Well, the eagerly awaited Nissan GT-R SpecV has finally been revealed by Nissan, but details are sparse about how much more powerful it is.
All that Nissan reveals at this point of time is that a “high gear boost control device” increases torque over mid to high rev ranges, but doesn’t go on into detail if this just means the torque curve is much more flatter with peak torque sustaining over more revs, or whether peak torque actually goes up.
The bulk of the changes are in the equipment. The suspension has been upgraded and its settings are exclusive to the Spec V. The Spec V gets lightweight forged aluminium NISMO wheels that have already been sold by NISMO since September 2008, but on the Spec V it’s standard equipment. These wheels have lighter unsprung weight. The brakes have carbon ceramic discs by Brembo. Finally, a titanium-coated exhaust system graces the rear end of the car.
The exterior gets carbon fiber bits such as a spoiler, a grille, and brake ducts. A special colour is available exclusively on the GT-R called Ultimate Black Opal. On the interior, the seats have a carbon fiber frame, and the carbon fiber treatment continues in the rear center box storage, instrument panel and various other trim areas.
The new Nissan GT-R Spec V will go on sale in Japan on the 2nd of February 2009, and later in Europe later in the year. There are no plans for it to be sold in North America yet at the moment. Look after the jump for a hi-res photo gallery and a video clip.
Video: Nissan GT-R Spec V
color reminds me of the midnight purple…
NICE!
can grab some attention while drivin’ it ..
NICE CAR!! =)
Very nice car. Looks like Knight rider.
Yeah, perfect timing. economy has gone cold, leading manufacturers pulling out from F1, WRC, MotoGP etc etc.., bailing outs here and there, other manufacturers even freezing or to certain extend cancelled some model project, Nissan still blindly proceed with this so-called SpecV. good luck
To my opinion, they are looking to the crisis as an opportunity. When others are pulling out, there will be less competition. So they can try to grab a bigger slice of cake even though the cake size is smaller now.
this car is already VERY POWERFUL, and now with SpecV, i think Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche must be feeling @#$%^& , lol~
oooh…it makes me droooooool. can’t wait to lay my hands on it.
cool
subtitiles please!
muhahahahah, Godzilla can now kick the shit out of more supercars!
i think power between 500-550hp. woo yeah.
Nissan all the way! even the brakes turn red from all the hardcore stopping.
wow.. getting even better…
the premier spec gt-r current one.. is selling cheaper… got seller doing below 600k already. not sure wat this spec v will price like?
This V spec don’t have launch control,right ?
Don’t get too excited with the max hp. Latest report from Autocar says that max hp of the V-Spec is just slightly higher than the standard GT-R, around 485+hp, but with some healthier midrange torque. Weight saving is in the region of 60kgs.
It’s true potential? Just hope we can see the comparo with the more powerful 911 GT2 or Ferrari F430 Scuderia.
i dont think its below 600K..
possible slightly higher that current..
without any spec revealed, seem like interior upgrading spec. (SE)
remind me one of GTR crash @ bukit jelutong during heavy rain.
suitable in japan only.. hahaha
Lovely…simply gorgeous!! Still, I sense there’s ain’t gonna be a version of the great old stick shift huh?! Hmmm…what a pity…nonetheless, still a damn badass super car this is. Towards this Spec V…loved the seat, carbon ceramic discs, the gorgeous exhaust system, I mean…maaaaaaaaan….if only I were born with gold spoon feeding my mouth!! Heh heh!
SKUNK_WORX said,
January 9, 2009 @ 8:28 am
This V spec don’t have launch control,right ?
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Bro, I’m not very sure on that but all 2010 models of the GTR Nissan decided to drop the launch control since it puts a severe strain towards the cars which cause a broken transaxles and transmission fail!! So remember this, to those rich dude out there who end up buying your’s GTR from the grey importer…don’t use your launch control frequently k?! Coz if its broke…you’ll be dreaming la if Nissan gonna cover your warranty since you purchase your GTR not from official dealer…hahaha!!
So much money also no use la…tell me which workshop in Malaysia so far can fix this most advance transmission system the world ever knew?! Don’t get me wrong…I ALWAYS loved the GTRs! 
But…700k for a grey importer’s GTR with no Nissan warranty?!! Suicide!
all i see is that this version comes with awful rims
Only experience Circuit driver can drive this car nissan said
established supercars had better put paper bags on thier faces this time, and porsche better not fool around now because as in the words of tom ford(top gear magazine),the gtr points, shoots and destroys!!!!
this is how a well desgined car should be like… good.