 Car and Driver scan, performance |
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| Car and Driver scan, performance |
 Mar 23 2008, 11:03 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 3-March 08 Member No.: 13,057  |
     The car tested had the cold weather pkg! High-res scans: 
Car_Driver_GTRx.pdf ( 951.63K )
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Mar 23 2008, 11:15 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 3-March 08 Member No.: 13,057 |
Is everyone happy now? Sorry it took so long, but I believe it was worth the wait!!!!!
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Mar 23 2008, 11:31 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,527 Joined: 30-September 07 Member No.: 12,052 |
QUOTE (tames @ Mar 23 2008, 10:15 AM)  Is everyone happy now? Sorry it took so long, but I believe it was worth the wait!!!!!  Thanks for the scan!They used the launch control 15 times!!! Wow...just wow. |
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Mar 23 2008, 11:43 AM
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 R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 23-April 07 From: Virginia Member No.: 11,691 |
sweeeeeeeeeet
-------------------- Dark Metal Gray/Gun Metal | Black Interior | Premium Package | Ipod Connector | Floor Mats |
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Mar 23 2008, 11:48 AM
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 Who Dat Superbowl CHAMPS !! Group: Members Posts: 6,998 Joined: 19-March 07 From: Germantown MD Member No.: 11,568 |
wow, great read .... They mentioned the weight quite a bit
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Mar 23 2008, 11:52 AM
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 SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,399 Joined: 18-August 04 Member No.: 1,866 |
yep... excellent article. though, the naysayers are going to be quick to point out "engineering test mule"
-------------------- Best 1/4mile to date - 11.122 @ 126.98mph (with LC) / 11.484 @ 122.18mph (without LC)
Best VIR lap (full course) - 2:15 (est) Highest speed attained to date - 191mph  "it’s not beautiful, nor is it trying to be. It is what it is. It’s a weapon. And killing isn’t pretty business." - tekknikal, Dec 2007 "It corners faster than electricity." - Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear Season 11 Episode 5 "people need to stop looking at peak HP so much... The area under the curve is what matters.." - mcduck, May 2009 |
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Mar 23 2008, 11:52 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 3-March 08 Member No.: 13,057 |
Well that just goes to show u that the engine must be far under reated as mentioned in the article... I really dont care bout the weight now, but when/if the spec V comes hope the car goes on a serious diet.
Still cant wait to get the car and add exhaust/cpu, and a little more boost, can u say rocket????? I don't think Nissan would be stupid enough and not have the production car slower than the tester. Remember this is HUGE for Nissan, also the GT-R tested had 3500 miles on it. They say cars get a little quicker as they break in.... i am more than happy with this test Also when u consider the other test in Road and Track, how can they have a production vehicle. I did not believe they made any yet? Sure they have a US Spec, but no mass production cars are available. KING IT IS GOOD TO SEE U BACK ON A THREAD I CREATED.... HOPE IT MEETS THE STANDARDS OF ROYALTY This post has been edited by tames: Mar 23 2008, 12:00 PM |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:03 PM
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 R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,903 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 11,986 |
It is Car and Driver's test mule not Nissan's. All this does is the validate the fact that the GT-R has exceeded expectations of even the most rabid fan. The weight is mentioned but in the context that it is impossible for a car with this amount of lard to dance the way it does. But it does.
I love the fact that the mitsubishi 3000GT was mentioned. That was a car ahead of its time. It failed becuase Mitsubishi wasnt sure how to market it and people didnt know what to make of it. Had it been a Honda, it is highly likely it would have been more successsful than even the NSX. -------------------- ]"The GT-R shares the assassin's single-minded sense of purpose.It is brutally cold, clinical and calculating." ---- Evo mag's Car of the Year.
Modds to do: For Lightness 1) Mine's carbon fibre doors, hood, trunk, front bumper and splitter. 2) Spec V Ti exhaust system 3) AP Racing brake kit 4) Nismo Spec V suspension and wheels. 5) Nismo transmission cooler kit. |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:04 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 166 Joined: 20-October 07 Member No.: 12,151 |
Dam!! 11.5 at 124?? wow that trap speed keeps goin up
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Mar 23 2008, 12:09 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 12,715 |
this car is so amazing looking in movement.
This post has been edited by 240ka: Mar 23 2008, 12:20 PM -------------------- Jeremy of TOP GEAR on the GT-R
"..I dare say that if Michael Schumacher were to find himself in the eye of an Arctic blizzard, escaping from an exploding volcano, he might discover 10% of this car's abilities. But you? Me? Here? Forget it. Nissan, then, has done something odd. It has built a car for a time and a place and a species that simply don't exist." |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:12 PM
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 SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,462 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
QUOTE (mcduck @ Mar 23 2008, 11:52 AM) yep... excellent article. though, the naysayers are going to be quick to point out "engineering test mule" Yeah, I was disappointed they used that wording, especially when the only thing test mule about it was this was one of the cars Nissan North America was testing suspension settings on for US roads. You notice what they state about the car in comfort mode on rough road now. This should make all those that were so worried about a rough ride happy. Let the naysayers cry out all they want, who really cares. Can you really blame them. If you had invested $120,000 into a Porsche 911 turbo and a $70,000 car from Nissan took your game away, how would you feel?  Great article. |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:17 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,567 Joined: 30-October 07 From: Malvern, PA Member No.: 12,259 |
Better than advertised. Now we can delete the GTR vs Z06 vs Porsche thread. It is now irrevelant. GODZILLA RULES1111
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Mar 23 2008, 12:20 PM
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R35 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,903 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 11,986 |
QUOTE (tames @ Mar 23 2008, 11:52 AM) Well that just goes to show u that the engine must be far under reated as mentioned in the article... I really dont care bout the weight now, but when/if the spec V comes hope the car goes on a serious diet. Still cant wait to get the car and add exhaust/cpu, and a little more boost, can u say rocket????? I don't think Nissan would be stupid enough and not have the production car slower than the tester. Remember this is HUGE for Nissan, also the GT-R tested had 3500 miles on it. They say cars get a little quicker as they break in.... i am more than happy with this test Also when u consider the other test in Road and Track, how can they have a production vehicle. I did not believe they made any yet? Sure they have a US Spec, but no mass production cars are available. KING IT IS GOOD TO SEE U BACK ON A THREAD I CREATED.... HOPE IT MEETS THE STANDARDS OF ROYALTY Great to be here mate and yes it does meet the standard and exceeded them!!! Not only because of your scans but I think I may have been a tad bit on the short fuse. I misread your intentions on that thread and only thought it was one more person trying to start the Z06 vs GT-R war. I did revisit the thread and found a vibrant discussion going on. I can accept when I put my foot in my mouth(in this case my fingers lol) I am not afraid to say I was wrong and apologize. No worries mate. Now I agree with your assessment about the GT-R and the car tested with miles on it. It validates the point a number of us tried to make on a thread regarding break in period. Yes there are production vehicles but this is the US Car and a new market--new expectations. I guess Nissan felt it prudent to allow the car to be tested by independent sources(people will se that the car is for real). A great marketing strategy!! You will note that C&D plan on doing comparison tests and dynos just to validate the numbers. This car I guess will be in Car and Driver's garage for a while. Can you remember any car been put through the wringer like this? 15 launches!! -------------------- ]"The GT-R shares the assassin's single-minded sense of purpose.It is brutally cold, clinical and calculating." ---- Evo mag's Car of the Year.
Modds to do: For Lightness 1) Mine's carbon fibre doors, hood, trunk, front bumper and splitter. 2) Spec V Ti exhaust system 3) AP Racing brake kit 4) Nismo Spec V suspension and wheels. 5) Nismo transmission cooler kit. |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:20 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,462 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
I think the biggest thing that bothers me about the changes for the US spec car, other than the softer suspension, is the seats for fat asses. I'm 6'2" 170lbs. I think I might be swimming in these new barco lounges they put in our cars. I may as well order up some Recaro's now. I bet I can find an interested buyer for some R35 GT-R seats.
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Mar 23 2008, 12:23 PM
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 R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Windermere, FL Member No.: 10,454 |
So 17/21 on the fuel mileage, is that enough to avoid the gas guzzler tax?
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Mar 23 2008, 12:27 PM
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 THE ORG Group: Administrator Posts: 5,974 Joined: 1-August 06 From: Florida Member No.: 11,210 |
Thanks for the scans.
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Mar 23 2008, 12:32 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,462 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
QUOTE (Chuck_H @ Mar 23 2008, 12:27 PM) Thanks for the scans. How can I convert pdf files to jpeg? Would like to also load these into the gallery. If your on a Macintosh using OS 10, open it in preview and save it as a jpeg. |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:33 PM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-February 08 Member No.: 12,985 |
I like the article but it did seem a bit blunted, I was hoping they would have gone a few more pages in on their opinions.
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Mar 23 2008, 12:38 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,462 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
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Mar 23 2008, 12:40 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 27-December 07 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 12,600 |
QUOTE (tames @ Mar 23 2008, 09:03 AM) The car tested had the cold weather pkg! They actually got it wrong. It didn't have the cold weather package -- note the gunmetal wheels in all the photos, and if you look in the actual tire specs, the tires are the Dunlops that come standard with the base model -- Dunlop high performance Y rated tires (the Dunlop all-seasons are W rated). What they actually tested (also based on price) was a base model with i-Pod option. The base is just a wee bit lighter than the premium.
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