Nissan won’t be attending the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but prior to the press days Nissan will unveil the new Nissan GT-R Spec-V and thanks to GTRBlog, we have all the specs on the new lighter, faster and more powerful Spec-V model.

Nissan is expected to make only 10 units a month of the special-edition model with prices starting at 15,000,000 yen ($153,625 USD). The new Nissan GT-Spec V will make its official debut on January 8th, 2009 with the following changes:

Engine/Drivetrain:

    - Engine output increased to 520-hp.
    - Transmission mode selection button has been removed.
    - Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking.
    - Carbon brakes.

Interior:

    - Carbon fibre MFD surround
    - Carbon fibre mirror switch surround
    - Black interior only
    - Silver painted panels are now chrome
    - Carbon fibre front seats
    - Carbon fibre rear shelf replaces seats

Exterior:

    - Carbon fibre grille painted matte clear
    - Carbon fibre rear wing painted matte clear
    - Carbon fibre ducts in front lip spoiler
    - New colour available: Ultimate Black Pearl, this is said to be a purplish black
    - Available colours: Ultimate Black Pearl, Brilliant White (new for MY09), Red, Dark Metal Gray, Black

Wheels and Suspension:

    - Rays 20″ Forged Aluminum Wheels
    - Bilstein Damptronic suspension upgraded, superiour in performance to the Nismo ClubSport package suspension

Optional Extras:

    - Dunlop Tires (no cost option)
    - Thatcham alarm system
    - BOSE Sound System and ETC (Electronic Toll Card system)
    - Ultimate Black Pearl Paint - a 577,500 yen option

Nissan GT-R:

Source: GT-RBlog