2012 Nissan GT-R acceleration time announced

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Japanese automaker tested the upcoming GT-R at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way in Japan last month

Nissan has seen fit to release a few, spare details on the upcoming 2012 GT-R model.

But it's one of the main items Nissan enthusiasts would like to know about. Namely, the GT-R's 0 to 100 km/h sprint time.

Nissan tested the GT-R's time on the Sendai Hi-land Race Way in Japan a couple of weeks ago in the middle of November and the car returned a pretty impressive result.

Standing start to 100 km/h clocked in at a flat 3.0 seconds.

The Japanese automaker conducted the sprint test twice, once at an outside temperature of 14.9°C (58.82°F) and the other at 18.6°C (65.48°F). Both returned the exact same 3 second figure.

The test was done with a standard GT-R model, with no modifications.

The GT-R comes with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine which produces 530 hp (395 kW / 537 PS) and 488 lb-ft (661 Nm) of torque.

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Dec 1, 2010 1:00 pm By Alex Ricciuti

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Nissan Announces 11MY Nissan GT-R's Acceleration Time

YOKOHAMA Japan (December 1, 2010) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the 0-100km/h acceleration time for the 11MY Nissan GT-R.

The acceleration time was measured during the media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday. On both days, the GT-R clocked in with a time of 3.0 seconds.

Date:	November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday, 2010
Place:	Sendai Hi-land Race Way (12 Nikkawa Hayasaka, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Vehicle used:	11MY Nissan GT-R Pure edition
Specification/accessories:	Standard specification (including tires and wheels) without optional parts
Set-up switch:	R mode for the suspension and VDC-R

	Nov. 12 (Fri.)	Nov. 12 (Fri.)
0-100km/h acceleration time	3.0 seconds	3.0 seconds
Weather	Sunny/Cloudy	Sunny/Cloudy
Temperature	14.9°C	18.6°C

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DUCATI46

That really is something 0-60 in 2.9 seconds!! This car is a giant killer.

December 1, 2010 1:12 pm

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gooniz

the beast from the east. this car will destroy 99% of (European + american) sport, hyper, and exotic cars. and the best thing about it is that you dont have to dream to own it. all you have to do is have good financial plan and you can have it parked in your garage.

December 1, 2010 1:14 pm

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eddie

Awesome! The most bang for the buck and 4 can enjoy the experience at the same time.

December 1, 2010 1:19 pm

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Andy_Turbo

wow!!!!!!!!!!!! that is truly impressive. when porsche, lambo, ferrari and all sorta other 'big names' in the business are tryin to drop those times with thousands of dollars in carbon fiber/titanium parts these little japanese men are doing it with a nissan. thats truly f-ing amazing and it must really hurt a guy that spent $500,000 on a supercar to know that a skyline wud kick his ass from start to finish on the road or race track. i have to give nissan their props. if toyota wud follow suit and make a decent mr2 or supra revival this wud be the 90,s again where the japanese cars were the ideal sports cars for everyday people.

December 1, 2010 1:21 pm

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RED 1 Carbon

This is the car that I've ever wanted. If only I have the money. If only I was born lucky!

December 1, 2010 1:21 pm

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Hellbound

There'll be some on here who think the GTR is benign, numb and characterless compared to the 911 and others. They can moan all they want, this car is epic. In five years time I'll be able to pick up one of these sub 3 second cars for less than £35k. Now that's something to look forward to.

December 1, 2010 1:40 pm

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Dragos_DreS

I call bullshiiieeyyytt!

December 1, 2010 1:49 pm

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Douglas6250

This is just proof how good this car is. I mean what's the point of moaning about something like boring or characterless ? Cars don't have to be stripped out racers to be fun. Of course this car has character. The character is that the electronic gizmos and the Attesa ET-S transforms you into Michael Schumacher, and transforms something weighing the same as a church to the dynamics of a mosquito.

December 1, 2010 2:11 pm

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ken897

now also the same old alloy wheels with disguise in dull finish........need some change

December 1, 2010 2:16 pm

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Jamaicandude

It completely baffles me that this car gets the amount of hate that it does... from supposed "enthusiasts", no less! There's never been a car to offer so much performance for so little coin. It blows away EVERYTHING in it's price point by a huge margin, & there aren't that many road cars that can go toe to toe with it at ANY price either. You don't have to like it, but it demands respect.

December 1, 2010 2:28 pm

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6SPEEDV8

This car is incredible, definitely rivals the Turbo S. Me wants, without the LEDs.

December 1, 2010 2:33 pm

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LSDiff

Oh my... Awesome!

December 1, 2010 2:35 pm

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Paulds

Godzilla is back! just amazing!

December 1, 2010 2:36 pm

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PONTIAC G8 GXP

I think it's much more powerful than Nissan announces. It must have at least 580 hp

December 1, 2010 2:47 pm

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N20_Purge

Jaw-dropping stuff! I am just amazed at how this car can get such a quick 0-60 time, thrasing supercars at 3x the price. If you don't respect this car, you aren't a genuine car enthusiast, end of.

December 1, 2010 3:13 pm

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Microice

Awesome car with the best bang for buck appeal but...at the end of the day its still a nissan which throws me off a bit

December 1, 2010 4:25 pm

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eddie

This car is like when the Datsun 240z arrived in the 70's, and nothing compared for the price.

December 1, 2010 4:58 pm

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Velocity7

The only thing wrong with this car is that it is a Datsun.

December 1, 2010 6:43 pm

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accousticjama

It would be impressive if it wasn’t for the FACT that independent tests in the past have failed to come close Nissans “performance figures” about the GTR.If u believe this,u probably also believe in the Easter Bunny & Santa Claus. German or nothing!

December 1, 2010 7:00 pm

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GRAVE

Impressive acceleration! This car is so fast my brother used to own a 09 model and I drove it, the acceleration is AMAZING! Together with the Supra, I don't know what secrets about their engins that if you tune them for 150+ hp they will smoke all the supercars easily!

December 1, 2010 7:25 pm

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