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  • Nissan Nismo GT-R Revealed

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    Hot news from Nismo, Nissan’s in-house performance division. Tingle with excitement as today was the official reveal of the latest Nissan GT-R Nismo – the fastest one to date:

    “With a 7:08.679 lap time, we can authoritatively say that the Nissan GT-R Nismo* holds the volume production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe, which is the gold standard of high performance achievement.” – says Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.

    Under the hood, the 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT engine has been buffed to 600 hp thanks to GT3-grade, large diameter turbochargers, a new fuel pump, and some optimization of the ignition timing in each cylinder. The suspension also finds its roots in Nismo’s GT3 racing series. Think custom-developed Bilstein DampTronic dampers with three settings of stiffness – Comfort, Normal and R. Surely, that lap time would not have been possible without some clever tinkering with the aerodynamics. That’s why we have a front bumper, engine undercover, and a carbon rear spoiler that add 100 kg more downforce (at 300 km/h) when compared to the stock 2014 Nissan GT-R. At the same time, the drag coefficient has remained low at Cd 0.26.

    The suspension also finds its roots in Nismo’s GT3 racing series. Think custom-developed Bilstein DampTronic dampers with three settings of stiffness – Comfort, Normal and R. At the back, a hollow anti-roll bar with a radius of 17.3 mm ensures rigidity at all times. In fact, the whole bodyshell has been stiffened up through adhesive bonding and spot welding. To round off the outside, the Nismo people have fitted four sticky Dunlop tires (front: 255/40 ZRF20; rear 285/35 ZRF20) on GT500-inspired, 6-spoked wheels. Available colors will include: Brilliant White Pearl, Meteor Flake Pearl Black, Ultimate Metallic Silver, Vibrant Red, and an exclusive for this model Dark Matte Grey. 2014-Nissan-GT-R-Nismo-medium-2

    Yes, inside you find a sense of luxury thanks to the Alcantra-dressed wheel and red stitches here and there, but the carbon-fiber-backed RECARO front seats suggest that the Nismo GT-R is no joy ride. No, this car was made to beat down stopwatches to a pulp and then leave the track unapologetically on its own.

    *set with track settings

    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo
    2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo

    Source: Nissan

  • Bugatti Veyron vs Nissan GT-R EkuTec [video]

    Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting video with slightly tuned Nissan GT-R Ekutek Stage 2 with 700HP going against the powerful Bugatti Veyron with 1001HP.

    Although the GT-R has 300HP less and a lot worse aerodynamics, it is not too much slower than the Veyron.  The tuned GT-R did ¼ mile in 11.922 seconds with 204.89 km/h, while the Veyron needed 11.285 seconds with 211.33 km/h. The 1 mile times were 28.788 seconds with 291.26 km/h and 28.341 seconds with 254.59 km/h, respectively.

    Notice that the Veyron hit the brakes hard before the car crossed the finish line. Obviously the Veyron is not the right vehicle for drag racing, but it is pretty fast!

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUatOTDOe8o

    Bugatti Veyron 16.4
    Bugatti Veyron 16.4

    Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

  • Nissan GT-R Switzer Goliath – 402 km/h on 1 mile

    Dragtimesinfo has published another impressive video featuring a mighty Nissan GT-R. This time, the road-legal sports car is tuned by Switzer Performance and carry the name – Goliath.

    Nissan GT-R Switzer Goliath managed to hit 402.23 km/h terminal speed at 1 mile drag race with 22.602 seconds time. The beast has more than 1,500whp (wheel-horsepower) at 7,000RPM.

    The result is achieved using already tested and proven parts used on Ultimate Street Edition GT-R. This means using the same intercoolers, plumbing, and exhaust hardware, albeit slightly modified to handle such an increase in power.

    In other words, the GT-R Goliath is completely street legal and has A/C, power steering and all other interior components.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-Pmc_qw1k

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • 2016 Nissan GT-R [render]

    Topspeed has published several renderings of the upcoming 2016 Nissan GT-R. One of the best sports cars in the world is going to get an entire new look.

    The exterior borrows some elements from the recent concepts. The artists created a sleeking looking coupe that has features from the previous GT-R as well as Nissan’s future models. The result is probably very far from the real car, but it shows a stylish model with boomerang headlights and a familiar grille. There are also aggressive side skirts and ventilated front fenders. At the rear, there is a big wing and also boomerang-shaped taillights.

    Nothing is mentioned about the performance, but the model is more likely to get slightly tuned version of the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 with over 600HP. Rumors have also suggested it could have cylinder deactivation technology and an engine start/stop system improving fuel efficiency drastically.

    Source:Topspeed

  • Nissan GT-R GTT 1000 vs GT-R BoostLogic Godzilla, C63 AMG and CLS63 AMG Gorilla Racing

    Nissan GTR Mk.1 GTT 1000 with 1000HP is going against a super powerful GT-R Mk.1 Boostlogic Godzilla with 1450HP, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with 487HP and CLS63 AMG Gorilla Racing with 820HP.

    The first start is versus the GT-R Boostlogic Godzilla, which crossed the 1 mile mark in 23.034 seconds with 358 km/h terminal speed, while the GT-R GTT 1000 needed 24.545 seconds. The GT-R Boostlogic Godzilla set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 9.446 seconds and personal absolute record on 1 mile. It is also the winner 2nd place in Super Sport Class 2013.

    The GT-R GTT 1000 won the second start versus the C63 AMG, which has twice less horsepower. However, it managed to set absolute records on ¼ mile – 13.307 seconds with 178 km/h and on 1 mile – 32.305 seconds with 256 km/h.

    The third start is also won by the GT-R GTT 1000, which finished in 24.509 seconds with 359 km/h, while the CLS 63 AMG Gorilla Racing needed 28.831 seconds with 302 km/h.

    Enjoy!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTG5ko1eyQs

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Corvette Z06, Panamera, GT-R and Gallardo

    Dragtimesinfo has published a video with Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with 667HP going against Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged with 750HP, Nissan GT-R Mk.2 Ecutek Stage 2 with 660HP, Porsche Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 with 700HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL UGR Race Version with 2005HP.

    The first start was versus the Z06, which lost the race. The Mustang GT500 stopped the clock on 30.867 seconds with 267 km/h on 1 mile.

    The second race was against the GT-R, which won the race with 29.728 seconds and 288 km/h on mile, while the GT500 set 30.321 seconds and 266 km/h.

    The third start versus the Panamera was also doomed, because the Porsche had almost a second lead over the Shelby. The Panamera Turbo S Stage 1 crossed the finish line in 29.711 seconds with 273 km/h, while the Mustang needed 30.607 seconds.

    On the last start, the Mustang GT500 set personal absolute speed and et records on 1 mile – 30.225 seconds with 270 km/h, but the winner was the super powerful Gallardo UGR crossing the finish line in 24.422 seconds with 358 km/h.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLTBn66hB6Q

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • Nissan GT-R BoosLogic Godzilla vs GT-R Altechno, X6 M PP-Performance and GT-R GTT

    Nissan GT-R Mk.1 Boostlogic Godzilla with 1450HP made several runs versus GT-R Mk.1 Altechno A2 with 1000HP, BMW X6 M PP-Performance Stage 3 with 740HP and a mighty GT-R Mk.1 GTT with 1000HP.

    The Godzilla lost the first start because of problems from the GT-R Altechno A2, which stopped the clock on 25.277 seconds with 327.27 km/h on 1 mile and  10.356 seconds with 228.28 km/h on ¼ mile mark.

    The X6 M didn’t have any chance, but it set personal record of the day ¼ mile, 1 mile and speed record on 1 mile. The Godzilla finished in 24.044 seconds with 347.15 km/h.

    The third start was most interesting – the GT-R Boostlogic Godzilla won it as well as 2nd place in super sport class 2013. It set absolute record of all-time for Nissan GT-R on ¼ mile – 254.59 km/h in 9.446 seconds. The driver also set personal absolute speed record on 1 mile – 357.85 km/h in 23.034 seconds. The GT-R GTT crossed finish line in 24.545 seconds.

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJlgD-aHrro

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • D2Forged Nissan GT-R In One-Of-A-Kind Matte Gold Exterior

    D2Forged Nissan GT-R Everybody knows that Nissan GT-R is not an ordinary car. In fact, it is that special that it immediately grabs the attention when it appears masterfully on the road. In this case, the tuners at D2Forged Wheels have been given the task make even more exceptional this unique Nissan.

    Following the example of the fastest man on the world – Usain Bolt, they decided to give the GT-R a full gold wrap, but unlikely Bolt’s car, this particular on was decided to be matte. The wrap was delivered by Phenomenal Vinyl. What rounds off the exterior presence of the vehicle is the rocking set of lightweight D2FORGED CV8 Deep Concave Wheels. They come in sizes 21″ all around.

    To go even further into details, this Nissan model hides under its hood 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which delivers 550 horsepower (405 kW). The torque here is estimated at 632 Nm (466 lb-ft) at 3200 to 5800 rpm. The top speed is 315 km/h (196 mph).

    These figures speak about fast acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, which in this case is only 2.7 seconds, while the 100 – 200 km/h is measured at 8.89 seconds. The car is capable of covering ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds.

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    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
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    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R
    D2Forged Nissan GT-R

    Source: D2 Forged Wheels

  • Porsche GT2 9ff vs Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+

    Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting battle between Porsche 911 GT2 Mk.1 9ff GT1100 with 1100HP , Nissan GT-R Mk.2 AMS Alpha 12+ with 1500HP and Nissan GT-R Mk.1 Altechno A2 with 1000HP.

    In the first start, the 9ff set personal speed record of the day of 338 km/h. However, because of the massive wheel spin the Porsche crossed the 1 mile mark in 26.957 seconds, while the GT-R Alpha 12+ needed just 24.013 seconds.

    In the second start, the 9ff lost again, but this time versus the GT-R Altechno A2, which finished in 25.195 seconds with a terminal speed of 323 km/h.

    In the last race, the Porsche won versus the GT-R Alpha 12+, because the Nissan had problems. However, the 9ff managed to set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 10.977 seconds with 227 km/h and personal et record of the day on 1 mile – 25.781 seconds with 336 km/h.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdcU03lrAPQ

    Source: Dragtimesinfo

  • AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R – 1/4 mile in 7.98 seconds with 299 km/h

    AMS Performance did it again! The tuning company proved that they are the best in tuning probably the most successful drag race car in the world – Nissan GT-R.

    Their Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R managed to run ¼ mile in 7.984 seconds with a terminal speed of 299 km/h (186 mph). So the tuning company is home of the first 9, 8 and 7 second R35 GT-R.

    The record came two days after Omega reclaimed the ET and trap speed records (8.25 seconds with 185 mph)  and was accomplished on the first and only pass Omega made that day.  The team came back at the track, because they were sure that the mighty Omega GT-R can beat that time and it did.

    There are a lot drag racing cars in 7 seconds, but the spectacular here is that the OMEGA is a full street legal car with power of around 1700 and 1800WHP.

    The speedometer is not able to keep up with the rate of acceleration, that’s why the digital one gets only to 178 mph.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sADIPd5vPc

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9-7VlRASg

    Source: AMSTuned

  • 2013 Nissan GT-R vs 2013 Audi RS6 Avant [video]

    Here is another interesting test that proves Nissan GT-R R35 is the best car on the market. It is going against the powerful Audi RS6 Avant.

    The GT-R is powered by a VR38DETT engine – – a 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 550HP (400 kW) at 6400 RPM and 632Nm (466 lb-ft) of torque at 3200RPM. 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph). The curb weight is 1740kg. It has power-to-weight ratio of 311HP per ton.

    The RS6 has a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 560HP (412 kW) and 630Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 304 km/h (189 mph). The curb weight is 2010kg. It has power-to-weight ratio of 275HP per ton.

    Both cars cost roughly the same, but as you may suggest the GT-R is way more faster, while the RS 6 is way more comfortable.

    Which is better? Check out in the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuTZSekmu3w

    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant
    2014 Audi RS 6 Avant

    Source: Autocar

  • EXCLUSIVE: Premiere Of Nissan GT-R Special Edition

    Nissan-GT-R-Special-Edition-THUMbNissan GT-R Special Edition has just been exclusively released. The special edition model is wrapped in an exclusive Midnight Opal color, and in addition its production will not exceed 100 units worldwide.

    The first GT-R was introduced in 2007. Since then, this Nissan vehicle is consistently earning high praise from people all over the world. In fact, it is considered one of the most exciting supercars currently on the market.

    With the reveal of this limited edition version, the model will further widen its recognition among fans. Furthermore, next to the new exterior color, the GT-R Special Edition will include exclusive equipment such as dry carbon fiber rear spoiler and forged aluminum wheels with a hyper-titanium coating.

    To be more precise, the Midnight Opal exterior paint is applied with each coat by hand. The effect is an exterior finish which sparkles like a jewel and can only be seen in the most exotic of supercars. In fact, the exterior color of the car is perceived differently depending on the light conditions and viewing angle.

    Next, the dry carbon fiber rear spoiler improves the aerodynamic stability at ultra-high speeds. On the other hand, the black finish additionally enhances the look of the car’s rear end. The reduced unsprung weight makes better the car’s handling and improves the ride quality.

    Moreover, Nissan GT-R Special Edition runs on highly-rigid lightweight forged aluminum wheels. They include an eye-catching hyper-titanium colored coating, that delivers even more visual flair to the car’s overall appearance.

    Due to the limited production of the model, a gold model number plate will be featured within the engine compartment to highlight the GT-R Special Edition’s exclusivity.

    Nissan GT-R Special Edition
    Nissan GT-R Special Edition
    Nissan GT-R Special Edition

    Source: Nissan