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Nissan GTR targets Porsche GT

Discussion in 'Porsche' started by Schatten, Sep 28, 2007.

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  1. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Pretty amazing if true. GT2 Porsche clocked 3.6 and 11.9 per Road and Track.
    I think these are either typical Motor Trend BS numbers or cheater "test car" figures.
    I call media BS.
     
  2. Schatten

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    I have to agree here. MotorTrend and Car & Driver... well... take those tests, with the other tests, average them out, altitude corrected of course, and you might have some real world numbers. Perhaps, a better test would be from the Stig?
     
  3. Akira

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    I guess we will find out soon enough if these numbers are real. But if it is, than this is one fast car. Not to mention that more HP is only a boost controller away...
     
  4. DriveAfterDark

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    Don't forget that Nissan will in all GT-R tradition leave plenty of room for easy modifications. So I'm guessing 50-80 hp release just with ECU upgrade and new exhaust system, something like the blistering GT2 engines.

    I'm just glad there is another option on the market for driving/performance enthusiasts. Many hate the looks but I think it's kind of cool, it's not trying to be stylish (thank God) but just mean and powerful, I think it will be a huge success considering the LHD option the previous didn't have.
     
  5. Mbutner

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    Wow. I am now in full on love with this car. Those performance specs or anything near it are completely stunning.
     
  6. Schatten

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    Gee... +3 seconds if it is damp, around a 12.9 mile course? hmmmmmm.
     
  7. Akira

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    http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied_vehicles/112_0712_2008_nissan_gt_r

     
  8. CCarlisi

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    Very impressive. However, I'm disappointed by the interior design and the weight -nearly 3800lbs???
     
  9. Adrift

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    If it really weighs 3800 lbs, I call serious BS on those numbers.
     
  10. LightGuy

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    The 7;38 time was on a dry track except damp in two areas. Not the same as a wet track.
    And the previous time was 7;55 ?
    I smell race gas and pressure cooker boost numbers.
    But all in all impressive the way the Supra Twin turbo was when it came out.
    Looks only a mother could love, or a disciple.
     

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