Nissan GT-R! - Page 2

mesarius · #16 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyboy

Well it wont have AWD like lots of it's competition, so it may lose some of it's potential due to traction issues in a drag race.

If GM does a good job on the traction control system and the suspension, that difference could potentially be made up with how light the ZR1 is supposed to be. It's going to be a close one that's for sure, it all rides on how well GM can put the ZR1's power to the ground.

apolloGT · #17 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 06:58 PM

Possibly, but if they put launch control on it, I think it should do well. Isn't the GT2 (Porsche) rwd?

Johnnyboy · #18 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 07:27 PM

Yes it is. I forgot the GT2 is only RWD and not AWD like the normal Turbo. But it does have rear engine and launch control. I really hope Chevy jumps on the launch control trend bandwagon.

mesarius · #19 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 08:25 PM

Considering the ZR1 is the first 6-figure Corvette, I would certainly hope they do something along the lines of launch control. It shouldn't be too hard for Chevrolet to do for the platform.

apolloGT · #20 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 10:18 PM

yeah the new Cadillac CTS-V has launch control, so I bet the ZR1 does too.

sniperofbuffalo · #21 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 10:52 AM

only 1 dealership in my area is getting 2 of them and 1 is already sold, according to the guy from Mike Barney Nissan at the 2008 Buffalo Auto Show, they'll be coming in around June or July. I want one but there is no way I can get $70,000 unless i save up all my paychecks from now until the release to put a down payment on one, which will be about $1400 - $3000 depending and I'll need to make payments of $400 to $600 a month...

Johnnyboy · #22 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 12:51 PM

I just read at AutoBlog that the Nissan GT-R has now ran a 7:29 on the Nürburgring.

Here's an excerpt:

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When the 193-MPH Nissan GT-R set a lap time of 7:38 last year at the 'Ring, besting cars like the Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Murcielago, and Mercedes SLR, the Nissan team was disappointed. There were two damp corners on the track, and everyone was quite sure that the car, piloted by official test driver Tochio Suzuki, could go faster.

Now it has. With a completely dry track, the base model Godzilla-san wearing stock Japanese-market tires shaved 9 seconds off its previous best time, posting a lap time of 7:29. On that same lap, it leapfrogged the Porsche GT2, Koenigsegg, and SLR 722 GT. Now it's flashing its headlights at the Carrera GT and Pagani Zonda F Clubsport, both about one second up the road. So if the standard model on stock tires does 7:29, and the more powerful, lighter GT-R V-Spec has already been casually clocked at 7:25 -- betting on what the GT-R's ultimate best lap time will be begins now... And did we say it can all be yours for $70,000? Damn. Check out Nissan's official presser after the jump.

sniperofbuffalo · #23 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 01:01 PM

Isn't that in the ballpark with the ZR1 and 911 Turbo (997)?

Johnnyboy · #24 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Here is a list of some of the fastest stock production cars.

7:25 Nissan GT-R V-Spec (Unofficial time measured by bystanders at the track)
7:27.82 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport (Semi-wet conditions)
7:28 Porsche Carrera GT
7:29 Nissan GT-R
7:32.02 Porsche 997 GT2 (Semi-slicks tires)
7:34 Koenigsegg CCR (Cold conditions)
7:38 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GT
7:40 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 (Damp track, 2 occupants)
7:40 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 Bugatti Veyron 16/4
7:42 Porsche 997 GT3
7:42 Ford GT
7:42.9 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 (Muggy conditions)
7:43 Lamborghini Murcielago
7:44 Pagani Zonda S
7:46 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
7:46 Porsche 996 GT2
7:47 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
7:47 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear
7:50 BMW M3 E46 CSL
7:55 Ferrari F430 F1
7:56 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06
7:56 Porsche 996 Turbo
7:56 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
7:59 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51
7:59 Porsche 997 Carrera S
7:59 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 (Without speed limiter)
7:59 Dodge Viper SRT-10
7:59 Subaru Impreza Sti Spec-C
8:02 Mercedes CLK 63 AMG - Black Series
8:03 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
8:05 BMW M3 E92
8:07 BMW Z8 E52
8:09 Audi RS4
8:09 BMW M6 E63 (limited to 259 km/h)
8:10 Dodge Viper GTS
8:22 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2008 2.0 Turbo

Some of these cars were only ran once where others were ran many times in various conditions to attain a best time. So, some of the cars may be able to turn a much better lap than what is listed here.

sniperofbuffalo · #25 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 02:06 PM

where did you get this information?

Johnnyboy · #26 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sniperofbuffalo

where did you get this information?

Nordschleife fastest lap times - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I removed the modded cars.

sniperofbuffalo · #27 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 03:46 PM

I doubt the accuracy of Wikipedia, it has done me wrong a few times

apolloGT · #28 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 04:08 PM

On serious things, wiki works well. It's probably fine in this case.

sniperofbuffalo · #29 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Hey Apollo, your beloved Corvette got beat by a Jap car. What was it you said? i believe it was "no car European or Japanese can come close to the ZR1." Eat your heart out! (I'm angsty today and I don't know why)

apolloGT · #30 (**permalink**) 05-01-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sniperofbuffalo

Hey Apollo, your beloved Corvette got beat by a Jap car. What was it you said? i believe it was "no car European or Japanese can come close to the ZR1." Eat your heart out! (I'm angsty today and I don't know why)

yeah, notice there were 2 occupants and it was a damp track... that'll definitely hold back a hot lap. I just like how you're trying to rub it in but you were actually quoting unofficial times. I never said European btw, of course they can, they make fast cars.. Japan on the other hand...

haha, I'm just messing with you import lovers, no hard feelings.