Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.
Nissan Announces New GT-R SpecV Model
TOKYO (Jan. 8, 2009) — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.
Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original’s “ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime” philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of “oneness between man and machine.” The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R’s unmatched performance to even higher levels.
The GT-R SpecV’s new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV’s unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine’s twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.
The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV’s exceptional performance.
The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.
Dealer outlets selling the SpecV
Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet
Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen
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Nissan GT-R Spec V
We’ve been waiting for this since the GT-R was first released. Finally, we get a few details on the upcoming Nissan GT-R SpecV - the modified big brother to the already super-fast GT-R.
Before we get into specs, you need to realize what this upgrade really means. If the GT-R is called Godzilla, then the GT-R SpecV is SpaceGodzilla - with the ability to modify gravity included (yes, I realize I’m a geek.) The GT-R set a record for completing the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife in an amazing 7 minutes, 29 seconds (later beat by the Corvette ZR1 by 3 seconds.) What this means is not only will the GT-R Spec V beat the Vette’s time, but will surely destroy the time, then eat the $105,000 Corvette for breakfast.
So, what’s been upgraded? For starters, Nissan removed the rear seats from the GT-R and swapped the front seats for carbon fiber buckets, lightening it significantly and turning it into a proper supercar. Nissan also swapped quite a few parts with their carbon fiber counterparts and attached some lightweight NISMO wheels, further lightening the car.
More details and pictures after the jump.
Now, you didn’t expect the Ultimate Spec V version to stop with just losing a few pounds, did you? Of course Nissan would make plenty of performance upgrades to the engine, right? Well, we don’t know; they haven’t really said much about it. What we do know is that they’ve added a “high gear boost control device” which provides extra turbo pressure at medium to high speeds, increasing torque and allowing the engine to run at lower RPMs, increasing fuel economy. They’ve also added a new lightweight suspension, which will hopefully aid in handling. Also, all Spec Vs will come in the gorgeous “Ultimate Black Opal” color you can see below in the close-up photos.
That’s it? No turbo upgrades? No bore increase? Same transmission and engine? Hmm…unless they’re hiding some information from us, this is a piss-poor excuse for a Spec V. And to think, I got all excited over this. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an increase in performance, and that’s what matters, but Nissan plans to charge around $170,000 for this car. That’s almost $100,000 more than the stock GT-R! Don’t call this a Spec-V if that’s all you got, Nissan.
The Spec-V will go on sale February 2 in Japan, and plans haven’t been announced for a North American release. If this is the end to the specs, that’s OK with me.
Check out the photo gallery below:
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Nissan GT-R SpecV
Nissan's press release on the GT-R SpecV left a lot of unanswered questions, particularly the geeky tidbits that we thrive on. So with the help of our friends at GTRBlog who were on hand for the unveiling in Japan, and a few of our super-secret sources abroad, we were able to scrounge up some of the more salient details on Nissan's upgraded Godzilla. Follow the jump to find out the inside scoop on Nissan's most super of supercars.
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it now okay to modify the Nissan GT-R? After all if Nissan is getting into the aftermarket game with Godzilla, maybe a factory-fresh car isn't as perfect as we though. Along with the GT-R SpecV, Nissan will unveil the GT-R with Nismo Club Sports Package at the Tokyo Auto Salon that starts today. Nismo engineers worked on the Chassis Package, carbon bucket seat and titanium exhaust system, to improve the car's performance on the race circuit. When fully equipped with the Club Sport (...)
Read more...Pictures may have been enough for some, but we wanted to see the Nissan GT-R SpecV in action. Then this little gem landed in our lap along with details of the new Super-Godzilla.
We actually have no idea what is being said in this video, but we can assume Nissan is calling out Porsche and anyone else who wants to step up and play with its new toy. We think it's due time for another 'Ring showdown.
We also wanted more details and a couple of quick phone calls over to Nissan of North America got us the following:
- The SpecV's got the same 478 horses as the stock GT-R, but you'll be able to boost mid-range torque up to a whopping 449 lb-ft via an electronic overboost control switch on the steering wheel.
- The SpecV's "overboost" will enable up to 1 minute, 20 seconds of added torque before shutting off.
- Weight savings of 44 lb. from new ceramic Brembo brakes added to other weight savings like carbon fiber everything, giving the new super-Godzilla a weight savings of 132 lb than the base GT-R.
- New carbon fiber rear wing to up the car's downforce.
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Posted on: Saturday, March 28, 2009 5:18 AM
Author: Car and Driver
Subject: 2009 Infiniti FX50S - Long-Term Road Test Update
| We’re just getting acquainted with this crossover in wolf’s clothing. BY DAVID GLUCKMAN
Date: March 2009 Twelve-hundred miles may not seem like much, especially as part of a 40,000-mile long-term test. But when that distance stands between your right foot and hammer-dropping bliss, it feels like waiting in line behind a check writer at the grocery store. Alas, that was the factory-prescribed break-in period for our latest long-termer, a Moonlight White 2009 Infiniti FX50S. The FX50 was adopted into our fleet for several reasons. First, we’re big fans of vehicles built on Nissan and Infiniti’s FM platform, which include the 370Z and 10Best-winning G sedan and coupe, among others. Second, we like new shiny stuff, and the FX has been redone for 2009, adding a seven-speed automatic transmission and, for top-spec models, a bigger and more powerful V-8. Finally, we wanted to find out how the FX’s brakes would hold up over the long haul. We experienced severe brake fade the first two times we had a chance to test an FX50, both during testing for a feature story called The Power to Stop and our initial road test from last July. During the feature testing, the rotors also became deeply grooved. Infiniti claims they’ve addressed the issues with more aggressive brake pads, and we wanted to validate the fix with real-world evaluation in addition to our normal instrumented regimen. Early FX50S buyers have been offered the new pads at no charge. The change seems to have done the trick. Although 70-to-0-mph braking distance was up nominally in our initial long-term testing—172 feet versus 161 for our first test subject—we have yet to report any brake fade. (All three FX50s were tested on summer performance tires.) Our only complaint about the brakes thus far is that we’ve found them a bit grabby, requiring a light touch for a smooth stop. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the brakes’ overall performance. Keep Reading: 2009 Infiniti FX50S - Long-Term Road Test Update
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