Posted by Admin on
April 7, 2009
Supercars have always existed to keep our passion for automobiles on constant boil. The best part about the Nissan GT-R is not that it can beat the Porsche 911 Turbo around the ‘Ring, it’s that it’s almost affordable. The good news is that the GT-R remains that way for 2010 with only a minimal price bump to help pay for a few upgrades from the factory. The base model will begin at $80,790 and the Premium model at $83,040. According to Edmunds, the new MSRPs are both $3,950 more than what you would pay for a 2009 model.
So what does that extra 4 grand get you? A good amount actually, starting with a 5-horsepower bump for the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6, which nets a new grand total of 485 hp. Other additions include a retuned suspension with redesigned Bilstein shocks, an upgraded braking system with more rigid brake lines, standard front seat- and roof-mounted side curtain airbags for the base GT-R model, standard wheels for the GT-R with a darker finish and “near-black” metallic wheels for the Premium model. A new color is also available, Pearl White, and you get a polished front bumper now when ordering your car in Super Silver.
Oh, and one more thing: Nissan has given the GT-R new Transmission Control Module programming. The new code is said to increase durability and drop acceleration times with the Vehicle Dynamic Control activated. It should also put an end to concerns about damaging the transmission by using the vehicle’s Launch Control with VDC turned off. Preliminary reports indicate that the 2010 GT-R is still faster than all get out with the new programming.
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Posted by Admin on
December 1, 2008
Ever since the bargain supercar Nissan GT-R had its ass handed to it on the Nurburgring by the Corvette ZR1 and again by the even better Dodge Viper ACR, anticipation for a lighter, faster Spec V version has been rampant. Now, it appears that official specifications have been leaked for the world to enjoy. How much faster is it? Not much unfortunately. Hit the jump for full details. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Admin on
May 1, 2008
Someone with a seriously over-happy trigger finger just let slip on the Internet all of the changes we will be seeing to the entire 2009 Porsche 911 lineup. Including the information on when all that data was actually supposed to be released. Let’s just say that in some cases, this info wasn’t supposed to see the light of day for months. Of course after this oops, we’re guessing those dates are going to move up.
So, how is the new 2009 Porsche 911 different from the 2008 Porsche 911? Well, for starters, the new generation of engines under the 997’s hood (or trunk) will be getting direct fuel injection, resulting in a good bump in horsepower. The 3.6-liter standard engine will see a 20 HP boost, to a total of 345 HP. We’ll also be seeing a 30 HP increase for the 3.8-liter, bringing that engine’s total to 385 horses. But Wait, it’s not just the engine that will get an upgrade. The documents also show us the exterior of the new 911 — from Carrera to Targa 4 — should see changes, including a new front bumper with larger air intakes and lights, semi-integrated stainless steel tailpipes and a new rear bumper. For the chassis, the 3.6-liter models will be getting revised brakes and Carrera models will receive new wheels. But wait, wait, there’s even more!
There’s also an enhanced version of the renowned Porsche Stability Management (PSM) now available with additional functions on the Carrera models and a new braking system for the 3.6-liter models including thicker brake discs on the front and rear tires — 12 mm thicker in the front and 31 mm thicker in the rear to be exact.
We’re also told we’ll see a mechanical limited-slip diff as a standard for Targa 4 and Carrera 4 models and a 7-speed PDK transmission, which would be a sequential two-shaft transmission — just like the Nissan GT-R. Production actually started this week on the Carrera Coupe and Cabrio, with both going on sale stateside in September of this year and the new 2009 911 Carrera 4 going on sale worldwide in late October.
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