R35 GT-R V-Spec shows its face... and price

[url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/07/nissan-gt-r-specv-unveiled/]Nissan GT-R SpecV unveiled! - Autoblog[/url]

[I]After nearly a year of speculation and spy shots, it's official: the Nissan GT-R SpecV has arrived. The limited edition GT-R is a subtle evolution of the super coupe that's set the world on fire after its introduction last year, and Nissan claims that it offers race car-levels of performance in a street-legal vehicle.

The body mods consist of a carbon fiber rear spoiler, grille and brake ducts, along with an exclusive Ultimate Black Opal paint job. On the inside, a set of carbon fiber Recaro buckets are fitted up front, while the rear seats have been nixed to save a few pounds. Carbon fiber also adorns the center storage box, instrument panel and replaces the majority of the interior trim.

The only substantive engine modification is a new high gear boost controller that increases the amount of compressed oxygen entering the twin-turbo'd 3.8-liter V6 to deliver more torque in mid- to high-range revs. A titanium-coated exhaust and a reworked suspension is fitted underneath, and carbon ceramic brakes hide behind 20-inch NISMO wheels that conspire to reduce unsprung mass and improve braking performance.

Sales begin in Japan at seven pre-selected dealers, with pricing set at 15,750,000 yen. There's no word on whether the GT-R SpecV will make the trek across the Pacific, but we're not holding our breath just yet.[/I]


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[url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3986/Nissan-GT-R-SpecV.html]2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV - Images, Specifications and Information[/url]

It seems strange that they didn't CF the whole car.
¥15,750,000 is about $ 160-170,000 US.
EDIT:[QUOTE=Press Release]TOKYO (Jan. 8, 2009) — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.

Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original's "ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime" philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of "oneness between man and machine." The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R's unmatched performance to even higher levels.

The GT-R SpecV's new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV's unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.

Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.

The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV's exceptional performance.

The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.

Dealer outlets selling the SpecV
Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet

Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen[/QUOTE]

Will this actually be faster than light?

[QUOTE=Ferrer;860650]Will this actually be faster than light?[/QUOTE]

Did you miss the part where they describe the Warp Drive?

Corvette ZR-1, eat your heart out.

Let the flame wars begin.

[QUOTE=NSXType-R;860680]Corvette ZR-1, eat your heart out.

Let the flame wars begin.[/QUOTE]

They're ramping up slowly, but they seem to be getting started on the other thread.

[QUOTE=Ferrer;860650]Will this actually be faster than light?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't be surprised, a test mule has already damaged a wind turbine in Lincolnshire.

I heard it went so fast it created a wormhole and jumped into an alternate universe where Jeremy Clarkson is king and Mahatma Ghandi presents Top Gear :)

reportedly, this car is the only one that can save you from the LHC

[QUOTE=LeonOfTheDead;860805]reportedly, this car is the only one that can save you from the LHC[/QUOTE]

When driven by a KFL Racing Enterprises driver.

more pics at autoblog.com [url=http://www.autoblog.com/photos/nissan-gt-r-specv-live/]Autoblog[/url], and according to them the weight saved is [I]only[/I] 132 lbs, while the carbo-cramic breakes should cost 45.000 $ (what?!?! that's a 370Z!!! no way!)

[QUOTE=Kitdy;860834]When driven by a KFL Racing Enterprises driver.[/QUOTE]

that's the only explanation to the 'Ring times

It had to be done.

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Beat me to it Leon. 15lb-ft of overboost in midrange is also available for 80 seconds. Double the price for what they give is what people will pay but it's a rip and the cash would probably be better spent on aftermarket parts or a tuned GT-R.

yeah, but no interior colour choices except black - YUKK! - and as far as I can see apart from a red no other bright colour choice.

now Nissan may have desired a sinister 'cave-like' image for the GTR for some obscure Eastern reason but I will never drive a b cave and when did ya last sit in a lounge or office painted all black and felt comfortable?

this car is too important and desirable not to have more colour choices

amazes me how these companies can get the marketing basics so wrong

I didn't read all the press, so I may have missed it..........did they list any production numbers for the Spec?

I do agree with some opinions here: for the price, the whole body should be CF. I would be more willing to pay for weight reduction than a power bump....since that can be easily attained in aftermarket.