Hi all-
I've read all the posts here with some interest.
Some of you claim the GT-R is rice. Some of you don't.
I've owned one for quite a while. Over a decade, in fact.
The GT-R was inspired by the Porsche 959.
It should be somewhat apparent if you look closely at the specs. Computer controlled variable AWD. twin turbo, coupe. It was designed to be a homolgation special- and true to form, it used a lot of standard issue Nissan parts in addition to some special bits and pieces. Like the 959, it was designed... right. There are a lot of elements that were properly engineered.
It's not an all conquering car. I don't think there is such a beast. It's not designed to appeal to everyone- no car car can do that.
For what it was designed for, it did pretty well. Overall wins at Bathurst, Spa, Group A worldwide. That's a pretty good resume.
My personal car has some parts on it you may recognise... Ohlins T44 dampners, Brembo F50/Lotus calipers with Pagid pads, BBS LM wheels, Garrett turbine, STACK data dash. The engine internals are from the States- JE pistons, Carillo rods, Crower crank.
This engine was rated, at the K&N facilities, at over 660whp and over 580ft/lbs wheel torque. In the initial shakedown runs we ran the 1/4 mile at 11.1@129mph, and 11.3@131mph on P-Zero Rossos. And this is a circuit car, not a drag car! Not bad for a car with only 2.6l of displacement, retains full interior, AC, and a custom welded rollcage.
Cars have more in common with each other than most people would like to admit to.
For what it's worth I also own and drive a 2003 SL and a 1966 E Type. I like all cars that are cool...
Cheers!
Here's a couple of photos-
