The Nissan R35 GT-R has reinforced its reputation as a supercar slayer and one of the best bang for your buck performance cars money can buy with the latest 2011 model.
The Japanese car manufacturer recently announced the latest 0 – 100km/h acceleration time for the 2011 Nissan GT-R, measured during a media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th and 13th, 2010. On both days, the GT-R clocked an astonishing time of 3.0 seconds!
To put things into perspective, a Ferrari 458 Italia costing three times more than the Nissan GT-R has a claimed 0 – 100 km/h of just under 3.4 seconds.
The Official Nissan Press Release
Nissan Announces 11MY Nissan GT-R’s Acceleration Time
YOKOHAMA Japan (December 1, 2010) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the 0-100km/h acceleration time for the 11MY Nissan GT-R.
The acceleration time was measured during the media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday. On both days, the GT-R clocked in with a time of 3.0 seconds.
Date: November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday, 2010
Place: Sendai Hi-land Race Way
(12 Nikkawa Hayasaka, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Vehicle used: 11MY Nissan GT-R Pure edition
Specification/accessories: Standard specification (including tires and wheels) without optional parts
Set-up switch: R mode for the suspension and VDC-R
Weather Sunny/Cloudy Sunny/Cloudy
Temperature 14.9°C 18.6°C
(Source: Nissan)
Find more details of the 2011 Nissan GT-R here.