The $162,000 Nissan GT-R SpecV features a “lightweight carbon-fiber body parts, overboost turbo control, carbon-ceramic brakes, unique suspension setup and special tires.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
At this price, the SpecV could be a hard sell in Japan, even if Nissan is building only 30 examples per month. There are no plans to bring the SpecV to the U.S.
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This unique Nissan R34 GT-R replica on eBay is based on the 1994 Acura Legend chassis because it’s ” the absolute closest roofline, lenghth and width of a real r34,” according to the seller. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
You are looking at a ONE OF A KIND TWIN TURBO Skyline GTR R34 clone built on an Acura Legend chassis. It retains the original Legend driveline(240hp engine) but is twin turbo so I would guess around 360hp if you leave it very mild.
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Though it may look like a factory Nissan GT-R wagon, it’s actually the “M35 series Stagea wagon, a JDM load-lugger it produced from 2001 to 2007.” Click here for one more picture.
Spotted at Nagoya Auto Trend this weekend, this particular Stagea looks to be a super-clean conversion, with a well-integrated R35 GT-R front-end that’s been carried through along the bodysides.
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Priced at a hefty $16650, the Switzer P700 GTR tuning package is “capable of squeezing more than 700 HP out of the Nissan GT-R without sacrificing reliability or driveablity.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
After replacing the stock turbos with application-specific custom units and our own unique MONSTER intercooler package, we slowly dialed up the boost…Eventually, we ended up going beyond the limits of the standard ECU calibrations and hardware, so we built the necessary components.
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Best Motoring takes a look at the NISMO R35 GT-R in this segment. The upgrades include: Bilstein Damptronic adjustable dampers, forged Rays Engineering VOLK wheels, and a carbon fiber undertray. Video after the break.
Best Motoring couldn’t wait to bring the GT-R to Tsukaba, but not without some tough competition, which includes such supercars as the: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, NSX, 911 Turbo, and the GT3. Continue reading to watch.
In this Best Motoring clip, titled “Battle in Motegi”, you’ll see the 911 GT2, F355 Challenge Stradele, 360 Modena, GT-R, Gallardo LP560-4, and Ferrari F430 Scuderia go head to head at the track. Continue reading to see which vehicle comes out on top.
We showed you the SpecV pictures from Best Motoring a couple weeks ago, now we’ve got the actual clip for your viewing enjoyment after the break. From what we could tell, the car does seem more nimble through the twisties.
In this Best Motoring segment, they pit a Nissan GT-R against the Porsche 911 Turbo. This clip includes a separate time trial for each vehicle as well as a circuit battle. Continue reading to watch.
For those who have a GT-R and $11,559 or more to spend on it, the WALD SportsLine Black Bison Edition kit may be just for you. It includes: carbon fiber front bumper, trunk spoiler, rear diffuser, and grille cover. Click here for first picture in gallery.
WALD’s masterpiece, the Sports Line R35 GT-R “Black Bison Edition” made its debut last month at Tokyo AutoSalon 2009.
[via GT-R Blog]