Nissan auto fans meet the GT-R

The production version will make its United States debut for the 2009 model year. It has been on sale in Japan since Fall 2007. U.S. and Canada will follow in Spring 2009.

For as long as I can remember Nissan auto flag carriers and fans have used the skyline and skyline GT-R as their example of the fastest Nissan auto model available.

And although the car is common place in Asia and Europe the car was never offered for sale in the U.S. and Canada.

The sports car has been only rarely imported to this country’s by the most fanatic Nissan auto fans. The average price tag to import the car and get it through customs to meet U.S. EPA regulations is rumored to be over $100,000.



But now the North American Nissan sports car fans will be able to get their hands on their very own Nissan GT-R for about $70,000 depending on the options you choose.

If you have noticed the skyline name tag has been dropped from the Nissan GT-R to better go along with the latest North American car naming process of short catchy names with just letters and numbers.

Nissan auto has announced the 370z’s power plant will be punched out to a 3.8 liter and carry a pair of turbo chargers to raise the base horse power to 480 and the torque is increased to 370 ft pounds which makes this a v6 monster.

The engines designation has been dubbed as the VQ power plant. I have heard and read conflicting reports about whether the twin turbo model will actually make it to the US but as a Nissan sports car fan I sure hope so.

Nissan GT-R engine detuned ?

An example of this is a projected boost pressure of about 10 psi. Well below the industry standard of 14psi.

So the Nissan car clubs see this as an opportunity for some retuning and boost pressure increasing for even more horsepower and torque. Making the Nissan GT-R on the top of every super tuners wish list.

Right now the standard transmission is expected to be the tried and true Getrag 6speed manual transmission. An automatic model is also expected with paddle shifting on the steering wheel and 7 forward speeds.

Also on the Nissan auto schedule is to slide this power train into its flagship Infinity G37 coupe. This will offer all the power and speed in a luxury package.

2009 Nissan GTR specs

The 3.8 liter V6 has a red line of 7500 rpm and develops a max horsepower of 480 right of the showroom floor. The 0-60 time has been reported at an amazing 3.3 seconds. The top speed is just shy of the 200mph club at 195 Miles per hour. And the quarter mile time is an amazing 11 seconds with the twin turbo model.

This GTR video will show why it has won the 2009 car of the year award.

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OK maybe the Gt-r is just to much money even if it does seem worth it. How about a car I am saving for and is more affordable as well. Watch a drag race between a mustang, a Hyundai Genesis and a Nissan 370z



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