Is a 2010 Nissan GTR V-Spec a certainty?

I was thinking of picking up a 2009 Nissan GTR as a track car, however, with all the rumors about a lighter version coming out in 2010 I may wait. Since I will use the car mainly on track, it wouldn't make sense to buy the GTR if the V-spec comes out soon after. Is it, however, a certainty that we will get the V-spec here in the US? Also, does anyone know any details regarding the car, I am particularly interested in the amount of weight savings, hp increase, suspension/brake changes, whether it will have rare seats, how much lighter it will be (some sources claim 150lbs lighter, others 300lbs), etc. Also, what will the price premium be over the standard GTR?



ThanksIs a 2010 Nissan GTR V-Spec a certainty?A newer model is set to come out over the next couple of years with a better performance and gadgets.



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Manufacturer Nissan

Production 2007-present

Assembly Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan

Predecessor Nissan Skyline GT-R

Body style(s) 2-door coup茅

Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive

Platform Premium Midship

Engine(s) 3.8L VR38DETT twin-turbo V6

Transmission(s) 6-speed dual clutch automated manual[2]

Wheelbase 2780 mm (109.4 in)

Length 4655 mm (183.3 in)

Width 1895 mm (74.6 in)

Height 1370 mm (53.9 in)

Curb weight 1740 kg (3836 lb)

Designer Shiro Nakamura



US Prices start at $66,675 for the base model, $68,580 for the Black Edition (with forged wheels and black/red leather) and $71,900 for the Premium edition (forged wheels, beige leather seats, Bose premium speakers and a Thatcham alarm as standard fit).



Nissan claims a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph) and various sources have achieved 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) times of between 3.3 and 3.8 seconds[18][19][20]. Edmunds.com achieved a standing 1/4-mile time of 11.6 s at 190 km/h (118 mph) using the GT-R's complex launch control system. Edmunds also speculated that faster times may be achievable on better road conditions than provided by the runway which they used for the test.[21] Evo magazine achieved a 0-100-0 mph time of 13.9 seconds, one tenth of a second quicker than a Corvette Z06 tested under identical conditions .



The GT-R has been reported by both the automotive press and sources within Nissan as being harder to modify than the previous Skyline GT-Rs, due to the supposedly %26quot;untuneable%26quot; ECU, drivetrain accessories, and the design of the turbochargers (which have been integrated into exhaust manifolds). Nissan has also safeguarded the car against modification with sensors alerting the dealer of any performance modifications and nullifying the warranty. However, it has been reported that Nissan has given access to the car to select tuners. Central 20,[34] Mine's, MCR,[35] HKS, and Top Secret have been seen testing modified GT-Rs with the former two having conducted tests at the Tsukuba Circuit.[36]



In a review by Motor Trend editor Scott Kanemura, it was revealed that GPS system fitted to the GT-R would remove the 180-kilometer per hour (112 mph) speed limiter when the car arrives at a race track, but only on tracks approved by Nissan. In addition, the GPS sensor doesn't automatically remove the limiter by itself, it has to be manually changed by navigating through a series of menus on the GT-R's touch screen. After leaving the track, owners are required to head on over to a Nissan High Performance Center where a $1000 safety check is performed to avoid losing the warranty. A sensor mounted on the valve stem, causes an error code to appear if the GT-R is driven with aftermarket wheels. Modification to the intake system also causes problems with the ECU. However, Nissan confirmed the GPS check is not implemented in American models.



The car itself went on to win the opening race of the 2008 Super GT season at Suzuka scoring a one-two finish for Nissan.[30] The dominant performance of the GT-R has led to speculation that restrictions will be imposed on the car to allow for more competition.



http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Video/Searc



http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Dri



http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Video/Searc

diff vid than first one.



http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/showt



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No41F_IR2