2011 Nissan GT-R

Nissan Motor Co. has launched a sports car Nissan GT-R 2011 on sale in Japan mid November. Nissan improvements in the machinery sector. Now, a more powerful engine, more torque and EFIS. Handling is also improved to comply with a more powerful engine performance.

Outer side knows the changes that impact on improving the aerodynamics. Interior alloy wheels and tires are also strengthened. Nissan makes this great change in the context of efforts to improve technology, design and performance GT-R began in December 2007.

Nissan has made ​​a series of changes such as boost is increased, adjust the valve timing of new and re-calibrating the ECU to encourage maximum energy of 523hp and 451 pounds-feet of torque, a significant increase from the previous 485hp and 424 pounds-feet machines has also received glowing red cover, which contrasted with the previous machine. Plus a reinforcing strut that connects the two upper front suspension.

Re-formulated suspension system and now the end is 20inch alloy wheel disc brakes are difficult to hide a new, more durable and resistant to wear. This year, Nissan adds a new option for the circuit with a special variant edition of the Track Club and a very exclusive version that can dikustom EGOIST accordance with the demands of each individual customer.

With the addition of a variant of that, now the GT-R offers six versions of the Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, Spec V, athletic club and selfish. This helps consumers choose the desired level of performance and style dynamic demand. GT-R 2011 will be released in North America, Europe and other regions after February 2011. Nissan plans to provide EGOIST in Europe and the Middle East.

Shadow Sport Design's Tasty Nissan GT-R Aero Kit

If you have been following us for a while now here at Carscoop you must know that we don't care much about excessive tuning proposals that stand out from the crowd for the wrong reasons. But that is not the case with Japan's Shadow Sport Design and it's aerodynamic kit for the (R35) Nissan GT-R that is complemented by a set of 20-inch forged magnesium wheels finished in black created in conjuction with Enkei. Shadow Sport Design's dry carbon aero package includes a front underspoiler, a rear wing and a rear diffuser that incorporates the new tailpipes of the full titanium muffler.

With this package the GT-R looks different enough from the standard car to grab your attention but in a way that you could easily have mistaken it as a proposal that came straight out of Nissan's factory.

Source: Shadow Sport Design , Via: GT-R Blog

Video: Nissan GT-R Tackling Snow-Covered Nurburgring

Who said that you can't have a bit of fun at the famous Nurburgring race track in Germany even when it's fully covered with snow? Sporting a set of Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires and a crafty driver behind the steering wheel, the all-wheel drive Nissan GT-R proves that it can be equally amusing -though understandably, less capable- on the snow as it is on dry tarmac. Hit the jump to enjoy the video.

Via: Worldcarfans

Blitz Presents Rear-Wheel Drive Nissan GT-R at Tokyo Salon

The 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon that opened up its doors today saw the unveiling of a Blitz Nissan GT-R prototype model that is being developed for the D1 drift series in Japan. Due to hit the track by early 2010, the Blitz Nissan GT-R features a rear-wheel drive layout as well as a Hollinger sequential gearbox unit (with a conventional clutch) so no need for a H-Pattern manual gearbox. These changes will result to a drop in the GT-R's overall weight. We remind you that the production GT-R comes with all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission.

Blitz has not released many details on the car other than that it will come with a sport exhaust system and that it will not perform any modifications on the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The Japanese tuner has also removed the air-condition as well as replacing the standard steering wheel with a race-spec model from Key's.

Source: GTR Blog

Video: 2010 Nissan GT-R SpecV Promo Film

Aiming at those that aren't satisfied with the recently facelifted GT-R, Nissan released a new limited-edition SpecV version of its sports coupe. In a nutshell, the GT-R SpecV is 60 kg (132 lbs) lighter than the standard car while a special boost control function, increases the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine's 434lb ft of torque by an extra 15lb ft from 3500-5000rpm. The GT-R SpecV also gets carbon-ceramic brakes and more hardcore suspension settings. In the first official video, we get a taste of the more extreme version of the GT-R at the Nurburgring race-track.

Nissan Brings GT-R NISMO Club Sports and 370Z NISMO S-Tune to Tokyo Salon

The NISMO-prepped GT-R and 370Z will be two of fifteen Nissan models to make their way to the Tokyo Auto Salon, which runs January 12-14. While not as exclusive as the GT-R SpecV that was officially revealed on Wednesday -see details here, the GT-R NISMO Club Sports features several improvements over the standard car. Developed collaboratively with the GT-R product development team and Nismo engineers, the GT-R Club Sports most prominent aspect is the Chassis Package.

The pack includes a set of race-spec Bilstein Damptronic adjustable dampers, stiffer front (18.5kg/mm) and rear springs(9.6 kg/mm) and new 20-inch Rays forged aluminum wheels wrapped in Bridgestone RE070R run-flat tires, sized 225/40 and 285/35, front and rear.

Nismo also added a new lightweight titanium exhaust system that removes 11 pounds from the GT-R's overall weight and a set of the carbon fiber backed and leather trimmed manually adjusted bucket seats that save an extra 13 pounds. Nissan supports that at the Sendai Hi-land Raceway, the GT-R NISMO Club Sports outrun the standard GT-R model by a full second

As for the 370Z or as it's called in Japan, Fairlady Z, the NISMO S-tune package features a more rigid body brace, sports suspension and the "Aero Package" body kit.

Nissan GT-R SpecV Officially Revealed! 38 High Resolution Photos

The much anticipated GT-R SpecV model that comes to the market only a year after the standard GT-R's debut, was officially unveiled today by Nissan. While maintaining the user-friendly character of the original model, the sportiest production version of the GT-R up to date promises to offer enthusiasts even higher levels of thrills through a series of body, interior and performance equipment and modifications.

On the outside, the GT-R SpecV's new features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts while Nissan has also introduced a new exclusive Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, apart from the removal of the two rear seats, the SpecV gains a set of special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.

The top-of-the-line GT-R's performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device. According to Nissan officials, this devise momentarily increases boost of the 3.8-liter V6's twin turbochargers offering greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy.

Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system, lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes that promise to provide even better stopping performance.

For the time being, the GT-R SpecV will only be available in Japan, but don't be surprised if Nissan offers a few examples in North America and selected European markets in the very near future.