Archive for the ‘GTR News’ Category
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo vs Nissan GT-R Autobild Video
Sunday, December 6th, 2009Brush up on your German. The new 911 turbo goes up against the Nissan GTR in this video from Autobild. The 911 is much faster in a straight line, but the hosts wonder how the faster 911 is slower around a road course.
The previous generation Porsche was 480 hp, and now is 500 hp. The current GT-R is 485 hp.
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First : Tune Only GT-R in the 10’s Video
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
A minimally modified Nissan GT-R ran a 10 second 1/4 mile time at Palm Beach International Raceway. The air was good as the D/A was –68 feet. The only modifications were a Cobb Accessport, a custom tune, K and N drop in air filters, and PS2 tires. I have always said that “red is faster.”. This car is proof that red cars are actually faster.
1/4 Mile ET:
10.928
1/4 Mile MPH:
129.330
1/8 Mile ET:
7.106
1/8 Mile MPH:
100.510
0-60 Foot ET:
1.802
Temperature F:
58.0
Source : NAGTROC and Dragtimes
Autozeitung Magazine Test - 997.2 Turbo vs GTR vs Audi vs Aston vs Jaguar
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
Autozeitung Magazine just published this test where the GT-R comes out on top . The new direct injection Porsche 911 TT is faster in a straight line, the GT-R is faster on the track. The GT-R is running the Dunlop tires, which are quicker than the Bridgestones. The P car guys will continue to hate on the GT-R. Cheaper, faster, and easier to drive. I am not sure when easier to drive fast became an issue rather than a compliment.
GTR vs 997.2 Turbo Track - 1:36.5 vs 1:36.9 18m Slalom - 69.8kph vs 68.8kph Braking for 100kph (cold) - 34.2m vs 34.9m Braking from 100kph (warm) - 32.9m vs 33.4m
Source : 6 Speed Online Forums
Stillen Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit Priced
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Carbon Ceramic brakes used to be only found on top of the line street and racing cars. Stillen is working with AP Racing on a set of aftermarket brake rotors for the Nissan GT-R.
Carbon-Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes have been developed for the first specifically-tuned aftermarket application – the Nissan R35 GT-R. These 400mm disc assemblies are 20mm larger than the standard 380mm OE iron discs, yet reduce weight by nearly half. This is rotating and unsprung weight, leading to improvements in all performance categories: acceleration, handling and braking.
Stillen has priced their Carbon Ceramic Brake kit at $14,990. While expensive for a set of rotors, the kit has been proven in the Targa Newfoundland Rally. The CCM brakes life is greatly improved over an iron disc. With the prices of a stock set of rotors and pads for an R35 from a Nissan dealer, a track junkie will be able to pay off the price of this kit within a few good track weekends.
This kit is currently in development and undergoing testing. Please call and we’ll add you to the contact list, so you can be one of the first to know once the kit is ready to ship.
The STILLEN-AP Racing CCM brake upgrade kit includes: • Front & Rear CCM brake disc/hat assemblies • Front & Rear CCM-specific street & light track use brake pads • Caliper spacers • Active brake cooling package available for Track Users (Not Shown - Sold separately & also for non-CCM equipped GT-R’s)
Source : Stillen
YoParts R35 GT-R at Battle of the Imports
Sunday, November 29th, 2009YoParts is giving away a Nissan GT-R. The car was recently baseline tested at Battle of the Imports. Details of the contest can be found here- http://www.yoparts.com/gtr.php Testing the YoParts R35 at Battle of the Imports. All stock, all in auto. Ed Bergenholtz piloting the GT-R.
Chrome wrapped Nissan GT-R
Sunday, November 29th, 2009This post should be titled “How to blind other drivers.” However, since its never really that sunny in the UK, this chrome wrap may be ok. Interesting and unique are a few of the words that would have been thrown around.
It is said to have taken 2 weeks to complete, and the owner did the wrap after they got bored of the previous matte white wrap. I would not have wanted to being the guy applying this wrap. The chrome vinyl is pretty thick and it doesn’t like to wrap around curves much. At the 2009 SEMA show, I did see some chrome paint on a car, its just not the normal, or easy thing to do, so most people won’t attempt a whole chrome paint job.
Source : GTR.co.UK
DSPORT Nissan Skyline GT-R 9.86 @ 145 mph : Battle of the Imports
Sunday, November 29th, 2009DSPORT Nissan Skyline GT-R 9.86 @ 145 mph : Battle of the Imports November 2009. DSPORT R33 GT-R vs the YoParts R35 GT-R. The R35 got a bad start and Ed Bergenholtz let off. This was the best pass for the DSPORT R33 this day. New Nitto drag radials were on the car. The NT05R. Very soft, big wide strip of rubber in the middle . The launches for the R33 were a little soft all day. Mike worked on it, but did not end up improving on this pass. This is the quickest pass for this car improving on its previous best 9.98 pass.
Wald Black Bison Body Kit For Nissan GT-R
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
A poster over at Luxury 4 Play posted a few professional pictures of his car. We have a few more pictures and videos of this car from the 2009 SEMA show that we will post up soon.
Source : Luxury4Play
Redline Time Attack Finals Video
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
Roam around with Kunani at the Redline Time Attack Finals at California Speedway, includes the all star race end of day!
Redline Time Attack Finals 2009 from Darin Ferraro on Vimeo.
Midnight Purple II R35 GT-R
Sunday, November 29th, 2009We are going to have to trust Ben from GTC that this car is actually Midnight Purple II. It just does look more like its black in photographs. Not the first or last time that a photo will look different than real life.
GTC Downpipes, GTC Y Pipe, Trans Cooler, Oil Pan, Radiator, Forged Actuators GTC Custom Cobb Tune. Carbon bonnet and rear under. Midnight Purple II – cant seem to photograph the purple thou. Respray not wrap. Source : GTR.co.UK
