先日スペックが明らかになったGT1クラスの日産GT-Rですが、今年のFIA GT選手権に参戦するチーム体制をNISMOが発表しました。参戦するのは2チームとなります。

その2つのチームとは、オスマー・ウェルティ率いるスイス・レーシング・チームと、ジェームズ・ラムジー率いるスモウ・パワー・GTです。どちらのチームも2台体制で臨むため、24台が戦うGT1レースカーのうち4台が日産GT-Rとなります。残念なことに、昨年参戦したギガウェーブモータースポーツは今年FIA GT選手権からは撤退しています。

スモウ・パワーは先週イギリスのバーミンガムで催されたオートスポーツインターナショナルショーでGT1仕様のGT-Rをお披露目しました。また、昨年末のNISMOフェスティバルでも2010年仕様のFIA GT1レースカーを見ることができ、その画像は本サイトでもご紹介させていただきましたとおりです。FIA GT選手権仕様の日産GT-Rについてはこちらをご覧ください。

第1戦は５月にシルバーストーンで開催される予定とのことです。FIA GT選手権で活躍するGT-Rに目が話せません。

トップ画像: Jakob Ebrey

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The 2010 Nismo ClubSport package Nissan GT-R was at the show today so we asked Nismo for the lowdown on the new data logging kit option. Given access to the ClubSport GT-R we were able to fiddle about with it to discover what it means.

From what we could tell, it’s much the same MFD that we’re used to, however it’s now fitted with a USB port in the center console next to the standard 12v power socket. Utilising this, it is possible to store the MFD data on a USB storage device for examination and import into software later. In that way, it’s a useful tool to help you improve your driving on the circuit.

We didn’t spot too much in the way of software tweaks on the car itself and didn’t have access to or learn of any software Nismo supplies to read the data so we can’t draw any conclusions on that side of things.

Overall is this option welcome? Yes, if available by itself on a base model GT-R at the dealership. If you need the Nismo ClubSport package to take advantage of it then I don’t see it being a top seller.

That being said, we’re aware that other manufacturers are building friendly data logging units for the GT-R now which are likely to have the same data export features.

Time will tell which is the better option to go with.

リンク: Nismo ClubSport ウェブサイト
画像: (C) Copyright GTRBlog.com

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Well firstly, sorry to those who got their hopes up that Nismo would unveil this car at Nismo Festival. Evidently it was spied on it’s way out of Fuji not to return until the next private testing session. That is to say, it was completely absent for Sunday the 6th of December which was Festival day.

Doesn’t really matter though because we still have photos enough to make a few good guesses about the upcoming Nismo racer. We’d also like to replay a bunch of photos from our last up close and personal article about the Tokachi 24hrs R35 GT-R for comparison.

First up its obvious that the hood scoop is a new addition, but the the entire hood base was carbon for Tokachi and it seems that there is no variation here on that point.

As for the front end in general, while at first glance it is the same as the Tokachi 24hrs car, if you look closer at the finish and materials used back then, we’ve actually got a completely new generation of bumper. Fully carbon now, each duct seems more fully integrated than before. The front lip spoiler is also revamped into a full carbon version versus the ABS plastic with carbon ducts of the Tokachi car.

The location of the air-jack line input has also shifted sides and become a proper fixture versus the rudimentry previous version.

Around back and its again easy to spot the differences. Theres a entirely new rear bumper in full dry carbon with a rear underspoiler in carbon to match. The previously gorgeous SpecV exhaust has been reduced to meer straight outlets via the path of least resistance.

A rear diff cooler can be seen hiding behind that rear grill also, and not surprising really. It shares this with the Tokachi car but there are some other differences here. The fuel filler for one, it moves from the rear trunk lid to the rear quarter panel window and that itself is replaced by a lightweight lexen window.

Have a browse through the photos to compare, point out anything you spot different. Coming up in part 2 will be some engine bay shots or maybe the interior. We’ll see what kind of mood we’re in at the time.

ソース: All Nissan GT-R Super Taikyu R35 GT-R Photos (C) GTR-World.net 2009
画像: All Nissan GT-R Tokachi 24hrs GT-R Photos (C) GTRBlog.com 2008 – 2009

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Previously just a rumor, today we saw the proof that Nissan is developing a Super Taikyu specification R35. Based on a standard MY2010 GT-R and utilising many of the components originally developed on Tokachi 24hrs competing R35 GT-R (i.e. tjhe SpecV prototypes), this new spec GT-R kind of caught us by surprise. The good news first, yes it IS VR38DETT powered and AWD and utilising the GR6 transmission! Finally a true GT-R race car? (Sean will be pleased…)

It was in the pits for mere moments before being locked away in a truck so we’re using our friend from GTR-World.net‘s photos. These are the only ones known to exist right now.

Hopefully Nismo doesn’t keep all their toys locked away for the entire weekend and we see this thing in action tomorrow.

If not, don’t fret, we have loads more photos we’re holding back until we get a green light…

ソース: GTR-World.net – Scoop Nismo Festival 2009 Photos

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Nismo have now authorised the first dealership outside of Japan to sell, install and service the NISMO ClubSport Package for the Nissan GT-R. Originally unveiled back in August 2008, the package is designed to enhance the circuit performance of the GT-R but also improve on road handling as well.

Many of the parts were originally seen on the Tokachi 24hrs race car prior to July 2008 and then went on to be part of the SpecV package from the factory. They include:

• Nismo 20 inch Rays lightweight forged aluminium wheels
• Nismo Bilstein Damptronic Suspension
• Nismo Recaro Carbon/Leather seats
• Nismo Titanium Exhaust System
• Nismo Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
• Nismo Badging

For specifications on the parts, check our previous article on the details. As for pricing, stay tuned but don’t get your hopes up on discount Nismo tuning parts anytime soon. Still, the move is interesting as it may lead to the opening up of other Nismo tuning parts for Nissan GT-R outside Japan such as the Nismo ECM/TCM released in May 2009.

Click through the jump to read the whole press release…

ソース: Nismo

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