Nissan’s GT-R was one of the most anticipated new cars of 2007 (not to mention the 5 years leading up to 2007) and what an enormous success it was. In 2008 all the talk has been about Nissan’s next GT-R model, the Nissan GT-R Spec-V.

The Spec-V has been spied and rumored and talked up on blogs and forums but not much in the way of confirmed data has been delivered yet. Today we have been tipped off on the list of confirmed changes in the Nissan GT-R Spec-V versus the standard Nissan GT-R.

The Spec-V Nissan GT-R will be released on the 8th of January 2009

Nissan GT-R Spec-V – The Changes

The Spec-V builds on the already solid base of the standard series II Nissan GT-R with the following subtle changes which set it apart.

Engine/Drivetrain:

• Engine output increased to 485 ps
• 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

The Bottom Line

• Base Price: 15,750,000 yen excluding tax
• Fully Optioned: 16,978,500 yen excluding tax

For all that, how does it perform? Well by all means it is faster than a standard GT-R on road and at the track. At Sendai Highland Raceway, where the Nismo and Spec-V GT-Rs get tested the Spec-V was 2 seconds faster than the standard series II GT-R.

How about a Nurburgring time? Unfortunately we may never know what Nissan managed at the ‘ring. All signs point to them not publishing the Nurburgring times going forward.

ソース: GTR-World.net

SpecV GT-R

We’ve been a bit quiet on GTRBlog over the past 48hrs. It’s been a big few days attending the preparation for Nismo Festival. Some connection troubles to the internet from Fuji Speedway’s press room also has caused some delay. Thanks to the help of the guys from GTR-World.net we finally got it sorted.

Nismo Festival is on Today – right now in fact, I’m just taking a quick break from the madness before it really gets started to update you guys from yesterday.

Saturday was, as we said, preparation day and this gave the SuperGT teams time to setup the cars for Fuji Speedway. Nismo were getting in early and had the track for the morning running their #23 and #22 GT500 GT-Rs. I took a stroll around Fuji Speedway to snap a few shots.

Today is the real festival though and we were there at 8am when the gates opened and a torrent of Japanese enthusiasts poured out to snatch up the limited edition Nismo Festival memorabilia.

More on the festival as the day goes on or perhaps tonight when I can reach a stable net connection. When that happens I can get the high-res photos out as well. Until now enjoy photos from Saturday.

Update: Hi-Res version of the photos uploaded now, clicking the thumbnail in this post will now take you to the high resolution version.

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Regular readers will recall when Zele announced their rear differential cooler for the Nissan GT-R in October. The Type-1 cooler was nice and functional but pictured here is the Type-2 version with all it’s accompanying carbon fibre goodness.

For a small sum of 40,000 yen on top of the Type-1 kit you get a carbon mounting, carbon cooler surround and carbon air guide to provide more airflow to the cooler.

As with the Type-1 kit, this cooler is supplied with braided lines, Earls fittings and all the accessories required to fit it.

リンク: Zele Performance

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If you don’t have a COBB AccessPORT yet or you’ve been craving a Cobb Tuning coilover sleeve kit, now might just be the best time to buy. SpeedForSale.com are offering 10% off on all Cobb Tuning parts for Nissan GT-R from 28th until the 31st of December.

Pickup an AccessPORT for $895, Coilover Sleeve system for $1795 or an Anti-Sway Bar kit for just $1075.

Thanks Jeremy from SpeedForSale for the heads up.

リンク: SpeedForSale.com

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These AutoSelect pillow ball bush upgrades come in a set of 22 pieces. For that you get a serious amount of improved steering response, better road feel, and more stable handling.

A great upgrade for any track or serious street GT-R. Price for the full kit starts at $3465 from SpeedForSale.com.

ソース: SpeedForSale

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