# How big is the new GTR **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 4, 2008, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407 "2008-03-04T08:36:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/21 "2008-03-04T09:55:36Z")
> [@Pass McGrass](#): > > word to theblue. > > if the GTR really ran a 7:38 on the ring, then who the shit cares how big it is? that’s incredible. > > For comparison, here’s the GT3’s time: > > 7:54 — Porsche GT3 (996) (2003) Yeah lets compare a brand new 2008 model to a car from 2003 that isn’t even on the same chassis as the new gt3. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/22 "2008-03-04T09:56:47Z")
Damn, that car looks huuuuuuuuuge. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/23 "2008-03-04T09:57:04Z")
[It’s big, and it performs. It’s not like it was meant to be the same thing.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CERVFazA2XY) ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/24 "2008-03-04T09:59:32Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > Yeah lets compare a brand new 2008 model to a car from 2003 that isn’t even on the same chassis as the new gt3. lol, it’s only 5 years ago. OMG! And I threw the GT3’s time out there because of Dan’s original post. Here’s a short list of some of the other cars behind the 7:38 mark. Who cares how old they are? 7:40\* – Porsche Carrera GT, \*estimated time on cold and partially wet track (2003) 7:40 — Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR, Klaus Ludwig, Autobild July 2004 7:42 — Radical 1500 SR3 (2002) 7:43 — TechArt GT Street (2001) 7:43 — Porsche 996 911 GT3 RS 7:43.5 - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine, 2002) 7:44 — Pagani Zonda C12 S (2003) 7:45 — Gemballa Porsche GT-R 600 (2000) 7:46 — Porsche 996 GT2 7:46 — SHK Porsche 993 GT2, 652 PS (1999) 7:47 — Porsche 996 GT3 RS, 381PS (996) (2004) 7:49 — Porsche 996 GT3 Cup 7:50 — BMW E46 M3 CSL (08/2003) 7:50 — Blitz Supra, 750 PS, Herbert SchA1rg (1997) 7:50 — Honda RC30, Helmut Daehne (1993) 7:50 — Lamborghini Murcielago (06/2002) 7:52 — Gemballa Porsche 911 Le Mans (1995) 7:52 — Lamborghini Gallardo E-Gear (12/2003) 7:52 — Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (06/2004) 7:54 — Porsche GT3 (996) (2003) 7:55 — Caterham R500 Superlight (2002) 7:56 — Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (02/2004) 7:56 — Porsche 996 Turbo 7:56 — Chevrolet Corvette C6 (tested by Dave Hill) 7:57 — Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo, 600 PS, racing suspension 7:59 — Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) (Performance Chassis) (Walter Rohrl - WHEELS June 2004) 8:02 — Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) (Sport PASM setting) (Walter Rohrl - WHEELS June 2004) 8:03 — Porsche 996 GT3 (1999) ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/25 "2008-03-04T10:01:45Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#): > > ![http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/02/medium_2265595944_c5b46c6a2d_o.jpg](http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/02/medium_2265595944_c5b46c6a2d_o.jpg) LOL that picture looks so photoshopped! if that is for realz that is RETARDED how much bigger it is ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/26 "2008-03-04T10:02:10Z")
real photo ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/27 "2008-03-04T10:04:21Z")
lol… it is a behemoth (sp) that is awesome that it still performs though, shit i’ll take more room and comfort any day as long as i don’t sacrifice the performance. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/28 "2008-03-04T10:07:13Z")
It’s for all the Supersized owners. X… ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/29 "2008-03-04T10:08:40Z")
from everything i have read…test drivers say they can feel the weight and size when driving but is sticks to the road and goes where ever you want it to ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/30 "2008-03-04T10:11:24Z")
Is there times up for the ZR1 yet? ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/31 "2008-03-04T10:12:51Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > It’s for all the Supersized owners. > > X… ding ding. OG skylines were JDM only, no? Where the people are 5’2" & 100lbs… except for Howie. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/32 "2008-03-04T11:45:26Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > Is there times up for the ZR1 yet? Corvettes are slow and shouldn’t even try. X… ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/33 "2008-03-04T11:52:23Z")
I always thought that car looked a little oversize. I think it’s the way it makes the 20"(?) wheels look compleyely normal. Never seen it next to another car before though. To quote many of my former girlfriends “omg that thing is freaking huge!!!” lol ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/34 "2008-03-04T12:34:19Z")
from behind it has very similar lines to the new mustang 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/35 "2008-03-04T12:36:03Z")
^lol, worst slam yet ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/36 "2008-03-04T12:42:26Z")
Yes, that thing is big…a trend all too common with new cars today unfortunately:( I thought this was pretty funny…Nissan requesting that owners not rice out their GTR’s:lol: > **[Nissan GT-R owners manual warns of messing with perfection](https://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/29/nissan-gt-r-ownersmanual-warns-of-messing-with-perfection/)** > > var digg\_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Don\_t\_mess\_with\_perfection\_Nissan\_GT\_R'; We just experienced firsthand the unbridled awesomeness contained within the body shell of Nissan's new über-Mechagodzilla, the GT-R. Apparently, Nissan is a true... On a somwehat related note, a friend of mine currently living in China purchased a right-hand drive GTR a few weeks back. Not sure on the delivery date but I was promised some seat time should I ever head out to China! ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/37 "2008-03-04T13:12:49Z")
> [@Pass McGrass](#): > > lol, it’s only 5 years ago. OMG! > > And I threw the GT3’s time out there because of Dan’s original post. > > Here’s a short list of some of the other cars behind the 7:38 mark. Who cares how old they are? > > 7:40\* – Porsche Carrera GT, \*estimated time on cold and partially wet track (2003) > 7:40 — Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR, Klaus Ludwig, Autobild July 2004 > 7:42 — Radical 1500 SR3 (2002) > 7:43 — TechArt GT Street (2001) > 7:43 — Porsche 996 911 GT3 RS > 7:43.5 - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine, 2002) > 7:44 — Pagani Zonda C12 S (2003) > 7:45 — Gemballa Porsche GT-R 600 (2000) > 7:46 — Porsche 996 GT2 > 7:46 — SHK Porsche 993 GT2, 652 PS (1999) > 7:47 — Porsche 996 GT3 RS, 381PS (996) (2004) > 7:49 — Porsche 996 GT3 Cup > 7:50 — BMW E46 M3 CSL (08/2003) > 7:50 — Blitz Supra, 750 PS, Herbert SchA1rg (1997) > 7:50 — Honda RC30, Helmut Daehne (1993) > 7:50 — Lamborghini Murcielago (06/2002) > 7:52 — Gemballa Porsche 911 Le Mans (1995) > 7:52 — Lamborghini Gallardo E-Gear (12/2003) > 7:52 — Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (06/2004) > 7:54 — Porsche GT3 (996) (2003) > 7:55 — Caterham R500 Superlight (2002) > 7:56 — Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (02/2004) > 7:56 — Porsche 996 Turbo > 7:56 — Chevrolet Corvette C6 (tested by Dave Hill) > 7:57 — Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo, 600 PS, racing suspension > 7:59 — Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) (Performance Chassis) (Walter Rohrl - WHEELS June 2004) > 8:02 — Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) (Sport PASM setting) (Walter Rohrl - WHEELS June 2004) > 8:03 — Porsche 996 GT3 (1999) pst, the R35 7:38 was on slicks 7.38\* – 161.63 km/h – Nissan R35 GT-R, \*company test driver Suzuki, slick cut tyres, track partially wet oh and just for shits and giggles 7.39\* – 161.58 km/h – Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1395 kg, \*mfr. (quote sport auto 05/06 ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/38 "2008-03-04T14:09:17Z")
the fuck that things huge ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/39 "2008-03-04T14:40:23Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > it’s not meant to be a miata in size. 😢 ---
**Author:** ![AFhockey31](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afhockey31/32/5086_2.png) [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-big-is-the-new-gtr/44407/40 "2008-03-04T16:16:49Z")
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