agg25 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Just found this while on topgears website, hopefully not old news. There's a video on their website too, sounds nice and throaty. from - http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/2008-11-13-nissan-gtr GT-R’der Nissan has confirmed that a Spec-V GT-R is on the way: a more powerful, lighter version of its supercar-eating Godzilla. It sounds mental. Rumoured to arrive at the Nismo Festival being held at the Fuji Speedway at the end of this month, the Spec-V could put out as much as 580bhp from its twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 – a full 100bhp up on the already-brutally-quick GT-R. Those power gains will be achieved through increased turbo boost and a revised ECU and exhaust system, but the upgrades won’t stop there. Plenty of carbon fibre will ensure that the Spec-V will be significantly lighter than the stock GT-R… which could mean we’re looking at a car that’ll hit 60mph in under three seconds. Jeez. It won’t come cheap, though. The Spec-V is expected to weigh in at around $150,000 in Japan, with European prices as much as double those of the normal GT-R - £100,000 or so here in the UK, then. If you need convincing that it’ll be worth it, take a look at the video below featuring a few spy shots of a Spec-V prototype taking to the ‘Ring. If the normal GT-R can lap the Nordschliefe in 7m29, how quick is the Spec-V going to be? It’s not going to impress Porsche, is it? Edited November 14, 2008 by agg25 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 A bit of nice spy-footage. I'd have to believe though, that Porsche and others would have anticipated that Nissan would be sending the standard GT-R to 'jenny craig' and putting in an upgraded ECU like what's in the Haltech version now! The standard R35 GT-R was just the appetiser. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4262352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSJayce Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'd have to believe though, that Porsche and others would have anticipated that Nissan would be sending the standard GT-R to 'jenny craig' and putting in an upgraded ECU like what's in the Haltech version now! I hope they don't upgrade to Haltech's Version I ECU... Props to H'tech for having the nuts to push the envelope, tho'! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4262874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Gosh. Under 3 seconds!? There only are a hndfull of stock cars in the world that are that quick. None of them anywhere near this price. Awesome just got better! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkslong Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 wow thats nice.Gooo nissan.Man listen to that engine roar.I want one gimmie Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typevu Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 very nice! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry6 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) HRmmm under 3 sec??? I would take that with a VERY large grain of salt.... Edited November 15, 2008 by hungry6 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliksem Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Very nice! Hopefully they've beefed up the gearbox a bit to handle that additional 100bhp Edited November 16, 2008 by MintR33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Gosh. Under 3 seconds!?There only are a hndfull of stock cars in the world that are that quick. None of them anywhere near this price. Awesome just got better! Would definitely would take it with a grain of salt! money probably better spent tuning a stock base model GTR (warranty issues aside - if you even care!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Gosh. Under 3 seconds!?There only are a hndfull of stock cars in the world that are that quick. None of them anywhere near this price. Awesome just got better! Would definitely would take it with a grain of salt! money probably better spent tuning a stock base model GTR (warranty issues aside - if you even care!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4263514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus- Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 yeah...but then its not a v-spec Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4264429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kujotk Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 the first scene of the gtr on the streets is the same place where the spy shots of the 370Z were taken...... anyone know where that is???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4268505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's on the road leading into the 'ring lol at the Benz trying in vain to keep up - if I was driving the Benz, I would've done exactly the same thing... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4272124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrodeo666 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would've stopped and pretended I had a flat tyre!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4272149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimategtr Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 The thing that id be keen on knowing is whether they release it as an Auto, or a manual. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4281382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yeah well I hear Kimmi Raikonen has asked Ferrari to put a 6MT in his F1 car next year because it's much better than his flappy paddles. And since the Spec V is going to be pretty much a dedicated racer I expect they'll follow suit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/244868-v-spec-hits-the-ring/#findComment-4281436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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