GTR Breaks Ring Record
04-16-2009, 06:36 PM
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GTR Breaks Ring Record http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/23...ng_record.html
Nissan takes GT-R around the Norschleife and breaks previous 7min 29sec lap record
Things are gonna get interesting again.
Nissan takes GT-R around the Norschleife and breaks previous 7min 29sec lap record
Nissan has tried to put to bed the controversy surrounding the GT-R’s Nurburgring lap record by having another crack. And it’s good news for the Japanese – the 2010 model year GT-R, with 478bhp and a modified launch control – beat the previous 7min 29sec time with a 7.27.56.
The car was piloted by Toshio Suzuki, a former stand-in Formula 1 driver, but Nissan still isn’t quite satisfied with the time – ‘although dry, the track surface grip was impaired by dust and sand’. That means another attempt is due in the next few days, with the Corvette ZR-1’s 7.26.40 firmly in Suzuki’s sights.
As well as a smidge extra power, the updated GT-R gets a retuned gearbox, fettled suspension, a larger fuel tank and slightly better fuel economy, although this probably wasn’t too key around the Nordschleife. Stay tuned for more updates as Nissan continues its efforts at the Ring.
The car was piloted by Toshio Suzuki, a former stand-in Formula 1 driver, but Nissan still isn’t quite satisfied with the time – ‘although dry, the track surface grip was impaired by dust and sand’. That means another attempt is due in the next few days, with the Corvette ZR-1’s 7.26.40 firmly in Suzuki’s sights.
As well as a smidge extra power, the updated GT-R gets a retuned gearbox, fettled suspension, a larger fuel tank and slightly better fuel economy, although this probably wasn’t too key around the Nordschleife. Stay tuned for more updates as Nissan continues its efforts at the Ring.
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04-16-2009, 08:07 PM
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What I don't understand is why do they continue making attempts with the standard one when they have the V just around the corner? No matter how much time they spend at the ring they can't hold a candle to how amazing the SRT team pulled off their time in the ACR.
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04-16-2009, 08:48 PM
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04-16-2009, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 25 psi
Things are gonna get interesting again.
It's clear that Nissan continues to pour MANY hours into testing at the 'Ring... Imagine if GM did the same (unfortunately, they have other matters right now) and spent as much time there... They'd have alot better than a 7:26, but I understand that is just speculation... I'm sure you could agree though.
I think they're crazy if they feel their GTR can run with a ZR1 on any kind of road course, personally... Maybe their Spec V... IF THAT.
04-16-2009, 09:47 PM
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I think it's funny they are so apt to try to up one the ZR1. were in a **** hole crisis trying to save GM and Nissan is spending multiple hours upon hours just to try to shave a few seconds off their time to beat the ZR1's time for what? to say "HA! In your face GM"...i don't get it?
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This is just getting stupid. We know what the GT-R ran on it's 72,213 other ring runs. Do we need to hear anymore?
At this point, we know what the GT-R can do...why is Nissan wasting money they don't have on running this ONE car on this ONE track?
Geez, to think people are still bitching about GM wasting money.
At this point, we know what the GT-R can do...why is Nissan wasting money they don't have on running this ONE car on this ONE track?
Geez, to think people are still bitching about GM wasting money.
04-16-2009, 10:14 PM
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Actually I think the ZR1 was there for about 2 or 3 weeks. The viper was there for 3 days but they didn't have 3 days worth of track time. That's what amazes me so much about the ACR. The cars potential is through the roof, the gearing is what handicapped it.
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Like someone mentioned, there's been A LOT of independent tests already on a variety of different styled tracks... The results are that it's a hair faster than a standard Z06/911 GT2, not by the margin their 'Ring tests would have us believe.
Man, Chevrolet took the ZR1 to the 'Ring for three days, IIRC.
It's clear that Nissan continues to pour MANY hours into testing at the 'Ring... Imagine if GM did the same (unfortunately, they have other matters right now) and spent as much time there... They'd have alot better than a 7:26, but I understand that is just speculation... I'm sure you could agree though.
I think they're crazy if they feel their GTR can run with a ZR1 on any kind of road course, personally... Maybe their Spec V... IF THAT.
Man, Chevrolet took the ZR1 to the 'Ring for three days, IIRC.
It's clear that Nissan continues to pour MANY hours into testing at the 'Ring... Imagine if GM did the same (unfortunately, they have other matters right now) and spent as much time there... They'd have alot better than a 7:26, but I understand that is just speculation... I'm sure you could agree though.
I think they're crazy if they feel their GTR can run with a ZR1 on any kind of road course, personally... Maybe their Spec V... IF THAT.
04-17-2009, 04:38 AM
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[QUOTE=El es one;11445737]Actually the Zr1 times is 7:22.4.[QUOTE]
Unfortunately that time is unconfirmed and removed from the list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
Unfortunately that time is unconfirmed and removed from the list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times
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The third party test has been done. Neither the Porsche GT2 or the Nissan GT-R get the lap times the manufacturer's suggest. I bet if they tested the ZR1 it wouldn't get the time Chevrolet got either. But still I believe this third party test over a "manufacturer's test".
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