GTR v-Spec laps ring faster than CGT
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GTR v-Spec laps ring faster than CGT
NOT OFFICIAL from Auto blog http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/08/n...stun-observers
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.
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.
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04-08-2008, 09:28 PM
Not bad. But I think they'll be able to improve on the time.
7:25 Nissan GT-R V-Spec ($90k-$110k?)
7:27.82 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport ($1.2mil)
7:28 Porsche Carrera GT
7:32.02* Porsche 997 GT2 2008
7:34 Koenigsegg CCR
7:38.54 Nissan GT-R
7:39 Porsche 997 GT3
7:40 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 Bugatti Veyron 16/4
I'm worried about these drivers being pushed to the limits for times like these. Anything under 8:00 is like putting your life on the line.
7:25 Nissan GT-R V-Spec ($90k-$110k?)
7:27.82 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport ($1.2mil)
7:28 Porsche Carrera GT
7:32.02* Porsche 997 GT2 2008
7:34 Koenigsegg CCR
7:38.54 Nissan GT-R
7:39 Porsche 997 GT3
7:40 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
7:40 Bugatti Veyron 16/4
I'm worried about these drivers being pushed to the limits for times like these. Anything under 8:00 is like putting your life on the line.
Last edited by epik; 04-09-2008 at 03:07 AM.
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I didn't want to be instigating, I just found the article and figured people would want to see it even though it's not official. Not trying to start any internet wars