Nissan GT-R Specs Confirmed!

Nissan has gone all out to recreate what is essentially, a V6 straight from the historic, and very succesfull R390 LeMans racer that had a 3.5 liter V8, otherwise better known as the VRH35L.

Even though the GT-R's VR38VETT gets a two cylinder loss, it gains 300cc, and of course, those twin turbochargers, all this in a very compact engine, or so claims Nissan.

There are many nifty features in the engine bay, most of which would probably be a tuner's nightmare. For example, integrated turbine housings in the turbo's downpipes, or should we say, exhaust manifolds.

Needless to say, this keeps the weight down and improves response, while compacting everything in, keeping the engine nested as far back into the engine bay as possible, and not to mention lower down.

The three cylinders sitting on each side of the "V" formation will have their own intake manifold, which is the main thing you see when popping the hood.

Deeper inside then, are lightened pistons, connecting rods and crankshafts. Cosworth, to some degree, was responsible for the engine as well, which is an all alloy block with linerless bores. Magnesium alloy abounds, complete with a semi-dry sump that copes with the Gs.

With numbers like 480ps, 569nm from a staggering 1700rpm to 5600rpm, quoted 0-100km/h timing runs in excess of 3.9 seconds, which is the same as the Porsche 911 Turbo, which has 620nm of torque at similar rev numbers.

The GT-R has a surprisingly heavy unladen weight of 1750kg, a full 170kg heavier than the 6MT 911 Turbo. This might be attributed to its relatively wider, and higher bodyshell, not to mention a longer wheelbase of 2850mm, 500mm longer than that of the 911.

The GT-R sits on HUGE 255/40 (front) and 285/35 (rear) profile 20 inch wheels which house equally monstrous 6 and 4 pot Brembos for the front and rear brakes respectively.

The best part? The chassis of this GT-R is going to be able to handle FAR greater power and torque figures, and with a front engined all wheel driven layout with three, proper limited slip diffs in the pipeline, you've got yourself a recipie for instant mayhem, right in the face of European supercar snobberies.

This is due to Nissan's extensive racing experience with their Group C Skylines, where they found that cars with 750hp on tap, are more driveable as compared to those that were tuned with 1,000hp!

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Credits: nikolaiski