After a surprise showing at last month’s 2010 Paris Auto Show – where no specs were divulged – Nissan has finally released official details and images for its facelifted GT-R supercar. Scheduled to go on sale in February next year the 2011 Nissan GT-R comes with a host of upgrades, including the introduction of two new models.
In Japan, the new Nissan GT-R will be sold as a 2011 model year and will go on sale November 17 in three different trim levels including base, SpecV and the much-anticipated Egoist version.
Nissan says that every area of the GT-R has been carefully rethought or retuned for new model. Changes range from greater body stability and strength and improved aerodynamics performance to a sportier interior and enhanced performance. There are some minor changes to the design as well that increase downforce by about 10%, while the coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.27 to 0.26.
Power has been upgraded from 357 kW to 385 kW with a maximum torque of 611 Nm available from 3 200 to 6 000 r/min. A new red coloured engine cover is used to indicate the car’s improved performance. Nissan also introduced something called a SAVE mode, which optimises driving torque and modifies the shift schedule to improve actual fuel economy when driving on highways or open roads. Off-the line performance is also improved with an upgraded “R mode” for the transmission and to control tight corner braking. A two-wheel drive (2WD) mode has been added to temporarily shift to 2WD driving for improved cornering agility. The hardcore SpecV version gets improved torque from 611 Nm to 632 Nm available from 3 600 to 5 600 r/min. To enhance spirited track driving, rear brake pad material has changed and VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) balance under braking is modified. Nissan also added 20-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 tyres, wrapped around special Rays lightweight forged aluminum wheels.
Customers looking to use their GT-Rs for competition use now have an easier option with the introduction of the Club Track Edition. This model comes with special parts developed for racing and owners will be eligible for a wide range of events and activities including one-on-one competition training sessions given by professional drivers and special races organized by Nissan.
The third, and most expensive, Nissan GT-R trim level to be offered will be the Egoist. The Egoist is aimed at a very different type of buyer, one that seeks luxury and customisation at every level. Each customer can choose a combination of interior colours among 20 choices. In addition, the Bose sound system in the Egoist is exclusively tuned according to the driving position of each driver to meet every customer’s needs.
The 2011 Nissan GT-R will go on sale in the United States sometime in February 2011. Prices and market details will be announced closer to launch date.
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