Following the massive leaks of photos and specs last week, Nissan has finally released official photos and specs of the all-new GT-R.
The 2008 GT-R will be on sale in Japan on 12/6/2007. It features a 3.8L Twin Turbo "VR38" V6 with 473 horsepower and 433 lb-ft. of torque. It also features a dual clutch transmission and a Bilstein DampTronic suspension system.
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PRESS RELEASE:
NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW NISSAN GT-R
- New Dimensional Multi-Performance Supercar Available in Early December
TOKYO (Oct. 24, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan mainly through Nissan High Performance Centers nationwide from December 6th.
The Nissan GT-R was developed with a new understanding and appreciation of the Earth's natural forces – gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics – and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximizing tire grip and airflow.
Basic vehicle dynamics and integration with the driver have also been examined, resulting in new componentry and creating a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) never seen before in the marketplace. All of these theories have been integrated to balance "speed and efficiency," "high-output with environmental consideration" and "high performance and safety."
Taking these factors into account, Nissan created the all-new Nissan GT-R, which offers advanced high performance for secure and enjoyable driving by minimizing the effects of climatic, road condition or driving technique limitations. The Nissan GT-R offers ultimate performance for virtually every driving situation – whether it be the Nurburgring circuit, to snow, rain or urban areas – all manageable by the GT-R driver through advanced technology and driving dynamics.
The Nissan GT-R's unique characteristics are instilled not just in the vehicle's design, but also through a specialized production process. Carbon fiber, aluminum and steel components are assembled with a special high-precision process, which includes a series of vibration tests. Engines and transmissions are assembled by a single craftsman in a "clean room" environment and upon completion, every GT-R undergoes a battery of comprehensive tests to ensure the proper operation of all vehicle components.
To properly support the all-new GT-R, Nissan has established special Nissan High Performance Centers, where all certified advisors and technicians have received extensive training. Total support for the GT-R owner is offered for the first three years of ownership, including measurement and adjustment of the engine, transmission and wheel alignment after the first 1000 km, and again every 12 months, free of charge.
Packaging and Driveline Suited for a Supercar
The all-new Nissan GT-R uses a Premium Midship package, an all-new, more advanced version Front Midship (FM) package utilized on other Nissan vehicles. This new package enables the use of the world's first application of an independent transaxle 4WD system. The transaxle's layout places the dual-clutch transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle (instead of the usual front location), which enables vehicle weight to be evenly distributed throughout the car. This gives the Nissan GT-R a superb front-to-rear weight balance, while enhancing leg and foot space and allowing for an optimal pedal layout.
Under the hood, the Nissan GT-R features an all-new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 "VR38" engine, featuring plasma-sprayed bores and a special twin-turbo exhaust manifold system. A secondary air management system enables the newly designed powerplant to provide approximately 40kg/m of torque during ordinary low-rev driving, which gives an optimum air-fuel ratio for around-town efficiency and helps the Nissan GT-R meet ultra-low emission vehicle (U-LEV) standards in Japan.
The Nissan GT-R's new engine produces 480PS (353kW) at 6400rpm and maximum torque of 60kgm (588Nm) from 3200 to 5200rpm. Putting the power to the ground is an all-new GR6-type dual clutch transmission, with paddle shifting and a Borg Warner six-plate dual clutch for direct control.
Suspension duties are handled through a special Bilstein DampTronic*1 system, which utilizes all pertinent vehicle information to provide appropriate damping forces for all situations and helps maintain a high level of control for straight-line driving, cornering, and braking.
Braking is essential for a daily-driven supercar and the GT-R features large Brembo full-floating drilled rotors, low steel high stiffness brake pads and Brembo mono block six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, which in combination minimize fade and provide stable braking. Run-flat tires, exclusively designed for use on the Nissan GT-R, balance high grip and all-weather capabilities and a comfortable ride in all driving situations. The tires are designed to maintain structure for 80km of travel at 80 km/h, while still providing an acceptable level of performance.
High-Performance Safety and Environmental Technologies
The Nissan GT-R offers a long list of safety and environmental features, including, for enhanced visibility inside and out of the vehicle, high-mounted LED stoplamps, bright LED rear combination taillights, "super wide beam" headlights, heated door mirrors and flat-blade wipers.
Standard safety equipment includes a pop-up engine hood system for enhanced pedestrian safety, driver and front passenger SRS Air Bag System, ELR front seat belts with tension reducer, front seat belts with load limiter, and three-point ELR rear seat belts. Driver and front passenger SRS Side Air Bag System and SRS Curtain Air Bag System are offered as options.
Environmental technologies include extensive work to create an U-LEV certification in Japan for the 3.8-liter twin turbo engine and reduced levels of volatile organic compound for materials used in the car.
Functional Design – High Performance Aerodynamics and Style
The Nissan GT-R's styling follows the function over form theory. Every styling aspect, from the overall design to the smallest details, is created to maximize the vehicle's driving experience – as well as suggesting GT-R's "supercar" level of performance. Utilizing advanced aerodynamics, the Nissan GT-R's aggressive styling evokes the lines of a well-trained athlete, combining strong character lines with smooth and solid areas.
The all-new GT-R's body is created with a combination of steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, providing a unique combination of stiffness and lightness. The Nissan GT-R features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, with high front and rear downforce, which provides the GT-R with enhanced grip in all weather situations, while also enhancing fuel efficiency.
The front fenders express power and stability, while the "aero-blades" on the fenders' leading edges provide optimum airflow around the tires and along the body. The scoop in the fenders' trailing edges assists in providing front downforce and optimization of side airflow. The aggressive front end, with a large hood budge and single air intake, provides a sophisticated style as well as undisturbed airflow for power and cooling. New "super wide beam" headlights feature three additional sub-reflectors (compared to conventional lights) to give a wider spread to the illumination area.
The Nissan GT-R's large, four-passenger cabin features a sloping "aero blade canopy" roofline and curved C-pillar "sword edge," which expresses the distinctive GT-R identity, as well as facilitating air flow around the rear of the vehicle. The GT-R's hallmark four-ring taillights, efficient rear spoiler and large, integrated φ120 exhaust tips, provides the signature rear view of the GT-R, as well as optimizing airflow along the top and under the vehicle.
The high level of advanced technology is evident even in the Nissan GT-R's paint – which utilizes a "double clear coat" and "anti-chipping" process. The Nissan GT-R features Ultimate Silver as a special new color, which is painstakingly hand-polished by craftsman.
An Interior Suitable for Daily Driving or Supercar Duties
Key to the Nissan GT-R's usability as a both daily driver and a high-performance supercar is its interior, which is designed to balance functionality, a sense of ease, and comfort.
Sculpted performance bucket seats give the driver and passenger a comfortable driving experience, and soft pads are utilized on the dash in front of the passenger and doors to give an extra level of comfort and safety.
The instrument panel surrounds the driver, with all meters and multi-function meter at a uniform height to minimize the driver's head movement when traveling at high speeds. A large center-mounted tachometer, with gear display on its upper right, as well as the easy-to-read graphics of the display, gives the driver instant detailed information, essential for the performance nature of the GT-R.
Functional style is also evident in the Nissan GT-R – each meter features a dial plate design that evokes the idea of engaged gears, as well as a three-dimensional metal-like ring, suggesting the multi-dimensional performance of the GT-R. A large, metallic-framed center console features the ergonomically designed shift lever and a red "engine start" button.
Adjustability is central to the daily-driver nature of the Nissan GT-R, with a special "set-up switch" located in the center of the instrument panel. This switch enables the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) in three settings – Normal, Comfort or R, the high-performance setting designed for the Nissan GT-R "supercar" application.
A high-speed, high-capacity CARWINGS (Japan market) navigation system, with a powerful 30GB hard disk drive, features an easy-to-use touch pad, as well as traditional navigation switches. The screen interface features not only the navigation system, but also an enriched entertainment system with a Music Box hard drive, DVD and CD player, and Bluetooth® *2 audio function.
For special use in the GT-R application, the multi-function meter also includes mechanical and driving information for safe high performance driving, including acceleration opening, brake pedal pressure, and steering angle. It also includes an "optimal gearshift map," to emphasize economical vehicle operation.
A specially designed BOSE sound system includes two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area combined with traditional door speakers. All speakers are mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels, which combined with the design of the system itself, provide sound quality suitable for a supercar.
Pricing and Sales Target
200 units / month
Drivetrain Engine Grade Transmission Price (yen, Consumption tax included)
GT-R GR6-type dual 7,770,000
４WD VR38DETT GT-R Black edition clutch 7,927,500
GT-R Premium edition transmittion 8,347,500
*1: Bilstein DampTronic is the registered trademark of ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Suspension GmbH
*2: Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc. of the U.S.
Comments (39)
I don't care how fast it is.....it is FUGLY!!!!!!
Something to be said for sewing silk from a sows ear. Any pedigree the Skyline had (overseas) has been made a joke by this Americanized monstrosity.
Posted by Jesus | October 24, 2007 2:20 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 02:20
your just jealous you bastard. you probably got an ugly car a$$h0L3
Posted by Crazy | October 24, 2007 2:47 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 02:47
jesus, this is crazy ugly.
Looks like a transformer that got stuck midway.
Posted by rene | October 24, 2007 5:32 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 05:32
Winning with a pretty car is nice. Roasting people alive at the track with an ugly car is the high life.
I'm just waiting for the manual tranny. I don't care if the paddle shifter is faster, I'd rather row my own.
Posted by Dan | October 24, 2007 7:13 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 07:13
eek. they should have called it the Kryten
Posted by tmike | October 24, 2007 7:48 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 07:48
Whoever said this is ugly looking car must be joking...
Posted by Luka | October 24, 2007 7:49 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 07:49
I'm the only one who thinks this car looks good?
Posted by Vorador | October 24, 2007 9:03 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 09:03
Are the ugly comments a joke? I think this car has a great look to it.
Posted by kpk | October 24, 2007 9:07 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 09:07
I'll be buying one of these once the U.S. shock prices fall. The GT-R is and has been for years Nissan's performance flagship. Enthusiast's have been begging for the GT-R to come to the U.S. The GT-R "Skyline" line has years of refinements and performance design improvements and enhancements.
Most people in the U.S. don't have a clue what the GT-R is. I lived in Japan for 4 years. I'm looking forward to being at a stop light next to a proud new '08 M3 owner and watching him drop his brat on his suit when I leave him there when the light turns green.
Posted by Chaser | October 24, 2007 9:24 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 09:24
Hard to be sure from pictures. But I think I like the exterior. The interior looks too blocky, with shiny bit glued on where someone thought it would make it look cool and spacey. So, I'm not liking the interior so much.
As for performance, the stats sound good. But so much of what I like about driving some cars and not others is in how the car feels and communicates to the driver that I can't really have an opinion an whether I'd like it. Still, good stats.
Posted by kw | October 24, 2007 9:31 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 09:31
I think the front fender treatment is what causes the love it/hate it response. the GT-R has a very similar look to the Mazda RX-8, which has evoked similar responses. This separated fender look seems to be a Japanese design fad...which I won't be too sad to see go when it finally plays out.
Posted by WS | October 24, 2007 9:45 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 09:45
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5022/exterior026fm5.jpg
I think red looks 100x better. Did anyone see the video of it lapping the Ring in 7:38 :)
Posted by blasian | October 24, 2007 10:12 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 10:12
It looks almost like my Saturn Ion quad coupe, ok maybe stretched out but it sorta does with the slight exception of the front fender headlight flaring but I suppose now its kinda hard to break away from the same general body shape.
-D
Posted by Don | October 24, 2007 11:49 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 11:49
Confucius say, "Stay away from drawing board after drinking Too Much Sake!"
OUCH, my eyes are BLEEDING! what a Freaking UGLY car!
Posted by Max Traction | October 24, 2007 11:58 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 11:58
Confucius say, "Stay away from drawing board after drinking Too Much Sake!"
OUCH, my eyes are BLEEDING! what a Freaking UGLY car!
Posted by Max Traction | October 24, 2007 11:58 AM
Posted on October 24, 2007 11:58
This car is coming to the US right??
Didn't see that mentioned in the article(skimmed through it)
Posted by Wabbit | October 24, 2007 12:24 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 12:24
Yes, it's coming to the U.S. Nissan has a website set up for it here in North America.
Posted by Crispy | October 24, 2007 12:40 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 12:40
CEO said June '08 for US. And this is the sexiest car I have ever seen. That spot was previously held by the R34...
Posted by MP | October 24, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 12:49
@MP, I have to disagree, the R34 was the sexiest car ever, followed by this.
Posted by gm0n3y | October 24, 2007 1:02 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:02
Haha....the people calling this beauty ugly, am sure are driving a piece of crap Mustang.
Or shall I say, Welcome to the 21st Century my "copy the old body style and rebuild" car owning friend.
Posted by Toaster | October 24, 2007 1:03 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:03
Most likely the people who think this car is ugly are the same folks who think displacement is king and like to brag about hemi's. This car looks so dangerous it's awesome!
Posted by RexHavoc | October 24, 2007 1:09 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:09
While I wouldn't call the new GTR ugly, it isn't exactly a timeless design like the 240Z. Having said that, it's clearly apparent this new design will not age very gracefully. Looking at it reminds me of the Honda NSX: a great car but one that just looked "old" just a few short years into its life-cycle.
Posted by Arthur Pappas | October 24, 2007 1:43 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:43
While I wouldn't call this car ugly, it isn't exactly a timeless design like the original Z. I don't think this car will age very gracefully. Those familiar with Honda's NSX will recall that in just a few short years into its product cycle the NSX already "looked old". I'd imagine the same thing being written in automotive journals about this GTR not too long from now.
Too bad really, since I think Nissan missed the mark slightly in seizing a great chance to make a historic car. In the end, it's easy to understand because car like the GTR/EVO/WRX have never been about gracefullness to begin with, & I'd still own any of them in a heartbeat :)
Posted by Arthur Pappas | October 24, 2007 1:52 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 13:52
I agree, the people calling this car ugly are not to be trusted. They almost certainly are proud owners of completely fake performance cars (mustang, charger etc.). This car looks amazing, kudos to Nissan.
Posted by MW | October 24, 2007 2:07 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 14:07
Hmm at first I didn't like it because it reminded me of a plastic budget Tiburon and then the Mazdas... and it's obvious that it's based on a G35 sedan and not a ground up sports car chassis...
But the more I look at it, the more I'm seeing the R34 DNA and liking it a little more every day.
Lets hope the engine is as power friendly as the RB26.
Posted by Chris | October 24, 2007 2:12 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 14:12
blasian:
"I think red looks 100x better. Did anyone see the video of it lapping the Ring in 7:38 :)"
No I haven't why don't you link it. I really don't think the official time will be close to 7:38
This is not a joke the car is ugly. Really bad roof lines.
Posted by RX-7 Guy | October 24, 2007 2:16 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 14:16
I currently own a Nissan. A 240sx and enjoy it greatly. I am a huge fan of the Silvia, R32, 33, and most of all the R34. However I have to agree with some of the other post about the look. Really doesn't capture me like the R34 did and still does. If I could own any Skyline I would still pick the R34.
Posted by 240sx | October 24, 2007 2:31 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 14:31
I think the car's styling is worthy of the Skyline name. For years other companies have been trying to copy the original Skyline's styling without making it apparent, and way back when it debuted the R32 Skyline got the same kind of "love it, hate it" comments that the GT-R is now getting.
In 10 years, people will be subtly trying to copy this cars styling.
As to if I would have an R34 or the GT-R, ah, BOTH. The R34 is known for being able to produce massive acceleration and its handling prowess, and just a few tweaks had it beating Ferrari's and top-end Corvettes around tracks. Is it a drag demon? No, but thats not its intention.
As to the GT-R, I cannot imagine Nissan releasing a car that won't perform as well (if not far better considering the ten year time difference), and in the same vein I imagine the GT-R will too be easily tweaked by tuners and enthusiasts. But lets wait and see.
Posted by Allen | October 24, 2007 3:02 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 15:02
They should have kept the older coupe look instead of a hatch. Looks like a 350Z with a bad body kit. Big whoop......
Posted by rangoon | October 24, 2007 4:18 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 16:18
Who cares what it looks like, honestly? Look at the specs. That's what truely counts. And this thing is incredible.
Posted by MP | October 24, 2007 6:18 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 18:18
Who cares what it looks like, honestly? Look at the specs. That's what truely counts. And this thing is incredible.
Posted by MP | October 24, 2007 6:19 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 18:19
" Who cares what it looks like, honestly? Look at the specs. That's what truely counts. And this thing is incredible. "
So we are to like a car just because of the specs ?? There was a show called Extreme Machines where they compared just that the " specs " They raced the new Lambo against the Euro Evo MR. The " specs " of the Evo allowed it to win in the race in the turns. So according to the handling " specs " the Evo won. However I can say that if given the chance almost 90% of people would choose the Lambo to own over the MR. Why ?...because of the Lambo's name and fantastic styling. Heck there are videos all over the internet of some southern boys taking a 4G63 motor and putting it in a dodge caravan the old brick looking body style. The " specs " on that van were great however I haven't seen any at our local hang outs on Friday Night...
Posted by 240sx | October 24, 2007 9:54 PM
Posted on October 24, 2007 21:54
Great as this car is, I am somewhat disappointed at the 3800lb wt. I understand the V spec will weigh 500lbs less and be even more powerful!!!!
I will wait for that in 2009.
Great job Nissan.
Posted by shiftright | October 25, 2007 9:12 AM
Posted on October 25, 2007 09:12
This car has great power, and I like the AWD aspect. Having said that, it is a big, heavy car. In one article it was compared to a BMW 650i in size.
The looks are so-so. It reminds me of a 350Z with a bad body kit (similar comment above). What I mean is that it's certainly eye-catching, but not necessarily attractive.
Nissan is trying to make the engine ECU tamper-proof. They should be doing the opposite. Bleh. Nissan is giving the finger to the tuners out there.
Would I pay 80 large for this car? If I can't tweak it, hell no. The lighter, much more powerful Blue Devil Corvette (600-700hp) will be all over this car in stock form.
I'll wait for the Spec V model and see what it brings to the table.
Posted by Kell | October 26, 2007 11:59 AM
Posted on October 26, 2007 11:59
In a world where automakers strive to make all of their Products look and feel comparable to their competitors, Nissan dares to be different. and guess what people it works. The GTR's looks are different yet very pleasing, but more importantly functional. It could have looked much worse. perhaps like a porsche 911 turbo, the Quasimoto of supercars. anyone saying that the GTR is an ugly car is entitled to their own opinion and more than likely can't afford one.
Posted by Jay D | February 21, 2008 7:33 AM
Posted on February 21, 2008 07:33
Its a beautiful car and absolute right move in the future of car style. Compared to the older prototypes of this the finihed product is amazing. had it looked like the ori ginal prtos I wouldhave been very disapointed and never even thought of this as a Skyline. In my opinion this is the best looking Skyline to date. Fallowed by the r32 and the jgtc r34! The stock r34 was not one of my favorites.
Posted by dcwiker | March 3, 2008 2:18 AM
Posted on March 3, 2008 02:18
The GT-R is amazing. 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, just for starters. Amazing on the road, and amazing on the track, yet it's an all-weather car you could drive to work in the snow if you wanted to. Proves that Porsches, etc. are WAY overpriced. Plus, the GT-R will be as reliable as a Camry.
Beautiful design. Looks incredible in black. Reminds me of my gorgeous G35 Coupe, after injected with steroids! I have a G35 Coupe myself and this GT-R will be my next car. A stunning achievement by Nissan.
I watched a TV show which toured the Corvette's factory a few months ago- Corvette production quality is a joke compared to what Nissan is doing in producing the GT-R. No comparison in quality, precision, and fit and finish. The Corvette is a piece of old fashioned crap.
Posted by Nissan rules | March 26, 2008 3:13 PM
Posted on March 26, 2008 15:13
I used to dream of owning a Corvette when I was a kid...until I fell in love with Porsche.
Now that I'm older, I'm quickly seeing my visions of owning a Porsche fading in the rearview mirror now that I can see the reality of myself owning a GT-R. It's got that unique look and the comfort of a proper grand tourer to go with the staggering performance you can get out of it for a fraction of the cost of the status quo. Nissan outdid themselves here and made themselves a legitimate world-class supercar. I can already see myself behind the wheel of mine...black on black and ready to roar.
Posted by Croco | April 13, 2008 9:57 PM
Posted on April 13, 2008 21:57
I have nothing more to say than FUGLY, that wud be the 1 word i would use to describe this car, oh yea its got great specs and all that. but it still doesnt have the flair that ferraris and lamborghinis do. The audi R8 aswell may not be faster than the GTR but its a damn site better looking. As somone above me said, the GTR will be like the NSX on the year it came out it will be the most futuristic car of them all. In 2 years time people will have just about forgotten about them. There are some cars out there which are timeless or timedefying like the ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo (and hopefully the Audi R8 ;]) which are a few years old but they are still at the top or their game and still remembered. most people today would not even know wat a NSX is. In 2 years time the same thing will happen to the GTR. and no i am not a ford mustang fan and people above me are damn right i cant afford a GTR im still in Grade 8 but even if i could afford a GTR i woould save up for 1 more extra year and buy me an Audi R8
Posted by Audi R8 fan | June 22, 2008 5:42 AM
Posted on June 22, 2008 05:42