R35 Update Due In March 2012

[Koorby]

Hello all, my first post here, apologies for my newbness

I am financially fortunate enough in my mid 40's to be plannng on buying a new 2012 R35. I want delivery in March. Called my local Nissan GTR dealer for a chat and the rep said to hold off on the order since there is an update due for 2012 with stock arriving in March and AU order books opening for the updated car in October.

Anyone else heard this? Any clue as to what Nissan are adding/changing for this update?

Since am in no rush to get my R35 I am definitely leaning towards waiting for the 2012 update just to avoid buying a model which would be almost immediately superceded.

Have not yet decided between the metallic blue or the red.

Would appreciate anyone who knows what is changing for the MY12 model.

BTW, great forums, looking forward to learning lots from everyone here and sharing my R35 journey.

[domino_z]

yes, it's the GTR Mizuno-san always wanted to build.....for real this time

march is a long way away, it won't be a body redesign so just jump in

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

2012 R35 GTR Updates:

Exterior Aerodynamic Refinments:

Reduced Coeffient of drag by 3.7%, while increase down force by 10%.

Increased airflow to engine compartment: Intercooler, Radiator and Brakes.

Revised front and rear bumpers.

More Power & Torque, Better Fuel Economy:

Peak Power Increase 485 < 530 (+45 Peak Horsepower).

Peak Torque Increase 434 < 448 Ig-ft (+14 ib-ft).

Overall Mileage increase from 19 to 21 mph.

Improved Overall Engine Performance:

Average Boost increase: From 0.75 Bar to 0.90 Bar.

Recalibrated Fuel & Ignition Curves.

Recalibrated Valve Timing.

Improved combustion efficiency.

Chassis & Suspension Improvements:

Carbon-composite strut support bar in engine bay improves fitting precision.

Revised front suspension "Lever Ratio".

Modified front caster to 6 degrees.

Lighter 9-spoke Rays Forged Wheels.

Improved Braking Force and Pedal Feel:

Increased rotor diametre: 390mm from 380mm.

Modified rotor thickness and cooling channels increase airflow to brakes.

Revised caliper specifications.

[sh@un]

2012 R35 GTR Updates:

Exterior Aerodynamic Refinments:

Reduced Coeffient of drag by 3.7%, while increase down force by 10%.

Increased airflow to engine compartment: Intercooler, Radiator and Brakes.

If they have managed to do that, it's fairly impressive; Because increasing downforce and the inflow of cooling air both increase drag.

Doing both things whilst at the same time ending up with a lower C of D is surely some kind of black magic.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

If they have managed to do that, it's fairly impressive; Because increasing downforce and the inflow of cooling air both increase drag.

Doing both things whilst at the same time ending up with a lower C of D is surely some kind of black magic.

Yeah true.

As the video states, Nissan have some how 'cheated' the air by reducing a small amount of drag and resulting in more down force and cooling by using Nissan's Original Aero Design Philosophy.

Defy the law of physics..?

[g35me]

The 2012 that they are refering to in the video is our 2011 model. So nothing new.

[domino_z]

zackly

American car model years are always one year ahead of the rest of the world... for sales purposes

Yes Americans honestly believe it is only them that are so lucky to be able to buy a car built in 2012 in the year 2011

[Koorby]

Yes those improvements are on the Oz 2011 car already. My question specifically refers to the new updated model coming to Ausrralka in March 2012.

I would love to "jump in" but I don't actually need it until March so the timing is right for me. Thanks for the feedback!

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Bloody yanks!

Koorby, I guess you can question the Nissan dealer on what's new for the 2012 model and ask them to justify why you should hold back till 2012.

[Koorby]

Yes that of course makes sense

I'll press the rep for more info when I visit the dealer. To be honest the current R35 is all (and more) than what I need so I was mainly curious that's all.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Yes that of course makes sense

I'll press the rep for more info when I visit the dealer. To be honest the current R35 is all (and more) than what I need so I was mainly curious that's all.

Yeah, for sure.

I'd be interested to see what else Nissan can offer for the 2012 model.

The R35 GTR is super as it is... Guess Nissan will always have something to add on / revise in the future...

[scarf]

The R36 sounds like it will be a siginifcant leep ahead if it goes with the addition of an electic motor in 2013.

[godspd]

Hello all, my first post here, apologies for my newbness

I am financially fortunate enough in my mid 40's to be plannng on buying a new 2012 R35. I want delivery in March. Called my local Nissan GTR dealer for a chat and the rep said to hold off on the order since there is an update due for 2012 with stock arriving in March and AU order books opening for the updated car in October.

Anyone else heard this? Any clue as to what Nissan are adding/changing for this update?

Since am in no rush to get my R35 I am definitely leaning towards waiting for the 2012 update just to avoid buying a model which would be almost immediately superceded.

Have not yet decided between the metallic blue or the red.

Would appreciate anyone who knows what is changing for the MY12 model.

BTW, great forums, looking forward to learning lots from everyone here and sharing my R35 journey.

Koorby they are right. The new 2012 model will have 570hp+! Also further suspension and downforce improvements. A special Track Edition is also coming.

http://www.nagtroc.org/forums/index.php?app=uportal

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/156388-new-gtr-evo-being-launched-weekend.html

[Koorby]

Yeah also saw this - http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/26/next-nissan-gt-r-may-produce-up-to-570-hp/

425Kw sounds good to me, i'll wait until March to save doing 3rd party remapping.

[Angus Smart]

Now all i need is that lotto win

[domino_z]

doubtful we'll get the track version here

we dont even get high spec here anymore

nissan aus raised the price and has given us the japan base model for 2011 - read, no more red highlight interior (which are now recaro seats) or black rooflining of the premium spec

[Jonny_r35]

Mizuno-san did mention a number of times at the Nissan launch at Phillip Island in March that we would get a 'track only edition' here next year.

Not sure whether Nissan Australia would be keen to bring it out, given the potentially low sales numbers.

[Bond]

US$90k