GT-R 7:29 Nordschleife is True
Fantastic achievement for Nissan and now watch out Porsche.
Technically, GT-R is the 911 Turbo that should have been built. Too much marketing and too little engineering nowadays at Porsche.
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thuggy said:
The original press release for Ghosn said it was a base specification car with standard japanese tires. This now says an export spec car. A member on this board went to a GTR event in Portugal and had an engineer confirm to him that it was a tweaked car.
Sounds like Porsche isn't the only marketing company here.
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Just watched GT-R's 7:29 video on the latest Best Motoring video. They make it absolutely clear that this IS the same spec as the normal GT-R Export model not the Japanese market spec. Best Motoring was invited to video the lap as an evidence.
Fantastic achievement for Nissan and now watch out Porsche.
Technically, GT-R is the 911 Turbo that should have been built. Too much marketing and too little engineering nowadays at Porsche.
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Jean said:
The best part of it all is that Nissan has beaten Porsche in its own N-ring lap time game. Also because, nobody really takes it more seriously other than Porsche fans.
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Jean said:
The best part of it all is that Nissan has beaten Porsche in its own N-ring lap time game. Also because, nobody really takes it more seriously other than Porsche fans.
I am a Porsche fan and what is more important I've been a repeat customer for many years now, and the 7.29 is the last criterion for me and the vast majority in choosing a car.
Anyway, for mere mortals these NBR times are an irrelevance and they don't indicate the pleasure from owning a car day in day out and using it in a variety of conditions and for many different uses.
I don't know what cars you own or drive or how competent driver you are but if you fancy the Nissan put your money where your mouth is and go and buy it. Then go to the NBR and send me a message with your time. Perhaps 15 mins? So what does the 7.29 do for you?
Jun 17, 2008 6:02:57 PM
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Jean said:
Just watched GT-R's 7:29 video on the latest Best Motoring video. They make it absolutely clear that this IS the same spec as the normal GT-R Export model not the Japanese market spec. Best Motoring was invited to video the lap as an evidence.
Jun 17, 2008 6:33:32 PM
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Jean said:
The best part of it all is that Nissan has beaten Porsche in its own N-ring lap time game. Also because, nobody really takes it more seriously other than Porsche fans.
I am a Porsche fan and what is more important I've been a repeat customer for many years now, and the 7.29 is the last criterion for me and the vast majority in choosing a car.
Anyway, for mere mortals these NBR times are an irrelevance and they don't indicate the pleasure from owning a car day in day out and using it in a variety of conditions and for many different uses.
I don't know what cars you own or drive or how competent driver you are but if you fancy the Nissan put your money where your mouth is and go and buy it. Then go to the NBR and send me a message with your time. Perhaps 15 mins? So what does the 7.29 do for you?
Dear Reginos,
There is no need to be hostile and attack me personally. This is supposed to be a place for friendly discussion. I understand that you can get emotionally involved with Porsche as a brand as I am also a long-time Porsche customer and Porschephile as well. I hope that this GT-R can give Porsche an awakening, so that they start to produce a better product. I do believe their development in engineering has been delayed over the past years and I'm tired of this 'perceived quality' sh*t.
Cheers,
J
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Jean said:
All discussions aside whether Nissan is lying or not. Why hasn't Porsche developed a 911 Turbo with PDK, 480hp at the wheels, high-tech 20 inch tires, highly tuned suspensions and brakes, with smart torque distribution at each wheels that is faster than the Carrera GT, NOW? Brand hierarchy perhaps?
Isn't this the ultimate 911 Turbo and 959 successor that everyone wants?
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Jean said:
All discussions aside whether Nissan is lying or not. Why hasn't Porsche developed a 911 Turbo with PDK, 480hp at the wheels, high-tech 20 inch tires, highly tuned suspensions and brakes, with smart torque distribution at each wheels that is faster than the Carrera GT, NOW? Brand hierarchy perhaps?
Isn't this the ultimate 911 Turbo and 959 successor that everyone wants?
The ultimate 911, the GT2 did the Ring in 7:33 according to Sport Auto with 530hp and 227kg less weight than a GTR. This is why most are skeptical. But again, this was all covered before.
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Jean said:
All discussions aside whether Nissan is lying or not. Why hasn't Porsche developed a 911 Turbo with PDK, 480hp at the wheels, high-tech 20 inch tires, highly tuned suspensions and brakes, with smart torque distribution at each wheels that is faster than the Carrera GT, NOW? Brand hierarchy perhaps?
Isn't this the ultimate 911 Turbo and 959 successor that everyone wants?
The ultimate 911, the GT2 did the Ring in 7:33 according to Sport Auto with 530hp and 227kg less weight than a GTR. This is why most are skeptical. But again, this was all covered before.
Must I remind you that the CGT weights less than the GT2 by about 100lbs has about 85 more hp and did the Ring according to SportAuto in the same time as GT2. Please explain that.
Funny how Ring times become less important when the car you own does not have a good time.
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Jean said:
All discussions aside whether Nissan is lying or not. Why hasn't Porsche developed a 911 Turbo with PDK, 480hp at the wheels, high-tech 20 inch tires, highly tuned suspensions and brakes, with smart torque distribution at each wheels that is faster than the Carrera GT, NOW? Brand hierarchy perhaps?
Isn't this the ultimate 911 Turbo and 959 successor that everyone wants?
The ultimate 911, the GT2 did the Ring in 7:33 according to Sport Auto with 530hp and 227kg less weight than a GTR. This is why most are skeptical. But again, this was all covered before.
Must I remind you that the CGT weights less than the GT2 by about 100lbs has about 85 more hp and did the Ring according to SportAuto in the same time as GT2. Please explain that.
Funny how Ring times become less important when the car you own does not have a good time.
The CGT is harder to drive at the limit. The GT2>R aren't.
Jun 18, 2008 10:55:31 AM
Jun 18, 2008 12:11:42 PM
Jun 18, 2008 1:23:10 PM
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Porsche-Jeck said:
I wonder what's the point of this thread is I can't spot any new facts or opinions - all this had been discussed before ad nauseam
+1... put it to bed already.
Jun 18, 2008 1:31:04 PM
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Porsche-Jeck said:
I wonder what's the point of this thread is I can't spot any new facts or opinions - all this had been discussed before ad nauseam
+1... put it to bed already.
The new informaiton is that Nissan is CLEARLY stating that 7:29 was achieved on a 'NORMAL export spec' GT-R, not on a N-ring specific tune, or with moster engine that some people was accusing Nissan of cheating.
Of course we will have to wait for the independent verification, but HvS is known to be clumsy with non-german cars.
Jun 18, 2008 1:33:58 PM
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JoeRockhead said:Quote:
Porsche-Jeck said:
I wonder what's the point of this thread is I can't spot any new facts or opinions - all this had been discussed before ad nauseam
+1... put it to bed already.
The new informaiton is that Nissan is CLEARLY stating that 7:29 was achieved on a 'NORMAL export spec' GT-R, not on a N-ring specific tune, or with moster engine that some people was accusing Nissan of cheating.
Of course we will have to wait for the independent verification, but HvS is known to be clumsy with non-german cars.
I would have been completely shocked if Nissan officially said they achieved 7:29 with a tuned engine and a tweaked suspension. The fact that they have been camped at the 'ring doing R&D for 5 years pretty much makes the GT-R an N'ring specific tune.
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Jean said:
All discussions aside whether Nissan is lying or not. Why hasn't Porsche developed a 911 Turbo with PDK, 480hp at the wheels, high-tech 20 inch tires, highly tuned suspensions and brakes, with smart torque distribution at each wheels that is faster than the Carrera GT, NOW? Brand hierarchy perhaps?
Isn't this the ultimate 911 Turbo and 959 successor that everyone wants?
The ultimate 911, the GT2 did the Ring in 7:33 according to Sport Auto with 530hp and 227kg less weight than a GTR. This is why most are skeptical. But again, this was all covered before.
Must I remind you that the CGT weights less than the GT2 by about 100lbs has about 85 more hp and did the Ring according to SportAuto in the same time as GT2. Please explain that.
Funny how Ring times become less important when the car you own does not have a good time.
Jun 18, 2008 4:01:29 PM
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Jean said:
All Porsches are N-Ring specific then?
Jun 18, 2008 5:23:35 PM
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nberry said:
Must I remind you that the CGT weights less than the GT2 by about 100lbs has about 85 more hp and did the Ring according to SportAuto in the same time as GT2. Please explain that.
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nberry said:
Must I remind you that the CGT weights less than the GT2 by about 100lbs has about 85 more hp and did the Ring according to SportAuto in the same time as GT2. Please explain that.
Jun 19, 2008 10:18:34 AM
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Porsche-Jeck said:
I wonder what's the point of this thread is I can't spot any new facts or opinions - all this had been discussed before ad nauseam [...]