Nissan GT-R Nismo spied at Nürburgring, 0-62 mph in 2 sec expected
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I remember when it first came out it had launch control but if you actually use it, the glass cannon breaks. They actually void your warranty for using LC, a feature that they include, so don't be suprised if that engine cooks after a few years.
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As for the improvements each year, sure they are doing that but they are also increasing the price each time and not by a little bit. Remember these were selling in the $70's in 2009, now they are $100k and the improvements are not that significant (maybe the suspension change is but hp improvement is not a big deal, just add some boost or free flowing exhaust). As a result of this, the older cars have not depreciated that much so the early buyers are probably feeling pretty good.
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Indeed.
I mean, if you look at the Audi 4.0 liter Twin Turbo V8, it's producing anywhere from 400 up to 500+ horsepower.
And that's asking for a lot already.
Yet for Nissan to ask for such power requirement (500+ HP) on their V6 engine............is really a much much more difficult task to demand.
It's mind boggling how they do it.
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I mean sure, Lancer Evolution cars with their 4 cylinder Turbo engines can be made to produce 1000+ horsepower
But how stable will its engine and components be when pushed to that extreme?
I mean, if you look at the Audi 4.0 liter Twin Turbo V8, it's producing anywhere from 400 up to 500+ horsepower.
And that's asking for a lot already.
Yet for Nissan to ask for such power requirement (500+ HP) on their V6 engine............is really a much much more difficult task to demand.
It's mind boggling how they do it.
P.S.
I mean sure, Lancer Evolution cars with their 4 cylinder Turbo engines can be made to produce 1000+ horsepower
But how stable will its engine and components be when pushed to that extreme?
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The GT-R has done what most other Japanese car makers have failed to do for a niche model--continual evolution and significant improvements year after year throughout a model's life cycle. I hope other Japanese car makers can learn from Nissan on this particular point. Imagine the NSX, S2000, MR2, etc. kept getting updates year after year like the GT-R--the sales wouldn't have tailed off and they didn't need to die a slow painful death. Huge respect for Nissan for keeping the GT-R alive AND competitive!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I drove an 09 and 2010 and the only way I would describe the way the car takes of as VIOLENT ACCELERATION !! I can only imagine what the 2013 feels like with the extra 60+ hp. Insanity. I remember when I drove the 2010 I was smiling so much my cheeks started to hurt. every light is another opportunity to launch and laugh .
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Still don't like that interior much.
If all you care about is speed and care-free handling, get a GTR....