
• Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle.
• Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential.
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system).
• Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline.
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Transmission
• 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).
• Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
• Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode).
• Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).
• Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information.
Wheels and Tires
• 20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish.
• Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone® RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
• Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop® run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).
Brakes
• Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.
• Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.
• 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.
Steering
• Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist.
• 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.
Suspension
• 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).
• Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.
• Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.
• Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.
Body/Chassis
• Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody.
• Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures.
• Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support.
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Standard Features
Exterior
• Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams.
• LED taillights and brake lights.
• Dual heated power mirrors.
• Flush-mounted aluminum door handles.
• Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light.
• UV-reducing tinted glass.
Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor
• Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.
• HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage.
• MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.
• HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.
• Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.
• 7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.
Interior
• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).
• Electronic analog instrument cluster with multi-function trip computer and digital gear indicator.
• Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature.
• Intelligent Key system with pushbutton start. Power door locks.
• Cruise control.
• Tilt/telescoping steering column.
• Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system with voice recognition.
Seating/Appointments
• Leather upholstered front seats with perforated Alcantara inserts.
• 8-way power front seats with entry/exit switch for rear-seat passengers.
• Driver-shaped bucket seat.
• Dual individual rear seats.
• Heated front seats.
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
• Drilled aluminum pedals.
Safety/Security
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor.
• Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags.
• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System.
• Vehicle Security System.
Disclaimer
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* Japan-market features and specifications shown.
Bridgestone is a registered trademark of Bridgestone Corporation. Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. Bilstein is a registered trademark of August-Bilstein GmbH & Co. Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license. Dunlop is a registered trademark of Dunlop Tires. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation of America

[w0ady]

i think im going to stop by nissan soon and start talking to them for the hell of it.

[Greatwars]

like maybe someone has said.... i think the number is under-rated....no way 3800lbs car can do quarter mile in 11.7 secs with 470s crank hp

[4drsportg]

Thanks for that information Rugs!

[ATL_Red_G35]

like maybe someone has said.... i think the number is under-rated....no way 3800lbs car can do quarter mile in 11.7 secs with 470s crank hp

hm.....I think it's possible. I've seen Gs do high 11s with 450whp on TT setups? the GT-R is AWD, so, that's a lot more traction and launch pwr.

[Greatwars]

hm.....I think it's possible. I've seen Gs do high 11s with 450whp on TT setups? the GT-R is AWD, so, that's a lot more traction and launch pwr.

is it? I thought G usually do around 12s with that output? and 450whp is like 80 whp more and 150+ lbs lighter ....regardless, someone need to buy it and dyno it!

[RugRatCoupe]

This just up on autoblog.com! Posted Oct 25th 2007 8:32AM...the GT-R just lapped the Nurburgring in 7.38...
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/video-nissan-gt-r-laps-the-nurburgring-in-7-38/

More up to the minute news from the Tokyo Auto Show & the New GT-R: http://www.autoblog.com/search/?q=Nissan+GT-R&searchsubmit=

[Brando]

Dang....he was cooking!

There was a lot of glare on the telemetry display and I was trying to watch the road at the same time.....but I saw 276 km (171.5 mph) down the back straight!

:Voskl1:

[RugRatCoupe]

A play-by-play drive in the new GT-R by AUTOWEEKs Mark Vaughn...entertaining read!
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071017/FREE/71017001/1004/FREE&rssfeed=rss01

[w0ady]

thats the video of the lap with a couple "damp" parts on the track and suzuki driving right? pretty impressive.

[RugRatCoupe]

The target production is 200 units per month, that's only 2,400 a year!
More NEW INFO Just Released on the Official NISSAN GT-R Website: http://www.gtrnissan.com/item.en.us.html?id=GT-R_Announce_en&type=press&type=press

:rockon:GT-R Unveil Video and Future Nissan Product Line in ENGLISH: http://www.gtrnissan.com/videos.en.us.html?type=mov&id=webcast

[Greatwars]

This just up on autoblog.com! Posted Oct 25th 2007 8:32AM...the GT-R just lapped the Nurburgring in 7.38...
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/video-nissan-gt-r-laps-the-nurburgring-in-7-38/

More up to the minute news from the Tokyo Auto Show & the New GT-R: http://www.autoblog.com/search/?q=Nissan+GT-R&searchsubmit=

good find rugs!

[w0ady]

Total support for the GT-R owner is offered for the first three years of ownership, including measurement and adjustment of the engine, transmission and wheel alignment after the first 1000 km, and again every 12 months, free of charge.


Adjustability is central to the daily-driver nature of the Nissan GT-R, with a special “set-up switch” located in the center of the instrument panel. This switch enables the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) in three settings – Normal, Comfort or R, the high-performance setting designed for the Nissan GT-R “supercar” application.

pretty neat info.