When we reported on the 2012MY Nissan GT-R, we were wondering how the added power would affect the Japanese sports car's acceleration times. Well, the wait is over as Nissan announced today that the facelifted GT-R with the tweaked 530HP twin-turbocharged V6 completes the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in just 3.0 seconds, or a whopping 0.5 seconds faster than the 485 hp version.
Measurements were carried out at the Sendai Race Way on November 12th-13th, in Sunny/Cloudy weather during the media test event. Temperature ranged between 15-19 degrees Celsius (59-66.2 F).
The company used a standard specification model – including tires and wheels –, without any optional parts. The car was set to “R” mode for the suspension and VDC-R (Vehicle Dynamic Control) system.
Given that few (if any) series-production sports cars priced under the $100k mark (in the U.S.) achieve these kind of numbers, the GT-R definitely returns an incredible bang for your buck.
By Csaba Daradics
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in your face corvette
!!! sigh..one day Nissan, one day I'll get one.
Cool to see it on the Vincent Thomas Bridge over San Pedro, CA
Funny how they won't the curves after 3rd gear because they know it runs out of breath so fast.
Funny how people can make stupid comments when they have no argument...
"Funny how they won't the curves after 3rd gear because they know it runs out of breath so fast."
Face it, the GTR is a stunning performance machine.
^not when it drops off so quickly. If anything, a powerband should be broad and long, not short and abrupt.
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