What does GT and GTR mean?
They are regarded as performance car icons and have developed a cult like following. The GT-R name stands for Gran Turismo Racing. Nissan’s cars aren’t the only ones to wear the GT-R/GTR badge, however, their cars are often synonymous with the name.
Why is Nissan GTR so heavy?
The GTR is nailed to the ground, so you can push it way harder. That’s because it’s heavy. And yeah it’s also much cheaper to NOT hand-build a line of cars out of carbon fiber 😉 there’s way more to it than that.
What does the GT-R stand for?
Gran Turismo Racing
The GT-R abbreviation stands for Gran Turismo Racing while the GT-B stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta. The Japanese chose to use Italian naming conventions when naming the car – as most cars that were made in Japan at that time used Western abbreviations – to further enhance sales.
What are the specs of a Nissan GT-R?
Heated Front Recaro Sport Seats -inc: NISMO-exclusive, 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power front seats Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Oil Level, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
What kind of car is the 2012 Nissan GT R?
In Nissan’s bone-dry techno-speak, the 2012 Nissan GT-R is called the R35 GT-R (12MY M/C). Catchy, isn’t it? The R35 is the current model designation; you may recall the previous Japan-only R32–R34.
What’s the drag coefficient on a Nissan GT R?
The engine also meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. The standard GT-R and the NISMO GT-R has a drag coefficient of Cd =0.27. A curb weight of 1,724 kg (3,800 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steel chassis with aluminium used for the hood, trunk, and doors.
What kind of aluminium is used in Nissan GT R?
Alcoa aluminium is used for the hood, trunk lid and outer door skins, with die-cast aluminium front shock towers and inner door structures. Outer body panels are stamped using multiple-strike coining process for added rigidity and precision. The chassis is stiffened with a carbon-composite front crossmember/radiator support.
Heated Front Recaro Sport Seats -inc: NISMO-exclusive, 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power front seats Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Oil Level, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
The engine also meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. The standard GT-R and the NISMO GT-R has a drag coefficient of Cd =0.27. A curb weight of 1,724 kg (3,800 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steel chassis with aluminium used for the hood, trunk, and doors.
Alcoa aluminium is used for the hood, trunk lid and outer door skins, with die-cast aluminium front shock towers and inner door structures. Outer body panels are stamped using multiple-strike coining process for added rigidity and precision. The chassis is stiffened with a carbon-composite front crossmember/radiator support.
What’s the difference between the Nissan GT are and the IHI?
A new high gear boost controller that allows a temporary increase in boost pressure to the IHI twin turbochargers, now larger than those on the standard GT-R, delivering 20 Nâ‹…m (15 lbâ‹…ft) more torque than the standard GT-R in mid to high-range revs.