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2009 Nissan GT-R - the highlights




  • On Sale May/June 2009 in the USA
  • PM platform meaning Prime Midship.
  • Dimensions: 4655mm(183.2 in) L x 1895mm(74.6 in) W x 1370mm(53.9 in) H
  • Weight 1740 kg /3836 lbs ( 1730 with titanium muffler - 3814 lbs) (Autoweek - 3792 lbs)
  • Premium edition comes with a Thatcham class immobilizer and alarm (optional on the Base and Black Edition)
  • Premium edition comes with a Bose sound system (optional on the Base and Black Edition)
  • Side airbag system is optional on all 3 trims


Engine and Drivetrain:


  • The engine designation is VR38DETT (Twin Turbocharged 3.8-liter V6)
  • 7000 rpm redline
  • The engine performance of the 3 trims is the same
  • IHI turbos with integrated exhaust manifolds
  • 473 horsepower @ 6400 rpms
  • 433 pound-feet of torque from 3200 to 5200 rpm.
  • 20-inch wheels wrapped by Bridgestone Potenza RE070s,
    255/40 in front and 285/35 rears.
  • Front suspension was upper and lower
    A-arms and the rear was a five-link.
  • Bilstein Damptronic shocks: 3 settings R, Sports and Comfort
  • 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds
  • 11.7 seconds in the quarter mile
  • 192 mph top speed (Autoweek 193mph)
  • 0.99 lateral G
  • Carbon fiber propshaft
  • GR6 transmission -transaxle (The shifting is done via a
    direct, twin-clutch system. One clutch handles the odd gears and
    another clutch handles the even ones. Shifts take 0.2 seconds.)
    (should be 0.02 of a second. 20 milliseconds)
  • Below 25 mph the torque split is 50/50, above that, under
    normal driving, the split is 40/60. But it can split up to 2/98 under
    hard acceleration.


Standard Equipment:


  • HDD Satellite Navigation System
  • Electronic Traction Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Electrical Adjustable Seats
  • Heated Seat (Premium Edition)


Options:

  • Titanium muffler (10 kg lighter)
  • Anti-theft immobilizer 250,000 JPY










R32 GT-R


R33 GT-R


R34 GT-R


R35 GT-R


Weight (lbs)


3262


3373


3388


3836


Length (in)


178


184


181.1


183.2


Width (in)


69


70


70.3


74.6


Height (in)


52.7


53.5


53.5


53.9






1 comment:

Unknown said...

Nice but I'll take a Viper over this any day.

Item Reviewed: 2009 Nissan GT-R - the highlights Rating: 5 Reviewed By: Sean Morris