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August 31st, 2010 | 
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Last week, the guys from GT-R Blog brought the first details of the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Today they are offering new details on the future sports car, but this time, the details surround the Spec-M version.
According to the blog, the R35 GT-R “Gentleman’s Edition” will be launched as the Nissan GT-R Egoist on the Japanese market. We have no idea why they would do this, but the name does sound pretty cool. However, this nomenclature will only be used on the Japanese market, the other markets will be keeping the usual Spec-M version.
The current Nissan GT-R develops a total of 520 HP, but the 2012 GT-R Egoist is rumored to be boasting an output of 540 HP. Add that black exterior paint and the gold wheels, and you have the perfect recipe for an amazing sports car!
The 2012 Nissan GT-R will come with a modified front bumper, rear diffuse, and rear underspoiler, offering 10% more downforce. There will also be modifications made to the suspensions, brakes, wheels, and tires.
More details on the 2012 Nissan GT-R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 14:00 EST.
With the real World Cup far behind us, we thought we would host our own world challenge, minus the annoying horns. Okay, yes, the cars do have horns in them, but none of them could be worse than those vuvuzelas.
We took four cars from four different countries in a serious attempt to see which country produced the best performance machine, and to give some self esteem back to the countries that were knocked out of the football tournament. We gave it our all to get four vehicles that were similar in mostly every way. Performance, power, styling, driving dynamics, and build quality inside and out were all examined with a fine tooth comb.
So, it was off to the car dealers to grab our wheels for the test. From the good old United States we have the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, America’s most powerful and most ostentatious sports car. From the fatherland, we have the classic Porsche 911, but this one has a turbo up its backside. From the land of the rising sun, we have the technical wonder, the Nissan GTR. Finally, from our home land, the United Kingdom, we have James Bond’s preferred choice, the Aston Martin DBS.
Let the games begin.
Supercar World Cup: ZR1, DBS, GTR, 911 Turbo originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 15:00 EST.
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What is a high-end sports car? Are they Italian performance machines like the Ferrari 458 and the Lamborghini Gallardo, or are they more sensible vehicles like the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG? We think they’re the latter.
For this top ten, we are going to set the price cap at $120,000, if you can call that a cap. That should eliminate most of the extreme vehicles, but keep the basic Porsches and so on within the limits.
What kinds of things are we looking for with high-end sports cars? Obviously, they need to be fast with agile handling and excellent driving dynamics. The car needs to look stunning with a functional yet stylish interior. It would also be great if it could stand the test of time, so reliability is also a factor.
Let’s review the previous winners of our sports car test. The Volkswagen GTI took the top spot in the entry-level test due to its excellent performance, build quality, and versatility. There were numerous winners of the mid-level test, as we had multiple categories. We chose the Audi S4, the BMW M3, and the Ford Mustang GT500 as the top cars in their classes.
Hit the jump to see the list.
TopSpeed’s 10 Best High-End Sports Cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 12:00 EST.
Posted in Audi R8, Audi S6, BMW M5, Cadillac CTS, Jaguar XKR, Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes SL-Class, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, TopSpeed Garage, chevrolet Corvette, guide, sports cars |
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Tuning house Switzer Performance has a reputation in the auto circle for building some of the most powerful performance packages for a number of vehicles, most notably the Nissan GT-R, as well as Porsche sports cars. When it comes to modified sports vehicles, there aren’t a lot of tuning firms that can hold a candle to what Switzer is capable of.
Knowing what we know, we’ve always wondered how a Switzer-tuned Porsche stacks up against a Switzer-tuned Nissan GT-R. Who doesn’t want to see two in-house beasts modded by the same tuning house duking it out for Switzer supremacy? We certainly do. After all, it’s not often to see a high-powered R911 997 GT2 and an equally high-powered E900 R35 GTR – tuned by the same company no less – enjoying a nice little throwdown of sorts.
So who takes the cake in this race? It was a pretty simple race yet the result was something none of us quite expected. Check it out to see how the race went down.
Video: Switzer R911 99 GT2 dukes it out with Switzer E900 R35 GTR originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 August 2010 12:00 EST.
When the Lexus LF-A finally made its way out on the streets, it was inevitable that the supercar would likewise find itself in a race track sometime in the future.
Well, according to Motor Trend, the future, apparently, is now.
Reports are coming in regarding Toyota’s intention of bringing the Lexus LF-A to the FIA GT1 championship series where it is looking at taking on its Japanese arch-rival, the Nissan GT-R.
Despite talks for its entry into the GT1 series, the LF-A isn’t exactly a racing neophyte after participating at the Nurburgring 24-Hour Race in the past two years and even winning the SP8 class’ race this year. With enough racing development and experience under its belt, Toyota is becoming more and more confident that their new Lexus-branded supercar is ready to move into a more competitive racing series, one in which Godzilla has been running roughshod over recently.
The thought of watching these two Japanese heavyweights duking it out for GT1 supremacy is already getting us completely amped up. Let’s all hope that all this talk leads to a race-track smackdown between the two supercars.
Lexus to build GT-spec version of the LF-A for the FIA GT1 series originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 August 2010 11:00 EST.
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The Nissan GT-R Spec M has been the object of desire for many since rumors started circulating that Nissan was planning for a modified “Godzilla” in the near future. Back in March, Nissan confirmed those rumors and announced that the Spec M would make its appearance sometime this winter. Fortunately, those with a taste for the fast and scrumptious will be able to feast their eyes on the Spec M as it performs some testing on the Nurburgring, courtesy of the boys over at Auto Motor Und Sport.
The future Spec M is based on the GT-R SpecV and will receive an aerodynamic package and a new interior. This interior is rumored to be highly customizable to the customer’s every need and want. The Spec M will also be getting ripple control shock absorbers, a refined suspension, and an optional spoiler package. Customers can also opt for an aluminum or wood grain trim and a choice of seat colors.
Official specs have yet to be released for the GT-R Spec M, but we should see some sort of performance upgrade to go along with the new front bumper, new lower air intakes, and the new exhaust system.
The price for the 2011 Nissan GT-R Spec M is said to be around $140,000.
2011 Nissan GT-R Spec M spied at Nurburgring originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 July 2010 13:00 EST.
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Could it be that a day would come where Godzilla will be shackled all in the name of fuel economy and efficiency? Well, if you’re to believe Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and his commitment to bringing in electronic vehicles, then we shouldn’t be surprised at the prospect of seeing a Nissan GT-R outfitted with an alternative powertrain down the road.
Putting the shackles on a car like the Nissan GT-R isn’t exactly what we’d call good news, but given the precedent set by other car brands to build electric/hybrid variants of their supercars, then seeing a hybrid GT-R down the road doesn’t mean that the Japanese buzzsaw is losing its sting.
On the contrary, Kazutoshi Mizuno, the GT-R’s chief engineer, said that the only way for the GT-R to remain a relevant sports car is to adapt to the changing landscape of the industry as far as future emissions and fuel economy standards are concerned.
Nissan has yet to make a final decision on what powertrain will come in future versions of the GT-R, but you can definitely expect changes to be done soon. Not because Godzilla is losing some steam, but regulations may force it into changing its approach, even just a little.
Nissan thinking of alternative powertrains for future GT-R models originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 12 July 2010 11:00 EST.
The sixth round of the Redline Time Attack took place in the hot California desert. It was called the “Liberty Grand Prix” and it took place on America’s birthday, July 4.
Despite the fact that it was like the surface of the sun outside, a gusty wind helped keep the temperatures from climbing into the 100-degree range. The intense heat had a big impact on the cars that were competing on the track.
The time attack cars were sprayed with water and packed with ice before their runs in an effort to keep them cool and some were even running without hoods and bumpers.
Saturday’s practice session and Circuit Battles went flawlessly. Most of the fans withstood the tremendous heat in order to watch film star Paul Walker take his supercharged BMW E92 M3 around the track. With 500 horsepower on tap, Walker’s road car did battle with an ABF Performance Mini Cooper S.
One would think that the M3 driven by Walker would dominate the Mini, but if you look deeper, you will discover that this is no ordinary Mini. Under the hood of the Cooper S is a 650 horsepower motor that allows the car to run the quarter mile in 10 seconds. Needless to say, it beat Walker with sub 1:30 times.
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Round Six Of The Redline Time Attack originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 7 July 2010 13:00 EST.
These two cars can’t seem to get enough of each other, can they?
A few weeks after showing you a Russian street tussle between a Nissan GT-R and a Bugatti Veyron, these two supercars are at it again. Now, we’re not exactly sure if the two cars in this video are the same ones that did the Russian drag race - the Veyron beat the GT-R in that one, in case you needed to know - but whatever the case may be, we’re certainly not about to turn down a good three-and-half minutes of Veyron versus GT-R madness.
And wouldn’t you know it, but this time around, the Nissan GT-R - yep, the longshot underdog - finally scored one on the Veyron. It seems certain though that the GT-R beat the Veyron because it had something stewing underneath its engine. We all know that on it’s own, it’s got about as much chance as a Toro Rosso winning an F1 race, but hey, a win is a win, right? And if the GT-R did get some ’nitrous’ help, then so be it.
Video: Yet another street race between a Nissan GT-R against a Bugatti Veyron originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 10 June 2010 15:00 EST.
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