New Gtr (2011)

[LSX-438]

0~100km/hr in 3.04 seconds, take that Porsche 997.2

At least they're no longer pretending launch control is just for snow and mud!

I wonder if the aussie motoring press will now figure out how to use launch control?

[Basti]

they've hidden the giant rubber band that seems to propel it quite well . inventive little jap buggers.

[sh@un]

wish my auto Stag could run 3sec to 100

[Driven Substance]

That is VERY impressive!!! It seems like tyre pressure/temperature is crucial? Does launch control take long to activate on a R35?

[VSPECT]

wish my auto Stag could run 3sec to 100

hahaha..even i wish for that..but we know it wont happen sadly...

[domino_z]

yep very impressive

read a review where they say the extra 40hp feels like 100, and theyre probably right

ill look into swapping my '10 for an '11 when it hits the showrooms

ill have around 10k kms on it by then

[HEKT1K]

Wow. That's an amazing time!!

I love all the Nissan mad scientist guys obsessing over the car haha

[LSX-438]

yep very impressive

read a review where they say the extra 40hp feels like 100, and theyre probably right

ill look into swapping my '10 for an '11 when it hits the showrooms

ill have around 10k kms on it by then

Really? I would just get a tune on an 09 or above. it will feel faster than the new one easily.

[domino_z]

Really? I would just get a tune on an 09 or above. it will feel faster than the new one easily.

as much as i want to, and would have already done so by now, i like being held tight at night with a manufacturer warranty

ive been down the void warranty route in modifying my M3 and it was no fun when things (inevitiably) go wrong

it will be a drainer to have to repaint/clear bra the sills, re-dynamat the rear seats, and swap over a few other bolts on, so ill drive it when its available and see if it's worth the hassle

quick note on that vid, seems theres no axle tramp when using the LC like all the series 1 LC vids

what i really want to know is if they've gotten rid of that 0.5 seconds of no-mans land jumping on the throttle from standstill

Edited November 15, 2010 by domino_z

[LSX-438]

true. i guess we don't know how many attempts it took to nail it. somehow i think the jounro's will have trouble replicating it.

anyway if it eventuates into real world results this is going to be great.

[Col-GTSX]

3 seconds flat is really insane...

many will have never actually experienced how fast this really is...

[Zaver]

Damm thats Fast!!

[g35me]

Getting rid of that 0.5secs of nothingness at the start would be great. I,ll also take a hard look at the 2011 when it arrives.

[Misanthrope]

If go the full exhaust and tune...what will my 2010 do?

ps. I'm sure aussie car journalists will manage a 3.9 at best. 

[fungoolie]

It really appears that all the difference besides the extra 40 HP (which would account for all of maybe 0.2 second) is in that initial jump. Other than fine tuning the launch RPM what else could they have done? It would be interesting to observe the boost gauge on the new model to see if they have managed to get the turbos spooling up more with foot on brake and accelerator so that more torque is available instantaneously and more smoothly at lower RPM without the monstrous RPM shocking the drivetrain as was the case with LC1. Has anyone played with the new Cobb Accessport with the TCM module and launched at the preset 3300 or 3700 and seen what difference that makes to 0-100 times?

Very impressive nonetheless. I wonder if the quarter mile has improved significantly?

Edited November 15, 2010 by fungoolie

[Martin Donnon]

Has anyone played with the new Cobb Accessport with the TCM module and launched at the preset 3300 or 3700 and seen what difference that makes to 0-100 times?

Yes - and yes

[LSX-438]

Very impressive nonetheless.

Yeah i agree. On it's own - compared to common mods most of us do (exhaust, tune, e85, etc) it's nothing specia really, but as a full weight STOCKER car (a fraction of the cost of comparable vehicles) if they are running 0~100km.hr in 3.04s then that is seriously impressive.

[fungoolie]

Yes - and yes

Well come on Martin, spill the beans! How many tenths can we gain using it

Edited November 15, 2010 by fungoolie

[fungoolie]

as much as i want to, and would have already done so by now, i like being held tight at night with a manufacturer warranty

ive been down the void warranty route in modifying my M3 and it was no fun when things (inevitiably) go wrong

Yes but Domino that would be a false economy spending all that cash just to for the sake of maintaining your warranty and be doing sub 3's. You'd be dropping $40K by selling your current car and then having to spend another $20-$30K extra (if the rumours are correct) on the new one. You'd probably be able to buy the AMS or Switzer 1000HP packages for that kind of money and have some left over for the "inevitable" breakages.

However to be more sensible I'd go down the Cobb, Midpipe, E85 route and get Martin to upgrade the trans to take the extra grunt if you're really concerned. Warrranty is worth something but not that much!

Edited November 15, 2010 by fungoolie

[domino_z]

the change over wont be a deciding factor

will wait to see how/if it drives any different

as much as i love this car, there are less tangible things i value in the new model - the uprated interior materials, improved paint quality, etc that i will wait to assess in the flesh

Edited November 15, 2010 by domino_z