# OFFICIAL '08 Nissan GTR Thread \*now with test results\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 23, 2007, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482 "2007-10-23T14:50:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/181 "2008-01-18T12:10:21Z")
🆒 ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/182 "2008-01-18T14:42:03Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > 🆒 lol, abandoned the M3 route? ---
**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:** [January 31, 2008, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/183 "2008-01-31T16:03:26Z")
> [@autoblog](#): > > We knew it was bound to happen, but we didn’t know to what extent Nissan dealers would be gouging enthusiasts here in the States for the first legal taste of GT-R goodness. Our friend Ty over at [ExhuastNote.com](http://ExhuastNote.com) decided to do some leg work to find out what markup retailers would be charging for the new Nissan GT-R, and after calling 15 dealerships throughout California, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Virginia and Washington the markups ranged from $20,000 to $60,000 over the GT-R’s $69k base price. As Ty pointed out, that could get you a new 350Z and a Sentra. > > With only 1,500 examples being available during the first year, this is no real surprise. Supply and demand is in full effect, and for the time being, only the most financially solvent and patient among us will be able to get their hands on Nissan’s newest hotness. > > Head on over the [ExhaustNote.com](http://ExhaustNote.com) to read the full report. Source: [Exhaustnote.com](http://Exhaustnote.com) ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/184 "2008-01-31T16:22:07Z")
i did NOT read the thread,… but is this only coming in AUTOTRAGIC??? and dont give me this auto/manual,twin clutch,dsg, fuckin bullshit… do you shift or not?? and if not, they wont sell, Nissan made a mistake, but if they come in 6 speeds, i stand corrected and apoligize greatly… thanks =) ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/185 "2008-01-31T16:22:55Z")
This may have already been stated but im surprised to see Nissan go with IHI turbos with this car. ---
**Author:** ![VANDIT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vandit/32/4977_2.png) [@VANDIT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/VANDIT)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/186 "2008-01-31T17:37:03Z")
> [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > This may have already been stated but im surprised to see Nissan go with IHI turbos with this car. i know, ford did with there old anal probe gt ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/187 "2008-02-07T17:53:45Z")
LAME!! > [@Motor Trend"](#): > > Motor Trend’s Scott Kanemura sat down with Michizio Niikura, the president of MINE’S Motor Sports, the first aftermarket firm to get its hands on the new Nissan GT-R. The conversation centered on the roadblocks Nissan has put in place to stymie high speeds and limit modifications to the GT-R. > > We’ve previously reported on how the GPS system fitted to the GT-R would remove the 111 mph (180 kph) speed limiter when the car arrives at a track, but according to Niikura, it will only work on pre-approved racetracks. However, the GPS sensor doesn’t automatically remove the limiter by itself, it has to be manually changed by navigating through a series of menus on the GT-R’s touch screen. While having to go to a Nissan-approved track is daft in its own right, it’s even worse when you leave. After the track day, owners are required to head on over to a Nissan High Performance Center where a $1000 safety check is performed. Don’t do it and the factory warranty is void. > > Another rumor that began circulating after the Tokyo Auto Salon has also been confirmed: aftermarket wheels are out. Supposedly, all the GT-Rs on display at TAS had to be driven in on the stock rollers, jacked up and then fitted with the tuner’s chosen wheels. Due to a sensor mounted on the valve stem, if the GT-R is driven with aftermarket rims, an error code is thrown on the dash. And although MINE’S has fitted a custom exhaust to their shop car, they’ve found that any modification to the intake system causes the ECU to go haywire. > > While all these findings are disturbing draconian, GT-R owners here in the U.S. won’t have to worry about the speed limiter/track day issue. Nissan has said that the GPS system won’t be implemented here in the States, but the future of tuning the GT-R remains questionable. Top tip Zac! ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2008, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/188 "2008-02-07T18:04:08Z")
^^ wow talk about lame. $1000… jesus. ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/189 "2008-02-07T19:44:46Z")
yea, $1k after each time you track it. thats BS ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/190 "2008-02-08T06:04:38Z")
> [@Griff](#): > > yea, $1k after each time you track it. thats BS thats only for japan… they already said they are NOT doing it here in the states… the jappanese already get raped on everything automotive, this is no differant… the GPS speed limiter etc is how they get around the 286 hp gentlemans agreement for street cars… its the only way they could produce the car over there… and the warning light on the dash is just that a warning light that the sensors are missing… it doesnt effect performance or anything like that… if you posted the entire article [http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto\_news/2008/112\_0802\_nissan\_muzzles\_japanese\_gtr/good\_news.html](http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0802_nissan_muzzles_japanese_gtr/good_news.html) ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/191 "2008-02-08T08:37:12Z")
right, but with the GPS thing not here, does that mean you cant go over the limiter ever? a limiter of 111 is quite lame for tracking it. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/192 "2008-02-08T08:39:07Z")
> [@Griff](#): > > right, but with the GPS thing not here, does that mean you cant go over the limiter ever? a limiter of 111 is quite lame for tracking it. no limiter at all in the US… ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/193 "2008-02-08T09:07:58Z")
I couldn’t find anything, is Nissan doing non “GTR” models like they did with the “S” word cars? Or are they just leaving that market to the 370Z/G37 ? NA AWD? Turbo RWD? 4 doors? And any all variations of above? ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/194 "2008-02-08T10:36:50Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > yet… 20 somethigns will have it in 4-5 years like the supra I doubt it, this thing seems to be a more like limited production car. ---
**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:** [February 8, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/195 "2008-02-08T10:42:05Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > no limiter at all in the US… there is still a limiter here, if you read the whole article, its just not GPS based ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/196 "2008-02-08T11:15:09Z")
Little brother - get used to it. Definately lame though. Older cars are going to increase in value as these new cars become more:snky: I am looking for a good pre OBDII car right now. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2008, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/197 "2008-02-20T12:42:23Z")
> **[Nissan GT-R v Porsche 911 Turbo video part 1](https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/nissan/nissan-gt-r-v-porsche-911-turbo-video-part-1/)** > > Nissan's new GT-R takes on Porsche's 911 Turbo around Rockingham's Infield circuit. See it at CAR Online [http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Video/Search-Results/Video/Features/Nissan-GT-R-blasts-around-Rockingham/](http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Video/Search-Results/Video/Features/Nissan-GT-R-blasts-around-Rockingham/) ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/198 "2008-03-29T18:29:15Z")
Here ya go guys, got the new Road & Track where they took the GTR to Buttonwillow with a Z06 and 911 Turbo [http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section\_id=31&article\_id=6594](http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=6594) and the stats you’ll be interested in most: Buttonwillow 2.73-mile Road Course (Config No. 13) Nissan GT-R: Lap Time **1:56.0** Average speed: **84mph** Porsche 911 Turbo: 2:02.1 80.4 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2.02.2 80.3 :thankyou: ---
**Author:** ![sickboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ea924/32.png) [@sickboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sickboy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/199 "2008-03-30T06:47:44Z")
wow… that’s actually quite impressive ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2008, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/200 "2008-03-30T06:53:47Z")
> [@Adictd2b00st](#): > > Nissan GT-R: Lap Time **1:56.0** Average speed: **84mph** > Porsche 911 Turbo: 2:02.1 80.4 > Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2.02.2 80.3 > > :thankyou: wow. that’s all I can say to that. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=11)