Saw my first GT-R
Saw my first GT-R
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How fast is a GTR anyway?
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
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How fast is a GTR anyway?
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
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How fast is a GTR anyway?
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
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How fast is a GTR anyway?
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
I read one Car an Driver article saying does 0-60 in 3.3, 0-100 in 7.8 and the 1/4 mile in 11.5 @124.
http://www.caranddriver.com/buying_g...on+id-238.html
Then a few months later they come up with a GTR comparison where it does 0-60 in 4.1, 0-100 in 10.2, and the 1/4mile in 12.1@115
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
What gives? Are these cars that inconsistent? Or was the original a Japanese spec'd version and the later a US model?
Sorry but if the most recent numbers are correct the car isn't that special.
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They said the car was pretty beat up, a Nissan tester with 4,000 very unkind miles on it. The transmission was popping and whizzing by the time they were done with it. In a footnote in the article they said they tested a 3rd GTR that replicated the original numbers.
Yeah there was a second comparison, in which an M3 was picked as superior, where the numbers lined up better. Although at the top end the 911 Turbo walked away.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test
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That hideous new 7-series is a completely different story though. I don't think I'll ever get used to that monstrosity. Ditto with this GT-R. It's just plain ugly.
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I don't think the M5 is butt-ugly. It's grown on me a lot over time, to the point where now, especially with tint, I think it looks great.
That hideous new 7-series is a completely different story though. I don't think I'll ever get used to that monstrosity. Ditto with this GT-R. It's just plain ugly.
That hideous new 7-series is a completely different story though. I don't think I'll ever get used to that monstrosity. Ditto with this GT-R. It's just plain ugly.
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Those are not leaked pics, they are the real deal. I have seen pics( not those touched bmw press released photos) on a different forum of the new 7 in a silver/grey color at a presentation of some sort . I think it is nicely done, the rear lights could be cleaner.
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Road and Track got 12.6 in the quarter mile for the GTR in their latest issue. It got SPANKED by the Z06, 911GT2 and Viper ACS. It was the fastest around the track but, that's not what most people buy these kinds of cars for. How'd they go from high 11's to mid/upper 12's?
GTR-great track car, fast but not FAST -more hype than anything and looks borderline rice.
GTR-great track car, fast but not FAST -more hype than anything and looks borderline rice.
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Road and Track got 12.6 in the quarter mile for the GTR in their latest issue. It got SPANKED by the Z06, 911GT2 and Viper ACS. It was the fastest around the track but, that's not what most people buy these kinds of cars for. How'd they go from high 11's to mid/upper 12's?
GTR-great track car, fast but not FAST -more hype than anything and looks borderline rice.
GTR-great track car, fast but not FAST -more hype than anything and looks borderline rice.
The GTR was also third slowest around the Buttonwillow track, narrowly edging the Z06 (by 0.6 seconds) while getting toasted by the Viper ACR (by 5.4 seconds).
Surprisingly C&D didn't elaborate as to why this GTR was substantially slower than previously tested ones.
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More cylinders only makes sense when the engine is going to have the displacement to back it up, otherwise you wind up with questionable performance increases and unquestionably more things to go wrong. I mean, really, what's the point in having a V12 with a <5L displacement, like 80's/90's BMWs and Jags? You can claim a decent hp figure, but torque is in the toilet and it makes for a car that may be great on the highway but sucks around town. I remember driving an E38 750iL back when they were the big deal, and it felt about the same as my grandmother's S420 in every condition except for WOT.
Anyway, I am happy to see BMW finally coming around.
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This is the real deal, unfortunately...
Officially unveiled on July 7th.
I don't think I'll ever get used to that rear-end, which they appear to have transplanted straight off the new G35 sedan. It's just plain ugly, and very japanese looking.
Officially unveiled on July 7th.
I don't think I'll ever get used to that rear-end, which they appear to have transplanted straight off the new G35 sedan. It's just plain ugly, and very japanese looking.
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The August issue of Car and Driver ran the same four cars and got the same 1/4 mile time for the GTR: 12.6 seconds. (Report is here: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/coupes/chevy_corvette_z06_vs_dodge_viper_srt10_acr_nissan _gt_r_porsche_911_gt2_comparison_test/(page)/1)
The GTR was also third slowest around the Buttonwillow track, narrowly edging the Z06 (by 0.6 seconds) while getting toasted by the Viper ACR (by 5.4 seconds).
Surprisingly C&D didn't elaborate as to why this GTR was substantially slower than previously tested ones.
The GTR was also third slowest around the Buttonwillow track, narrowly edging the Z06 (by 0.6 seconds) while getting toasted by the Viper ACR (by 5.4 seconds).
Surprisingly C&D didn't elaborate as to why this GTR was substantially slower than previously tested ones.
Keep in mind the launch control on this car. The numbers have actually been consistent when launch control IS NOT USED. The car goes from a 3.4 0-60mph to a 4.2. Obviously, a drastic difference. So, do you want to hammer the hell out of the thing (and engage launch control) every light - to - light race or do you just want to put your right foot down and get the same result everytime? I prefer the AMG way. GT-R is nice though, especially for sticker.
I can't wait to see one of these on the highway, the 55's and 63's should do just fine when alreay at speed (since the launch settings won't help).
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Btw the funny thing is, is that it seems that they made a big wow factor about it... and how fast is it with launch control, but without it its just a 12 second car... which is not that fast, and it seems Nissan now wanna play the BMW LC game... I read in GTR forums that now nissan refuses to aknowledge that there is LC... and that if you Switch off Traction control it might even Void the warranty on it?!?! If that makes sense. There also few guy who already went through the tranny on a brand new cars... So GTR is a very fragile car.
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Btw the funny thing is, is that it seems that they made a big wow factor about it... and how fast is it with launch control, but without it its just a 12 second car... which is not that fast, and it seems Nissan now wanna play the BMW LC game... I read in GTR forums that now nissan refuses to aknowledge that there is LC... and that if you Switch off Traction control it might even Void the warranty on it?!?! If that makes sense. There also few guy who already went through the tranny on a brand new cars... So GTR is a very fragile car.
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I'm not following you, CH. If by "here" you mean cars driven by forum members, then quite a few folks have 1/4 mile times that are well south of 12.6 seconds. But you know that so you must mean something else.
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While I am not going to buy a GT-R, I think it will be a landmark vehicle for the money. The price of admission will allow a lot of people to get into an amazing car for not a lot of money. With a mod or 2, you will be entering well past supercar territory. Face it guys, the thing handles like it is on rails and generally is a world-beater. The only possible bad about it is the looks. If you can get past that, it will be a formidable friend or foe. I am not trying to say that a Viper ACR can't beat it. I am just saying I would love to have the reliability of Nissan in a Viper. 
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