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Nissan has introduced a series of upgrades in its stunning GT-R for 2010 and 2011. Racing improves the breed, and after a painstaking review of the Japanese supercar’s success on and off track the evolution of the Nissan GT-R R35 continues.
Over 260 Australians now own a Nissan GT-R R35. That is an astonishing sales figure for a car in this exotic class, numbers like this must make Ferrari, Maserati, Lotus, and the like, jealous. It's not just in sales that Nissan’s GT-R has been successful, it's also beating many topline rivals in the new FIA GT1 World Championship.
For 2010, the Australian specification Nissan GT-R benefits from many significant enhancements. Peak power and torque outputs from the 3.8-litre twin-turbo Nissan VR38DETT V6 engine remain unchanged, at 357kW and 588Nm. However, the latest iteration of the Nissan GT-R V6 has improved low- and mid-range engine response thanks to the use of hexagonal-meshed catalyst cells that reduce airflow resistance within the twin-exhaust system. Little things can make a decent difference when you are chasing every little bit from a road-going racing engine.
The Nissan GT-R’s suspension has been re-tuned, with the damping force of the shock absorbers, both rebound stroke and spring rate, having been altered to increase steering stability, as well as ride comfort. The stiffness of rear suspension radius rod bushings has been strengthened. Finally, the wheel alignment has been fine-tuned. We haven’t been able to borrow one of the latest Nissan GT-R’s to carry out a road test review but will do so as soon as possible.
Rear diffusers with cooling ducts, previously available only on the GT-R Spec V (which is not sold in Australia), have been extended to other GT-R models, improving cooling performance around the rear floor area. Cooling of the transmission’s heat exchanger has been improved by using a larger-diameter coolant pipe.
Also on the speed front, on the electronic speed side that is, the satellite navigation system is now HDD-based for faster response. It displays on a 7-inch screen. There are also new data logging functions on this, one of the most electronically based of all supercars. Automatic headlamps and speed-sensing windscreen wipers are now fitted.
The 2010, 2011 Nissan GT-R R35 continues to be offered at astonishingly low prices, though there has been a 1.5 per cent increase for this improved model. The price list starts at $158,800 in standard format. The Nissan GT-R Premium, that has a two-tone interior leather trim, a high-quality Bose entertainment system, and smoke-grey 20-inch alloy wheels, is priced from $162,800. Dealer delivery and government charges have to be added to these figures.
This latest Nissan GT-R R35 is available only from a carefully chosen selection of 11 Nissan dealers across Australia. These outlets have dedicated GT-R workshop facilities and specially trained technicians. |
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