Nissan GT-R...wow !

The Nissan presented in Tokyo and its supersportiva are already many to wonder what the verdict of the market. The GT-R seems to be prepared on all fronts: a strong tradition (GT-R has existed since 1969), noting the data disclosed by Manufacturer, can afford to defy most of supersportive currently on the market cost of the acquisition much more low. The responsible for the development Kazutoshi Mizuno defines "a supercar that, for safety standards and high performance, will be dedicated to everyone, everywhere, always."

The design, basically announced a long time, recalls closely the GT-R Proto submitted to the Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, which in turn draws stylistically the GT-R Concept of 2001. The new Nissan GT-R has decidedly aggressive lines: massive, squared on the sides, is very aerodynamic: his Cx is equal to 0.27. Even the air-intakes on the front fenders improve the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, facilitating the flow of air around the wheels, and are characteristic and grintosi.

As for the external lines, even the cockpit of the GT-R is sought and functional. The instruments on board are placed directly on the line of vision of the driver for maximum readability. The indicators analog circulars have thick frames and position of honor there is a tachometer with the red line that starts from 7000 rpm. Here is inserted also an indicator that shows the location of the change. Completely new is the multifunction display in the center of the dashboard, which shows the information board (speed, angular accelerations, consumption, etc.). And detailed data on the mechanics of the vehicle (the turbo boost pressure of water and engine oil, transmission oil , Torque distribution front / rear, etc..), As well as steering angles, pressure braking and acceleration, and mapping optimal changed to save fuel. The display was designed in collaboration with Polyphony Digital Inc.. Those carrying out video game Gran Turismo series for the Sony PlayStation. The front seats are sporty and very kind contenutivi, while in the sofa back the apparent hospitality is a 2 +2 sport. The boot has a capacity of 315 litres.

Now, with some data in hand we wonder: How did we come to turn to the Nurburgring times with a GT-R series in 7 'and 38 "? Simple: the mass of the car of 1,740 kg, not just the few, is moved by propeller VR38DETT, a new unit of 3.8 litres, sovralimentata by two IHI turbocharger, developed specifically for the GT-R. The maximum output is 480 hp at 6400 rpm, while maximum torque is 588 Nm is delivered seamless continuity from 3200 to 5200 rpm. Small curiosity: thrusters, such as transmissions, are all made by hand. A craftsman assembles piece by piece the components of the engine: the specialized workers complete the construction in a special "clean room" dedicated to the GT-R in Nissan plant in Yokohama.

Another new novel about a GT-R respect to the transmission. The new sporty Nissan uses an automatic gearbox-seuquenziale type GR6, developed specifically for the car. The change dual clutch six-speed transmission with commands on the back of the steering wheel (shift paddle), according to data disclosed, is very fast, depending on whether you use the manual mode or more performance "R". Apprezzabile in urban option automatic "A" also selectable by the command center of the dashboard, which combine the settings of return, shock absorbers and control of stability and called VDR-R (Vehicle Dynamic Control).

The system of wheel drive GT-R is the 4WD ATTESA E-TS, in a way that distributes the optimum power to the front wheels, if and when necessary. From the rear wheel drive only, you can get to give up to 50% torque front all'assale to improve traction in difficult road conditions, as rain, frost, ice and snow. The front-wheel drive also serves to better address the curves sull'asfalto maximise grip and stability. The suspensions compartment was edited by Bilstein that has calibrated to the new platform "Premium Midship" and get the perfect distribution of the load on four wheels. A special command allows the driver to set three different ways: R (for high performance), Sports (to normal) and Comfort (to cushion the sobbalzi sull'asfalto citizen).

The system electronically change the setting of Bilstein shock DampTronic, developed specifically for the GT-R. The brakes of the new GT-R, like the previous models, are branded and adopt Brembo ventilated discs and steel traforati on four wheels from 380 mm in diameter.

The tyres are 255/40ZRF20 sull'anteriore and 285/35ZRF20 the rear, while the circles alloy 20-inch have a range of protuberances on board to fix the tires firmly in strong acceleration and braking. In Japan, Nissan also offers winter tires chiodate not specific to the GT-R.

While waiting for prices to Italy, we are contenting ourselves with those Japanese defined for the three productions available: GT-R 7,770,000 yen (about 47,000 euros), GT-R Black Edition from 7,797,500 yen (about 49,000 Euro) and GT-R Premium Edition from 8,347,500 yen (about 51,500 euros). Nissan offers total support to its customers for the first three years of purchase: all the cars back to the shop for scheduled maintenance after the first 1000 km and every 12 months.