Unique Cars magazine has released a video documenting a test where they put two much revered modern cars against each other, namely the Porsche Cayman R and the Nissan GT-R. The German model can be considered as the ultimate evolution of the famous coupe line, with better performance and handling than the already brilliant ‘S’ version, whereas the Japanese contender is - simply put - the ‘car to beat’, the one that since its debut in 2007 has been continuously thrilled the car enthusiasts all world over the world with its astonishing performance as well as a price that makes all its challengers cringe in disbelief.

These two cars are quite different from each other: the Porsche uses a mid-mounted naturally aspirated engine and a rear wheel drive architecture while the Nissan unleashes the power of its V6 to the ground through an advanced all-wheel drive configuration. Therefore their clash is somewhat like putting tradition against innovation, agility against brute strength, and the outcome is not as predictable as you might think. The video is pretty self explanatory and the verdict is not based on performance figures alone, as it should be. Definitely worth watching.

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Japan’s BestMotor TV decided to verify what sort of improvement the new Nissan GT-R can boast over its predecessors by putting it up against them in little family contest made of two tasks: a 400 m drag race and a 3 lap race on the famous Motegi race track.

By clicking on the ‘Continue reading’ link below you will access the videos of both tests, featuring as contenders the GT-Rs from 2012, 2011 and 2009, marketed as Model Year 2013, Model Year 2012 and Model Year 2010 respectively. Surely the youngest one of the lot got the edge to win both battles, but is it really that much better than the older siblings?

via | CarScoop

Continue reading: Nissan GT-R MY 2013 vs GT-R MY 2012 vs GT-R MY 2010 (video)

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Website GTBoard.com has released a video showing Nissan GT-R going from standstill up to 312 km/h (194 mph) at night on a German Autobahn. Even though we are pretty unsure about the safety conditions under which this test was carried out, the video is surely pretty indicative of how the GT-R progresses when unleashed at full speed. As it often happens, the GPS doesn’t really agree with what the speedometer says (it shows 302 km/h at the moment the car reaches the top speed), but still we cannot help but feel quite impressed with the acceleration of the car anyway.

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Nissan has revealed the details of “Track Pack” that will be made available for the next GT-R, which is supposed to enter the worldwide market in Spring 2012. The package is aimed at those customers who would like to get the best possible performance out of it on a circuit, making it even more fast than the already extreme standard model.

The package will include exclusive 6-spoke Rays alloys finished with gloss black centers, new brake cooling ducts for both front and rear bumpers, different suspension setting and a lower ride height. As for the interior, the Track Pack gets rid of rear seats, replaces the front row with lighter Recaro sports seats and puts a Track Pack logo right in the middle of the dashboard.

The package will be available in the UK for an extra 10,000£ (about 11,700 € - 15,000 $) on the top of the ‘regular’ GT-R price, but Nissan has not officially revealed how much it will cost elsewhere. It shouldn’t be that different, though.

via | MotorAuthority

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The good people from Japanese website Lovecars just wanted to see for themselves what the Nissan GT-R model year 2012 is capable of after the upgrading that provided its already astonishing 3.8-litre V6 with even more power and torque. So they took one to the Sendai Hiland Raceway to find out more about its acceleration, and the outcome is indeed quite impressive.

The car registered a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint time of only 2.84 seconds, doing the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in just 2.72 seconds. It’s yet another confirmation that the GT-R project just gets better and better, year after year, as the Model Year 2010 did the 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds while the Model Year 2011 did that in 3 seconds flat.

In the shift between the 2011 and 2012 models, the GT-R gained an extra 20 hp (going from 530 to 550 hp) as well as 20 Nm of peak torque (going from 612 to 632 Nm). The car will hit the showrooms in early 2012, but Australian, British, Japanese and South African markets will also get the even more impressive “Track Pack” version, featuring 2 seats, more sporty settings (based on the V-Spec version), a specific brake cooling system, alloy wheels and a special lip-spoiler.

via | CarScoop

View the full Nissan GT-R Model Year 2012 photo gallery

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Talking about the new Nissan GT-R, Chief Vehicle Engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno stated that “we have a car that has the potential to go from 0-100 km/h (0-62mph) in under 3 seconds, lap the Nurburgring in less than 7 minutes 20 seconds, and cruise at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour”. There is no doubt that the new GT-R will have people turning their heads, just like all the previous incarnation.

It seems like the new Japanese supercar can do anything: Mizuno pointed out that the car is extremely versatile and user-friendly, affordable for all and could even take you on holiday on the seaside - if you wish so - as it lacks all that sort of limitations that most ‘regular’ supercar usually brings along.

Here is the first official video featuring Nissan’s latest evolution of the GT-R. We just cannot wait to see what it will come up with at the Nurburgring.

View the full Nissan GT-R Model Year 2012 photo gallery

Video | Autoblog.it

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As reported in our previous post, Nissan just revealed technical highlights and info about the GT-R Model Year 2012. The Japanese carmaker has now released an official photo gallery picturing the new ‘beast’ in all of its glory, that you can access by clicking on the link below.

The new GT-R is obviously going to be the most powerful Nissan car ever produced, but it will also boast improved economy and lower emissions. The car is due on sale in Europe this coming January with its signature 3.8 V6 twin turbo engine now delivering 550 hp at 6400 rpm and 632 Nm of maximum torque available from 3200 rpm.

View the full Nissan GT-R Model Year 2012 photo gallery

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The first official info and images of the 2012 Nissan GT-R are now available. The eagerly awaited new version of the Japanese supercar will be once again more powerful than its predecessor as the work done under the bonnet will give its amazing 3.8-litre Twin Turbo V6 an extra 20 hp to play with (going from the 530 hp of the previous model to 550 hp) as well as 20 Nm more of peak torque (going from 612 to 632 Nm) that will be available between 3200 and 5800 rpm. However, even though the power has been increased, the fuel consumption went down from 12 to 11.8 l/100 km.

The already ultra-efficient transmission has been upgraded as well and is now smoother and less noisy, while the limited slip differential are now lubricated with a high performance lube oil. The frame is stiffer than the old one, in order to better manage the power and improve the handling. In the cabin we have a performance-data display on the center LCD screen, Bose audio system, new instrument panel with blue lighting and - finally - a gear indicator.

The new GT-R range will also feature a “Track Pack” version, with only two seats, which has been specifically designed for the track. This model will boast even more sporty settings (based on the V-Spec version), a specific brake cooling system, alloy wheels and a special lip-spoiler. However, the GT-R Track Pack will be available in Japan, United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa only. The ‘normal’ Model Year 2012 will be available in Japan at the end of this month and will hit the European markets in January.

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According to Autoblog.nl, Nissan GT-R Model Year 2013 completed its lap on the legendary Nurburgring North Course in 7 minutes, 16 seconds and 8 hundredths. If confirmed, the news means that the Japanese supercar did way better than the 2011 version, which stopped the clock at 7 min 24 sec and 022. Besides, this time had already signed a 2 seconds improvement over the previous model.

The 2013 Nissan GT-R uses a reprogrammed ECU with brand new exhaust and air intake systems which boast the power of its 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine (used by the current version as well) up to 560 hp. We will be waiting for some official footage documenting the accomplishment and also for the response of its direct competitors.

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Japanese tuner BenSopra will present an extreme tuning of Nissan GT-R at the forthcoming 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon (13-14-15 January). These official CGI pictures offer an anticipation of the aerodynamic package that will equip the car: basically every visible part of the bodywork will be modified, with much bigger fenders, a new set of air intakes and outlets and a massive rear spolier. Besides, the way the bonnet opens suggests that the frame itself will be significantly modified.

BenSopra Nissan GT-R will count on 1000 hp delivered by a heavily modified 3,8 litre twin-turbo V6, although no information has been released about the kind of intervention the engine has been subjected to. BenSopra’s official website confirms that the entire car will be up for sale in 2012.

View the full BenSopra Nissan GT-R photo gallery

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It’s a corny video so it might not have quite the intended impact on Porsche 911 fans, but here’s a mini film in which we see the Nissan GTR pick off the 911 in a race, the winner of which gets the inheritance. It looks like a fun drive around the estate and this time round, you could do worse than be the butler.

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How Lotus Evora became UK’s Best Handling Car according to Autocar.co.uk testing. Contenders: Lotus Evora, Jaguar XFR, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche Panamera, Audi R8 V10, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV, Ford Focus RS, Renault Sport Clio 200 Cup, Nissan 370Z.

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