Nissan GT-R Tag

 2011 Nissan Mine’s GT-R for Tony Kanaan by CEC

 Order Books of the 2013 GT-R Are Now Opened

The upgraded variant for the 2013 model year Nissan GT- R has finally arrived on sale in European markets after having its global premiere at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Although Nissan GT-R shares the same styling with the outgoing model, the new GT-R gets some improved features, including the 3.8 liter twin- turbo V6 that is now churning out as much 545 horses or equal to 550 PS and 463 lb- ft of peak torque. in addition, the unit also gets high- output injectors, a new relief valve for the turbocharger bypass and a new oil pan baffle…

In order to improve the car’s rigidity, the engineers had applied more reinforcements to the dash panel bar and the instrument member panel. On the other hand to get better stability at high speeds, the car has got revised dampers, springs and front anti- roll bars. the reliability has also been improved with the reinforced driveshafts…

Actually the new and revised components had been applied in the GT- R when it enters the last year’s Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race. After some data were collected, the engineers studied them again. Thanks to the study, the engine enables the GT-R to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h or 0 to 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds. It means, the acceleration time has dropped by 0.1 second. The company claimed that the new GT-R is able to lap the Nordschleife track in just 7:8.6. compared to the outgoing GT-R that needs 7:21.0 time, the new GT- R is notably faster…

Start from now on, you who are in love with this GT- R can order the car since the order books have been opened. However before making an order line, it is better for you to check the pictures out first…

 Nissan Prices 2014 GT-R Track Edition

Nissan had already introduced the new 2014 GT- R Track Edition for the States market, and now it is the time for them to announce the pricing of the GT- R Track Edition. Unfortunately, the carmaker decided to produce no more than 150 units for the U.S. buyers…

 Increased 2013 Nissan GT- R Price by Up to $11,200

Not only did Nissan increase the horsepower’s figures for every model year of its creations such as the GT- R, it also has increased the price of the GT- R too. Well, indeed it is what actually happens in every year when the Japanese automaker changed its creation for new model year. 

For the horsepower, this Nissan GT- R for 2013 model year makes use of the twin- turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 engine which produces total output to 545 ponies. It means the power goes up by 30 hp. furthermore the automaker also has already enhanced the transmission and returned the suspension for better performance.

The Japanese automaker also has fixed the 2013 GT-R with some upgraded features such as RearView Monitor as standard equipment and a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler exclusively created for the Black Edition.

Do not be so happy with these all changes because it has a significant impact on its price too. Well, for the Premium model the price is increased by US$6,870 and set the total price at US$96,820, while the Black Edition is priced at a total US$106,320. It means the Black Edition’s price is raised by US$11,200. Unfortunately, those prices are not including the destination fee.

To be compared with the prices over the past few years, Nissan has made noticeable improvement on the GT-R price. When it was first launched, the base model of the GT-R brought an MSRP of US$69,850, while the Premium Edition was cost at US$71,900 in the States. And when the days went by, the prices of the Nissan GT- R were increased and increased.

 Nissan Confirms New High-Performance GT-R NISMO Edition for Next Year

 During the official opening of the new Nismo global headquarters and development center in Yokohama in Japan, Nissan announced that the high- performance GT- R flagship will get a Nismo edition. The automaker is doing so in order to improve its image in the GT- R range…

Carlos Ghosn who is the CEO of Nissan stated in the conference that, before, the company has not even thought about developing a range of Nismo road cars without including the GT- R. a global supercar is the standard road car, while the GT- R performance on the track shows the Nismo team’s talents and passion. He continued that the GT- R Nismo was highly expected and it would be definitely exclusive…

Commenting on the GT- R Nismo, the president of Nismo said that the company knew, the customers across the globe would be so excited to know more about the upcoming GT- R Nismo. He added that now it was too early to announce any details and specification of the car yet, but the customer promised that all of Nissan’s motorsport will apply its knowledge in developing the GT- R Nismo…

Well, although there is no technical specifications and performance figures, the Japanese automaker also stated that the GT- R Nismo will be built based on the facelifted GT- R 2013 model year that is included as the 2014 model year in the North America. A year later, the automaker will have sent the GT- R Nismo production model in the dealerships…

 Nissan North American 2013 MY GT-R Sales

Is there any hot news for today? Of course yes. The news came from the refreshed 2012 GT- R European and Japanese specification version. And it is the time for the North American version which is said to be ready for sales starts on January 2012 as the next two year model car…

The 2013MY GT- R actually brings the identical alteration with the European model and it is strongly emphasized by the changes of its powerplant. The vehicle is now empowered by the 3.8 liter bi- turbo V6 which include upgraded intake efficiency, less airflow resistance through an increased air intake duct for the intercooler and enhanced exhaust emissions efficiency…

The engine will empower the 2013MY GT- R with output of 545 hp and 463 lb- ft. such a great improvements from 15 ponies and 15 lb- ft of torque over its predecessor model…

Furthermore, the transmission of the 2013MY GT- R has been refined and the suspension has been returned. On the other side, the GT- R Black Edition model also received a handmade dry carbon rear spoiler…

Both GT- R Premium and the GT- R Black Edition models are now equipped with a RearView Monitor, Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather capabilities, and Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System as standard features. The interior also get some changes, including a new blue lighting treatment inside the tachometer ring…

Unluckily we can’t have the lighter and more hardcore GT- R Track edition in this U.S version…

 Nissan GT- R Gentlemen Edition

After being popular and unveiling a range of limited and special edition, now French is chosen by Nissan to introduce its new very limited edition, the GT- R Gentleman Edition. Of course this Gentleman Edition is very difficult to be found in the road since the carmaker will only build ten units of Gentleman. The ten Gentleman Editions will be numbered like 001/010 to 010/120…

 Nissan GT-R P600 PKG by Switzer

Do you satisfied enough with the Nissan GT- R? Some of you may answer yes, but some other may say not really. And a US tuner Switzer Performance is one of them who just can’t get enough with the Nissan GT- R. this week, the Switzer works had already presented in the form of what is described as the P600 GTR PK. Thanks to the tuning, the P600 PKG is now get a monstrous 600 ponies of power. It means, the tuner is managed in increasing the output by 55 horsepower over the regular Nissan GT- R…

In doing so, the Switzer had added its own high- flow filters, a free- flowing SS90 exhaust that helps in improving the sounds of the 3.8 liter twin- turbo V6. As the result, the 2012 Nissan GT- R P600 PKG Switzer’s Performance’s version is able to sprint away from standstill to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds sprint time. Can’t imagine anymore, this is a wonderfully fast car. Switzer also claimed that it has trimmed 2.5 seconds off the 60 to 130 time for in gear acceleration…

Although found no design changes in the GT- R, yet the tuner company had added a fresh, new set of Switzer Signature series lightweight forged aluminum wheels. The wheels are covered around in Michelin Pilot Supersport tires. the tuner company claimed that the tires are believed to be able to enhance the car’s handling ability and provide a better ride quality as well. To get all of this tempting packages you should have at least $12,990…

 Nissan GT-R R35 To Star In Fast And Furious 6

In the Fast 5, the Nissan GT- R had got a small character part, and now it had been decided by the producers of the next installment to give the award- winning Nissan GT- R more worth role in the “Fast And Furious 6”. To get the role, Nissan GT- R need to do some exercises regularly and grow some muscles and abs just the same as how hard Gerard Butler worked out for the movie “300”…

Thanks to BenSopra and SP Engineering’s great works, Nissan GT- R now looks sportier and unmistakably, this is the real dream of a tuner enthusiast. Nissan GT-R gets some changes both in its styling and performance that is able to get the interest of the lead actor Vin Diesel…

The fire breathing Godzilla GT- R gets its muscular and aerodynamic body kit from BenSopra, while the full carbon- fiber treatment is done by Seibon that runs around from its doors, door sills, cooling panel set and engine cover. In addition, there are also carbon roof and trunk lid got from the AMS Performance as well…

This overwhelming Nissan GT- R R35 is not only has awesome styling, but it also features a monstrous power to face against its competitors both on the screen and in real condition. Well, under the hood, the engineers placed the GT-R’s 3.8 liter V6 along with Switzer’s P800 turbo kit including HKS downpipe and resonated Y-pipe provided by SP Engineering. Furthermore, the engineers had also installed the custom ceramic brake system got from Weapons Grade Performance that allows the movie-star to be to stops faster…

With such gained styling and performance, it is clear that we should see the 6^th installment of the Fast and the Furious and watch the movie start Nissan GT- R R35 act in front of the camera…