2011 Gt-R Top Gear Lap Time

[RCCC]

The new one did it in 1.17.8. Is the new GT-R really that much quicker or the new stig is faster?

[Martin Donnon]

Of course its that much quicker, the MY11 has the latest generation Dunlop Series II runflat on it, which is - seconds - quicker anywhere than the original Bridgestone the MY09/10 came with. Thats a big part of the cars speed difference, obviously the tweaks all play a part, but grip is king

[LSX-438]

wow. Did they use launch control?

[Snowman]

A bit will come from the geometry changes too. Not much has been made of it in the wider world so far but the extra castor in the 2011 would be of significant benefit in the tighter sections of that track. It would be a fair bit less push under-steery I would think.

[kessian]

Is there a vid of it someone cast post please.

[domino_z]

the original GTR time was on a speed limited to 180 JDM spec

cant make a comparison unfortunately

but yep, as most people are saying, the new tyres are noticeably grippier

[domino_z]

edit - im sure a set of toyo triple 8s would be even grippier again

[alex182]

Is there a vid of it someone cast post please.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CuFkzSQSmik

faster than a veyron, caterham and zonda f convertible.

.1sec slower than a noble m600

Edited July 18, 2011 by alex182

[g35me]

Don't you find it strange that is has the '09/10 seats in it not the 2011?

[fungoolie]

the original GTR time was on a speed limited to 180 JDM spec

cant make a comparison unfortunately

but yep, as most people are saying, the new tyres are noticeably grippier

You're thinking of the first GTR test on Aussie top Gear. The Pommy version 09 GTR wasn't speed limited.

[Marlin]

Wow, I've never seen a car look more poised around that track.

Whether that can all be put down to the car, the new Stig, or whatever, that looks extraordinary.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

wickedly quick

[Martin Donnon]

A bit will come from the geometry changes too. Not much has been made of it in the wider world so far but the extra castor in the 2011 would be of significant benefit in the tighter sections of that track. It would be a fair bit less push under-steery I would think.

Not much understeer there, looks like its superby driven as well

[R-PWR]

Wow such a great testimony to what the GT-R is all about SETTING THE FKN BENCHMARK!!! Amazingly quick I didnt expect it ahead of the Zonda/Veyron thats insane!

I really want to know what the Aventador is going to do round that track

[FordyR31]

Hasn't the power been upped also from 475bhp to 530bhp? Read that in a mag over in England earlier this year.

[mickey]

thought it was more around 508 ish?

still, small changes make a big difference sometimes...gotta be the best BFYB around that's for sure.

[alex182]

theres the full test against the jag if anyone wants to see it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EZyIyPe_u4

Edited July 18, 2011 by alex182

[FordyR31]

Very impressive.... Can hardly make a drag race in the wet with a RWD and 4WD tho.... Only downer to that vid but that is bloody quick!

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

It looks better the second time.......what a car.

[Yo-Yo]

awesome, I'd expect nothing less

if only they could re-do a lap time in an LFA when the track is dry, would love to see the match-up