2012 Nissan GT-R Officially Reaches 0-60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds

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Nissan unveiled the refreshed 2012 Nissan GT-R at the LA Auto Show last month. Although Nissan announced that the 2012 GT-R would put out 530 horsepower and 480 lb-ft. of torque, Nissan didn’t announce its official 0-60 mph or 0-62 mph times.

Nissan has announced that the 2012 GT-R reaches 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.0 seconds and 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Nissan recently held a media event at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday. On both days the GT-R reached 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds.

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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

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