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Abu Dhabi gets Nissan GT-R police patrol car

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

We’ve seen BMW police cars, Lamborghini police cars and Ferrari police cars, but nothing had us prepared for a Nissan GT-R police car.
Abu Dhabi police has just unveiled their new 485-hp Nissan GT-R police car that will patrol the streets.
There are not many details available about the Nissan GT-R police car but we thought the [...]

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Report: Nissan GT-R SpecM still in the works

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

We’ve been hearing about the Nissan GT-R SpecM for some time now. The car was rumored to debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show last month but instead we saw an upgraded 2011 Nissan GT-R with some minor enhancements. Nonetheless, Nissan says that the SpecM is still in the works.
The man behind the R34 M-Spec, [...]

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2011 Nissan GT-R gets some enhancements in Europe

Posted: Nov 10, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Nissan

In an effort to keep its Nissan GT-R one of the most competitive supercars in Europe, Nissan introduced a number of key upgrades to Godzilla, the most significant of which include suspension upgrades to enhance ride comfort and handling. The upgrades include enhancements to the front spring and damper rates along with an update to [...]

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New-spec Nissan GT-R: Godzilla gets some minor enhancements

Posted: Oct 21, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Nissan

We were told for a while that at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan will show something called a Nissan GT-R SpecM, a more refined and toned down GT-R with more luxury equipment and interior trims. Well here it is, the Nissan GT-R… and that’s it – no SpecM badging.
Known as the New-Spec Nissan GT-R, [...]

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Nissan GT-R crashes into ATM in Vancouver

Posted: Oct 07, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

Honestly, we’ve lost count of how many Nissan GT-R accidents we’ve posted about but another one is joining our collection today.
Details are sketchy, but an owner of a silver Nissan GT-R crashed into an ATM after climbing four steps. The accident happened in Vancouver, Canada. If you have any details – share them with us [...]

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Report: Next-generation Nissan GT-R to hit the streets by 2013

Posted: Oct 02, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

According to a report by PistonHeads, Nissan is planning a model replacement cycle for the Nissan GT-R to hit streets by 2013.
Speaking with PistonHeads, Nissan’s VP of global product planning, Andy Palmer, said that Nissan is very committed to the GT-R program despite the global economic down turn and as consumers shift to more affordable vehicles.
“These [...]

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Report: Nissan GT-R SpecM to debut in Tokyo next month

Posted: Sep 29, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Nissan

Following the more aggressive GT-R SpecV, Nissan is planning another limited edition of Godzilla known as the GT-R SpecM. We first heard about the Nissan GT-R SpecM earlier this year as a GT-R with a “softer, more refined setup” and one that will include “ripple control shock to absorb the bumps.”
The Nissan GT-R SpecM will [...]

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Avus Performance Matte-Black Nissan GT-R gets 580-hp

Posted: Sep 23, 2009

Filed under: Nissan, Tuner Cars

Avus Performance has unveiled their take on the Batmobile – the new matte-black Nissan GT-R. There is just something about matte-black that makes every car look better than it does in metallic paint (some of you may not agree).
Avus said that a new modified ECU and a special exhaust pipe (2 cats and the middle [...]

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Stillen GT-R Targa Race Car makes 620-hp, goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds

Posted: Aug 31, 2009

Filed under: Nissan, Tuner Cars

Nissan obsessed tuner Stillen has finally completed their six month GT-R Targa Race Car project. Steve Millen, the company founder, will now drive the car at Targa Newfoundland in a couple of weeks.
Final performance figures for the 620-hp Stillen GT-R Targa Race Car come in at: 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds; 1/4 mile in [...]

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The Nissan GT-R Rapid Response Vehicle for the Nurburgring

Posted: Aug 04, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

Thousands of enthusiasts head over to the Nurburgring Nordschliefe track each year to push their skills to the limit. Some are expert drivers while other are just beginners; however, the folks at Nurburgring can never really judge a driver until they actually hit the famous 20 km (12 mile) track. Therefore, there are bound to be [...]