Nissan GT-R - Page 5

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-08-2007, 10:46 PM

definitely. Just hit 3.25 here. in about 3 days...freaked me out. That's why I've decided to wait for an E85 capable Camaro V8 (yeah, dreams). not so much for price, but for availability of the fuel.

*DGthe3* · 11-08-2007, 11:11 PM

I was looking into them and while the numbers suggest that it will compete with a corvette Z06, a closer look reveals that the Chevy is still a better buy for a performance car, even if they both carry a 70k price tag.

480 hp 3.8L turbocharged V6 vs 505 hp 7.0L NA V8
430 ft lbs vs 470 ft lbs
3850 lbs vs 3150 lbs
$70 000 vs $70 000
Handling characteristics unknown, but the vette can pull nearly 1G on the skidpad

*Mindz* · 11-08-2007, 11:16 PM

I'm sure the Nissan will pull very close to that in the Skidpad.

Rock36 · 11-09-2007, 06:40 AM

I think handling will be the GT-Rs strong point.

The Z06 handles phenominally too, but the Z06 is far less forgiving. You really have to be a good/experienced driver to get some of those magazine times.

I think cars like the GT-R are far easier to drive, and easier to drive them to their full potential.

stovt001 · 11-09-2007, 07:58 AM

AWD just has a way of making you feel like a much better driver than you really are.

Rock36 · 11-09-2007, 08:58 AM

Ha Ha...basically what I meant

*Mindz* · 11-09-2007, 11:19 AM

Diarmahdi, I'm a huge anime fan in general. I was looking for that specific picture of Uliquirra (spelling)

Rock36 · 11-09-2007, 12:55 PM

I think this thread can be merged with the other GT-R thread here to save space.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1683

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-09-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock36

I think this thread can be merged with the other GT-R thread here to save space.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1683

So it is done.

I forgot that thread even existed! Good eye, Rock.

The_Stache · 11-09-2007, 02:09 PM

Just incase some of the "GTR is faster club" didnt know.. the ring time with the corvette.. was on stock run flats.. the GTR was running racing slicks when it did its run.... another point of contention. But still its butt ugly to me..

Mindz - Currently I'm hip deep in naruto and bleach.. friend wants me to start watching one peice but its just not really my type.. (oh and old school anime like voltron and vampire hunter D is my fav stuff..)

Shadowsong · 11-09-2007, 04:30 PM

Edit: My bad, the GT-R's run was not made on stock runflats.... they used cut slicks :-/

re-edit: Now I'm finding articles saying the laps on cut slicks were faster than the 7:38, the 7:38 was done on the stock run flats....

So basically, I don't know WHAT kind of tires they were running, and honestly, I don't care... a fast car is a fast car, weather it is a Chevy v8, or an imported twin turbo v6.

TFord · 11-09-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

So it is done.

I forgot that thread even existed! Good eye, Rock.

dragon you need a clip of jeannie granting a wish (I Dream of Jeannie) when you do stuff like that....sorry that just popped in my head

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-09-2007, 06:04 PM

I've actually been looking for that sort of thing

stovt001 · 11-09-2007, 06:17 PM

What is impressive about the GT-R is exactly what Shadowsong said, that there really isn't much fanboy hatred against the GT-R. Car guys from all aspects of the automotive enthusiast realm respect the car, and generally recognize that it is totally legit by nearly any standard.

11-08-2007, 10:46 PM	#57
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	definitely. Just hit 3.25 here. in about 3 days...freaked me out. That's why I've decided to wait for an E85 capable Camaro V8 (yeah, dreams). not so much for price, but for availability of the fuel. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-08-2007, 11:11 PM	#58
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I was looking into them and while the numbers suggest that it will compete with a corvette Z06, a closer look reveals that the Chevy is still a better buy for a performance car, even if they both carry a 70k price tag. 480 hp 3.8L turbocharged V6 vs 505 hp 7.0L NA V8 430 ft lbs vs 470 ft lbs 3850 lbs vs 3150 lbs $70 000 vs $70 000 Handling characteristics unknown, but the vette can pull nearly 1G on the skidpad __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-08-2007, 11:16 PM	#59
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I'm sure the Nissan will pull very close to that in the Skidpad. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-09-2007, 11:19 AM	#63
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Diarmahdi, I'm a huge anime fan in general. I was looking for that specific picture of Uliquirra (spelling) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-09-2007, 02:09 PM	#66
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,800 View My Garage	Just incase some of the "GTR is faster club" didnt know.. the ring time with the corvette.. was on stock run flats.. the GTR was running racing slicks when it did its run.... another point of contention. But still its butt ugly to me.. Mindz - Currently I'm hip deep in naruto and bleach.. friend wants me to start watching one peice but its just not really my type.. (oh and old school anime like voltron and vampire hunter D is my fav stuff..) __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

11-09-2007, 06:40 AM	#60
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	I think handling will be the GT-Rs strong point. The Z06 handles phenominally too, but the Z06 is far less forgiving. You really have to be a good/experienced driver to get some of those magazine times. I think cars like the GT-R are far easier to drive, and easier to drive them to their full potential.

11-09-2007, 07:58 AM	#61
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	AWD just has a way of making you feel like a much better driver than you really are.

11-09-2007, 08:58 AM	#62
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	Ha Ha...basically what I meant

11-09-2007, 12:55 PM	#64
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	I think this thread can be merged with the other GT-R thread here to save space. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1683

11-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#67
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	Edit: My bad, the GT-R's run was not made on stock runflats.... they used cut slicks :-/ re-edit: Now I'm finding articles saying the laps on cut slicks were faster than the 7:38, the 7:38 was done on the stock run flats.... So basically, I don't know WHAT kind of tires they were running, and honestly, I don't care... a fast car is a fast car, weather it is a Chevy v8, or an imported twin turbo v6. Last edited by Shadowsong; 11-09-2007 at 04:50 PM.

11-09-2007, 06:04 PM	#69
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I've actually been looking for that sort of thing __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-09-2007, 06:17 PM	#70
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	What is impressive about the GT-R is exactly what Shadowsong said, that there really isn't much fanboy hatred against the GT-R. Car guys from all aspects of the automotive enthusiast realm respect the car, and generally recognize that it is totally legit by nearly any standard.

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