GTR V-Spec/Spec-V At The Nurburg

[Driz26]

Less poundage more power......lets see what time it runs...

Spy Shots: Nissan GT-R Spec V confirmed, caught running the 'Ring - Autoblog

Those spy shots we showed you yesterday of a higher-performance GT-R have been confirmed by inside sources as the Spec V model, which will both shed poundage and gain power compared to its baser sibling. Weight is expected to drop by over 300 pounds thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, and as for how much power the twin-turbo 3.8L V6 will make in Spec V trim... some are saying 550 - 600 horsepower, though we think that's a bit optimistic as well as just overkill. These shots show the GT-R Spec V attacking a corner at the Nurburgring, and in the German sun we can see the new front splitter below the grille and carbon fiber rear wing much clearer. The current GT-R's performance has already surprised us all, but it's clear that this is just beginning for Nissan's new halo car.

[EVILZ33]

looks alot lower too

[valdo]

DAMN, NISSAN IS NOT PLAYING. I WONDER HOW FAST IT RAN AT THE RING.

[97talon]

Very nice.

[Nortad]

wont beat the record, but there is already fanboys around saying its doing 7.25min lap times...

[mattlikespeople]

nah, the v-spec will lap the 'ring so fast it will actually finish before it starts

[Driz26]

Nissan GT-R V-Spec | Secret New Cars | Car Magazine Online

Nissan GT-R V-Spec

Spyshots

08 April 2008 15:44

Nissan GT-R not fast enough? The company is preparing a harder performance version badged V-Spec - reawakening the 'Victory spec' designation that has long denoted the ultimate GT-R models since the R32.

This prototype, photographed lapping the Nurburgring during an endurance shakedown, has a new front splitter, different wheels and a redesigned rear spoiler from the standard car. Nissan is rumoured to be using carbonfibre for more body parts to trim weight, while power is expected to jump compared with the regular R35's 473bhp.

So just how quick is the Nissan GT-R V-Spec?

Those on the ground in Germany claim the car is a barely credible 18 seconds faster around the Nordschleife than the standard GT-R, lapping in less than 7min 25sec. Forget the confusing lap times - all you need to know is that it's a blindingly fast performance, easily faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo and its ilk.

Rumours circulating on chatrooms suggest that the V-Spec model will shed around 150kg while the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 has been massaged to produce an extra 70 horsepower... The mind boggles.

[Nortad]

^^ 7.25m from such a heavy car? Somebody needs to learn how to use a stopwatch

[EVILZ33]

keeping my fingers crossed for a 6mt

[Driz26]

Sweet rivalry
Autoblog

Leading up to the official reveal of the Corvette ZR-1, a rare week went by when we didn't see spy shots of the General's new super coupe eating up the Nurburgring. But still images don't tell the whole tale, so InsideLine sent its spies to the North Loop with a video camera to capture an uncloaked ZR-1 making the rounds on the 'Ring. According to the men behind the lens, they were able to clock the 620 hp, supercharged 'Vette running laps "in the low 7:40s," easily within reach of supercars costing substantially more than the ZR-1's estimated $100k price tag. But what about the elephant on the 'Ring in the room? The Nissan GT-R V-Spec.

As reported earlier this week, spies caught the GT-R V-Spec lapping the Nordschleife, and with stopwatches at the ready, they were able to time Godzilla's lightweight (by an estimated 330 pounds), more powerful (70 hp or so) sibling at an unbelievable 7:25 per lap. According to the crew that crudely timed the ZR-1, the track was damp, so that 7:40 time could easily be improved by at least four or five seconds. But that's still a long way off.

Obviously, both lap times should be taken with a grain of salt considering the less-than-accurate way in which they were captured, but that won't stop the smack-talk. Keep it civil folks.

[EVILZ33]

i kinda wish you didnt say that^ in about what the zr1 runs in the quarter there will be more nuthuggers here than corvette and mullet meet combined

[97talon]

Hahahahahaha.

[mattlikespeople]

car market=

[97talon]

Umm. ok.

[EVILZ33]

rat race?...