2009 Nissan GT-R hits 60 mph in 3.3 sec 1/4 mile 11.6 @ 121mph

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2009 Nissan GT-R hits 60 mph in 3.3 sec 1/4 mile 11.6 @ 121mph This will be the car to own.

[UKunt]

sweet all on a non prepped track also.like said it would do a better time on a proper track.

good video thanks..

[Memphis]

Impressive I wonder how many launches those clutches can take

[IBOO57]

Hot Damn that is awesome.
Too bad i have to wait another 15 years before ill be able to afford one :-(

[civicHBturbo]

Full Test: 2009 Nissan GT-R

[comp24]

im really suprised.. 0-60 in 3.3 sec or whatever it is, thats pretty damn fast.. i'd take one!

[kennyjevon]

man that is just insane

[JustROLLIN]

Awesome! That car is going to be nuts.

[01mmmz28]

Originally Posted by Memphis

Impressive I wonder how many launches those clutches can take

not many, on the nissan sites, a few guys were saying that after preliminary testing the clutch assembly system failed to hold up after only 5 launches at 4,500 rpms. Now, how much truth is there to that??? don't know, but w/ the power it makes, I wouldn't doubt it. Same goes for the STI, it has a crappy clutch in it from the factory, yet it costs a lot, but if I were paying 90+ $$$ for the new GT-R, it had better damn well stand up to some abuse.

[BOTLFEDLT1]

I wonder if nissan will limit the number of times the launch control can be activated before your clutch/tranny warranty is voided like the euro spec SMG bmw m3's (30 launch limit). The awd gt-r will have a lot more grip than the rwd m3, so obviously the clutch/tranny are going to take a hell of a lot more abuse from launch control.

AWD + big hp always = short clutch life. Ive read that lambo mucielago owners get about 2500 miles per clutch.

[Memphis]

that sucks ass ;9 i know the Enzo clutches can only do 7 real launches before you gotta replace it

[JustROLLIN]

Wow, are they building these clutches so that they give out before the powertrain does? I have seen so many aftermarket clutches stand up to multiple beatings on +500hp AWD cars.

[01mmmz28]

^ yup me too, but AWD and a launch assist combined w/ high power will eat a clutch alive, the tranny may be able to handle it, but the clutch wont. I mean they could put a Stg 3 aftermarket clutch in at the factory, but then you will have buyers complaining that pushing in the clutch is like pushing in the clutch on a farm tractor, because not everyone will race the car.

[BOTLFEDLT1]

Originally Posted by JustROLLIN

I have seen so many aftermarket clutches stand up to multiple beatings on +500hp AWD cars.

Clutches are all about compromise between longevity, ease of operation, tq capacity etc. An OEM car builder has to consider all of these factors vs. an aftermarket clutch maker who is worried about tq capacity first (usually) and everything else as secondary. A hard core racer will live with the compromises, 95% of the rest of us wont.

Can you put an aftermarket clutch that will hold 500 hp in awd? Sure. More often than not it will be a ceramic/sintered iron puck set up... Will it be as smooth as an OEM set up? No. Will it last as long as an OEM set up? No.

[BOTLFEDLT1]

Originally Posted by JustROLLIN

I have seen so many aftermarket clutches stand up to multiple beatings on +500hp AWD cars.

Clutches are all about compromise between longevity, ease of operation, tq capacity etc. An OEM car builder has to consider all of these factors vs. an aftermarket clutch maker who is worried about tq capacity first (usually) and everything else as secondary. A hard core racer will live with the compromises, the rest of the general buying public wont..

Can you put an aftermarket clutch that will hold 500 hp in awd? Sure. More often than not it will be a ceramic/sintered iron puck set up... Will it be as smooth as an OEM set up? No. Will it last as long as an OEM set up? No.