I was recently conducting some research about the Nissan Skyline R34 and R33 models as I have been passionate about the Skyline for many years, and I was planning on purchasing a cheap 240sx and converting it with a front clip imported from Japan. I stumbled upon some incredible news! Nissan Motors is officially showing the new rendition of the Nissan GT-R 2009 Model in the Tokyo Motor Show!
The sports car that has created a cult following has been beloved as not only a creation of style and beauty but also speed and flexibility. Since 1989, modern GT-Rs have always featured a twin turbocharged engine and electronically controlled all-wheel drive and steering. The last generation Skyline GT-R, the R34, was the first production car ever to feature an onboard computer that gave real-time dynamic readouts on a full color screen. Not to mention that it was fast and nimble enough to run head-to-head with a Porsche 911 GT3.
The 2009 Skyline continues with the tradition of speed, technology and beauty and does everything to build on it, making a truly drool-worthy stallion. Now for some of the hard facts 😉
An updated version of Nissan’s Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All – Electronic Torque Split (ATTESA-ETS) system. At its peak, the R34 Nur Spec GT-R’s ATTESA-ETS Pro system could send 100 percent of the torque to the rear wheels in mere milliseconds, allowing up to a 50:50 front/rear split when required. The rear axle even had an active limited-slip differential that allowed for a bit of tail-out action. But that was 2002, expect the next generation GT-R to feature an updated ATTESA system that pushes state-of-the-art even further; probably with upgraded torque split flexibility, including the ability to send torque side-to-side as well.
The GT-R will weigh in at a porky 3800+ pounds (1740kg). That will probably make it the heaviest sports car you can buy. BUT, at that same time it has outpaced cars weighing nearly a thousand pounds less! Nissan has obviously packed a serious punch under the hood to push it around the corners of the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey.
Although Nissan hasn’t officially released the engine specs, here are a few things you can expect: 3.8 Liter 450HP AWD Twin turbo version of Nissan’s VQ-Series V6 Seven-speed, paddle-shifted gearbox. More to come as updates get released! Happy drooling! I can’t wait to save the $70k for this baby…lol