As if the GT-R wasn’t extreme enough, according to Motorauthority, the Japanese have upped the ante with a V-Spec version that’s lighter and more powerful. This could really challenge for the title of fastest car on the ‘Ring, and if we’re lucky, we’ll be seeing it at the Paris motor show.

Up to 100hp have been added to the Spec-V, in addition to a carbon fit-out that will give it an edge in terms of weight. The tuner, Nismo, has worked on this prototype, spotted at the Nurburgring, and the debut of the final vehicle is expect for 2009.

Source | Motorauthority

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It has arrived on the Old Continent, even if only for the moment for some test runs on the ‘Ring. We’re referring to the Nissan GT-R V-Spec, definitive derivation on the GT-R theme and the most probable candidate for the supercar of the millennium, given the incredible base already established on the “normal” version.

The photographers from AutoExpress have immortalised the prototype at the entrance to “green hell”, already theatre to the incredible rounds done by the initial version. Now with a smile on our face, we’re wondering if the GT-R will be capable of humiliating the noble German supercars. Every point of reference might be casual but what will be the capabilities of this katana of a car?

The nasty black wheels and the stack of tyres already promise dark times for competitors and (like many readers passionate about supercars), we’re waiting to see the effects of the monstrous 550 hp (as foreseen).

Continue reading: Nissan GT-R V-Spec: spy shots from Nürburgring

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What is better than efficient? Perhaps “super-efficient” would be the word. Well according to the Nissan, the word on everyone’s lips is V-Spec; and it is easy to imagine why. It originally took 7 minutes 38 seconds for the Nissan GT-R to tear round the track at Nuerburgring, but Nissan want more - they want to beat the record of 7 minutes 25 seconds.

In reality, the GT-R is not so much a devastating rocket, but a precision rifle - extremely efficient. The forthcoming ‘extreme’ model, the V-Spec will be a bit of both. It will be optimised to attain, or perhaps even redefine, perfection. Auto Express, going by the latest gossip, have put forward the idea that the
original power output of 473bhp will be increased to a huge 550bhp, matched by a weight reduction of 150kg. Consequently, the redefined weight to power output ratio of 2.9 kg/ bhp, would be a formidable weapon. Even the body-kit will get a make-over, with side-skirts and rear spoiler in order to prevent
take-off. It should be released in 2010 at a price of no less that 100,000 Euro.

Via | Auto Express

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