Nissan R35 GTR V-SPEC runs an unbelievable, 7:25 lap at the Nürburgring: GOD DAMN!

[EJ25RUN]

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The prototype Nissan GT-R V-Spec, wearing the "Victory Specification" designation reserved for the ultra high-performance Nissan GT-R, has been caught lapping the famed Nürburgring at an incredible, if not simply unbelievable, 7:25 per lap. This, according to bystanders trackside.

(For comparison, Walter Röhrl lapped the Ring in 7:28 while driving a Porsche Carrera GT in 2004.)

In contrast to the standard Nissan GT-R, that made the run around the 'Ring in 7:38, the GT-R V-Spec has a new front splitter, modified rear spoiler, and different wheels. A more extensive use of carbon fiber has reportedly reduced the weight by upwards of 330 pounds. Of course, Nissan engineers also tweaked the twin-turbo powerplant for another 70 horses... or so. Thanks for the tip, XeroK00L!

[SandM]

impressive

[Alan®]

those wheels look good as fluck. And damn at that time.

[evokenny]

wow good find oleg

[Andy_013]

wow that is fast for a $70,000 super car

[Ran]

Nice lap time.

I still think that car looks goofy as hell though. lol

[EJ25RUN]

those wheels look good as fluck. And damn at that time.

Im looking at the Carbon Brakes.


wow that is fast for a $70,000 super car

What 70,000? Dude that car is Gonna be $100,000+

Those brakes cost $10,000 by themselves.


Nice lap time.

I still think that car looks goofy as hell though. lol

I tell you what though, seeing it in person was stunning.

[Alan®]

Yea I noticed the carbon ceramic brakes. Guess they changed the seats too.

[Imadaman]

nnice

[Z33_kid]

yea imagine the car being actually modified with some good internals and better turbo's and emanage it would kill

[integraguy06]

car looks so awesome, i cant wait to see one on the road somewhere

[EJ25RUN]

yea imagine the car being actually modified with some good internals and better turbo's and emanage it would kill

If your talking about that for drag race purposes.....Waste of a GTR.

[redpanda]

impressive, however, I'd still take the e92 over this

[Z33_kid]

If your talking about that for drag race purposes.....Waste of a GTR.

time attack buddy time attack

[The Yousef]

if that is actually true....holy sh1t!

[OUTLAW]

GOD DAM is all i can say

[koukis14]

I really wan't to see what all the **** talkers have to say.

[burke420]

well the car and driver list in the car is $72,000 w/ options... so the over $100k is farfetched... youre going to the wrong dealerships or something!

[DC2NR]

Nice .. I like it.

[LS2ner]

well the car and driver list in the car is $72,000 w/ options... so the over $100k is farfetched... youre going to the wrong dealerships or something!


You mean that car and driver list the GTR at 72k. He is referring to the GTR V-SPEC.

[darkstar6069]

well the car and driver list in the car is $72,000 w/ options... so the over $100k is farfetched... youre going to the wrong dealerships or something!
I believe they are close to almost $95,000 (give or take)

[yungdz]

You mean that car and driver list the GTR at 72k. He is referring to the GTR V-SPEC.

And even then the first GT-R's are gonna go for about 90k

[R32Dragon]

Dealers are marking up those badboys like madmen.

Putting up those numbers, its no surprise how un-tunable the GT-R's are going to be, you cant improve upon perfection.

[Alan®]

I would hardly call the GTR perfection. Ferrari maybe but GTR definitely not.

[You_Wish]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos

[R32Dragon]

LOL i figured my statement would bring out the haters.

Dance my puppets, dance!

[Alan®]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos
:lmfao: i dont think these are even built on the same chassis

[jumpin800agl]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos
:thinking:

[koukis14]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos


Can we please ban this moron. Even if you are the biggest Nissan hating Honda fan boy in the world you should LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT CARS before posting on a car forum.....especially in the car topic section. Please go drive your commuter car off a cliff.:goodjob:

[koukis14]

I would hardly call the GTR perfection. Ferrari maybe but GTR definitely not.
I'm sorry I missed the Ferraris on the list of fastest cars around the ring.

[Alan®]

I'm sorry I missed the Ferraris on the list of fastest cars around the ring.
Please re-read the post that I quoted. He was talking about PERFECTION. Not Nurburgring lap times.

[koukis14]

Please re-read the post that I quoted. He was talking about PERFECTION. Not Nurburgring lap times.

I would cut certain toes off for a Enzo or FXX but in reality I would say as long as the GTR is as Reliable as a Sentra I would say it is perfect. Hell Car and Driver said in comfort mode it is like driving a Town car. They also said it had more steering feel than a 997 TT. It may be the Nissan fanboy in me but I think it is pretty damn perfect.

[bluecivic]

man i wish have that car

[man]

I would cut certain toes off for a Enzo or FXX but in reality I would say as long as the GTR is as Reliable as a Sentra I would say it is perfect. Hell Car and Driver said in comfort mode it is like driving a Town car. They also said it had more steering feel than a 997 TT. It may be the Nissan fanboy in me but I think it is pretty damn perfect.

LOL @ calling this car perfect. SPEED is not everything, far from it in fact.

Also, looks like this car is wearing slicks.

[UpSideDownDesi]

lol not bad...they were aiming for 997 Turbo and it even spanked the Carrera GT. I think i'll start liking it till i see on in person.

Anyone got 997 GT2 lap time?

[nsany(atl)]

has carbon brake rotors

[FRYLOCK]

REPOST

[nreggie454]

And even then the first GT-R's are gonna go for about 90k

More like $129k. I don't think there will be a $70k GTR for a while.

[90_ACCORD]

that car is so sick
whoever got 2 drive it there is lucky as hell

[EJ25RUN]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos

HONDA IDIOT MAKES WAY INTO THREAD!

[EJ25RUN]

REPOST

How is it a repost when it happened hours before i put the thread.....this happened yesturday!


well the car and driver list in the car is $72,000 w/ options... so the over $100k is farfetched... youre going to the wrong dealerships or something!


CAN YALL READ?.....IT'S A VSPEC

More Power......70 hp
Less Weight........330 pounds
Carbon Brakes......$$$
New Aero

You really think all that adds up to the same price.......CMON MAN?

[EJ25RUN]

Also, looks like this car is wearing slicks.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/04/gt-r.specv.ul9.kgp.ed.jpg

[Kevykev]

Threads like these get entertaining but i think the topic is old now.


However, i may be wrong!

[EJ25RUN]

lol not bad...they were aiming for 997 Turbo and it even spanked the Carrera GT. I think i'll start liking it till i see on in person.

Anyone got 997 GT2 lap time?

7:32 With Walter Rohrl Driving

I would still take the 911 GT2/Turbo/GT3 over the GTR though......I just love the 911 that much.

This video was almost a response to the GTR's 7:38......Porsche official test driver Walter Rohrl also drove the Carrera GT to a 7:29 but here is the amazing 911 GT2 lap. (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/911-GT2-997-Takes-the-Nurburgring-in-732_144810.htm)

[EJ25RUN]

Threads like these get entertaining but i think the topic is old now.


However, i may be wrong!

why is it old...it happened yesterday.

[Kevykev]

why is it old...it happened yesterday.


All of the past GTR-related threads and posts are to blame.

not your fault

[EJ25RUN]

All of the past GTR-related threads and posts are to blame.

not your fault

Um i guess...this is really about the VSPEC but .........Whatever.

[Crazy Asian]

Id wear Depends while driving that car.

[JITB]

all it is... is a 350Z with a little upgrades.. and twin turbos


haha wow....

i dont know why anyone doubted the car would perform like this. i just hope it revives the need for the rx7/supra to return also.

[Crazy Asian]

And the Prelude. The big fat whale that could and could but was FWD. LOLOL

[Kevykev]

haha wow....

i dont know why anyone doubted the car would perform like this. i just hope it revives the need for the rx7/supra to return also.


That was an unintentional and indirect 'below the belt' blow to Mazda.

:goodjob:

[EJ25RUN]

That was an unintentional and indirect 'below the belt' blow to Mazda.

:goodjob:

there are plans for a 2 door rotory return.

But do you want Mazda to make a $70,000 car........i dont.

With the GTR success....its a good possibility.

[JITB]

there are plans for a 2 door rotory return.

But do you want Mazda to make a $70,000 car........i dont.

With the GTR success....its a good possibility.


i doubt the new rx7 if made would cost that much, the top model fully loaded rx8 is what about 35-40k? I mean if mazda truly makes a true performing rx7 i dont think it would see 70k. i do see the new rx7 with a turbo renesis tho... :yes:


but kev, i can never intentionally hurt the mazda name :no:

[EJ25RUN]

i doubt the new rx7 if made would cost that much, the top model fully loaded rx8 is what about 35-40k? I mean if mazda truly makes a true performing rx7 i dont think it would see 70k. i do see the new rx7 with a turbo renesis tho... :yes:


but kev, i can never intentionally hurt the mazda name :no:

i understand....im just worried with a car like the gtr, the average person performance car will get further away.....its hard enough making a $500+ month car payment......and until i graduate i cant do $1000+.

[JITB]

i understand....im just worried with a car like the gtr, the average person performance car will get further away.....its hard enough making a $500+ month car payment......and until i graduate i cant do $1000+.


i doubt the average person could afford any of the previous gtr's...lol

[EJ25RUN]

i doubt the average person could afford any of the previous gtr's...lol

you know the GTR sells in japan for near as no difference.....$59,000

that's retail...before dealer mark up.

[MeanMugen]

indeed lol

[JITB]

you know the GTR sells in japan for near as no difference.....$59,000

that's retail...before dealer mark up.


well hell, even 60k isnt a car an average person can afford tho..

[EJ25RUN]

well hell, even 60k isnt a car an average person can afford tho..

of coarse not, im just mentioning what we look at compared to them.

[JITB]

of coarse not, im just mentioning what we look at compared to them.

oh yea, i expect them to be atleast 60-70k, at the dealer..

[NAIZBST]

nice

[koukis14]

LOL @ calling this car perfect. SPEED is not everything, far from it in fact.

Also, looks like this car is wearing slicks.

WOW did you even read my post, I not once mentioned how fast the car is dumbass.