9 sec nissan gtrrrrrrrrrrrr

[vashuba]

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[Blindspot]

That is just awesome. 765 HP at the wheels. My modded RS6 has shy of 500 HP at the wheels and runs high 11s to low 12s and that is hauling ass. I can only imagine what a 9.9 in a street car must be like. Ha! Bet the mods to that GT-R were big $$$!

[Blindspot]

I wanna know what they do, to keep the gearbox from shredding. It's well known to have reliability issues with the bone stock motor. Let alone one that's got double the HP, and TQ.

Fast Fast ride though. I'd like to know how much it cost to make it go that fast.

Jade

The GT-R can tear itself apart stock using the launch control (as you know.)

I have no idea how they keep it together. Maybe they don't - get a few 9 second runs and hope it doesn't rip itself apart, and if it does, rebuild. Not an uncommon approach.

[BluesForDan]

Bet the mods to that GT-R were big $$$!

back when I was a wanna-be gear head, I approached an engine builder about redoing my 318 V-8. I asked how fast it could go, and he asked "How fast do you want to spend?"

I used to have a fantasy about stuffing a 426 elephant into my dodge dart.

[Blindspot]

It gets to a point where the law of diminishing returns starts to cost an arm and a leg.

To squeeze another half second out of my car (if that) would cost $10k at this point, I bet. Better to just move to a different car (like a Z06 or ZR1 Vette, which are blazing fast to begin with.)

[It's Time!]

Damn, I would love to lease a Nissan GT-R.

The Infiniti Essence will be based on the GT-R

http://media2.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/medium/infiniti-essence-concept-at-geneva.jpg

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I wanna know what they do, to keep the gearbox from shredding. It's well known to have reliability issues with the bone stock motor. Let alone one that's got double the HP, and TQ.

Fast Fast ride though. I'd like to know how much it cost to make it go that fast.

Here's an 8 second Pump Gas full interior Z06
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Jade


They need to fix their clocks. He's easing it off the line and running a 9? :rolleyes: Yeah right! ... it's probably 1/8 mile.

They need to fix the tail light too. :confused:

[It's Time!]

Nissan's Godzilla GT-R is the best car in the class.

Also has an incredible interior and a menacing presence on the road.

[Blindspot]

They need to fix their clocks. He's easing it off the line and running a 9? :rolleyes: Yeah right! ... it's probably 1/8 mile.

They need to fix the tail light too. :confused:


:huh

I timed every run in that video with a stopwatch to see what you're getting at. Did you drink something syrupy and green tonight?:p

[It's Time!]

You mean the car that got spanked at the 'Ring, and the Strip by the ZR1?

Jade

I'm talking about driving on streets in the USA.

The Corvette has a crappy interior.

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

:huh

I timed every run in that video with a stopwatch to see what you're getting at. Did you drink something syrupy and green tonight?:p



Just a quart of cough syrup, why do you assske? :huh

[mike shaw]

"I used to have a fantasy about stuffing a 426 elephant into my dodge dart."

I'd LOVE to have this ...
http://www.musclecarcalendar.com/ff10.htm

I'm sorry, I can't get into a car that sounds like a cross between a vacuuum cleaner and a motorcycle.

[It's Time!]

Well by your criteria, I suppose the best sports car in the world is a Rolls Royce... Bentley... Maybach? GREAT interiors.

The point of the GT-R, and the ZR1 is to go fast in a straight line, and around the twisties, and in that capacity, the ZR1 is clearly superior to the GT-R. Not to mention it doesnt have an advertised "Launch Mode" that voids the warranty if you use it. Great feature that one.

Jade

We'll see how the vette compares when the new 2011 Nissan GT-R Spec V hits the roads ;)

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

You've gotta resort to cars that havn't even been built yet. How lame.

It really makes no difference to me though. I can't afford either one of them, and my current ride already runs 11's/12's, and get's more attention than both of em put together.

Of course the Interior SUCKS!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs190.snc1/6388_1109760706199_1292305974_30291759_2172417_n.j pg


Wow!! I absoLUTEly love it!!! :bow :bow :bow that's what I want!


:idea


What year is that ? 1979 ? :huh Chevy right?


Did you notice your hood is missing?

[wsaraceni]

im a huge zr1 and corvette fan. but the nissan is the best car in it's class.

its almost 40k less than a loaded zr1.

the interiors are about the same quality.

it has a ton of fun useful features

it rides like a sports car should

and, around nurburgring, its so close to a zr1 that it doesnt really make a difference. .4 seconds is pretty damn close.

id still take a z06 over it for the same price, but the corvette fans, that have been saying the claim for years that the vette is the best performance car in the pricerange, have to realize, in the simple performance per dollar category, there is finally something to match it. to be honest, im glad. the corvettes have been getting a little rediculous with the pricing lately. you could get a top of the line z06 c5 for around 50k. that price has bumped up 50% for the c6 generation and 125% for the zr1. a lot more car, but the corvette is quickly becoming unobtainable to the masses (for the z06 and zr1) which is one of the things that appealed to me for the brand in the past.

[Guitarnotsoguru]

...................and at the end of the day...............you still have a Nissan

[It's Time!]

...................and at the end of the day...............you still have a Nissan

Yep, a Nissan GT-R Skyline. A car that dates back to 1957 ;)

[It's Time!]

Nissan GT-R awards :cool:

Top Gear Awards 2007 - Supercar of the Year 2007
Automobile Magazine - 2009 Automobile of the Year
Evo Magazine - Car of the Year 2008
Edmunds.com - 2009 Edmunds' Inside Line Editors' Most Wanted Awards: Instant Classic
Motor Trend - 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year
2008 Japan's Most Advanced Technology Award
Popular Mechanics - Automotive Excellence Awards 2008 (Design)
Popular Science - Auto Tech Grand Award Winner
2009 International Car of the Year
World Performance Car 2009

[pmcqueen]

Corvettes definitely deserve respect, and when I cared more about my vehicles, my original goal was to beat C5 Z06s in a straight line (twisties weren't a problem with the C5s). Turned out to be a bit more expensive than I thought. :)

My beef with them is that they are EVERYWHERE. At least the R35 has a unique feel. When I see one, I look twice. When I see a Vette, I don't care.

The LSx is arguably the best V8 in production today, but nothing beats the sound and feel of a big turbo (or a couple of smaller twins) spooling.

[wsaraceni]

but nothing beats the sound and feel of a big turbo (or a couple of smaller twins) spooling.

the same could be said about a big old mega displacement V8. of course there is a happy medium

http://lingenfelter.com/engine-packages/corvette-1990-2010/c6-z06-ls7-2006-2010/427-cid-twin-turbo-ls7-800-hp

[pmcqueen]

the same could be said about a big old mega displacement V8. of course there is a happy medium

http://lingenfelter.com/engine-packages/corvette-1990-2010/c6-z06-ls7-2006-2010/427-cid-twin-turbo-ls7-800-hp

Hehe, indeed a happy medium. :)

I just find linear power delivery to be boring. Sure, it is more sensible in terms of having a well-rounded sports car, but it's a lot more fun when that turbine starts to spin and all hell breaks loose.

[mikeshoe]

Damn, I would love to lease a Nissan GT-R.

The Infiniti Essence will be based on the GT-R

http://media2.worldcarfans.com/2009/3/medium/infiniti-essence-concept-at-geneva.jpg
That thing isn't at all similar to a Maserati Gran-Turismo :huh

[mikeshoe]

Some awesome dyno videos:
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[It's Time!]

1268 HP Toyota Supra!!! ;)

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[SteveO]

the same could be said about a big old mega displacement V8. of course there is a happy medium


There is something to be said for the magic moment when you drop a gear and kick in the secondaries...

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

It's a '63 Biscayne.



Jade:huh

[It's Time!]

You've gotta resort to cars that havn't even been built yet. How lame.

It really makes no difference to me though. I can't afford either one of them, and my current ride already runs 11's/12's, and get's more attention than both of em put together.

Of course the Interior SUCKS!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs190.snc1/6388_1109760706199_1292305974_30291759_2172417_n.j pg

I can't see the interior.

How many speakers does it have?

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Ask a silly question.....:p


That seriously is a bad ass ride! :hiP

I'm looking for something like that or a 55 Chevy or ??? at swap meets coming near YOU this summer!

[It's Time!]

Let's put it this way, It's got more carburetors than it's got speakers.

Does it run on regular or super unleaded?

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I'm watching a KILLER ol Deep Purple video right now! Man Ian Gillan was an amazing vocalist! ! !11!!! :eeks Blackmore was amazing as well! :love:


....sorry, I got sidetracked :red

[SteveO]

Let's put it this way, It's got more carburetors than it's got speakers.

As it should be! Also, adding even one cup holder will cause you to forfeit the right to own a rod...

[It's Time!]

Anyway you look at it the Nissan GT-R is a better car than the Chevy Corvette ZR1.

OK, the vette ran around the Nürburgring 3/100's of a second faster, but the GT-R is a better driver on long trips, and the Nissan is about $25k less.

[wsaraceni]

Anyway you look at it the Nissan GT-R is a better car than the Chevy Corvette ZR1.

OK, the vette ran around the Nürburgring 3/10's of a second faster, but the GT-R is a better driver on long trips, and the Nissan is about $25k less.

again. subjective. ive sat in both. and a coworker just bought a gtr. the vette is more comfortable. but the gtr has more supportive seats. why would the gtr be better on long drives? they are both two seaters (practically), hight horsepower, faster than anyone could NEED on a street. But one isnt better than the other. The nissan wins in cost. Everywhere else they are probably equal and out of 100 people. id guess about 50 would choose each (in a diverse crowd).

me personally, the vette is nicer looking, sounds better, has a better sound system (never thought id say that about a vette) and has a better racing heritage (in america).

but im not the kind to trash the nissan. why does everything have to be a competition.
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[wsaraceni]

That's not what the guys on Top Gear had to say about it, and they got to drive em both. Did you?

Jade

are you asking me? i havent driven either. but have been in both. i gotta watch the top gear.

i do think the zr1 is the only american car jeremy clarkson ever liked (except for the ford gt before his fell apart)

[It's Time!]

again. subjective. ive sat in both. and a coworker just bought a gtr. the vette is more comfortable. but the gtr has more supportive seats. why would the gtr be better on long drives? they are both two seaters (practically), hight horsepower, faster than anyone could NEED on a street. But one isnt better than the other. The nissan wins in cost. Everywhere else they are probably equal and out of 100 people. id guess about 50 would choose each (in a diverse crowd).

me personally, the vette is nicer looking, sounds better, has a better sound system (never thought id say that about a vette) and has a better racing heritage (in america).

but im not the kind to trash the nissan. why does everything have to be a competition.
etW4EXMQG5g

The Nissan GT-R has a lot more interior space than the vette making it a better car for a long drive.

To me, the GT-R is the best looking of the two.

[It's Time!]

Here is the history of Nürburgring lap times ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring_lap_times

[It's Time!]

It's Time,

That's not what the guys at Edmunds had to say about it, and they got to drive em both. Did you?
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Jade

Edmunds/Insideline may have some pretty pictures, but I think their reviews stink.

[wsaraceni]

The Nissan GT-R has a lot more interior space than the vette making it a better car for a long drive.




really? for a long drive, you arent getting more than 2 people in the car. im not sure which trunk has more room, but the vette has a ton of room behind the seats. the GTR has two useless seats in the back, and a tiny trunk that you have to drop things straight down into to get to. the GTR also has much better side bolstering, which while better on the track, doesnt add to comfort for long drives.

[It's Time!]

I just compared the Nissan GT-R to the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 w/3ZR on the Nissan website and this is what I found.

Price.
Nissan GT-R - $80,790.00
Chevy Corvette ZR1 - $106,880.00

Wheelbase.
Nissan GT-R - 109.4 in
Chevy Corvette ZR1 - 105.7 in

Length.
Nissan GT-R - 183.1 in
Chevy Corvette ZR1 - 176.2 in

Interior space.
Nissan GT-R - 79.0 ft
Chevy Corvette ZR1 - 52.0 ft

Leg room.
Nissan GT-R - 44.6 in
Chevy Corvette ZR1 - 43.1 in

[wsaraceni]

does that include the two useless back seats? best you can do with those is throw in a suitcase or something.

[It's Time!]

Just wait, the Nissan GT-R Spec V is coming and it will be even faster and the Infiniti Essence is coming.

They're coming for you :Devil

[wsaraceni]

at $160k, it loses all appeal to me. The vette is pushing it at $115k. When you start getting into $150k plus, im thinking used ferrari all the way. even with the lower performance compared to these cars

[It's Time!]

at $160k, it loses all appeal to me. The vette is pushing it at $115k. When you start getting into $150k plus, im thinking used ferrari all the way. even with the lower performance compared to these cars

What car cost $160k?

What new Ferrari can you get for under $250k?

[wsaraceni]

160k is what the vspec is selling for in japan. is there any official word of it even coming to the US?

no new ferrari, but you can get a nice used on for $150k

[It's Time!]

160k is what the vspec is selling for in japan. is there any official word of it even coming to the US?

no new ferrari, but you can get a nice used on for $150k

Maybe so, but the Spec V is a very limited production sports car that is very fast. There is not a Ferrari that will touch it in the $150k range.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk256/SGLOVJOH/Stuff/nissan-gtr-spec-v-2010-front-main.jpg

[dougk]

My god, you guys could complain about waking up to Eva Mendes in your bed. Seriously.

Regardless of if its your thing or not, all of the cars posted in this thread are absolutely incredible. Most of the people on this forum are old enough to remember when cars were good (1957-1974) then when they started to suck (1975-1980), then when they were complete garbage (1980-1990), when they started to slowly get better (1990-2000), when they started to get awesome (2001-2005) and now look.

I mean seriously, lets put this in perspective. For under 50k dollars you can turn around and buy a car from damn near any of the major companies that will run absolute circles around anything from the heyday of the 50's and 60's (and yes, I've owned and messed with PLENTY of cars from those generations), start every time, pass current emissions standards and get decent mileage.

For under a 100k you can buy cars that will make FIVE HUNDRED (or often more) horsepower on PUMP gas while doing all of the above.

Hell there are a couple near the 250k mark that are close to 1000hp.

OR you can go out and buy most things in the 30-100k range and bring them to astronomical horsepower numbers often with some compliance towards drive-ability and longevity. Who cares if it has 4 cylinders, 6, 8, 12, w16 whatever. Its all INCREDIBLE and if we can't admire and respect a car for that then frankly whats the point. I've built and restored first gen firebirds and hot rodded newer Volvo's just because I could. THATS the spirit of hot rodding.

The technology, innovation and industriousness exhibited so many of these shops now is staggering. As a message board dedicated whats the coolest new piece of boutique gear I figured we all appreciate this. Its not limited to new cars either, lots of this newly learned technology, advances ect have been applied to iron from the 50-60s as well. You can buy just fantastic crate motors, parts, ect that all see innovation and improvements driven by modern cars. Hell, you can buy freaking LS6's straight from Chevy and drop them in whatever you want. How awesome is that?

this rant brought to you by dougK.

[mikeshoe]

160k is what the vspec is selling for in japan. is there any official word of it even coming to the US?

no new ferrari, but you can get a nice used on for $150k
As far as I know the Vspec isn't coming the the US

[mikeshoe]

No, sorry, I was talking to It's Time. Actually I think Top Gear ran the ZR1 against the GTR, the Ferrari, and something else... maybe the Porsche. It beat em all. But Edmunds here has the direct head to head of these two cars. They're both FLAT OUT AMAZING performers. But in the end, only one can be the best.

It's Time... if you watch that video, and still think the GTR is the better car, well.... I guess you're entitled to your opinion even if it's wrong.

Jade
It ran against a 911 carrera s(?), 599gtb, and the GT-R

[It's Time!]

As far as I know the Vspec isn't coming the the US

I heard the Spec V is coming to America in 2011 and I want one :cool:

[AshyLarry]

This thread is so 2008.....

Is this the white GTR from AMS? I can't see the vids at work.

[mikeshoe]

I heard the Spec V is coming to America in 2011 and I want one :cool:

From what I've heard and seen recently (back in 08 they were saying it was coming to the US) they are just adding 5 more hp and some new cosmetics like a new front bumper. Here's the article (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2011-nissan-gt-r-adds-more-power-ar74078.html)

[It's Time!]

From what I've heard and seen recently (back in 08 they were saying it was coming to the US) they are just adding 5 more hp and some new cosmetics like a new front bumper. Here's the article (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/2011-nissan-gt-r-adds-more-power-ar74078.html)

The Spec V has lost a lot of weight.

We'll see what Nissan comes up with in 2011 for the GT-R and the Infiniti Essence.

[mikeshoe]

The Spec V has lost a lot of weight.

We'll see what Nissan comes up with in 2011 for the GT-R and the Infiniti Essence.
Apparently not this (http://www.2009gtr.com/2010/04/2014-nissan-gt-r-squash-those-rumors.html)

[wsaraceni]

the current spec v (available in japan) doesnt seem like its worth 90k in upgrades to me.

[mikeshoe]

the current spec v (available in japan) doesnt seem like its worth 90k in upgrades to me.
You think that's bad check out the Spec M (Man Spec) $210,000 :bonk
Although I like the description, "not for boy racers" haha.

[pmcqueen]

My god, you guys could complain about waking up to Eva Mendes in your bed. Seriously.

Regardless of if its your thing or not, all of the cars posted in this thread are absolutely incredible. Most of the people on this forum are old enough to remember when cars were good (1957-1974) then when they started to suck (1975-1980), then when they were complete garbage (1980-1990), when they started to slowly get better (1990-2000), when they started to get awesome (2001-2005) and now look.

I mean seriously, lets put this in perspective. For under 50k dollars you can turn around and buy a car from damn near any of the major companies that will run absolute circles around anything from the heyday of the 50's and 60's (and yes, I've owned and messed with PLENTY of cars from those generations), start every time, pass current emissions standards and get decent mileage.

For under a 100k you can buy cars that will make FIVE HUNDRED (or often more) horsepower on PUMP gas while doing all of the above.

Hell there are a couple near the 250k mark that are close to 1000hp.

OR you can go out and buy most things in the 30-100k range and bring them to astronomical horsepower numbers often with some compliance towards drive-ability and longevity. Who cares if it has 4 cylinders, 6, 8, 12, w16 whatever. Its all INCREDIBLE and if we can't admire and respect a car for that then frankly whats the point. I've built and restored first gen firebirds and hot rodded newer Volvo's just because I could. THATS the spirit of hot rodding.

The technology, innovation and industriousness exhibited so many of these shops now is staggering. As a message board dedicated whats the coolest new piece of boutique gear I figured we all appreciate this. Its not limited to new cars either, lots of this newly learned technology, advances ect have been applied to iron from the 50-60s as well. You can buy just fantastic crate motors, parts, ect that all see innovation and improvements driven by modern cars. Hell, you can buy freaking LS6's straight from Chevy and drop them in whatever you want. How awesome is that?

this rant brought to you by dougK.

it was a lovely rant, Doug. Thank you.