# 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:** 12
**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:** [March 31, 2008, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/221 "2008-03-31T09:00:29Z")
> **[2009 Nissan GT-R - Dyno Test - Motor Trend](http://www.motortrend.com/cars/nissan/gt-r/2009/2009-nissan-gt-r-dyno-test/)** > > What's the Nissan GT-R's crank horsepower? If it's 480 as claimed, then the power lost to heat and friction in the drivetrain amounts to just 10.3 percent. Read the complete dyno test of the 2009 Nissan GT-R performed by the automotive experts at... ---
**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 31, 2008, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/222 "2008-03-31T09:00:29Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Bad argument > Give me 70 grand and a 10 grand shell and I will build something to beat a GTR. > Give me the 100 grand difference between a lambo and a ZR1 and I will make it “better”. > > Compare stock to stock or aftermarket to aftermarket then thats like comparing an evo to a z06. bit of a price difference there… ---
**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 31, 2008, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/223 "2008-03-31T09:15:39Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Bad argument > Give me 70 grand and a 10 grand shell and I will build something to beat a GTR. > Give me the 100 grand difference between a lambo and a ZR1 and I will make it “better”. > > Compare stock to stock or aftermarket to aftermarket Umm how was he making a bad argument? he’s basically saying that comparing the stock zr1, and a stock GT-R, at the MSRP, you are getting more for your money with the GT-R. Of course the Zr1 is amazing, but for alot less money, why not take the GT-R? He was comparing stock to stock… In fact, it sounds like you are the one comparing stock to aftermarket. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2008, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/224 "2008-03-31T09:30:03Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > [http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112\_0803\_2009\_nissan\_gt\_r\_dyno\_test](http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0803_2009_nissan_gt_r_dyno_test) Now that’s awesome, lol. ---
**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:** [April 11, 2008, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/225 "2008-04-11T09:40:54Z")
[http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/04/japanese-spec-n.html](http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/04/japanese-spec-n.html) ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/226 "2008-04-11T09:43:36Z")
> [@Adictd2b00st](#): > > [http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/04/japanese-spec-n.html](http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/04/japanese-spec-n.html) Wow that was f\*\*\*\*n’ quick.:ohnoes: ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/227 "2008-04-11T11:00:18Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Umm how was he making a bad argument? he’s basically saying that comparing the stock zr1, and a stock GT-R, at the MSRP, you are getting more for your money with the GT-R. > > Of course the Zr1 is amazing, but for alot less money, why not take the GT-R? He was comparing stock to stock… > > In fact, it sounds like you are the one comparing stock to aftermarket. Did you read his post? “so give me a GTR and the money left over from NOT buying a ZR1 and ill use that to get some sticky rubbers, a new exhaust and ECU and ill walk all over the ZR1 even more.” ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/228 "2008-04-11T11:43:01Z")
Great review in Car and Driver: > **[Car Reviews - New Cars for 2016 and 2017 at Car and Driver](https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/japanese_performance/2009_nissan_gt_r_road_test)** > > Research 2016 and 2017 cars on Car and Driver. Our new car reviews and car buying resources help you make informed decisions. Car and Driver car reviews are designed to help you to make a smart purchase. Be tough for me to justify a ZR1 over a GTR even before the 30k discount on the GTR. ---
**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:** [April 17, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/229 "2008-04-17T07:59:39Z")
[http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-4402821611250261265](http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-4402821611250261265) ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/230 "2008-04-17T10:42:09Z")
looks like my dream car just got cheaper! ---
**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:** [May 1, 2008, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/231 "2008-05-01T06:01:36Z")
- GT-R among the fastest ever production road cars at the ‘Ring’ - (CASCAIS, Portugal, 1st May 2008) - Nissan today announced that its GT-R supercar achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds. Recorded on April 16 and 17, the GT-R used was a base specification car and fitted with the standard Japanese market tires. Driven by GT-R chief test driver Tochio Suzuki, this latest lap time beats the previous fastest time for the GT-R by nine seconds. The previous best lap time for GT-R of 7:38, also driven by Suzuki, was one of the fastest laps achieved by a production car despite conditions being slightly damp on two corners. “At last year’s testing, we were frustrated by the conditions at the Nurburgring, always believing that the GT-R could go under seven minutes 30 seconds.” said Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Vehicle Engineer for GT-R. “Below seven minutes 30 seconds, the GT-R proves it is among the fastest mass-production cars in the world. We set out to build a multi-performance supercar accessible to anyone, anytime and anywhere - I believe the GT-R has delivered that promise.” Deliveries of the all-new GT-R began in Japan in December 2007. Sales in the US and Canada start in July and extend to Europe and other markets over the next 12 months. Contact For more information, please contact Neil Reeve on +41 79701 8287. ---
**Author:** ![SoraNezumi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soranezumi/32/5057_2.png) [@SoraNezumi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoraNezumi)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/232 "2008-05-02T20:46:42Z")
Wait… I read that article, did the regular GTR (sheesh I just said regular GTR) run a 7:29 or was that the V-spec? If that was the time for the normal GTR than I think Chevy is gonna have a hard time backing up the ‘any track in the world’ claim with the ZR1 even before the v-spec comes out and then… … I’m positive the ZR1 will be a great car but damn… Nissan. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/233 "2008-05-02T20:52:20Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > - GT-R among the fastest ever production road cars at the ‘Ring’ - > > (CASCAIS, Portugal, 1st May 2008) - Nissan today announced that its GT-R supercar achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds. Recorded on April 16 and 17, the GT-R used was a base specification car and fitted with the standard Japanese market tires. Driven by GT-R chief test driver Tochio Suzuki, this latest lap time beats the previous fastest time for the GT-R by nine seconds. > > The previous best lap time for GT-R of 7:38, also driven by Suzuki, was one of the fastest laps achieved by a production car despite conditions being slightly damp on two corners. > > “At last year’s testing, we were frustrated by the conditions at the Nurburgring, always believing that the GT-R could go under seven minutes 30 seconds.” said Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Vehicle Engineer for GT-R. “Below seven minutes 30 seconds, the GT-R proves it is among the fastest mass-production cars in the world. We set out to build a multi-performance supercar accessible to anyone, anytime and anywhere - I believe the GT-R has delivered that promise.” > > Deliveries of the all-new GT-R began in Japan in December 2007. Sales in the US and Canada start in July and extend to Europe and other markets over the next 12 months. > > Contact > For more information, please contact Neil Reeve on +41 79701 8287. haha, I hope all the ZR1 humpers are reading this. edit: [GT-R drops 'Ring time down to 7:29 - Autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/01/gt-r-drops-ring-time-down-to-7-29/) original article says the V-Spec has done a ‘casual’ 7:25 > [@SoraNezumi](#): > > Wait… I read that article, did the regular GTR (sheesh I just said regular GTR) run a 7:29 or was that the V-spec? … look up 3 lines. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/234 "2008-05-03T07:27:16Z")
Someone made this PS of a Blue GTR; ![http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/blueGTR.jpg](http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/blueGTR.jpg) I like it :tup: ---
**Author:** ![dftsilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dftsilvia/32/7447_2.png) [@dftsilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dftsilvia)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/235 "2008-05-03T11:03:39Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > Someone made this PS of a Blue GTR; > > I like it :tup: :spunk: ---
**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:** [May 3, 2008, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/236 "2008-05-03T12:27:50Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > - GT-R among the fastest ever production road cars at the ‘Ring’ - > > (CASCAIS, Portugal, 1st May 2008) - Nissan today announced that its GT-R supercar achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds. Recorded on April 16 and 17, the GT-R used was a base specification car and fitted with the standard Japanese market tires. Driven by GT-R chief test driver Tochio Suzuki, this latest lap time beats the previous fastest time for the GT-R by nine seconds. > > The previous best lap time for GT-R of 7:38, also driven by Suzuki, was one of the fastest laps achieved by a production car despite conditions being slightly damp on two corners. > > “At last year’s testing, we were frustrated by the conditions at the Nurburgring, always believing that the GT-R could go under seven minutes 30 seconds.” said Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Vehicle Engineer for GT-R. “Below seven minutes 30 seconds, the GT-R proves it is among the fastest mass-production cars in the world. We set out to build a multi-performance supercar accessible to anyone, anytime and anywhere - I believe the GT-R has delivered that promise.” > > Deliveries of the all-new GT-R began in Japan in December 2007. Sales in the US and Canada start in July and extend to Europe and other markets over the next 12 months. > > Contact > For more information, please contact Neil Reeve on +41 79701 8287. funny party is, that anyone that has an experience driving any car on the ring is calling BS on it. I am waiting for it to be in normal hands and get a real time before I believe anything. the only posted article from “Nissan” on the topic [http://www.nissaneurope-newsbureau.com/nissanmedia/front?controller=SubRubrik&id=nissan\_europe\_press\_room\_10772091931250/news\_and\_events\_10772871591872/presse\_releases\_10781508884370/corporate\_10781511772180&pubId=gt\_r\_achieves\_under\_\_\_\_\_\_at\_nurburgring\_12095056384513968](http://www.nissaneurope-newsbureau.com/nissanmedia/front?controller=SubRubrik&id=nissan_europe_press_room_10772091931250/news_and_events_10772871591872/presse_releases_10781508884370/corporate_10781511772180&pubId=gt_r_achieves_under ______ at_nurburgring_12095056384513968) ---
**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:** [May 7, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/237 "2008-05-07T15:27:42Z")
About the US-spec cars > [@edmunds](#): > > There I said it. I’ve come clean. The holy grail of new performance cars, the great Nissan GT-R, isn’t my thing. Man, what a load off my chest. > > Now, before you threaten my kids, let me explain. > > Fact is, I’ve now driven three different GT-Rs a total of 2,200 miles, which probably means I have more miles in a GT-R than any other American. And I have no hesitation calling it the best performance car you can buy at any price. Sure the steering is unnecessarily heavy, the ride is ridiculously harsh and the engine is just too damn quiet, but this is an amazing machine. Pure speed. If going fast is your goal, the Nissan GT-R is the car to have. > > Trouble is, there are several cars on the market for the same money that also go way too fast, but offer more luxury, more prestige and more fun. They are, in no particular order: the Mercedes-Benz C63, the BMW M3, the Porsche 911 and a well-used but well-preserved Ferrari F355. [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=138537](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=138537) Then a couple 6-speeders found this. > [@edmunds](#): > > On a warm, sunny day at our Southern California testing facility, our Super Silver Nissan GT-R finds a little more traction than the Solid Red JDM-spec car we tested on the bumpy airstrip in Japan. With launch control engaged, it hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds (or 3.2 seconds with one foot of rollout like on an NHRA drag strip), while the Japanese GT-R needed 3.6 seconds (or 3.3 seconds with rollout). > Our U.S.-spec R35 loses its edge over the JDM GT-R by the quarter-mile mark, though. It runs an 11.7-second quarter-mile at 116.8 mph, while the Japanese car goes through in 11.6 seconds at 120.9 mph. Note that these latest numbers reflect our transition to reporting NHRA-style trap speed, which is the average of a car’s speed over the last 66 feet of the quarter-mile > [@heavychevy](#): > > So now we’ve taken down one myth, **the GT-R is NOT faster than a 911Turbo certainly not in every way, and not in a straight line (not even equal to 1/4 mile, the TT has still ACTUALLY ran an 11.4 and the GT-R 11.6** And when we get someone to test the TT properly along side at the road course, it will be proven on the track as well. That goes for the Z06 and GT3 too ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/238 "2008-05-07T15:51:13Z")
> [@articzap](#): > > Wow that was f\*\*\*\*n’ quick.:ohnoes: God… I still remember when cobb was just a small name within the subaru community. This is EPIC lol ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/239 "2008-05-07T16:12:33Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > IB ImpallaSS Hates lol at him still hating like 10pages later ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482/240 "2008-05-07T16:18:47Z")
if anyone wants to see the 7:38 run here it is on video… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-08-nissan-gtr-thread-now-with-test-results/37482.md?page=13)