We all knew for 2012 Nissan was going to tweak the performance of they're GT-R, but for 2012 they really came out with guns and knives! The new 2012 GT-R for lack of a better word is absolutely,......"amazing". I never really cared for it to much in the past, but it's performance numbers for it's price, at this point seems unbeatable. You get performance in a 80k car that would seriously rival many 6 figure supercars; Ferrari 458, Porsche, ZR1, Lamborghini LP640.
For 2012
GT-R
Redline:, indicated (rpm) 7,000
Rev limiter: 7,100RPM
Horsepower:530 @ 6,400
Torque:448 @ 3,200-6,000
Transmission type: Six-speed auto-double-clutch manual with console shifter and column-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes
Curb weight mfr. claim: (lbs.) 3,829
Curb weight as tested:(lbs.) 3,888
0-60:2.9 seconds. (Veyron territory)
1/4 mile time:11.1 @124
And OMG, let the wolves howl. If I had 40k to put down as a downpayment on this car, I'd DO IT! The modification potential is on your side with this one! Well anyway, it's official, the 2012 GT-R is now faster in a straight line(off the line at least) than the Corvette Z06 and around the track! The Z06 would need more than the 1/4 mile to even catch this thing! The GT-R is also SEVERAL 10ths faster. Wow. Great job Nissan! I have to give it to you this year!
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Insideline:
0-60: 2.9/w rollout
1/4: 11.1 @ 124mph!!!
2012 Nissan GT-R Road Test