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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 [...]

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Nissan opens new 500 sq-mtrs Nurburgring facility

Posted: Jul 10, 2009

Filed under: Nissan

When your company owns a legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time, it’s only right that you own a shop at “Green Hell.” Nissan announced today that it is opening a new 500 square meter facility at the Nurburgring where fans can experience the company’s history of fascinating sports car.
Fans can visit the facility from 10 a.m [...]

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Nissan GT-R most expensive to insure, Hyundai Santa-Fe least expensive

Posted: Jun 02, 2009

Filed under: Hyundai, Industry News, Nissan

Insure.com has just announced the Top 20 Least Expensive Vehicles to Insure; however, the enthusiast in us is focused on the most expensive vehicle to insure. The most expensive vehicle to insure, which comes as no surprise to us, is the Nissan GT-R.
Nissans “multi-performance supercar” comes in at an average annual premium of $2,533.
“Owners of [...]

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Two Nissan GT-Rs sold through UK’s scrappage program

Posted: May 19, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Nissan

The scrappage program introduced in the UK was intended to boost new car sales while encouraging owners of 10-year old vehicles to buy more fuel-efficient cars.
According to AutoTrader.uk, two Nissan GT-R supercars have been purchased under the new scrappage program. The two buyers rushed into showrooms within five hours of the programs launch time.
Nothing says [...]