Nissan GT-R V-Spec details revealed

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Jul 29, 2008
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While the 'standard' GT-R is busy kicking arse and taking names, Nissan

has quietly released details of the limited run GT-R V-Spec and I like

what I see. In years gone by the V-Spec has, in most cases, made do with

a few minor suspension and electronics revisions with some additional

aero components thrown in for good measure. The new V-Spec however will

give the Victory specification new meaning.

Nissan's new Nordeschliefe hopeful will be packing close to 390kWs, up

around 35kWs, while torque jumps almost 15Nms peaking just shy of

600Nms... delicious. The fun doesn't stop there either as the V-Spec

will shed some 90kgs from its portly frame bringing kerb weight down under

1700kgs. The drop in weight is thanks largely to the use of lightweight

body components, they've even gone as far as ditching the back seat and

adding a roll cage. If earlier reports are accurate, we should expect to

see new wheels and tyres with revised braking and suspension to round

out the package.

Reports from various GT-R dyno and road tests in the recent past have

claimed there's little chance the standard GT-R is producing the figures

Nissan has quoted so with this in mind, and a claimed target lap time of

7:25 at The Ring, Nissan's new V-Spec may pack quite a bit more punch

than expected. The bad news, besides the limited run, is the expected

$130,000 USD sticker price, almost double the standard car's demand on

your wallet. Will the extra dollars be worth it? Only time, and a

handful of lucky owners, will tell.

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Comments

  • DVS747 [reply]
    2 years ago 0 points
    Nice, but surely you could build a faster one yourself out of a base GT-R for far less money? unless there's something else about the v-spec that makes it worth almost double the cost of a standard model?
    • Alan Li [reply]
      2 years ago 0 points
      That's true for any special. I could build a HSV killer out of a SV8 for the same cost.

      However, the one you build won't have a warranty. The one you build is going to need more specific servicing and maintenance.

      The V-Spec will be good if you don't want to modify. Anyone who is willing to modify will always buy the base model and spec up what they want.
  • Brad [reply]
    2 years ago 0 points
    Why own a Reventon when a few dollars spent on a Gallardo will give you a faster car? Some people like the exclusivity of owning the rarer vehicle.

    Good article Dan, and well done again mate!!

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