Yet another GTR Blog

Drift R35 GT-R.
The former Blitz, rear wheel drive converted Nissan GT-R drift car, is now sporting a BenSopra Body kit, and out at the track for a drift session.

Driver Nobuteru Taniguchi drifts a highly modified Ben Sopra Nisan R35 GT-R at Ebisu.
Check out the video after the break.




Source: NAGTROC

Nissan GT-R Used Parts for Sale

If you are looking for an HKS oil pan, some stock wheels,or other parts, Allen has a few for sale. Check out his eBay auctions

Infiniti Essence Concept at the LA Auto Show
Car Magazine is reporting in an interview with Francois Bancon, head of advanced planning for Infiniti in Japan, that Infiniti is considering a GT-R based car.
'It's too good a platform to use only on one model,' said Francois Bancon, head of advanced planning for Infiniti in Tokyo. Infiniti has already shown the Essence concept car, which is build on a Nissan GT-R chassis. There are some challenges to making a GT-R based Infiniti. Infiniti is a more luxurious, upscale brand so an Infinti based GT-R would also have to fit in line with those requirements.
 'It would have to be softer than the GT-R,' he said. 'And that's extremely difficult to do. You can't easily tweak the GT-R to deliver the sophisticated, more refined performance we would need on an Infiniti.' Nissan sells the Egoist version of the Nissan GT-R in Japan. The Egoist has some special interior appointments that put it above and beyond the normal GT-R.
Egoist interior The biggest noise/refinement complaints you hear from owners about GT-R's are the brakes, and transmission noises. The GT-R doesn't have a lot of sound deadening, and the brakes are going for performance over minor issues of noise and dust. The twin shaft GR6 transmission can sound a bit like a box of rocks, but it is something Nissan has been refining from the CBA to the DBA. These kind of items would need to be addressed before Infinti can offer, what might be a $150k-$175k Infinti GT-R.

They say that a halo Infiniti wouldn't see production for about five years. The R35 chassis has been produced in Japan since December 2007.  The Nissan GT-R is selling as a 2013 model in the US, even if it might be a 2017 model, its still about 10 years on the same platform. It raises the question of exactly how long Nissan might use this same platform with minor versus major changes.  Chevrolet, and Porsche are both stepping up and renewing their platforms. If Nissan wants to be able to compete against those cars, eventually they are going to need to make some major versus minor changes.

See a video of the Essence on the stand at the LA Auto after the break.

NISSAN PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AUTO SPORT ASSOCIATION TO CREATE NEW SPEC Z SERIES
Popular 350Z will be the basis of cost-effective racing program

Nissan North America and The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) are pleased to announce the creation of an all-new Spec Z series that will feature the Nissan 350Z®. The NASA Spec Z class will include all trim levels of the 2003-2008 year model Nissan 350Z in a single classification focused on close competition, parity and cost containment that will showcase driving ability and car setup skills.

NASA Spec Z will offer a comprehensive contingency prize program that will reward both Regional and National Championship competitors. Nissan Motorsports will provide significant support for the series, and their contingency prize program provides cash rewards up to $850 for the top three finishers at each regional competition weekend. Additionally, Nissan Motorsports will provide $6,500 in cash support to the top Spec Z finishers at the 2012 NASA Championships.

BFGoodrich tires will be the control tire for the Spec Z class, and BFG has also created a generous contingency prize program for the series. More contingency prize programs for the Spec Z class are being finalized for the series and will be announced shortly.

"We are very excited about Spec Z,” said Jeremy Croiset, NASA Sponsorship Manager. “We have been working closely with Nissan Motorsports on the creation of Spec Z, and it will be an excellent series for anyone looking to step into a spec vehicle that’s fast and relatively inexpensive to build, maintain and race. With the fantastic contingency prize programs that are being provided for Spec Z, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more rewarding spec series to race in. We look forward to watching Spec Z grow and flourish in the coming years as more racers adopt this new formula.”

Ron Stukenberg, Senior Manager, Motorsports Marketing Communications, Nissan North America agrees, and adds, “NASA has a proven track record of growing classes from the ground up, so we are excited to be working with NASA on the new Spec Z series. We have a number of competitors already expressing interest in the series, so the potential for this series is very strong indeed. With our Nissan Motorsports Competition Parts Program and comprehensive contingency prize programs, we are looking to make this a strong offering for those interested in stepping into a very competitive spec series racing the iconic Z car.”

For complete details on the new series rules, please visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules.

For details on the newly-announced contingency programs for the Spec Z series, please visit http://www.nasaproracing.com/contingency.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 and 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.

Visit the NISMO performance parts and accessories site at http://www.nissanusa.com/nismo/

Join the Nissan Performance Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/nissanperformance

About National Auto Sport Association (NASA)
The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) was formed in 1991 to deliver high quality motorsports events to enthusiasts at major racing venues throughout the nation. NASA has created programs that allow owners of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a safe and controlled environment. NASA offers many different programs that will allow you to enjoy motorsports on a number of different levels, including our High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), Rally Sport, Time Trial, NASA-X and Competition Racing programs.

Source: Nissan News

ZL1 Camaro vs 2013 Nissan GT-R
Camaro vs GT-R? Isn't this supposed to be Corvette vs GT-R? Inside Line, just recently compared the 2012 Z06, and the Nissan GT-R, but in this test Road and Track magazine pits the new supercharged ZL1 Camaro vs the just updated 2013 Nissan GT-R.
The ZL1 against Godzilla? Yes indeed. As illogical as that may seem, both cars have massive horsepower, weigh 2 tons, have 2+2 seating and feature a variety of go-fast goodies. On the track, even with the magnetic suspension, PTM traction control, and 580 supercharged horses, the ZL1 Camaro can't keep up with the 545hp GT-R.
Here the Camaro gets its normal view

The clocks show that the ZL1 is 2.8 seconds off the GT-R at Inde. Even with PTM, no-lift shifts and launch control, the ZL1 is simply the harder car to drive. It’s heavier by nearly 200 lb., thanks in part to a beefy 9.9-in. differential that’s built to handle the torque but is nearly twice as heavy as that used in the SS.
Check out the video after the break.


Source: Road and Track

 

Nissans total sales for January 2012  were up 10.4% versus January 2011, however only 20 Nissan GT-R's were sold, down 9.1% from 22 a year earlier. It looks like the buyers were anticipating the 2013 model. Will the slow sales continue for the Nissan GT-R in 2012, or will the release of the 545 hp 2013 show some more sales?

The first 2013 Nissan GT-R's are arriving to dealerships now. We should have some projections of 2012 sales by the end of the month. The GT-R had a healthy price bump to $96,820 on the Premium, and $106,320 on the Black Edition.

Up for the month were the Versa, Altima, and LEAF.  The LEAF sold 676 units.  Down for the month were the Sentra, Cube, Juke, 370Z, and GT-R. The 370Z was down to 417 sales or 26.5% off January 2011. 

Source: Nissan News

CRP Racing have just announced that they are going to be racing a pair of Nissan GT-R's in World Challenge for 2012. Brass Monkey Racing tried racing a couple of GT-R's in 2010, and 2011, but they never got too far with the cars.  Brass Monkey had some issues with cooling, and the transmission. Now a few years along, hopefully CRP will be able to work out those issues.  The car is going to be sponsored by Hawk brakes, and Cragar Wheels. Hawk already produces brake pads for the Nissan GT-R, but I haven't seen anything in Cragars lineup that will fit on a GT-R. Maybe soon.  World Challenge GT is a tough series, with a number of well established teams, with very fast cars. Coming from the Corvette, a lightweight V8, rear wheel drive car, the GT-R will be a new experience for the team.  See the full press release after the break.
HARRISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA, February 1, 2012 – Hot on the heels of asuccessful 2011 season for Hawk Performance® and Cragar Wheel®Corvettes, CRP Racing is announcing exciting changes for the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge GT series.  A new partnership between CRP Racing and Nissan North America will see the debut of two Hawk Performance Nissan GT-Rs this season.
Both CRP Racing and Nissan are excited to be entering a new era with the Nissan GT-Rs in World Challenge. “Nissan is looking forward to partnering with CRP Racing to campaign the Nissan GT-Rs in the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge GT class,” said Ron Stukenberg, Senior Mgr., Motorsports Marketing Communications at Nissan. “Both CRP Racing and the Nissan GT-R have a long history of winning races and we anticipate that success will carry over to the Pirelli World Challenge series.”
Nicholas Short, owner of CRP Racing, agrees. “We’re very happy with this new collaboration between CRP Racing and Nissan North America to develop the Nissan GT-Rs into a race winning package. We now have two great partners in the Hawk Performance Group and Nissan, which will allow CRP Racing to show its true potential as a car builder and a race team.” The Nissan GT-Rs are currently being built at CRP’s Harrisburg, NC, race shop. 
Hawk Performance Products and Cragar Wheels are owned by Carlisle Companies Inc., a diversified manufacturing company headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Carlisle’s Chairman, President and CEO, Dave Roberts, recently spoke of the CRP/Nissan partnership. “Nicholas Short approached me about teaming with Nissan to run the GT-Rs in World Challenge for the 2012 season. After two successful seasons, with Ron Fellows, Mike Skeen and Patrick Lindsey driving the CRP Racing prepared Hawk and Cragar Corvettes, I told Nick that if he thought the Nissan GT-Rs would provide our drivers the opportunity to compete for a series championship, we would support the change. While we enjoyed competing with the Corvettes, the Nissan GT-Rs provide us the opportunity to attract Performance Sports Import owners to our new and expanding line of Hawk wheels and brakes. Everyone at Carlisle, and especially everyone within our Hawk Performance Products Group, looks forward to the season opener in St. Petersburg on March 24thand 25th.”
Back for the 2012 season is Mike Skeen, who will pilot the #2 Hawk Performance Nissan GT-R.  Skeen had an impressive debut in World Challenge, having already scored four wins in the series and finishing third in the Driver’s Championship in his first full season of competition. “I am excited to be back with CRP in World Challenge for 2012,” says Skeen. “Our performance with the Cragar Wheels Corvette was always strong, and hopefully gave the fans something to look forward to at each event.  The move to the Hawk Performance Nissan GT-R is an exciting challenge, and I am looking forward to it and have no doubt that we will be successful.” A second driver for the CRP Team will be announced in the near future.
CRP Racing is a leading edge race car engineering company with a winning pedigree that offers full service race car prep, full track set-up, restoration and custom fabrication, and shock, dyno and design services. Owner Nicholas Short has made a career out of motorsports with experience in IndyCar, NASCAR, Trans-Am, Group C Endurance Racing, Baja desert racing, Vintage SVRA and HSR and the World Challenge series. CRP Racing plans to not only have a winning team, but one that is fan-oriented as well. Updates from the track, videos (including exciting in-car footage), and photos will be posted each race weekend at www.CompetitionRaceParts.com and the CRP Racing Facebook page. The team invites fans to stop by the transporter at all World Challenge races to meet the team and to check out the Hawk Performance Nissan GT-Rs up close.

Sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing and managed by WC Vision, the World Challenge Championship will offer four categories this year - GT, GTS, Touring Car and Touring Car Spec-B. The series will feature 12 races at eight different venues, beginning with the doubleheader weekend at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg March 23-25, 2012. It promises to be an exciting, fun-filled weekend for all race fans. 
Source: World Challenge and CRP

2013 Nissan GT-R vs 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

The head to head tests cometh. In this one, with video from Inside Line, they pit the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Edition Z06 vs the 2013 Nissan GT-R.  What exactly makes a Centennial Edition?

Our Centennial Edition test car features Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control suspension and Performance Traction Management; the last a torque-limiting traction control that manages spark, fuel and throttle at five different levels of intervention (previously only available on the ZR1). In other words, the beast of a Corvette has been tamed by technology. In other words, its a very well equipped, and expensive Corvette. The Nissan GT-R has also had a good bump in price.  Both the cars are coming in right around the $100k mark.
And even though it has a 3.7-inch-longer wheelbase, is 7.5 inches longer overall and is packing an extra 642 pounds over the Vette, the GT-R actually feels smaller and more of one piece. Its best lap time was a 1:23.8. The Corvette was nearly a full second faster on the Streets of Willow Springs. Carbon Ceramic brakes, magnetic ride control, and the new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires make the Corvette Z06 shine on the track.

And when the Vette did break its tires loose, it was in a more linear fashion than the violent nature of the GT-R's tires. When we checked the time sheet, the Corvette's best lap time was 1:22.7. The GT-R was quicker in a straight line, but on the track, and though the slalom, the Z06 has it beat.  Both cars pulled around 1 G on the skidpad. Head over to Inside Line for the full results and pictures. Video after the break.




Source: Inside Line via NAGTROC

The 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon is well and done for another year, and in this post from Motor Trend, Peter Lyon, managed to get some comments from Katsutoshi Mizuno, and Toshio Suzuki. Supposedly this is the first time "Mr. GT-R" Mizuno attended the event, and he thought that he might be able to learn some things from the tuners. It is an interesting comment, considering that his stance has normally been that the GT-R does not need any tuning.

 GT-R chief test driver Toshio Suzuki and Toshikazu "Mr. GT-R" Mizuno, the GT-R's chief engineer, who were visiting the salon for the first time, were impressed at what some tuners were doing. "I think we can learn something from these guys. But the issue with souping up a GT-R as with all cars is how much stress can the transmission take?" Mizuno commented.

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/events/1201_a_tour_of_the_2012_tokyo_auto_salon/#ixzz1kxk8KU3V
 How much can the transmission take? Stock, it can take quiet a lot, even though it has a few issues. The bigger issue with the GR6 is still the inability for the Nissan dealer to repair it, rather they just remove and replace the transmission in the case of issues.  Even something as simple as a fluid leak, can be a transmission R&R.


 Head over to Motor Trend for the full article and pictures.

2013 Black Edition Nissan GT-R

The 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition has a few changes from the 2012 car. The 2013 gets a power bump to 545hp, and a carbon fiber rear wing. Check out the first photos that I have seen of the $106,320* 2013 BE from Rif. The Buyers Guide lists all the differences year to year for the Nissan GT-R.
Black Edition carbon fiber rear wing. *+$1000 destination charge

Nissan Juke R

I do have to eat my hat a little on this one. Its not something that I ever expected to come together. However, when you have support from Nissan Europe, and RML building it with a team of engineers, anything is possible. More than just a motor swap, this is a car swap, a rebody.

In this post over at Jalopnik, Mike Spinelli takes the GT-R, I mean, Juke R around the track in Dubai on Nissan's dime.  The 3,600 lb Nissan specs out with a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds, and a 165 mph top speed, although these numbers might be up for debate.

In contrast, the Juke R's shorter wheelbase (by almost a foot!) gives it a more manic temperament than the tank-like GT-R. It's more direct and edgier, changing direction with extra sparkle, but still feels as neutral and easy to predict as its chassis-mate. The higher seating position affects the brain's equilibrium center, amplifying body roll — tweaking the suspension's street tune would correct that — but it's not a distraction during transitions.
Head over to Jalopnik for the full story, on their drive of the Juke R.

2013 Nissan GT-R lifting the inside front wheel
Inside Line did a quick test of the Nissan GT-R several weeks ago, but now post the full test with all the details.

They bring up a good point about the driving dynamics of the Nissan GT-R. Has the person that is making claims that the car is boring to drive, actually driven a GT-R?
"The GT-R is boring to drive" and "The GT-R is easy to drive" are statements trotted out by the Internet infidel crowd so often they've become trite. Quite apart from the fact that one must actually have driven a GT-R to make such an observation authentic, these claims are simply no longer true.
From Inside Lines testing, even with the additional 15 horsepower of the 2013 model over the 530 hp of the 2012, the 2013 was not any faster than the year earlier car.

A dramatic all-four-tires-spinning launch netted 60 mph in 3.1 seconds (2.9 seconds with a 1-foot rollout like at a drag strip) and finished off the quarter-mile in 11.1 seconds at 123.3 mph, identical to the 2012 model, other than that car's slightly higher trap speed of 124.1 mph. Once again proving its better to boil than bog off the line.  You want a balance of wheelspin to forward motion, to keep the car up in the rev range.  If you bog, you have to make those RPM's all up again, and the car is nearly always a bit slower.

Video and a link to the full article after the break.





Source: Inside Line

Goldray Energy / GT Auto / HKS R35 GTR for sale.


Attacking Time Last year at the World Time Attack, the Goldray Energy Nissan GT-R, came in 4th place. This year, the owner is putting the car up for sale.  At $147,000 Australian, it really is a bargin. The list of modifications is impressive. The car is located in Australia.


Check out the mod list, and video after the break.

This car value is over $300,000. Not including tuning time. Motor has done about 500KMS.

Below is mod list. Please note. The car has also had plenty of dyno tunning time. Car comes with Bride carbon seat/fibre glass passenger seat, trailer, camera system + 3 sets of 18" racing wheels.

Colour is Dry Carbon
HKS GT 800 Turbine kit
HI Octane Performance Coating dump pipe and turbo housings
HKS PISTONS
HKS Rods
HKS Head gasket system
HKS Camshafts
HKS F-Con V-Pro
HKS Valcon Controller
HKS EVC Boost controller
HKS GT2 Wastegate x2
2000cc Injectors(E85)
2000hp Magna Fuel Pump
Custom Fuel Cell
PWR Light weight Intercooler(WRC & BTCC)
PWR Light weight Radiator(Nascar Spec)
PWR Light weight Oil cooler(F1 Spec)
PWR transmission cooler(F1 Spec)
PWR Diff cooler(F1 Spec)
PPG 6speed upgrade transmission
Willall Racing Kevlar clutch packs
Upgraded Front and Rear LSD
HKS Hypermax 3 suspension with custom valving/Spring rates
Hi Octane Front Camber Arms
Sunline Adjustable Rear Camber Arms
Sunline Adjustable Castor Arms
Sunline Adjustable Toe Arms
Project Mu SCR-Pro Rotors
Project Mu H16 Racing Pads
Volk Racing TE37 Super Lap Edition 18 x 11 +18 x 2 sets
Hankook 295/30/18 Z221 tyres
GT Auto Garage and A.D.E Chrome Moly Roll Cage FIA Approved
Aerodynamics by Andrew Brilliant (FXMD Aerodynamics)
Front Bonnet Fenders Bumper Headlight one piece Dry carbon
Rear Bumper Guards Boot one piece Dry Carbon
Dry Carbon Doors
Dry Carbon Roof
Dry Carbon Front lower splitter
Dual Rear Diffuser Dry Carbon
Dual Element Rear wing Dry Carbon(GT AUTO SPEC)
Custom Carbon Dash
Works Bell Paddle shifter RaptorII and Boss Kit
Bride Racing Seat
Willans Racing 5 point Harness

This car came 4th in Australia at 2011 World time attack and currently holds the lap racord at QLD raceways Clubman curcuit on radial tyres.




Check out the Australian GT-R forum post, if you are looking for a good base for a quick time attack car. 

Cyber GT-R (NISSAN R35 GT-R)Release. TOKYO AUTO SALON 2012

In this video Toshi Hayama runs us through the new Time Attack Cyber GT-R.  In this interview he talks with Tarzan Yamada, the driver, and the rest of the Cyber crew.

Cyber are building two cars. The first car shown here is the data/test car, and there will be another one that will go for the top lap times. They have it mapped out as a 2 year project, and are expecting to put out between 1000-1200 horsepower.


At this stage, they are just getting started. Weight is an issue with the R35, so they will be fighting the weight demons in the R35 GT-R. How light can they get it? The Japanese are never very concerned with driver safety, so they always have minimal roll cages.

Yokohama is going to be working with the team on the tires. C-West provides the aerokit, and light weight parts for the car.

The Nissan Juke R is turning and burning, and now has had its first race against some pretty hardcore machinery.
It was a fantastic race between 4 cars, Nissan Juke-R concept, Lamborghini LP560-4, Ferrari 458 and Mercedes SLS AMG. Which car was the winner? Watch and Enjoy. Check out the video after the break

It looks the same as last year, but its not exactly the same.  Even though the 2012 Nissan GT-R had some major changes, just one year later, we get a few more. The biggest change is a bump in horsepower from 530 hp in 2012 to 545 hp in 2013.

GT-R Premium / Dual-clutch transmission $96,820 USD GT-R Black Edition / Dual-clutch transmission $106,320 USD * +$1000 destination charge

Nissan GT-R Buyers Guide

Full Press Release after the break.

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2013 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Following a major revision just last year, the 2013 Nissan GT-R receives a number of impressive performance enhancements, reinforcing the flagship supercar’s spirit of continuous advancement. Horsepower has been boosted to 545 hp (from 530 hp), with torque now rated at 463 lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). In addition, the suspension has been retuned to enhance both performance and comfort. Other changes for the 2013 model year include a standard RearView Monitor and the Black Edition receives a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R continues to be an incredible value, rivaling the fastest production supercars at a fraction of the price. The 2013 Nissan GT-R is available in two well-equipped models: GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition with special lightweight black forged aluminum RAYS® wheels, unique red and black interior, Recaro® leather-appointed seats and new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2013 Nissan GT-R include:

Model/Transmission Prix GT-R Premium / Dual-clutch transmission $96,820 USD GT-R Black Edition / Dual-clutch transmission $106,320 USD
About the 2013 Nissan GT-R
The 2013 Nissan GT-R is once again anchored by an advanced 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine matched with a high-performance 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Engine efficiency has been improved for the new model year, which helps raise horsepower to 545 hp (versus the previous 530 hp) and torque to 463 lb-ft (versus the previous 448 lb-ft). The engine is hand-assembled in a special clean room.

GT-R is built on an exclusive Premium Midship platform, which enables the use of the world’s first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. This system places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability. Total vehicle adjustability is provided by three set-up switches located in the center of the instrument panel, enabling the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) among three settings – Normal, Special or “R,” for ultimate handling.

The Nissan GT-R suspension has been retuned and adjusted for optimal performance. The vehicle again utilizes a special Bilstein DampTronic system, and the braking system consists of Brembo full-floating cross-drilled rotors, low steel high stiffness brake pads and Brembo monoblock six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. The 2013 Nissan GT-R’s lightweight 10-spoke forged aluminum 20-inch RAYS® wheels feature a premium dark (near black) finish, which provides a high quality, high-performance look. They are mounted with Dunlop Sports Max GT 600 DSST CTT tires – P255/40ZRF20 in front and P285/35ZRF20 in the rear. The Black Edition features special metallic black six-spoke RAYS® lightweight wheels with Dunlop Sports Max GT 600 DSST CTT tires – P255/40ZRF20 in front and P285/35ZRF20 in the rear.

Nissan GT-R’s aerodynamics were improved last year with increased downforce and the coefficient of drag reduced to 0.26 (from 0.27). A new front fascia with aggressive double rectifier fins and integrated high intensity LED running lights was also added, enhancing the car’s strong visual presence. Other exterior features include high-mounted LED stoplights, bright LED rear combination taillights, “super wide beam” headlights, heated door mirrors and flat-blade windshield wipers.

The GT-R Black Edition’s new rear spoiler is designed to be as slippery to the wind as it is attractive to the eyes. Handmade in a limited monthly production run, a special coating allows carbon fiber “weave” to be felt by the touch. The lightweight dry carbon fiber material** is also incredibly strong.

Six exterior colors are available for 2013: Deep Blue Pearl, Jet Black, Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Pearl White and a 4-stage metallic Super Silver.

Inside, Nissan GT-R’s four-passenger cabin again balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder, and carbon fiber trim. The Black Edition adds custom red and black Recaro® leather-appointed seats, red and black interior trim and a dark headliner.

An 11-speaker Bose® sound system with speakers mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels, which provides sound quality suitable for a supercar, is standard. Additional standard equipment for 2013 includes a RearView Monitor, Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather™ capabilities (XM® subscription required, sold separately), and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R is sold and serviced through nearly 700 Nissan dealers that have attained “GT-R Certification” status by meeting a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments. The names and locations of local GT-R Certified Nissan dealers are available on NissanUSA.com.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 and 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010. With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.

A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award. For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

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The Tokyo Auto Salon is all about the Nissan GT-R... well.... even if it isn't all about the GT-R, they still maintain a large presence. From the Nissan Skyline GT-R, to the current Nissan GT-R, there were many examples at this years show. Check out this coverage from Dino Dalle Carbonare from SpeedHunters.


Carbon carbon everywhere
Compound turbocharging on an R32 GTR
 This R32 sports a pretty radical turbo setup. A compound turbo. This is something that you might see on a diesel truck, or a pulling tractor, but not much in the Nissan Skyline GT-R world.From what I can tell in the pictures, and what I am reading about compound turbocharging, it looks like this setup might be wrong. Normally the smaller turbo gets the exhaust flow first, the outlet from the turbine side feeds the larger turbo's turbo inlet flange.The compressor outlet of the larger turbo feeds the inlet of the smaller turbo.  I wonder if it will ever run/see the light of day. Lots of these kinds of things are nothing more than show pieces.

Track pack Nissan GT-R. Front lip duct
 Head over to their full gallery for all the GT-R, and other 2012 TAS  coverage.

If you own a 2012 Nissan GT-R, and are looking for some parts to upgrade the performance, looks, and braking, STILLEN has a number of parts available. Everything from the Carbon Ceramic Brake rotor set, to a no drill license plate bracket.

OEM 2009 Midpipe and 2012 Midpipe






The Nissan GT-R is a quiet car. It has two turbos, followed by two catalytic converters in the downpipes, then the midpipe has two catalytic converters, and a resonator in it. From the midpipe the exhaust travels to the back of the car, where there are two mufflers that lead to the four exhaust tips. 

STILLEN GT-R Midpipe


STILLEN GT-R Exhaust





2012 Nissan GT-R Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
 In 2012, Nissan upgraded the front Nissan GT-R brake rotors. When run hard, the 2009-2011 brakes often cracked. At 380 mm and 34 mm thick, they are very large brake rotors, stopped by 6 piston calipers, and huge brake pads.  For 2012, the calipers and the brake pads stayed the same, but the front rotors were upgraded to 390 mm x 32.8 mm thick.  STILLEN/AP Racing has the ultimate upgrade for the Nissan GT-R brakes, carbon ceramic rotors(CCM). The CCM's come in at 38 lbs lighter than the factory brake rotors, and are unique in the aftermarket world. Fitted to some of the most exotic supercars, and even the SpecV version of the Nissan GT-R, CCM's are what you look to, when you are looking for the very best. These 400mm disc assemblies are  larger than the standard OE iron discs, yet reduce weight by nearly half. This is rotating and unsprung weight, leading to improvements in all performance categories: acceleration, handling and braking.

One other area that can be addressed in the 2012 GT-R factory braking system, is an upgrade from rubber lines, to stainless steel brake lines. 



The 2012 Nissan GT-R uses the same brake pad shape as the 2009-2011 car. There are a number of brake pad compounds available.  You pick a brake pad compound, by how you use the car.
CCM brake pad left. Stock GT-R pad right

There are some changes to the suspension of the 2012 GT-R, but even with good stock parts, there are rooms for improvement. These upgraded sway bars have quickly become one of the most popular STILLEN products for the Nissan GT-R. By increasing the stiffness of the bar and offering multiple different mounting configurations, STILLEN has been able to come up with a 5-way adjustable sway bar with settings that any driver from street to the track will appreciate.


To enhance and protect the front lip, STILLEN makes several products that are available for the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Nissan lowered the drag coefficient of 2012 car, and changed the front lower lip assembly.

2012 GT-R with STILLEN Front Lip Spoiler

If you are looking to protect the front lip, but do not want to alter the appearance of the car, STILLEN makes a urethane skidplate.  Replacing, or repairing the front lip spoiler, the lowest part of the car can cost thousands of dollars.
GT-R Skidplate installed
Fitted to a 2009 GT-R, also fits 2012 More than 1/2 the US has requirements to place a front and rear license plate on your vehicle. For some cars, like the Nissan GT-R, that means drilling holes into your front bumper. Many owners want to comply with the law, but don't like the conventional mounting method.


STILLEN has been producing tow hook license plate brackets for several years now. The tow hook is located in the front bumper area, and allows for easy removal in case you have to use the tow hook.

Lexus LF-A. Tied at #6 on the list
End of the year lists. The Nissan GT-R shows up a couple of times on Motor Trend lists for 2011, 22 cars that stop from 60 mph in less than 100 feet, and on this one, the 10 best handling cars of 2011.

Figure Eight: 23.3 seconds @ 0.89 g (avg)
Skidpad: 1.05 g (avg)
The Nissan GT-R that took down the Corvette Z06 and Shelby GT500 in our budget supercar comparison earlier this year is the quickest all-wheel-drive car to conquer the figure eight, out-pacing the mighty 911 Turbo by 0.2 second. Just to illustrate how volatile the vehicle testing game can be, the GT-R that finished runner-up in the 2011 Best Driver’s Car story needed 23.7 seconds around the same course.

Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/the-10-best-handling-cars-motor-trend-tested-in-2011-148669.html#ixzz1jjtZz5Pb In this list, the GT-R slots in between a pair of Porch  (e left intentionally blank). The 911 GT3 RS is behind it at #4, and the 911 GT2 RS is in front of it at #2.Head over to Motor Trend for the full results.

In this video, Greddy Performance takes their R35 GT-R, with the wild Ben Sopra body kit to Fuji Speedway, to try and go over 200 mph. The car is fortified with a 4.3 liter engine, pushing over 1250 horsepower.
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