Nissan GT-R refreshed for 2011 model year

Nissan has refreshed the GT-R yet again. It was first unveiled back in 2007 and was revised at the end 2008. This new version is offered with a new HDD CARWINGS navigation system with enhanced entertainment features and USB port with iPod connectivity. The auto maker also did some work underneath the car with changes made to suspension.

The car’s front shock absorbers and springs have been tuned with increased accuracy while the rear suspension has been stiffened up as well. Furthermore the GT-R now comes with a rear diffuser fitted with cooling ducts. This system was previously offered only with the SpecV variant. The 485 PS GT-R also comes with new hexagonal meshed catalyst cells that can reduce ventilation or airflow resistance resulting in improved engine response at low and mid-range.

Speaking about the SpecV, the range topping version now features revised rear shock absorber settings and Dunlop-sourced tires that replace Bridgestone ones. However buyers can still opt for the Bridgestone rubber. Continue reading to view more images.

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Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

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  • mingyuyu on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:28 am

    why no exterior changing?

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  • Mazda 3 MPS on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:32 am

    i like this a lot more than that ridiculous lexus

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  • toyota coming to bite ur back….

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  • seperlinky on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:10 am

    it should not change any exterior because it has intensive wind tunnel work has resulted in one of the best drag coefficients in the sector – just 0.27 – which is all the more impressive on a supercar that generates high downforce front and rear.

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  • mr_3m on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:17 am

    2011 model year already launched now in Oct 2009? Or is it 2010MY?

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  • Ralph on Oct 22, 2009 at 1:19 am

    They seems like making car to run at Wangan?

    I saw at its LCD panel reads "Shuto Kousukou" and other Japanese highway names, and all those dials that Wangan runners usually used.

    They really done their homework, unlike some "local" company who facelifted their car but performance still the same.

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  • unknown on Oct 22, 2009 at 2:31 am

    why no bigger horsepower.

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  • "Japanese sports car maker Nissan"

    What ? Nissan is neither a sportscar maker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_March) nor a japanese company any more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan#Alliance_with_Renault)... ;)

    Quote from the second link: 'The Renault-Nissan Alliance is much closer, in practice to Renault takeover of Nissan with Renault holding 44.3% of Nissan shares, while Nissan holds 15% of Renault shares which does not give Nissan a voting or board representation due to legal restriction in France.'

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  • mu_77 on Oct 22, 2009 at 2:51 am

    Amazing, super and fantastic car!!! Dono what else to describe about it……….

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  • The Stig on Oct 22, 2009 at 3:08 am

    isn't this supposed to be the Spec-M? a silver GT-R was caught tested around the Nurbugring which came camouflaged on the front bumper and on the rear side skirts a few weeks ago.

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  • RunnerUp on Oct 22, 2009 at 3:09 am

    Ralph, don't start. Hehehe.

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  • jolly_idiot on Oct 22, 2009 at 3:53 am

    Nissan answer to Toyota

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  • wow..too much meter…like airoplane

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  • *quote*

    Mohd said,

    October 21, 2009 @ 6:49 pm

    “Japanese sports car maker Nissan”

    What ? Nissan is neither a sportscar maker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_March) nor a japanese company any more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan#Alliance_with_Renault)...

    Quote from the second link: ‘The Renault-Nissan Alliance is much closer, in practice to Renault takeover of Nissan with Renault holding 44.3% of Nissan shares, while Nissan holds 15% of Renault shares which does not give Nissan a voting or board representation due to legal restriction in France.’

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    Proton owns Lotus, so this doesn't make Lotus a British company anymore? Pfft..

    Oh yea, and Wikipedia blows, fyi =)

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  • nyan46 on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:44 am

    it's a car or iphone 3gs

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  • tim said,

    October 21, 2009 @ 10:34 pm

    "Proton owns Lotus, so this doesn’t make Lotus a British company anymore? Pfft..

    Oh yea, and Wikipedia blows, fyi =)"

    So the Nissan Micra/March is a 'sports car' for you ? Very interesting…

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  • Maserati on Oct 22, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    I love this car so much,but somehow I feel that the Lexus LF-A will pawn this car…

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  • LP560-4 on Oct 22, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    The same exterior?

    Come on Nissan… I know you can do better!

    Until now, I still prefer R34 exterior compared to R35.

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  • wochomi on Oct 22, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Dashboard looks like a WWII bomber, you know the black n white theme. But then again, it reminds you that you're driving a mean machine and pretty-pretty boy toycar.

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  • Gajen on Oct 22, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    i prefer LFA anytime

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  • torque (Member) on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Hmmm…the desirable just gets more desirable…agreed with what LP560-4 juz said on the GTR 34 exterior looks which kinda reminiscent like a muscle car to me, not only that…just make a stick shift version la Nissan!! A GTR with no stick shift version feels like…hmmm…missing something…

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  • nizam80 (Member) on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Yes, the Lexus LFA can beat this car on a track. But, against the GTR Spec V, it will be a close fight!

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  • azrai on Oct 23, 2009 at 12:50 am

    One word only. geramnya tengok GTR ni.

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  • God[of]War on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:59 am

    tim said,

    October 21, 2009 @ 10:34 pm

    *quote*

    Mohd said,

    October 21, 2009 @ 6:49 pm

    “Japanese sports car maker Nissan”

    What ? Nissan is neither a sportscar maker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_March) nor a japanese company any more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan#Alliance_with_Renault)...

    Quote from the second link: ‘The Renault-Nissan Alliance is much closer, in practice to Renault takeover of Nissan with Renault holding 44.3% of Nissan shares, while Nissan holds 15% of Renault shares which does not give Nissan a voting or board representation due to legal restriction in France.’

    ___________________________________________________________________________

    Proton owns Lotus, so this doesn’t make Lotus a British company anymore? Pfft..

    Oh yea, and Wikipedia blows, fyi =)

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    Oh yea, and Wikipedia blows, fyi =) (Is it true? any evidence?)

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    • Well, I can go to Bugatti Veyron's Wikipedia page and change its horsepower to 1000bhp to 2000bhp, no problem. So what do you think?

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  • Victor on Oct 23, 2009 at 5:32 am

    Comparing V10 to a V6?? hahahaha….

    i wonder if Nissan developed a V10 engine, how much horse will be produced then??

    Oh yea, why not Nissan make a TRANSMISSION upgrade for this beast? Since the transmission has issues with the LC (Launch Control).. Not forgetting after the usage of LC and disabling the VDC, it will void the warranty. OUCH !!

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  • hani mechy on Oct 23, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.27 doesn't mean it experience drag force lower than for example porche with Cd of 0.3. Drag force is measured by effective front area times the drag coefficient times the speed. Let's say Porsche front area is 200mm2 and GTR boxy front area is 400mm2. The Porsche will experience 60N/mm2 of drag compared to 108N/mm2 on GTR in same speed. Drag coefficient mean nothing just the measure of effectiveness in one single design. Yup that boxy design is effective. But there's still room for improvement by reducing the boxyness thus reducing front area. To all readers out there this piece of information is important for you. Cd are just used for advertisement purposes. Get more information before you embarass yourself. Hey Paul, maybe you should start posting some lessons to educate us the readers. Not just updates on motoring industry. Regards

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  • torque (Member) on Oct 23, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Victor said,

    October 22, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

    Oh yea, why not Nissan make a TRANSMISSION upgrade for this beast? Since the transmission has issues with the LC (Launch Control).. Not forgetting after the usage of LC and disabling the VDC, it will void the warranty. OUCH !!

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    Victor, I read somewhere that the new Nissan GTR model (I think it's 2010 upwards la) will not be equip with any LC anymore due to what u just said…transmission issue!!

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  • Mazda 3 MPS on Oct 25, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    next wait for mazda rx-7 to bite u all guys

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  • driving a supercomputer

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  • leagm on Apr 01, 2010 at 12:35 am

    ok i want this gtr

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