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Nissan GT-R Spec-V details leaked

December 2nd, 2008 Posted in Nissan

Nissan GT-R Spec-V

Another day, another leak. This time details of the Nissan GT-R Spec-V have surfaced on the net. The details are claimed to be confirmed specifications and suggest an official reveal for the Spec-V (or V-Spec, whatever tickles your Godzilla bone) will be 8 January 2009.

From what we can see on the GTRblog website there’ll be lashings of carbon fibre, lightweight 20″ forged aluminium wheels, carbon brakes and a moderate 9kW power upgrade, among other things (full list after the jump). Surely that power increase can’t be right, but that’s what the GT-R experts are saying, so we’ll run with it for now.

We probably won’t get the Spec-V in Australia at all, or for a very long time if we do. But the predicted base price in Japan is ¥15,750,000 (approx AU$265,000). That’s over AU$100,000 more than the GT-R’s Australian list price. Ouch!

Source: GTRblog.com

Nissan GT-R Spec-V - The Changes

Engine/Drivetrain:

  • Engine output increased to 485 ps (362kW, up from 353kW)
  • Transmission mode selection button has been removed
  • Overboost button for increased midrange boost during overtaking
  • Carbon brakes

Interior:

  • Carbon fibre MFD surround
  • Carbon fibre mirror switch surround
  • Black interior only
  • Silver painted panels are now chrome
  • Carbon fibre front seats
  • Carbon fibre rear shelf replaces seats

Exterior:

  • Carbon fibre grille painted matte clear
  • Carbon fibre rear wing painted matte clear
  • Carbon fibre ducts in front lip spoiler
  • New colour available: Ultimate Black Pearl, this is said to be a purplish black
  • Available colours: Ultimate Black Pearl, Brilliant White (new for MY09), Red, Dark Metal Gray, Black

Wheels and Suspension:

  • Rays 20″ Forged Aluminum Wheels
  • Bilstein Damptronic suspension upgraded, superiour in performance to the Nismo ClubSport package suspension

Optional Extras:

  • Dunlop Tyres (no cost option)
  • Thatcham alarm system
  • BOSE Sound System and ETC (Electronic Toll Card system)
  • Ultimate Black Pearl Paint - a 577,500 yen option

Pricing

  • Base Price: 15,750,000 yen excluding tax
  • Fully Optioned: 16,978,500 yen excluding tax


Related reading
Nissan GT-R image gallery - Australian delivery from April 2009

  1. 3 Responses to “Nissan GT-R Spec-V details leaked”

  2. By Sean Morris on Dec 3, 2008

    There were 24 GT-R’s at the SEMA Show. Expect the aftermarket to make a cheaper, faster, better handling car.

    24 GT-R’s at SEMA

  3. By Liam on Dec 3, 2008

    Thanks for the link Sean.

    Looking at the prices, it seems as though Nissan has left plenty of budget there for aftermarket tuners to have a play!

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