Nissan is on a path of continual minor upgrades to the Nissan GT-R since it was released in 2007 in Japan, and in 2008 (as a 2009 model in the US) Nothing is ever perfect, and there are always minor and major tweaks to make the car better, stronger, faster, and more comfortable. 2010 Japanese model, 2011 US model car. We will have to see what upgrades make it here to the US.

YOKOHAMA (Oct. 21, 2009) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the latest version of the Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale on December 7th at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The updated GT-R receives a number of enhancements, including a revised navigation system, recalibrated suspension settings and an improved-flow catalyst system. It is scheduled to go on sale in other global markets beginning next spring. Nissan GT-R Since its introduction in the Japanese market in December 2007, the Nissan GT-R has gone through continuous evolution, remaining on the cutting-edge of multi-dimensional performance. The GT-R has also been acclaimed globally, winning more than 50 top awards in various categories since launch. Nissan also supports GT-R owners with exceptional after-sales service. The latest revisions to GT-R include a new HDD-based CARWINGS navigation system with enhanced entertainment functions. A USB port with iPod®*1 connectivity allows the driver and passengers to enjoy their favorite music in the car, creating an even more pleasant interior environment. *2 In addition, the GT-R’s suspension has been retuned to offer enhanced, premium quality ride comfort, while still providing the driver with a feeling of direct contact with the road surface. The accuracy of the front shock absorbers and springs has been increased and the stiffness of rear suspension radius rod bushings has been strengthened. Rear diffusers with cooling ducts, previously available only on the GT-R SpecV, have been expanded to non-SpecV models, improving cooling performance around the rear floor area. The exclusive Nissan GT-R SpecV models receive revised rear shock absorber settings, enhancing the characteristic combination of supple ride comfort and flat, predictable handling. In conjunction with this change, SpecV now comes standard with Dunlop tires. The previously standard Bridgestone tires are available as a factory-installed option. Finally, both the Nissan GT-R and GT-R SpecV achieve improved low- and mid-range engine response, thanks to newly adopted hexagonal meshed catalyst cells that reduce ventilation/airflow resistance.

Source : NAGTROC

Top Gear Track Day hosted by Doug of Switchcars.com!

Source : NAGTROC and Fontananissanracing.com

141.5 mph in the quarter mile. Not too bad for an R35 GT-R. No launch control , 2.0 60 foot. 103 mph at the 1/8th , 141.5 mph in the quarter. That’s a pretty big top end charge.  A 1.6 60 foot time, could have put this car into the 9’s.  Could have, would have, should have. Getting close to that number.

Source : NAGTROC

0-100 km/hr 2.9 seconds

0-200 km/hr 8.40 seconds

0-300km/hr 19.81 seconds

It even sounded like he lifted a little around 290 km/hr

Source: Dragtimes.info

Oleg in his Switzer tuned P800 GT-R has ran a 10.193 quarter mile pass bettering any other GT-R pass to date. GT-R Blog reported that the car was on 19" Dymag carbon fiber wheels, and 315 Hoosier R6 tires. More suited to going around a track, than down a dragstrip, but if thats what they want to run, thats what they are going to run. They could have got a bit more traction with an A6 compound Hoosier if they are going to drag race,or even put an 18 inch wheel and a real drag radial on it.

Still a very quick pass. Congratulations to them. Source : GT-R Blog and Dragtimes.info

Pistonheads had the opportunity to interview Kazutoshi Mizuno from Nissan about the Nissan GT-R. Head over to their site for the full first part of the interview.  

Last month PistonHeads was invited to visit Nissan’s Nurburgring Technical Centre for an exclusive interview with the ‘father of the GT-R’, the car’s program manager and chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno.

The first question and answer is here, head over to their site for the rest of the questions and answers.

 Q1) For such a high performance machine, the GT-R is a big car and heavy one. Tell us why that is?

Source : Pistonheads.uk

V-6 twin turbo vs V-10

Buddy Club has released some information on their new P1 coil overs for the Nissan R35 GT-R. The Buddy Club coil overs are unique as they retain the use of the factory 3 position dampening switch.  The lower mounts allow the ride height to be adjusted manually.

Source: Buddy Club US

RB Motorsports has been looking for a used R35 over the last year, and last weekend, all the pieces fell into place, and we purchased an R35 GT-R.  Black/Black Premium . All stock, well taken care of.  The previous owner dropped it off to us at Laguna Seca during the World Challenge weekend.

This is the first time we had an extended drive in an R35 and its truly a rocket ship. 60 mph comes up before you know it. 70 mph passing on the freeway is just a tip into the throttle and you are moving at 90 mph.  The ride is firm, and the car tracks around on rough pavement, but its something we are used to from years of driving previous model GT-R’s.

For now the first modifications are wheels, then we will have to decide the direction we want to go with the car. Its a very capable car stock, but more than stock…just scary. 

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The new Porsche 911 turbo has improved its predecessor’s Nurburgring lap time by 10 seconds with a 7:39.   The new car is now 0.2 liters in displacement larger coming in at 3.8 liters with variable vane turbochargers.   Power is up 20 hp, and weight is down 50 lbs.   Still 12 seconds slower than Nissans claimed time of 7:27 for the 3.8 liter, twin turbo Nissan GT-R.

Source : Autocar