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Nissan’s GT-R, supercar hero of the proletariat, has more power and several finessed design elements as the 2011 spec model becomes availible to local customers.
The 2011 car is the first significant facelift for the R35, details of which were first seen at the Paris auto show late in 2010.
Although the styling tweaks are slight (new bumpers front and rear, LED illumination added), Nissan's aerodynamicists have managed to improve airflow efficiency by 10%.
Perhaps the most notable exterior styling upgrade is the new multi-spoke, 20" wheel rims.
IMPECCABLE REVISIONS
Inside, things are very much as before, with the exception of auto aircon vents being framed by a smoked finish (instead of the original GT-R’s chromed detailing), and the ventilation controls are now separated by a carbon-fibre background.
All things considered, the GT-R facelift would appear to be a bit much of muchness. This is very much NOT the case, however. Nissan’s engineers have impeccably revised many of the dynamic details that make the GT-R an exotic supercar owner’s nightmare.
Although the 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V6 is still (amazingly) port fuel-injected (instead of directly fed), an intricate level of recalibration has been visited upon the engine’s electronic control module to harmonise with a newfangled exhaust system and less restrictive catalytic converters. The results are stunning.
MORE POWER THAN R8 V10
Customers ordering the 2011 GT-R will benefit handsomely in terms of the performance at the price. Power has been boosted from 357 to 390kW, with max torque swelling by 24Nm to 612. With the GT-R’s power and drivetrain settings turned to R-mode it will run a benchmark 0-100km/h sprint very close to three seconds before powering on to a top speed of 315km/h.
Genuine supercar performance - by any measure.
To ensure the best possible balance of performance – and most engaging driving experience imaginable – the GT-R’s engineering team has increased front brake rotor diameter by 10mm to 390mm shore up stopping ability by providing greater resistance to brake fade; an issue of sorts considering the GT-R’s mass of 1.7 tons.
The GT-R’s fabled all-wheel drive is retained. This enables the car to transfer 100% of output-shaft torque to the rear wheels when required or in an instant default to 50/50 torque distribution between axles if symmetrical grip is desired on a less-than-ideal road surface.
Suspension geometry and specification changes are small but add up to a significant influence on the latest GT-R’s performance. Front castor angle has been increased to improve straight-line tracking at high speed and new aluminium shock-absorbers, specially developed for the GT-R, are fitted.
The shocks control wheel oscillation without using an internal piston, greatly reducing internal friction and improving the GT-R’s ride quality.
So, if you brother-in-law owns a Porsche 911 turbo and you would like see his grin transform into a grimace at family get-togethers, the 2011 GT-R is your vehicle of choice.
PRICES
GT-R Premium Edition - R1 314 000
GT-R Black Edition - R1 364 000
Prices include a three-year or 100 000km warranty and a three-year or 50 000km GT-R service plan.
The 2011 car is the first significant facelift for the R35, details of which were first seen at the Paris auto show late in 2010.
Although the styling tweaks are slight (new bumpers front and rear, LED illumination added), Nissan's aerodynamicists have managed to improve airflow efficiency by 10%.
Perhaps the most notable exterior styling upgrade is the new multi-spoke, 20" wheel rims.
IMPECCABLE REVISIONS
Inside, things are very much as before, with the exception of auto aircon vents being framed by a smoked finish (instead of the original GT-R’s chromed detailing), and the ventilation controls are now separated by a carbon-fibre background.
All things considered, the GT-R facelift would appear to be a bit much of muchness. This is very much NOT the case, however. Nissan’s engineers have impeccably revised many of the dynamic details that make the GT-R an exotic supercar owner’s nightmare.
PROLE POWER: Nissan's latest GT-R has more power, faster acceleration and a higher top speed than most multi-million sports cars.
Although the 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V6 is still (amazingly) port fuel-injected (instead of directly fed), an intricate level of recalibration has been visited upon the engine’s electronic control module to harmonise with a newfangled exhaust system and less restrictive catalytic converters. The results are stunning.
MORE POWER THAN R8 V10
Customers ordering the 2011 GT-R will benefit handsomely in terms of the performance at the price. Power has been boosted from 357 to 390kW, with max torque swelling by 24Nm to 612. With the GT-R’s power and drivetrain settings turned to R-mode it will run a benchmark 0-100km/h sprint very close to three seconds before powering on to a top speed of 315km/h.
Genuine supercar performance - by any measure.
To ensure the best possible balance of performance – and most engaging driving experience imaginable – the GT-R’s engineering team has increased front brake rotor diameter by 10mm to 390mm shore up stopping ability by providing greater resistance to brake fade; an issue of sorts considering the GT-R’s mass of 1.7 tons.
V6 SUPERCAR: It has the same number of cylinders and swept capacity as a Porsche 911 turbo - but is quicker…
Suspension geometry and specification changes are small but add up to a significant influence on the latest GT-R’s performance. Front castor angle has been increased to improve straight-line tracking at high speed and new aluminium shock-absorbers, specially developed for the GT-R, are fitted.
The shocks control wheel oscillation without using an internal piston, greatly reducing internal friction and improving the GT-R’s ride quality.
So, if you brother-in-law owns a Porsche 911 turbo and you would like see his grin transform into a grimace at family get-togethers, the 2011 GT-R is your vehicle of choice.
PRICES
GT-R Premium Edition - R1 314 000
GT-R Black Edition - R1 364 000
Prices include a three-year or 100 000km warranty and a three-year or 50 000km GT-R service plan.
