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[WoREoD]

is here: http://www.nissan-gl...11107-01-e.html

[WoREoD]

Promo Video: (go slowly at 20secs in!!)

[WoREoD]

UK Press Release:

Nissan Reveals the 2012 Model Year GT-R

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today (7 November 2011) announced the launch of the 2012 model

year Nissan GT-R. The new model goes on sale 24 November in Japan and arrives in

European showrooms from early 2012.

At a glance

�� More power (550PS), improved economy and lower emissions

�� Unique asymmetric suspension settings on RHD cars

�� Rear view camera now standard

�� New track focused version to come to the UK

Significant improvements to the engine, chassis and transmission which accentuates the

pure performance potential of the GT-R are the key changes to Nissan’s flagship model for

the 2012 model year.

This latest version, which goes on sale from early December for the UK with deliveries

expected in early 2012, is the most efficient yet. It offers even greater performance but

this is allied to improved economy and lower emissions to provide further excitement to

drivers and passengers.

As well as more power, the 2012 MY GT-R has a newly developed asymmetric suspension

which compensates for greater weight on the driver’s side in RHD models, enhanced

transmission ‘feel’ and a stronger body for extra rigidity and ever better handling.

2012MY Nissan GT-R Overview

1. Mechanical Features

Engine

By improving the GT-R’s engine efficiency, its fuel economy has been improved to 24mpg

(from 23.5mpg), while engine output rises significantly to 550PS (+20PS) at 6,400rpm with

maximum torque of 632Nm (+20Nm) from 3,200 to 5,800 rpm.

Engine response and torque at mid and low-speeds, and power at high revolutions, has

been significantly improved, mainly due to:

• Improved intake efficiency

• Better air flow resistance, which has been reduced by the addition of an intake

manifold fitted to the head of each unit and the use of resin in the enlarged air

intake duct for the intercooler.

• Improved exhaust emissions efficiency and enhanced control.

• Reduced air flow resistance thanks to a more compact under floor catalyzer which

improves emissions efficiency and reduces weight.

• Improved exhaust valve cooling performance by the adoption of a newly-designed

metallic sodium-filled valve. At the same time, valve control timing, the air mixture

ratio and ignition timing have been improved.

Transmission

Shift feels and quietness has been refined thanks to a strengthened design of the shift fork

arm and a firmer fixing bearing for the flywheel housing. A special differential oil R35

COMPETITION Type 2189E (75W140), which was developed for competition is now used in

every version of GT-R.

Body

As well as greater power and torque, the reinforcing of certain areas around the rear part

of the engine compartment and dash panel deliver more responsive handling while a

greater sense of the vehicle’s grip on the road is transmitted to the driver.

At the same time, more precise production methods, accompanied by advancements made

in the vehicle body, have improved the inter-vehicle detection capability. This was achieved

by changes in the positioning of the sensor and more rigid, highly-damped vehicle body,

and by adding a more accurate acceleration sensor in areas with higher sensitivity in the

vibration testing of each vehicle body.

Suspension and brakes

Accounting for the added weight of the driver in a right-hand drive vehicle coupled to the

fact that the propeller shaft for front wheels is located on the right side of the vehicle; the

GT-R’s suspension in RHD versions has been set asymmetrically. For the front suspension,

there’s a harder spring rate on the left side while at the rear the suspension arm has been

installed upwards on the left side and downwards on the right. This means an imbalanced

wheel load when the car is stationary, but which is equalized during driving, providing

improved responsiveness, smoothness and steering feel, as well as enhanced cornering

stability and riding comfort (for RHD only).

2. Interior

The quality feel of the instruments placed in front of the driver have been enhanced by the

addition of blue lighting inside the tachometer ring to match the shift position indicator light

giving a more sophisticated atmosphere in the cockpit.

Rear View Camera device will be standard on all models.

The Bose® sound system woofers, have been changed to Bose® Precision Sound System

woofers that were developed for the EGOIST grade to further enhance sound quality.

3. TRACK FOCUSED VERSION (developed only in right hand drive form for – Japan

and UK)

A new version within the GT-R line up is currently being planned for the UK, designed for

customers who want to enjoy a more track biased driving experience in their Nissan GT-R

at a competitive price.

Further details of this version and pricing of the MY2012 GT-R is expected in early

December.

With the latest 2012MY version, the legend that is the Nissan GT-R continues to

evolve.

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[paul_k]

Interesting...The chart you saw at the Mizuno event with 570hp on it must be for next year then!
Any word on pricing and official 0 - 60 have heard 2.8 seconds.
Is the top speed the same?

[andymc]

when are they doing the 'ring ?

[andymc]

paul_k, on 07 November 2011 - 05:54 PM, said:

Any word on pricing.

RRP prices (in Yen) at the bottom of the article suggest base price is £69500 and Black edition is £75700

[Paul_S]

Interesting stuff. The power just keeps increasing!!!

I find it a little off that they had to modify the suspension on the RHD cars when, in theory, the car is Japanese and would have been RHD in the first place.

Are you going for the hat-trick John?

[WoREoD]

Given it has no external Bling probably not!

The assymetric suspension settings does show an attention to detail. The weight inbalance with just driver in the car is 50kg and, funnily enough, Dunlop had told me the MY11 wore its nearside tyres faster than the offside (inner edges in particular).

I'm still trying to find out if the new suspension settings can be applied retrospectively - when I asked Mizuno he put his finger to his lips!

[paul_k]

Mizuno on the 2012 GTR,

http://link.brightco...tid=36359564002

[WoREoD]

The Ring attack will be in the Spring. They missed their window this year cos Mizuno-san couldnt decide on the final tyre spec with Dunlop....

[andymc]

Thanks John.

So what will the final tyre spec be and how does it differ from the MY11 or MY09 models ?

[WoREoD]

I believe its jus an evolution of the current Dunlop. The MY11's are slightly different but are retro-fittable to MY09/10 cars and I beleive these will be the same.

[paul_k]

First review in the US of the 2013 (our 2012) car:

http://www.insidelin...irst-drive.html

[paul_k]

Just heard from Westovers that the official 0 - 60 time is 2.8 seconds.

Timing was done at Sendai race circuit on Monday 7th November:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=EpxtQnCsPAY

[WoREoD]

Has this one been posted before?

[paul_k]

Autoexpress track review of the 2012

http://www.autoexpre...track_test.html

[paul_k]

Another good review here:

http://www.automobil...spec/index.html

Quote

Just to put the ferocity of that acceleration in context, a Ferrari Enzo would need another half a second to hit the same speed, a Lamborghini Aventador would need an extra tenth and even the track-only 723-hp Pagani Zonda R would be left trailing - and these are cars that cost at least five times as much.

[paul_k]

Interesting vid on the new track version 2.8G cornering and 1.9G braking - Very impressive.
This car could smash the ring times,,,

http://www.youtube.c...d&v=iM0lQhJ-I9A#!

[paul_k]

Mizuno: Club track edition with slicks - I think it is possible it will get under 7 minutes around the ring... http://www.youtube.c...d&v=wx-7UJKAhFI

[MaDMaXX]

Noticed how he states the HP is not the peak power, those canny japs, so we're going to see people dynoing much more.