Nov
10
2008
Nov
3
2008
The GT-R’s of SEMA 2008
Well here it is, the GT-R’s of SEMA 2008, I’m sure I missed a ton of them, but everywhere I looked I saw more GT-Rs each with fantastic mods, rims, body kits and who knows what else. Soo happy to see the GT-R killing it at SEMA 2008
Oct
28
2008
Video Top Speed Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Porsche 911 GT2, Ferrari 599, Nissan GT-R
ZR1 Top Speed 200.4mph
2009 GT-R 195mph
Ferrari 599: 201.5mph
Porsche 997 GT2: 199.8mph
Test Results
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | Nissan GT-R | Porsche 911 GT2 | |
| Base Price | $106,520 | $317,595 | $77,840 | $192,560 |
| Engine | 6.2L/638-hp 604-lb-ft supercharged OHV 16-valve V-8 |
6.0L/612-hp 448-lb-ft 48-valve DOHC V-12 | 3.8L/480-hp 430-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC, 24-valve V-6 |
3.6L/530-hp 505-lb-ft twin-turbo, DOHC 24-valve flat six |
| Transmission | 6-speed man | 6-sp auto-clutch man | 6-sp auto-clutch man | 6-speed man |
| Curb weight, lb | 3364 | 3975 | 3868 | 3270 |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 6.9 | 7.1 | 8 | 7.3 |
| Quarter mile | 11.2 sec @ 130.5 mph | 11.3 sec @ 126.4 mph | 11.6 sec @ 120.0 mph | 11.4 sec @ 127.9 mph |
| MT Figure 8 | 23.7 sec @ 0.87 g (avg) | 25.0 sec @ 0.79 g (avg) | 24.1 sec @ 0.86 g (avg) | 22.9 sec @ 0.90 g (avg) |
| 60-0 mph | 97 ft | 104 ft | 105 ft | 98 ft |
| Lateral Acceleration | 1.10 g (avg) | 0.95 g (avg) | 0.97 g (avg) | 1.10 g (avg) |
| Top Speed (observed) | 200.4 mph | 201.5 mph | 195.0 mph | 199.8 mph |
| Lap Time | 56.9 sec | 58.0 sec | 58.1 sec | 57.5 sec |
| EPA City/Hwy Fuel Econ | 14/20 mpg | 11/15 mpg | 16/21 mpg | 16/23 mpg |
Oct
21
2008
National Geographic GT-R Video
Carlos Ghosen almost throws up in an early prototype, Nissan Execs browsing Autoblog in a Staff Meeting, and peak at the rumored 50KG of testing equipment mounted in the trunk of the Nurburgrin GT-R. All good stuff.
Oct
20
2008
Yoshi the GT-R hits Angeles Crest Highway
Took the GT-R out to Angeles Crest highway a couple of weeks ago and my good friend Josh shot this fantastic video of the event. Great work!
Oct
17
2008
Head2Head: Cobb GT-R vs. Techart 997 GT Street
Being Discussed on NAGTROC Click the link to join the debate…
Head2Head: Cobb GT-R vs. Techart 997 GT Street – NAGTROC – The Nissan GT-R Owners Club.
Oct
16
2008
R35 GT-R tuned by Harman Motive- Video
Love the way this car sounds, there is a woosh to the intake that sounds just perfect.
Oct
11
2008
Upcomming, COBB tuning GT-R vs. 997 GT-Street Porsche
Just a little teaser video of the next episode of Head to Head. To be honest I thought they would hold this for the finale, since these were the big guns, but I have to say I can’t wait to watch the full episode (even though I know how it went down).
Guess My car will be in a few more weeks….sigh… patience…
Oct
2
2008
Video, My GT-R and Me at Willow
I had a ton of fun at this event (big thank you to Torque for organizing this), and it looks like Jonathan finally took the wraps off the teaser video as a prelude of what is to come. Of course they cut out the lovely Miss Torque, my personal favorite, to see more of her, check out the Gallery below.
Oct
1
2008
Video 2009 Nissan GT-R tested on Top Gear Australia
Looks like the series is off to a good start…..surprised that the New M3 lost to the PDK 911S though.