Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan GT-R supercar, which is on sale now at select Nissan dealers.

For 2011, its third year of availability in the North American market, the Nissan GT-R features a number of enhancements and a simplified model lineup. The previous GT-R base model has been eliminated, leaving the GT-R Premium as the only available 2011 model. Other changes include slightly darker wheel center caps, double clear coat on the front and rear fascias and the addition of rear cooling ducts to improve cooling performance around the rear floor area.

The suspension has been retuned and the rear bushing strengthened to enhance ride comfort while still maintaining the GT-R’s outstanding handling. In addition, auto on/off headlights and speed-sensitive windshield wipers are now standard, along with a USB iPod interface, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and DVD playback. The navigation system now includes XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capability.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* for the 2011 Nissan GT-R equipped with standard 485-horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and high-performance, 6-speed, dual-clutch transmission is:

Nissan GT-R Premium: $84,060 USD

Three options and one accessory are available for the 2011 GT-R: Cold Weather Package (no charge); special Super Silver paint ($3,000); Ultra-High Performance Tire Package (no charge); and carpeted GT-R logo floor mats ($280).

The 2011 GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A complete listing of the nearly 700 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.

Six Sigma is using their chassis dyno to check the shift points of a R35 Nissan GT-R. We think their Nissan GT-R sounds incredible. When the car runs on the dyno, watch the spoiler as it adjusts due to speed… awesome!

Courtesy: Six Sigma Dyno Services and Haltech

COBB Tuning is officially throwing its hat into the ring and announcing its participation in the 2010 Redline Time Attack series in a big way. COBB Tuning Motorsports will field a three car racing team participating in the Modified, Street Tire and Enthusiast classes for the full 2010 season. In addition, COBB Tuning has assumed the title sponsorship of the Modified Class for 2010. The newly formed COBB Tuning Motorsports division will prepare and campaign the race cars from its facility in Scotts Valley, CA.

The COBB Tuning Redline Time Attack team will be attending all ten events on the 2010 schedule to compete for the championship in each of the three classes it is participating in. Pro driver Brian Lock will be piloting the 2010 COBB Tuning Nissan GT-R and taking on the COBB Tuning Modified class. SCCA Regional wheel-man Cameron Benner will drive the 2006 COBB Tuning Subaru STI and battle it out in the Street Tire class. Novice driver and owner of COBB Tuning, Trey Cobb, will be driving the COBB Tuning “Mystery Machine”, to be announced at the first round of the series, in the Enthusiast class.

The COBB Tuning Time Attack team will be staffed entirely by COBB Tuning employees. Tim Bailey, Senior R&D Tuner at COBB Tuning, will be responsible for the team’s multiple engine programs. Steve Lock of COBB Tuning Motorsports will keep things running like clockwork as the team’s Crew Chief. Head technicians from the COBB Tuning Surgeline and COBB Tuning Plano facilities will fill the roles as Car Chiefs for each race car. Employees from engineering, customer support, marketing, sales, research and development and fabrication will rotate through positions in the team with the goal of developing new skills and knowledge that will ultimately improve COBB Tuning products and further strengthen COBB Tuning as a company.

“Everyone at COBB Tuning is fired up about our return to racing”, said Gary Sheehan, Director of Marketing. “Our company is made up of auto enthusiasts that love power, speed and competition! We are putting a lot of effort into Redline Time Attack this year as we think it is THE place to show off our passion as tuners, fabricators and racers. We are really looking forward to meeting up and spending time with fellow enthusiasts at these exciting events all over the country.”

The Redline Time Attack is one of the fastest growing forms of motorsports in the US. The Time Attack racing format is styled after qualifying sessions, pitting each competitor against the stopwatch, demanding maximum performance from driver and race car alike, in just three timed laps per session. Vehicles are classed according to levels of modification, and further differentiated by driveline type (AWD, RWD & FWD). Redline Time Attack is unique in that all driver experience levels are represented at the same event, from top-level famous professional racers to novice drivers just getting started in their development. It is one of the few venues where racing spectators can also be racing competitors.

The Redline Time Attack series has undergone significant changes during the off-season and is poised to be the motorsports focal point for auto enthusiasts in the US. Ten events will take the racing teams crisscrossing across the country from coast to coast. Time Attack mainstays such as Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Willow Springs International Raceway and Auto Club Speedway will be joined by premier race tracks new to the series, including Sebring International Raceway and Infineon Raceway.

New tracks mean new track records, and COBB Tuning is anxious to stake their claim and lay down the fastest lap in class at each of the new locations. Be sure to attend a Redline Time Attack in your neck of the woods and spend some time with the COBB Tuning crew as we take on the best teams and drivers that the Redline Time Attack series has to offer!

We just reported that Boost Logic currently has the highest horsepower GT-R, but SP Engineering isn’t far behind. Boost Logic made a very impressive 823 wheel horsepower, but SP Engineering made 816 wheel horsepower, and 770 ft lbs of torque. SP Engineering could have surpassed the 823 made by Boost Logic, but they had problems with a slipping clutch.

According to SP Engineering:

At 1.7 BAR, we’ve reached 816 ALL wheel hp / 770 Torque from a baseline of 395-400. As our previous setup 4-5 months back we’ve accomplished 780 All wheel hp on Q16. This proves the Greddy turbo kit produces great numbers from 3500 RPM at 360 AWHP, 4000 RPM at 520 AWHP and so on. Massive turbo response and power all the way up to 850 awhp is what you will receive from this kit. With the help of aftermarket cams, stroker kit, etc, power levels will definitelly be greater.

We wouldn’t leave you without a video of this beast, so check it out:

Here is a dyno graph of this run:

Engine Modifications:

Greddy Twin Turbo Kit
Greddy Intercooler
CP Pistons With Coating (Standard Size)
Carrillo Rods
1000cc Injectors
SP Engineering Custom Dual Fuel Pump 255 LPH + FPR
Titek titanium race mid pipe
Titek titanium race exhaust
Haltech ECU

Transmission: Stock

[Source: NAGTROC.org]

It seems like Boost Logic has the highest horsepower Nissan GT-R right now, making an incredible 823.39 horsepower and 670.89 lb feet of torque at 27 psi. The Nissan GT-R features the Boost Logic Turbo Kit, intercooler, exhaust system and fuel system.

According to Boost Logic:

After 2.5 months our first stage of high horsepower development has yielded results. This car features our turbo kit, intercooler, exhaust system, and our fuel system. The turbos on this setup are Journal Bearing so there is definitely spool to be had on simply upgrading that. This car will have a stroker engine in our next stage of modifications so spool will be closer to the stock insta-boost. The sound on the video does not come close to capturing this car’s amazing tone.

Here is the dyno graph… look at that power curve!

Check out the video of the Boost Logic Nissan GT-R making an incredible 823 wheel horsepower:

Beautiful car, and great power! Way to go Boost Logic!

[Source: 2009gtr.com]

COBB Tuning has announced the 3.5inch Stainless Steel Y-Pipe for the Nissan GT-R. The stock y-pipe with factory catalytic converters is a fairly restrictive element in the GT-R’s exhaust system. The COBB 3.5inch SS Y-Pipe offers two options that reduce this restriction and allow the GT-R to make more power with less effort; one with catalytic converters and one without.

The catted version of the COBB 3.5inch SS Y-Pipe uses custom-spun high-flow metal substrate catalytic converters that improve flow while protecting the environment by reducing emissions. The off-road racing y-pipe deletes the catalytic converters entirely, further improving flow and allowing even more power.

Both the catted and catless versions of the COBB 3.5inch SS Y-Pipe are fully constructed of 304 stainless steel and TIG welded. The stainless steel flex sections are internally-lined for added lifespan and smoother exhaust flow. Dual 3inch downpipes feed into a 3.5inch main pipe. Designed as a direct factory replacement part.

The following dyno chart compares a stock untuned Nissan GT-R, a stock Nissan GT-R with an AccessPORT Stage 1 tune, and a Nissan GT-R with the catless Y-Pipe and AccessPORT tune. At peak power, 28 HP and 46 ft/lb is gained with the catless y-pipe over Stage 1. Gains of up to 50HP can be found in the midrange.

COBB 3.5inch SS Y-Pipe Features:
• Large gains in HP & TQ
• 304 stainless throughout
• TIG welded
• Direct replacement for OEM
• Custom spun metal subtrate cats or catless options
• Similar power gains between catted and catless options with stock turbos

Option: Without Cats
Part Number: 5C1211
Retail: $795

Option: With Cats
Part Number: 5C1212
Retail: $1,095

Borla has released a true dual exhaust system for the 2009+ Nissan GT-R. This true dual racing system eliminates the secondary cats and is intended for off road use. This is an aggressive high flow system designed to maximize power and sound.

Product: True Dual Race Exhaust System – eliminates secondary cats
Application: 2009+ Nissan GT-R
Part #: 12658
MSRP: $3,499.00
Our Price: $2,974.00

GOTO:Racing’s GT-R represents the very edge of development for this particular platform. There are perhaps a handful of fully race-prepared GT-Rs in the world. Of course, because this vehicle is not a factory effort, the progress on the GOTO GT-R is a direct reflection of the aftermarket industry that supports the GT-R. GOTO:Racing and the Lock family have prepared a state of the art chassis. However, at a comparatively heavy 3,400 pounds, this race car needs serious power to be competitive.

The GOTO:Racing GT-R is equipped with the COBB Tuning AccessPORT and custom mapping from a collaboration of Tim Bailey from COBB Tuning Surgeline, Portland, OR and Jon Drenas of HB Speed, Hunington Beach, CA. This form of engine management was a natural choice with the stock turbo chargers and just over 520whp, but some suggested with the recent addition of larger turbos from AMS and fuel injectors from Deatschwerks, that a standalone engine management system was needed. We are pleased to demonstrate in no uncertain terms that the COBB Tuning AccessPORT, with supporting modifications and competent tuning, is capable of coordinating extremely high horsepower.

Specifications:
Vehicle – 2010 Nissan GTR – race prepared by GOTO Racing/Brian Lock Racing
Engine – stock GT-R
Turbo – AMS stock location turbo upgrade
Injectors – Deatschwerks (800cc)
Fuel – 100 octane unleaded
Exhaust– fully catless 3”
Intake – Custom Harman Motive 3.1” ID intake with stock MAF sensors

Technical Tuning details
The key to tuning this car is the addition of the larger inner diameter intakes, kindly supplied by Harman Motive. The stock intake inner diameter is just 2.5-inches. This substantive increase in intake cross sectional area means that we can accurately measure up to 40% more airflow than is possible with the stock intake system. As you can see from the graph below, we were able to flow close to the limits of the MAF sensor without saturating their 5-Volt limit.

Because we were able to accurately meter airflow throughout the full RPM and boost range, the tuned stock ECU can easily control ignition timing and fueling. We have supplied relevant information for the rest of the tuning parameters in the additional graphs.

COBB Tuning announces the availability of the Limited Edition Secondary Oil Cooler kit for the Nissan GT-R R35. The COBB Secondary Oil Cooler reduces high engine oil temperatures that occur during extreme driving conditions. This kit utilizes an auxiliary oil cooling core that seamlessly integrates with the OEM oil cooling system, significantly reducing oil temperatures without compromise. Whether pounding around the racetrack or canyon carving during blistering heat, the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler lets your GT-R keep its cool.

Additional horsepower, high ambient temperatures, high altitude and aggressive driving can all contribute to elevated oil temperature. Lower oil temperature ensures better engine protection and longer engine life. Extensive racing and testing data shows that the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler is capable of reducing oil temperatures from extreme peaks of 130C/266F (OEM redline) to acceptable operating temperatures in the 110C/230F range.

This elegantly engineered kit sits opposite the OEM oil cooler in the unused driver side bumper duct. The design is optimized to work with the OEM oil cooler duct, which is included in this kit. Oil flow return from the OEM oil cooler is diverted to the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for an additional oil cooling stage before being redirected back to the OEM oil return.

Execution of the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler kit leaves nothing to be desired. A Mocal air-to-oil core is used for efficiency and durability. The core is mounted to the chassis using a custom CAD designed aluminum bracket that is designed to work with the included OEM oil cooler duct. The adaptor fittings are custom CAD designed and CNC machined aluminum with black anodizing. All hose ends are high quality aluminum -10 AN fittings with an attractive black and titanium anodized finish. Hoses are preassembled using smooth bore, lightweight synthetic rubber interiors with black nylon overbraid and encased in XRP Fyrefoil 2 radiant heat shielding for additional thermal resistance. The replacement gaskets are Nissan OEM parts.

The Limited Edition COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for the Nissan GT-R R35 is the most comprehensive solution for managing engine oil temperature. Install a COBB Secondary Oil Cooler on your GT-R R35 and drive at the limit without distraction.

Application: 09+ Nissan GT-R
Part Number: 5C1700
MSRP: $1395

In previous Tanabe R&D Session, Tanabe GF210 Springs for the Nissan GT-R were tested, and since then, they’ve passed quality control and are now ready for purchase.

From factory, the GT-R already exhibits a world-class suspension design, but in all production vehicles, ultimate handling ability yields to comfort. The Tanabe GF210 Springs serve to tip the scales toward exposing the Nissan GT-R’s true nature — that of a championship handling machine.

You can order the Tanabe GF210 Springs for the Nissan GTR here.

KW suspensions announces their Variant 3 stainless steel constructed coilover for the 2009 Nissan GTR.

The KW suspensions coilover for the Nissan GTR enables the owner to lower their vehicle 10-30mm on the front axles and 15-35mm on the rear axles and retains enough travel to handle maximum load and dynamic loads during driving. Adjustable (and independent reacting) rebound and compression damping allows a truly individual performance driving setup for those technically demanding drivers. Compression dampening adjustment is conducted in the low-speed range, while the high-speed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been pre-set by KW engineers.

Important characteristics such as safety, quality and performance are all taken into consideration with each KW coilover design. Each vehicle application is specifically designed and engineered for a proper range of motion, min/max weight loads and min/max lowering. All these requirements are met while retaining its performance handling characteristics. Each KW coilover suspension is produced with unique stainless steel “inox-line” technology. The stainless steel construction internally and externally provides long term durability and corrosion resistance from the elements.

All KW coilovers pass stringent German TUV safety and quality testing standards. Each kit is sold TUV approved.

Part # 35285006
MSRP: $4195.00

The Nissan GTR tuned by Jotech has hit a new MPH record for the R35. Record breaking ET and MPH was 10.37@134.32 for a new MPH record!

This feat was performed by both SSP and Jotech, and they have documented this in a video that was uploaded to YouTube. The driver is Kenny Tran and was tuned by Jotech. The MPH was a record, but not the ET, which was 10.31 set by MVP Motorsports.

Enjoy the video!

Discuss in our Nissan GTR Forum

Discuss in our Nissan GTR Forum

PERRIN Performance has released lowering springs for the Nissan GT-R. The springs lower the car 0.75″ in the Front and Rear, greatly improving the lines of the car, and the appearance from all angles. That “lifted” look simply goes away. All of PERRIN’s spring kits are made in Germany by H&R to PERRIN Specifications. These springs maintain the adjustable damping functions of the factory springs. You can still adjust the ride from semi-firm, firm and race. From grocery grabbing, to hard core track time, these will get the job done! Tire clearance for OEM wheels and popular aftermarket choices are all ok as well.

Every spring produced by PERRIN comes from the ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing facility in Germany. All PERRIN springs are produced from a special 54SiCr6 spring steel, which has strength rated at 290,000 psi resulting in unrivaled tensile strength and resiliency. Combining high-quality materials with advanced designed tools and techniques makes the final PERRIN product lighter and more durable than other automotive coil springs. All PERRIN springs are “cold” wound on specially designed CNC machinery and then time-tempered to re- align the molecular structure of the steel to ensure quality and durability. All springs are shot-peened to increase the service life of each spring by more than 200%. Each spring is then sent through the exclusive “SuperBlok™” system, which cycles each spring to ensure that sagging will never occur. Lastly, the PERRIN special powder coating process coats each spring with a flexible and durable finish that is highly resistant to corrosion, chips, and scratches.

Part #: PGP-SUS-500
MSRP: $299.99
Fitment: Fits ALL GT-R Models 2009+ WorldWide (Spec V fitment pending)

GReddy has released an upgraded Front Mount Intercooler Kit for the 2009+ Nissan GT-R. These kits are available immediately with an MSRP of $3700. GReddy found an 18hp increase on a stock GT-R.

Part Number: 12020483
MSRP: $3,700
Description: Greddy Intercooler Kit 2009+　Nissan GTR R35