Classic and collector car insurer Hagerty firm has released a new l list of top 10 "Future Collector Cars under $100,000". The Nissan GT-R Black Edition made the list at #8 and the only japanese car to make the list. Hagerty's reasons were the car would be remembered by the younger video game generation and could be a favorite “years down the road after their student loans are paid off....with few exceptions japanese sports cars are usually looked over when it comes to possible collector status. With just around 400 sold in the US for the 2012 Model year and an estimated more limited run for 2013 along with a new generation of enthusiasts that look to these cars like the muscle cars of old it makes sense that this GTR earns a spot on the list
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1) Buick Regal, $32,535 2) Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition, $48,100.
3) Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 , $61,785.
4) Fiat 500 Abarth, $22,000.
5) Volkswagen Golf R, $36,000.
6) Porsche 911, $82,100.
7) Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, $54,095. 8) Nissan GTR Black Edition, $95,100.
9) Dodge Charger SRT8, $46,795
10) Audi TT RS, $56,850.
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2013 Nissan GT-R, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Following a major revision just last year, the 2013 Nissan GT-R receives a number of impressive performance enhancements, reinforcing the flagship supercar’s spirit of continuous advancement. Horsepower has been boosted to 545 hp (from 530 hp), with torque now rated at 463 lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). In addition, the suspension has been retuned to enhance both performance and comfort. Other changes for the 2013 model year include a standard RearView Monitor and the Black Edition receives a new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.
The 2013 Nissan GT-R continues to be an incredible value, rivaling the fastest production supercars at a fraction of the price. The 2013 Nissan GT-R is available in two well-equipped models: GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition with special lightweight black forged aluminum RAYS® wheels, unique red and black interior, Recaro® leather-appointed seats and new dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2013 Nissan GT-R include:
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JRM Racing is pleased to confirm that it will run a Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 car as an official Nissan Europe entry in the Dubai 24-hour raceas a celebration of Nissan’s global motorsport success in 2011. The four drivers - who all became champions - include:
• Michael Krumm: FIA GT1 World Champion (JRM Racing – Nissan GT-R GT1)
• Alex Buncombe: Blancpain Endurance Series, GT4 Champion (RJN Motorsport – Nissan 370Z)
• Tom Kimber-Smith: Le Mans Series,LMP2 Champion (Greaves Motorsport)
• Franck Mailleux: Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, LMP2 Champion (Signatech Nissan)
Of all four Nissan drivers scheduled to take part in the race at the Dubai Autodrome, Alex Buncombe is the only one who has driven the GT3 GT-R previously, when he contested a round of the British GT Championship at Donington Park in September. Significantly, it will be the first outing in the car for Michael Krumm, who recorded his World Championship victory at the wheel of JRM Racing’s Nissan GT-R GT1 car last year, together with team-mate Lucas Luhr. Tom Kimber-Smith and Franck Mailleux will also be driving the GT3 GT-R for the first time. And, although both are used to contesting endurance races, their Championship victories were achieved in Nissan-powered LMP2 (LeMans Prototype Class 2) machines and therefore, piloting the GT3 GT-R will be a new experience for them. Over the past six-months, JRM has been carrying out a rigorous test and development programme for the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, which has included three, three-hour races. Therefore, the annual Middle-Eastern endurance event - which starts at 2.00pm on Friday 13th January and finishes at the same time on Saturday 14th - marks the first time the GT3 Nissan will compete over a 24-hour period. The race will correspond with the official launch of the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3.
For your GT-R viewing pleasure of the day, sit back and watch the 2013 ( 2012 global) GT-R dominate two specialty models of the worlds most renowned supercars in a 0-400m(6ft shy of a 1/4 mile) battle
