Nissan GTR Assembly Line Detailing

[Scottwax]

6.7s to 60 sounds underpowered to me Setec.

255 hp will propel my Maxima to high 14s at 93-94 bone stock (6 speed cars are even quicker...low 14s @ 98 stock!)...a cold air intake, headers and a cat-back exhaust already has a Maxima like mine in the high 13s so yeah, 0-60 in 6.7 and low 15s is underpowered to me too, especially in a $50k car.



But, it is quick compared to my old 626. :rofl

 

[imported_Picus]

FWIW, I do agree that on North American roads anything more than ~200hp is probably not "needed", or maybe it is, but only a fraction of the time. That said, I still like having the power available.

 

[Harry Houdini]

GT-R is a legend on its own, I recall the 1990 models when they stopped making them.

Starting price is $69K so if I am to order one full loaded + dealer mark-up it will hit

the 85-90K territory, a super car in the making! I just wish it was at least germen



I will sure consider buying this car!

and please don't buff mine, it will be buffed better than they ever could



Nissan GT-R Photo Gallery - Official GT-R Site

 

[poyo]

I hate to say that, you could be wrong here.



GT-Rs, or known as the Godzilla, is just a few of Japanese sportscars, that is revered by Japanese, and most Asian countries in particular. Those staffs handling the build of GT-Rs are known to be fanatical, top of the line, Nissan Japan staffs. It's the same with the new JDM Civic Type R ( which my country, Malaysia, is the only authorised country outside Japan, where you can walk in at any Honda showrooms and put a booking for one, and 3 months later, voila! Original JDM 2007 CTR. ), whreby they have different manufacturing line inside the same factory, and staffs handling these CTRs are hand - picked by the very high echelon of Honda Japan's bosses.



These type of staffs don't really care much about the pay as they are handsomely paid ( well, for Jap manufacturers. Other I do not know much. ), and they are more than happy to wake up every morning knowing that they'll be working over at that red line with the words GT-R on it. These fellas have passion too.



And about these JDM CTRs, you might be surprised that these 4 doors actually can easily do 2 min 45 seconds, stock car over at Sepang International Circuit ( full circuit ). Surprisingly neutral and stiff chassis, superb torque and top end, very little body roll for astock 4 door car.

LOL for $70,000+ it should be perfect?? Hardly Do not compare a car that goes down an assembly line with workers making a pitence in pay to a high end exotic that is hand built by people that love their jobs and have real passion for the high end exotics. If it's an assembly line car weather it's $10,000 or $100,000 rest assured it's not perfect and they couldn't care less about someone willing to shell out that kind of money for it. 99% of the workers just care about their health benifits and a paycheck at the end of the week. I'll garuntee you (because I've worked in such places) they will not treat a $100,000 car any different than that $10,000 econobox going down the line. to them it's all just day in day out same ol same ol. And don't go fooling yourself they think any different about it because of the window sticker.

 

[imported_Aurora40]

What the heck is the matter with you guys? 300 HP isn't enough for you? 6.7 seconds zero-to-sixty? I remember some dark emission and fuel economy days when IIRC the fastest car you could buy in the US was a Rabbit GTI which couldn't even crack 10 seconds. Corvettes and F-bodies were equipped with "cross-port injected" 305's and couldn't get out of their own way, and Mustangs were still sporting an oil-cooled turbo 2.0 l I4 as the hot engine, and this was before anyone had even heard of a "carbon footprint". And you guys are complaining about this...sheesh!

Just FYI, but no Corvette ever had a 305ci fuel injected motor. In fact, only for one year and only in CA-emissions trim has a Corvette ever had a 305ci motor period (1980 MY).



Also, seeing as how you can buy those cars for about $5k or less now, I think saying that a $50k car can hang with one isn't necessarily adequate.

 

[imported_Aurora40]

...and a place for 4 people to sit and AWD and... It's going to kick some *** at that price. Being turbo, it's just a few upgrades away from even more power.

Ehh, you can fit 4 people in a GT500, and have $30k left over to buy an AWD daily driver. But hey, just because it doesn't do it for me doesn't mean it won't sell. Time will tell if it kicks azz in the marketplace.

 

[SpoiledMan]

Ehh, you can fit 4 people in a GT500, and have $30k left over to buy an AWD daily driver. But hey, just because it doesn't do it for me doesn't mean it won't sell. Time will tell if it kicks azz in the marketplace.

That logic is the same as the 500hp turbo Civic with cash left over. Yep, it'll kill some cars in a straight line but........

 

[Harry Houdini]

I hate to say that, you could be wrong here.



GT-Rs, or known as the Godzilla, is just a few of Japanese sportscars, that is revered by Japanese, and most Asian countries in particular. Those staffs handling the build of GT-Rs are known to be fanatical, top of the line, Nissan Japan staffs. It's the same with the new JDM Civic Type R ( which my country, Malaysia, is the only authorised country outside Japan, where you can walk in at any Honda showrooms and put a booking for one, and 3 months later, voila! Original JDM 2007 CTR. ), whreby they have different manufacturing line inside the same factory, and staffs handling these CTRs are hand - picked by the very high echelon of Honda Japan's bosses.



These type of staffs don't really care much about the pay as they are handsomely paid ( well, for Jap manufacturers. Other I do not know much. ), and they are more than happy to wake up every morning knowing that they'll be working over at that red line with the words GT-R on it. These fellas have passion too.



And about these JDM CTRs, you might be surprised that these 4 doors actually can easily do 2 min 45 seconds, stock car over at Sepang International Circuit ( full circuit ). Surprisingly neutral and stiff chassis, superb torque and top end, very little body roll for astock 4 door car.

Poyo you are absolutely right here. and I know you are for one reason, is because when

I was in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, We had the GTR models and they are always sold out,

unless special ordered and that was in the 80's



Setec Astronomy

you are wrong here, 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds! look at the video of the debut of the GT-R

by the Nissan-NA manager.

This is no doubt a super car territory's, 3.5. My Modified BMW M6 is 0-60 in 4.2

 

[NSXTASY]

I think its possible that there are some people underestimating the GTR. Read about, learn about it, then post. The GTR is a fing monster. Vette Killer.



Not to mention the chassis and suspension set up. Take a look at the electronics. AWD, 480 hp, twin turbo, GTR, what more can I say. For those of you who know about Skylines and GTR's of past, the new GTR is a dream come true.

 

[Harry Houdini]

did anyone say Vette?

how about Lamborghini killer? or Ferrari smasher? or even better Porsche exterminator? lol



This is untouched, unmodified people, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds in stock set-up!

 

[imported_Yal]

Nissan GTR gets no respect



We just haven't had it in the USA. Unlike the Corvette, Porsche and Ferrari's which have fanatical clubs and events all of the country for generations, the GTR is kind of starting from scratch here. So give it time, when Corvette owners start wondering what those little cars that keep zooming past them are, respect will come



I just want to know what those machines are they use to buff the cars with on the assembly line, they look powerful but small

 

[3wide]

whatching that video reminded me of that 80's movie Gung HO. i was waiting for the picture of the hot chick in the engine department responsible for the high volume of engines they "put out". emphasis on "put out" if you know what i mean. :chuckle:



:LOLOL :LOLOL

 

[Harry Houdini]

hehe well it will be added to my stable anyways, I just talked with a sales manager in my area, they have no info but they are getting info very soon on it and will let me know

since I am the first to call and ask I will be the first on the waiting list after the deposit

 

[jpochile]

Like I said before I´m on the waiting list for one . Been waiting a couple of years for the new GTR . I´l let you guys know how it rides...... But been twin turbo I´m sure aftermarket will be able to really kick hp up .

Can hardly wait .



Cheers , Jean Paul

 

[SpoiledMan]

I remember older Skylines with 1200+ HP. Sick I tells ya!

 

[imported_Aurora40]

That logic is the same as the 500hp turbo Civic with cash left over. Yep, it'll kill some cars in a straight line but........

I don't think that's the same logic at all. The GT 500 is a factory car, just like the GT-R. I can't imagine too many sports cars will be shaking at the thought of a 3,800 lbs car in the twisties. For whoever is saying it's a 'vette killer, in what way? It certainly dominates in sticker price. But I think if you think AWD somehow counteracts a 600 lbs and 35hp advantage on a road course or at speeds above 60mph, I think maybe you need to put the kool aid down.



Other than citing the "Skyline" mystique and a 0-60mph time, what else specific is amazing about the car? What does it do the 1/4 mile in? Are there any comparisons of it on a road course against other cars?



It isn't competitive on price, power, or weight. To my eye it sure isn't competitive in style. So what's its ace up the sleeve?

 

[Harry Houdini]

I don't think that's the same logic at all. The GT 500 is a factory car, just like the GT-R. I can't imagine too many sports cars will be shaking at the thought of a 3,800 lbs car in the twisties. For whoever is saying it's a 'vette killer, in what way? It certainly dominates in sticker price. But I think if you think AWD somehow counteracts a 600 lbs and 35hp advantage on a road course or at speeds above 60mph, I think maybe you need to put the kool aid down.



Other than citing the "Skyline" mystique and a 0-60mph time, what else specific is amazing about the car? What does it do the 1/4 mile in? Are there any comparisons of it on a road course against other cars?



It isn't competitive on price, power, or weight. To my eye it sure isn't competitive in style. So what's its ace up the sleeve?

Well for starters it was racing a turbo 911 at the Nürburgring circuit

and it was ahead of it, second your vette has half the technology in it yet it is also

faster and has smaller size engine plus it will kill it in a 1/4 mile "not to mention the build

quality here" 0-60 in 3.5 stock, how do you think it will do in your 1/4 mile?

But I think if you think AWD somehow counteracts a 600 lbs and 35hp advantage on a road course or at speeds above 60mph, I think maybe you need to put the kool aid down.

Who do you think will put more power to the ground, a 2WD or a 4WD?

another question for you, if it is faster in the turns at Nürburgring than a a turbo 911,

do you think vettes are even near the 911?



Do a search for GT-R at the Nürburgring and it will tell you allot.



Edit: Limited top speed is 190 MPH, Delimit it and you are a part of the 200MPH cars club

while being a stock car.



Here is a link for you with HD quality to see this amazing car,

Stage6 · Videos

 

[imported_Aurora40]

Well for starters it was racing a turbo 911 at the Nürburgring circuit

and it was ahead of it, second your vette has half the technology in it yet it is also

faster and has smaller size engine plus it will kill it in a 1/4 mile "not to mention the build

quality here" 0-60 in 3.5 stock, how do you think it will do in your 1/4 mile?







Who do you think will put more power to the ground, a 2WD or a 4WD?

another question for you, if it is faster in the turns at Nürburgring than a a turbo 911,

do you think vettes are even near the 911?



Do a search for GT-R at the Nürburgring and it will tell you allot.



Edit: Limited top speed is 190 MPH, Delimit it and you are a part of the 200MPH cars club

while being a stock car.



Here is a link for you with HD quality to see this amazing car,

Stage6 · Videos

Great fan-boy response! Half the technology? I guess in all those paragraphs you typed, you couldn't have cited any specific technologies? Also, I didn't know that having a "smaller" motor was an advantage in a sports car?



What are the specifics of this Nurburgring test? Who was responsible for ensuring the 911 was driven to the extreme? What year was the 911 Turbo, they've made them as far back as the '70s. The only specifics I've seen in this thread were about a GT-R at the 'ring on slicks, so any comparison to stock cars is pointless.



Why would you think a 0-60 time translates into a faster 1/4 mile time? Have you ever been to a drag strip or drag raced a car? That 0-60 just shows the car has a good amount of power and a large amount of traction from a start. Even a 500hp car can put that power down pretty well once it is moving. How many races have you seen where the cars didn't get above 60mph? Like I said, got any times besides the 0-60?



Also, why on earth would you cite build quality? We are talking about a Nissan...

 

[Rob Tomlin]

What the heck is the matter with you guys? 300 HP isn't enough for you? 6.7 seconds zero-to-sixty? I remember some dark emission and fuel economy days when IIRC the fastest car you could buy in the US was a Rabbit GTI which couldn't even crack 10 seconds. Corvettes and F-bodies were equipped with "cross-port injected" 305's and couldn't get out of their own way, and Mustangs were still sporting an oil-cooled turbo 2.0 l I4 as the hot engine, and this was before anyone had even heard of a "carbon footprint". And you guys are complaining about this...sheesh!

It isn't just about horsepower.



It's about Horsepower to weight ratio.



My Lotus Exige S only has about 225 Horsepower from a 4 banger, but it does 0-60 in less than 5 seconds because it only weighs 2000 pounds (almost 500 pounds less than a Miata).

 

[imported_truzoom]

I don't think that's the same logic at all. The GT 500 is a factory car, just like the GT-R. I can't imagine too many sports cars will be shaking at the thought of a 3,800 lbs car in the twisties. For whoever is saying it's a 'vette killer, in what way? It certainly dominates in sticker price. But I think if you think AWD somehow counteracts a 600 lbs and 35hp advantage on a road course or at speeds above 60mph, I think maybe you need to put the kool aid down.



Other than citing the "Skyline" mystique and a 0-60mph time, what else specific is amazing about the car? What does it do the 1/4 mile in? Are there any comparisons of it on a road course against other cars?



It isn't competitive on price, power, or weight. To my eye it sure isn't competitive in style. So what's its ace up the sleeve?

Please refer to the December issue of Motor Trend magazine. I have taken a picture of the cover, but you'll have to buy the magazine to read the entire article that provides their reasons for claiming the new GTR may match the ZO6.

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You can actually read the articles online:



2009 Nissan GT-R - First Drive - Motor Trend



First Look: 2008 Nissan GT-R