2010 Nissan GT-R

While the world financial tsunami has caused a sharp decline in new vehicles sold, there are exceptions and one such example is the Nissan GT-R which has sold up a storm since it went on pre-sale locally at the recent Australian International Motor Show.

Specifications of 2010 Nissan GT-R :

Engine Location Front

Drive Type AWD (standard), Rear Wheel

Body / Chassis Unibody

Production Years for Series 2008 - 

Price MSRP: $80,795-83,045

Invoice: $76,035-78,145

Weight 3814 lbs | 1730.001 kg

MPG City 16

MPG Highway 21

Introduced At 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

Performance

0-60 mph 3.5 seconds.

1/4 Mile 11.7 seconds.

Top Speed 193 mph | 310.537 km/h

Coefficient of Drag 0.27

Engine   

Engine Configuration V

Cylinders 8

Engine VR38DETT

Aspiration/Induction Normal

Displacement 3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.

Valvetrain DOHC

Horsepower 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 6400 RPM

Torque 434 Ft-Lbs (588 NM) @ 3200 RPM

HP to Weight Ratio 7.9 LB / HP

HP / Liter 127.6 BHP / Liter

Redline 7000

Fuel Feed Fuel Injected

Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection

Block Aluminum

Head Aluminum

Standard Transmission

Gears 6

Transmission Semi-Automatic

Clutch Borg Warner six-plate dual

GR6

Final Drive 2.937

Dimensions   

Cargo Volume 9 cu. ft.

Passenger Volume 79.0 cu. ft.

Interior Volume 87.8 cu. ft.

Fuel Capacity 19.5 Gal

Doors 2

Exterior

Length 183.1 in | 4651 mm. 

Width 74.9 in | 1902 mm. 

Height 54.0 in | 1372 mm. 

Wheelbase 109.4 in | 2779 mm. 

Front Track 62.6 in | 1590 mm. 

Rear Track 63.0 in | 1600 mm. 

Interior

Front Headroom 38.1 in | 968 mm. 

Rear Headroom 33.5 in | 851 mm. 

Front Legroom 44.6 in | 1133 mm. 

Rear Legroom 26.4 in | 671 mm. 

Front Hip Room 54.7 in | 1390 mm. 

Rear Hip Room 44.9 in | 1141 mm. 

Front Shoulder Room 54.3 in | 1379 mm. 

Rear Shoulder Room 50.0 in | 1270 mm. 

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Suspension

Suspension Front : Independent double wishbone aluminum, integral tube-frame structure, six-point mounting

Rear : Independent multi-link aluminum suspension, integral tube-frame structure, six-point mounting, aluminum upper/lower links

Steering

  Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Steering Overall Ratio 15:1

Turns lock to lock 2.40

Turning Circle 36.6 ft

Brakes

Front Brakes Brembo® six piston monoblock calipers

Rear Brakes Brembo® four piston monoblock calipers

Front Brake Size 386.0 mm | 15.197 in.

Rear Brake Size 394.0 mm | 15.512 in.

Tires / Wheels

Tires Front : 255/40

Rear : 285/35

According to Nissan Australia, more than 100 of the new generation GT-Rs have been pre-sold - at $148,000 a pop - since pre-sales began on October 9. What financial crisis, I hear you say!

And there's further good news with Dan Thompson, Managing Director of Nissan Australia confirming that the Australian allocation of the Godzilla should be sufficient to satisfy demand for the local market:  "The early customer reaction is fabulous and we have secured enough production to ensure that no-one who wants an R35 GT-R will be disappointed.”

The GT-R is powered by a hand-built twin-turbo VR38DETT 3.8-litre V6 engine delivering a mighty 353 kW and 588 Nm across a wide mid-range expanse from 3,200 rpm to 5,200 rpm. Boasting the latest technology and electronic wizardry including the world’s first independent rear transaxle all-wheel drive system, a GR6 sequential six-speed with paddle shift control for the dual clutch rear transaxle and an electronically-controlled ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system, the Godzilla can boast Porsche 911 Turbo beating performance and one of the fastest lap times around the Nurburgring for a production car.

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