The Nissan Skyline GT-R

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Between 1969 and 1974, and again between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced a high performance version of its Skyline range called the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car proved to be iconic for Nissan[6][7] and achieved much fame and success on road and track. The Nissan GT-R, although no longer carrying the “Skyline” badge, has heritage in the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Like the Skyline GT-Rs R32 through R34, the Nissan GT-R is all-wheel drive with a twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine; however, the evolutionary, incremental changes between Skyline models R32 through R34 have been done away with. The four-wheel-steering HICAS system has been removed, and the former straight-6 RB26DETT engine has been replaced with a new V6 VR38DETT.[8] Because of the GT-R’s heritage, the chassis code for the all-new version has been called CBA-R35,[9] or ‘R35′ for short, carrying on the naming trend from previous Skyline GT-R generations. The GT-R has also retained its Skyline predecessor’s nickname Godzilla.[10][11]

GT-R Prototype at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

Two concept vehicles were displayed at motor shows prior to the unveiling of the production model. The first concept was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001 to preview what a 21st century GT-R would look like.[12] At the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled a redesigned concept, the GT-R Proto, stating that the production GT-R would be 80-90% based on this concept.[13]
[edit] Production
[edit] Production model

The production version of the GT-R debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, launching in the Japanese market on December 6, 2007. The U.S. official launch was 7 months later on July 7, 2008. Universal Nissan in Los Angeles provided a customer with the delivery of a new GT-R, fresh from the production line at 12:01 a.m., on July 7, 2008. The Canadian launch was also in July 2008. Europe became the third consumer market, where it launched in March 2009. The large disparity in initial marketing between these regional releases is due to Nissan having to build GT-R performance centers where the car is serviced. Also the engine and rear-mounted dual-clutch gearbox are built by hand, thus limiting production to around 1000 cars a month.[14]
[edit] Specifications
The VR38DETT engine

The Nissan GT-R is powered by the VR38DETT engine, a 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) DOHC V6. Two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) turbochargers provide forced induction.[15] Production vehicles produce a manufacturer-claimed engine output of 474 bhp (353 kW) at 6400 rpm and 434 lb·ft (588 N·m) at 3200-5200 rpm.[16] According to independent dynamometer tests, the GT-R produces 416 hp (310 kW) to 475 hp (354 kW) and 414 lb·ft (561 N·m) to 457 lb·ft (620 N·m) at the wheels.[17][18] The engine also meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards.[19] A curb weight of 1,730 kg (3,800 lb) or 1,736 kg (3,830 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steel chassis with aluminum used for the hood, trunk, and doors.[20] A rear mounted six-speed BorgWarner dual clutch semi-automatic transmission is used in conjunction with the ATTESA E-TS system to provide power to all four wheels and along with Nissan’s Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) aids in stability. Three shift modes can also be selected for various conditions. The GT-R has a drag coefficient of 0.27.[21]

* Displacement: V6 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in)
* Horsepower: 480 bhp (360 kW) at 6400 rpm* 485 bhp (362 kW)**
* Torque: 430 lb·ft (580 N·m)* 434 lb·ft (588 N·m)**
* Twin Turbo maximum boost: 17.8 psi (123 kPa)*
* Redline: 7000 rpm
* Drivetrain: Premium Midship AWD
* Curb weight: estimated 3,800 lb (1,700 kg)*
* Production: 2500 units per year (US)
* Price: US$76,840 to US$80,090[22]
* Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)*

Fall in Love with Nissan

Just back from Bedford Autodrome where I have had one of the best days ever !! In over 15 years of Track days and my time as a professional Rally Driver I must say I am in love again with Mr Nissan’s finest, the GTR !!!

As some of you are aware my mildly modified GTR has taken on a Full Miltek Stainless Steel Exhaust System to a) get the exhaust gases away faster, b) help the Turbo’s spool up quicker and c) reduce the noise to get onto the crazy noise policed UK circuits!

Firstly to report that with the Miltek “Y” pipe in place, even though she sounded absolutely fantastic she was within a hairs breath of the noise limit at Bedford (drive by at 87.5db) she was @ 86.8. However, now the Full Miltek Stainless Steel Exhaust System she was at a drive by on full chat at a miserly 82db. So, more performance and less noise!!! It’s sh*t, but that’s the fact of this fantastic sh*t country we live in !!

Anyway to the meat in the sandwich, the car was amazing, the Bridgestone’s will deffo want replacing as I really hammered them today to get my every penny’s worth !

The Alcons held up extremely well, even better than I had hoped. Fantastic and YES worth every penny !! I could haul her down from 160mph through the chicane on the back straight to take the chicane at about 100mph and then another spurt to the “horrible” 180 hairpin (2nd gear, arse out!!).

I used a full tank full + my 2 x 25 ltr Jerry cans and then a fill up on circuit and did 140 Track miles – as I say what a day !!!

She will be going to Iain to have a post track shake down and a little birthday present !! LOL

Have fun, life is too short !!

2009 Nissan GT-R Ultimate Road Trip

It’s been a long time coming, but there’s a white 2009 Nissan GT-R in the Inside Line Garage (we photographed it with our Ferrari to prove it). In fact, the keys are in my pocket as I type this. Forgive me if this is a short blog post, I’m itching to get on the road. Here’s the deal. The car is a PT2 unit, as in pre-production. And it’s right off of Nissan’s Arizona proving grounds. Nissan engineer Bruce Robinson drove it west from that facility yesterday. According to him the car runs great but has a tendency to drool a little fuel down the side of the car when you fill it up. He also said we should invest in a case of octane booster. “We recommend 93, but it’ll run on 91,” he said. “I’d stop and get a few bottles.” And we will. We officially leave Los Angeles for the Inside Line Ultimate GT-R Road Trip early tomorrow morning, so check back and follow along as we drive this all-wheel drive supercar 3000 miles in three days. First day’s destination? Well, we plan on hitting the El Mirage drylake for some top end runs. Then we’ll turn north and find our way to Sacramento Dragway for a Wednesday night of grudge match drag racing. We hope to get there about 5 pm. If you live in the area of the California capital city come on out. We’ll even let you sit in the car while you tell us how much you love Inside Line. If you can’t make it, keep checking this page for blogs, photos and video of our adventure.

Nissan Skyline GTR R35 Crash

The first Nissan Skyline GTR R35 crash in Malaysia! Pictures are very graphic, be warned. This is a RM750k car that is faster than a Porsche Carerra GT. Thanks Edward for the heads up!

Before the crash, the GTR was seen at Sunway. There were discussions in forums suggesting that it was a Singaporean car and the driver had driven all the way from Singapore to show off his GTR at Sunway. How much of this is true I cannot say.

Nissan Skyline GT-R R35 Is Ready For 21st Century Release

The Skyline GT-R R35 is intended to accomplish for Nissan in the 21st century what the R34 began in the previous century. Since the introduction of the formidable Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 in 1999, Nissan learned just how popular a car could be that retained a body design comparable with the majority of mass produced cars, yet included the credentials of a race car that allowed it to make other, more expensive, fast road cars appear lacking in outright performance. To this end the GT-R R34 has been a complete success and, for the 21st century, Nissan are intending to introduce the Skyline GT-R R35.

Any motor manufacturer with an intention of making its mark early in the 21st century needs to recognise that technology is going to play a key role in what consumers want. The technology referred to has nothing to do with CD or DVD players, or even the latest advances in mobile communications. It's to do with a car being able to accelerate, corner and behave in a manner that will thrill rather than frighten its driver. If the Nissan Skyline GT-R-R34 is anything, it's a measure by which people will expect the Skyline GT-R R35 to better.

The Nissan Skyline R35 is one of those rare pieces of machinery able to generate genuine admiration. The Nissan has a way of unashamedly announcing its presence courtesy of a very vocal deep, barrelled growl that emanates from a powerful in-line 6, Twin Turbo motor. When the Skyline GT-R R35 finally shows up in front of you, there is no doubt that it flaunts an appearance that mostly defies good taste. Huge scoops, deep ducts and one of the tallest road going rear spoilers that you are likely to see anywhere, warn you not to entertain any notion of entering into a traffic lights Grand Prix with it. When Nissan decided to build the Skyline GT-R R34 the word subtle never got included. Do not expect the Skyline GT-R R35 to be any different.

Nissan developed the Skyline GT-R series in order to achieve the best possible compromise between performance, accommodation and daily use possible for a very fast road car. Manufacturers that continue to strive towards achieving this ambition can be found in many major countries throughout the world, but few of them can claim as much success as Nissan.

The Skyline GT-R R35 is to be sold in more countries than its predecessor which is a good thing for the global community because ti will allow more of us to become acquainted with this superb machine. With performance uppermost in the minds of most would-be buyers it's worthy to note that the previous standard Skyline GT-R-R34 was capable of 155 mph and a 0-60 below 5.5 seconds. The Skyline GT-R R35 will likely do better. However, with dramatic acceleration and a high top speed. Competitors could argue that their machines can do the same or even better. If a fast car's performance related to just its straight line capabilities, the argument would be won by competitors. However, the Skyline GT-R R35 will, like its predecessors, be endowed with the ability to seemingly straighten bends or curves so that it will appear they were a figment of the drivers imagination as he speeds through, unless of course you're in a car behind that's not a Skyline GT-R R35.

Nissan hopes that by entering new markets with the Skyline GT-R R35 people who might ordinarily opt for famous sporting marques may actually be tempted by something new and individual. Although, Nissan does not possess a name commonly associated with performance machines the likes of Porsche or Ferrari, the GT-R R34 distinguished itself very well, and if the future Skyline GT-R R35 is able to mirror its predecessor, Nissan might yet become a name synonymous with fast road cars. As an aside the Nissan can accommodate four passengers, so the potential to thrill more than a single passenger my be yet another good enough reason to choose this superb car in favour of anything else?

Agency Power Short Ram Intake System Nissan Skyline R35 GTR 09+

Factory air boxes are always designed well from the manufacturer, however a small panel filter has restriction and limits to it. Stock intakes are also designed to eliminate sound where tuners want more from their turbos. The Agency Power Short Ram Intake kit features 3 inch aluminum piping that has a CNC machined mass air flow sensor mount from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum. Designed on CAD to ensure a proper OEM fit, the intakes fit in place of the factory unit from the throttle body forward.

Each intake features a high flow K&N cone filter with front induction which is key on the GT-R’s stock intake system. These intake retain the factory inlets on the front bumper to help draw in a large amount of cool air. Unlike conventional cone filters with a flat front, they will block air flow where the K&N ones draw more air in.

The intakes as tested on Agency Power’s demo vehicle using a Mustang all wheel drive dyno made 30 wheel horsepower and greatly improve throttle response and turbo spool up. The intakes are sold as a pair and available in wrinkled red (shown) or polished. Agency Power also offers customer powdercoating for an additional 0 per pair. Please select below. (For Custom Powdercoating please specify color in the comments section of the checkout, or call us at 1-480-966-3040.

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