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NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.5
30/08/2008

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.5
5. More rigid suspensions As noted before, the new GT-R lap time of the Nurburgring is 7’38’’. The suspension rigidity has been perfectly improved. The front suspension member is one-piece with the pipe, which is a measure for improving the rigi...

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.4
29/08/2008

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.4
4. 0.2 seconds semi-automatic transmission The new GT-R has been also installed with the expected semi-automatic transmission. Nissan calls it “dual clutch” – the same system of the twin clutch Golf and Lancer Evolution have adopted. When the s...

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.3
28/08/2008

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.3
3. VR38DETT engine exceeded RB26? VR38DETT engine’s maximum output is 480hp and the maximum torque is 60kgm. Obviously, VR38DETT has much better performance than RB26DETT. The rev at the max output is lower than that of RB26 by 400rpm. Howev...

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.2
27/08/2008

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.2
2. Is this a GT race car’s front unit? The answer is “NO”. This is the front unit of the new Nissan GT-R production model. Looking at the cylinder cowling layout, you presume it should be a GT machine finish. As for the intercooler, there ar...

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.1
26/08/2008

NISSAN GT-R Technical Review Vol.1
It has been for a while since Nissan started delivery of GT-Rs in Japan. As many medium have reported, the NISSAN GT-R was the highlight of the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Nissan calls it a “Super Car” and is confident with saying that it is a “techn...

Nissan GT-R Engine Plant and Production Plant Tours
31/01/2008

Nissan GT-R Engine Plant and Production Plant Tours
Nissan Tochigi PlantPrior to the GT-R global long lead drive up in Sendai Highland circuit Nissan kindly arranged a tour of its plants where the company’s new supercar comes together. Text: Dino Dalle Carbonare Photo: Dino Dalle Carbonare ...

Nissan GT-R First Drive
04/12/2007

Nissan GT-R First Drive
It’s early in the morning as we arrive at the Sendai Highland circuit in northern Japan. The surrounding hills and mountains show off the most amazing shades of autumn as they bask in the warm light of the morning sun. Text: Dino Dalle Carbon...
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