Updated Nissan GT-R Debuts in Tokyo

 Updated Nissan GT-R Debuts in Tokyo
2010/2011 Nissan GT-R

Minor updates, modest improvements

Nissan has unveiled the updated 2010 GT-R lineup at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Set to go on sale early next year, the GT-R features a new CARWINGS HDD-based navigation system and the rear diffuser from GT-R SpecV.

In terms of performance, Nissan has recalibrated the suspension settings "to offer enhanced, premium quality ride comfort, while still providing the driver with a feeling of direct contact with the road surface." To do this, the company stiffened the rear suspension radius rod bushings as well as the front shock absorbers and springs.

The range-topping GT-R SpecV also receives revised rear shock absorber settings as well as new high performance tires from Dunlop (the previous Bridgestone tires will be available as an 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."

Japanese pricing starts at 8,610,000 yen for the standard GT-R and tops out at 15,750,000 yen for a GT-R SpecV.

Source: Nissan

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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.

Nationwide MSRP Pricing in Japan (including consumption tax)

 

Drivetrain

Engine

Grade

Transmission

Price (yen)

4WD

VR38DETT

GT-R

GR6 dual clutch
transmission

8,610,000

GT-R Black edition

8,820,000

GT-R Premium edition

9,240,000

GT-R SpecV

15,750,000

 

 

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 fire_bird fire_bird
nice-able
October 21, 2009 7:05 am
 McNamara68 McNamara68
This over the Lexus LF-A.
October 21, 2009 7:06 am
 carcrazy1234 carcrazy1234
your insane. lol. i'd take both!! :D
October 22, 2009 5:03 am
 effington effington
this thing is a turd.
October 21, 2009 7:17 am
 9TNine 9TNine
It'll be interesting to see how the Lexus LF-A compares to this GT-R. My money is on the GT-R, bearing in mind the LF-A is expected to be much more expensive. Initial reports suggesting the LF-A could cost $375k http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/21/lexus-lfa-tokyo-2009/
October 21, 2009 7:38 am
 KD KD
To be fair, the LF-A has a much better interior. But yeah, its not 200k better.
October 21, 2009 8:20 am
 kimbo kimbo
this car feels computerizeed partly because of this every year updates, which makes it just like Windows or some PC application :D
October 21, 2009 1:03 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
Damn, choosing between the LF-A and this is HARD. But then again, the LF-A costs loads of £££ so it has to be the GT-R.
October 21, 2009 3:15 pm
 Gile Gile
It still looks like a rat...
October 21, 2009 5:05 pm
 tootall tootall
A very fast RAT at that!
October 21, 2009 6:36 pm
 radmeister radmeister
Wow almost 2x the price for the spec-v.
October 22, 2009 3:11 am
 mb74 mb74
To be fair..it's no 911. lol.
February 14, 2010 8:08 am