Nissan GT-R
Mechanical
Engine |
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| Designation |
VR38DETT |
| Cam configuration |
DOHC |
| Orientation |
Longitudinal |
| Cylinders / configuration |
V6 |
| Block / head composition |
Aluminum/Aluminum |
| Displacement (liters) |
3.8L |
| Horsepower |
480 @ 6,800 RPM |
| Torque lb-ft |
430 lb-ft @ 3,200 to 5,200 RPM |
| Bore & stroke (mm) |
95.5 x 88.4 |
| Compression ratio (:1) |
9.0 |
| Maximum engine speed |
7,000 RPM |
| Induction system |
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection |
| Valvetrain |
4 valves per cylinder, CVTCS |
| Turbocharger |
Twin IHI system |
| Engine mounts | |
| Recommended fuel |
Premium unleaded |
| Emissions system | |
| Emission certification level |
ULEV |
| Exhaust |
Dual system, 4 outlets (2 each side) |
Transmission and Drive System |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
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| Drive configuration |
Mid-mounted front engine /rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive |
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| Transmission |
Dual clutch sequential 6-speed rear transaxle, magnesium paddle shifters, gear pre-selection |
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| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st | 4.056 | ||
| 2nd | 2.301 | ||
| 3rd | 1.595 | ||
| 4th | 1.248 | ||
| 5th | 1.001 | ||
| 6th | 0.796 | ||
| Reverse | 3.383 | ||
| Final drive ratio |
Front: 2.937, Rear: 3.700 |
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| Driveshaft |
Carbon composite |
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| Manual/Automatic modes |
S |
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| Configurable Shift Control |
S |
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| Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) |
S |
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| 1.5-way mechanical limited slip differential |
S |
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| Traction Control System with Limited Slip |
S |
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| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) |
S |
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| Snow-mode function |
S |
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| Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
S |
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| Yaw Rate Feedback Control |
S |
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Brakes |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
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Front |
Type |
Brembo six piston mono-block calipers, full-floating, vented and drilled rotors 15.0 x 1.3
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
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Rear |
Type |
Brembo four piston mono-block calipers, full-floating, vented and drilled rotors 15.0 x 1.2
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Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
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| Brake Assist (BA) |
S |
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| Brake control |
Power-assisted (vacuum) |
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| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Number of wheelsNumber of channelsNumber of sensor |
S 4 4 4 |
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| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
S |
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| Parking brake |
Hand-operated |
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Steering |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Type |
Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion, aluminum steering rack, four-point mounting, with stiff insulators |
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| Turning diameter (ft.) |
36.6 (est.) |
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| Steering wheel |
3-spoke leather-wrapped with air bag, manual tilt and telescoping, lap timer switch |
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| Steering wheel ASCD, audio and Bluetooth® | ||
Suspension |
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| FrontLarge-diameter hollow stabilizer bar |
Independent double wishbone aluminum, integral tube-frame structure, six-point mounting S |
| RearLarge-diameter hollow stabilizer bar | Independent multi-link aluminum suspension, integral tube-frame structure, six-point mounting, aluminum upper/lower links (spherical bearing design)S |
| Bilstein DampTronic mono-tube shock absorbers, computer controlled, 3-position driver adjustable |
S |
| Progressive rate (non-linear) springs |
S |
| High-accuracy alignment, fully adjustable |
S |
Body / Chassis |
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| Type |
Unibody |
| Materials (primary) |
Steel, carbon fiber, die-cast aluminum |
| Platform |
Premium-Midship (PM) |
Exterior
Wheels & Tires |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
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| Wheels |
F: 20×9.5 inches, R: 20×10.5 inches Aluminum Alloy, High Luster Smoke Gray finish
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S |
S |
| Tires | F: 255/40ZRF20, R: 285/35ZRF20 run-flat |
S |
S |
| Tires | Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST(summer) |
S |
– |
| Tires | Bridgestone RE070R (summer) |
– |
S |
| Dunlop SP Sport 7010 A/S DSST run flat all-season tires, Silver-painted wheels |
O |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), pressure and position shown on multi-function meter |
S |
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Lights |
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| Headlights |
“Super wide beam” HID |
S |
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| Taillights |
“GT-R” 4-ring LED Spoiler-mounted LED center high-mount stop lamp |
S S |
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Additional Exterior Features |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Functional rear underbody diffuser |
Carbon fiber |
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| Rear spoiler |
S |
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| Front “aero-blade” fenders with functional vents |
S |
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| Aerodynamic front underbody cover |
S |
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| Integrated, flush mounted aluminum handles |
S |
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| UV-filtering front and rear side glass, laminated UV-reducing windshield |
S |
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| Folding side mirrors, power/power folding, heated, body color with black lower portion |
S |
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| Body-color bumpers |
S |
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| Dark-gray grill |
S |
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| Aerodynamic flat-blade windshield wipers, variable intermittent |
S |
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| Anti-chip paint process |
S |
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Interior
Seating |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
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| Capacity |
4 passengers |
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| Front Seat Type |
Bucket, sport style, with accommodation for |
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| Leather/synthetic suede front seat appointments |
S |
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| Heated seats |
– |
S |
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| Driver’s seat |
8-way power |
S |
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| Front Passenger’s seat |
4-way power |
S |
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| Rear seat |
Synthetic leather-appointed |
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Audio/Navi |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Head unit and speakers | ||
| 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/XM/CD with MP3/WMA playback, Music Box Hard Drive |
S |
– |
| Bose® audio system with 11 speakers (9 speakers with 2 subwoofers in rear center armrest area) mounted in aluminum die-cast panels, AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA playback, Music Box Hard Drive |
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S |
| Vehicle speed sensitive auto volume control |
S |
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| DVD navigation system, 7.0-inch color display, |
S |
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| Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system |
S |
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| Steering-wheel audio controls with illumination |
S |
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Instrumentation |
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| Meters/GaugesSpeedometerTachometerCoolant temperatureFuel level
LCD dual trip odometer |
S |
| Multi-Function Display System (11 pages of information) with playback featureTurbo boostWater and engine oil pressureTransmission oil temperature
Front to rear drive distribution Steering position Brake and accelerator position Gearshift mapping for optimal economy |
S
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Convenience Features |
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| Cruise control (ASCD)Power windowsDriver and passenger one-touch up/downPower door locksRemote keyless entry system
Intelligent key system Cupholders – 3 12-volt outlets – 2 Passenger assist grip Sunvisors w/ vanity mirrors and lamps Front seat knee pads Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming HomeLink Universal Transceiver (UGDO) Map light, door step lamp Center console storage area Automatic climate control, dual zone 3-position switches for suspension, trans and VDC Console-mounted push-button start Aluminum interior trim Soft padding on instrument panel / door panels |
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Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint System |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) |
Driver and front passenger air bags with dual-stage inflation, seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor |
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| Driver and front passenger side impact supplemental air bags and curtain supplemental air bags |
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| Seat belts, front and rear |
3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver) |
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| Seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters |
S |
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| Power window lockout button |
S |
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Impact Safety |
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| Zone Body Construction withfront and rear crushable zonesEnergy-absorbing steering columnSlide away brake pedalBreak away carbon composite drive shaft
Hood buckling creases and safety stops Body side reinforcements Shift interlock system |
S |
Security |
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| Steering wheel locks when key is removedVehicle security systemImmobilizerTire pressure monitoring system |
S |
Dimensions
Exterior (inches) (estimates) |
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| Wheelbase |
109.4 |
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| Overall length |
183.1 |
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| Overall width |
74.9 |
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| Overall height |
54.0 |
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| Track width |
Front Rear |
62.6 63.0 |
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| Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.27 |
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Interior (inches) (estimates) |
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| Head room front/rear |
38.1/33.5 |
| Leg room front/rear |
44.6/26.4 |
| Hip room front/rear |
54.7/44.9 |
| Shoulder room front/rear | |
Weights (estimates) |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Curb weight (pounds) |
3,836 |
3,858 |
| Weight distribution (%) Front/rear |
53/47 |
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| GVWR |
4,321 |
4,343 |
Capacities |
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| Fuel tank (gallons) |
19.5 |
| Engine oil (quarts) |
7.9 |
| Engine coolant w/ reservoir (quarts) |
11.6 |
Volume (cubic feet) (estimates) |
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| Passenger compartment |
79.4 |
| Cargo |
8.8 |
| Total |
88.2 |
Options |
GT-R |
GT-R Premium |
| Cold Weather Package: includes all-season tires, silver-painted wheels, 50/50 coolant/water ratio |
O |
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| Super Silver Paint: seven-coat, baked five times, hand-polished |
O |
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Key:
S – Standard, O – Option,
P – Package
*** Information received from Nissan Press Event, April 2008, Reno, NV
