The Numbers the World Has Been Waiting for... Specifications

3.8 L twin-turbocharged DOHC V6 engine (VR38DETT)

Power: 480 PS (473 hp/353 kW) @ 6400 rpm

Torque: 588 N·m (434 ft·lbf) @ 3200-5200 rpm

Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)

ATTESA E-TS all wheel drive with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R)

6-speed dual clutch automated manual transaxle with triple cone synchros and 3 shift modes

Redline: 7000 rpm

Drag coefficient: Cd of 0.27

Environmental performance: California ULEV(Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) cleared.

Performance

Top speed: 310 km/h (193 mph)

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.3 seconds

Standing 1/4-mile: 11.7 s at 190 km/h (118 mph)

A test of the Japanese production spec GT-R by online auto-magazine Edmunds provided a 3.3-second 0-60-mph run, and 11.6 at 120.9 mph quarter mile with launch control. Edmunds speculated that faster times may be achievable on better road conditions than provided by the runway which they used for the testManufacturer Nissan

Production 2007-present

Assembly Tochigi, Japan

Predecessor Nissan Skyline GT-R

Body style(s) 2-door coupé

Layout All-wheel drive, Front-engined

Platform Premium Midship

Engine(s) VR38DETT twin-turbo V6

Transmission(s) 6-speed dual clutch automated manual transaxle with triple cone synchros and 3 shift modes

Wheelbase 2780 mm (109.4 in)

Length 4655 mm (183.3 in)

Width 1895 mm (74.6 in)

Height 1370 mm (53.9 in)

Curb weight 1740 kg (3836 lb)

Designer Shiro Nakamura