Nissan GT-R refreshed for 2011 model year

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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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Comments

  1. mingyuyu says:

    why no exterior changing?

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  2. Mazda 3 MPS says:

    i like this a lot more than that ridiculous lexus

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  3. shan says:

    toyota coming to bite ur back….

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  4. seperlinky says:

    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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  5. mr_3m says:

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

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  6. Ralph says:

    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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  7. unknown says:

    why no bigger horsepower.

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  8. Mohd says:

    "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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  9. mu_77 says:

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

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  10. The Stig says:

    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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  11. RunnerUp says:

    Ralph, don't start. Hehehe.

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  12. jolly_idiot says:

    Nissan answer to Toyota

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  13. lmst says:

    wow..too much meter…like airoplane

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  14. tim says:

    *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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  15. nyan46 says:

    it's a car or iphone 3gs

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  16. Mohd says:

    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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  17. Maserati says:

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

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  18. LP560-4 says:

    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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  19. wochomi says:

    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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  20. Gajen says:

    i prefer LFA anytime

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  21. torque says:

    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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  22. nizam80 says:

    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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  23. azrai says:

    One word only. geramnya tengok GTR ni.

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  24. God[of]War says:

    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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    • tim says:

      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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  25. Victor says:

    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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  26. hani mechy says:

    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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  27. torque says:

    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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  28. Mazda 3 MPS says:

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

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  29. icyd says:

    driving a supercomputer

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  30. leagm says:

    ok i want this gtr

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