2011 Nissan GT-R : First Look
Jay Williams - 20/October/2010
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2011 Nissan GT-R

The centre cluster is finished in carbon fibre

The most noticeable change to the front bumper are the white LED lights
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Yokohama, Japan - Nissan has announced the launch of the MY11 Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale in Australia next March. The
2011 GT-R features improved engine output and torque, greater fuel
efficiency, revised handling, a refreshed exterior with improved
aerodynamics, revised interior treatment and new wheel and tyre package. By
modifying the boost pressure of the turbocharger, valve timing and air
mixture ratio, reducing intake air resistance by enlarging the inlet
pipe diameter, and reducing exhaust air resistance through use of an
enlarged section of exhaust pipe, fuel economy is improved to
12.0-litres/100 kms (previously 12.5 litres/100kms). At
the same time, the engine output is significantly improved to 390kW at
6400rpm with maximum torque of 612Nm from 3200-6000 rpm. The
2011 Nissan GT-R features a new SAVE mode, which optimises driving
torque and modifies gear changes to improve fuel economy when driving
highways or open roads. While selecting "R mode" for the transmission and VDC-R improves overall performance. Steering
and handling responsiveness has been improved by using a highly rigid,
lightweight strut supporting bar, made of carbon composite with
aluminum honeycomb material, that is installed in the partition wall of
the engine compartment. An additional support member is
installed in the passenger side of the instrument panel. Responsiveness
of the vehicle body is further improved by enhanced rigidity for
connection with the engine compartment. For the front
suspension, the lever ratio of the springs, shock absorbers and
stabilizer bar is modified to improve the vertical load response of the
tires. Front caster angle is increased to improve tire road holding
ability when turning and stability while driving straight. As
for the rear suspension, toe performance is modified by changing the
roll center height to a lower position in order to improve tire grip
while making turns and to better communicate driving feel. An
aluminum free-piston shock absorber design is newly developed which
generates more precise damping force to constantly provide stable road
holding and a load shift for faster response. A thin,
large-diameter rotor (now 390mm) developed uniquely by Nissan is
adopted to improve braking force, fade resistance, pedal control
ability and extend brake rotor life for spirited driving. The
2011 GT-R also features newly designed, lighter weight and more rigid
forged aluminum-alloy wheels by Rays. The wheels are finished in a new
Hyper Blue Black Chrome color scheme. The wheels’ deep gloss is created
by utilization of a five-layer coating process. The
Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT 600 DSST CTT tires have a new compound to
improve tire grip. With renewed structure and improved tread and
sidewall rigidity, straight-line stability in rutted roads is enhanced.
Aerodynamic
performance is further improved through a number of significant
enhancements to the body kit, resulting in a 10 per cent increase in
downforce, while coefficient drag is reduced from 0.27 to 0.26. The
front bumper is newly designed with double "rectifier" fins and Hyper
Daylight with a large-diameter reflecting surface and high intensity
white LED lights. The new design contributes to the 10 per cent
increase in downforce, while also reducing air resistance inside the
engine compartment. The volume of air that passes through the radiator
and cools down the front brakes is also increased. Meanwhile,
the redesigned rear bumper features a lower center of gravity than the
previous design, created by a sculptured lower portion and extended
length. Underfloor cooling performance is enhanced with air resistance
reduced by extending a rear diffuser. A newly designed
tailpipe finisher with enlarged diameter is adopted. Rear high
intensity LED fog lamps are provided as standard equipment to help
improve visibility from vehicles behind in bad conditions. Six exterior colors are available, including two new colors - Jet Black and GT Blue. Inside,
a newly shaped instrument panel pad and navigation system display
finisher are adopted. While, the centre cluster is finished in carbon
fibre, while matte black switches complete the look. The
GT-R emblem at the centre of the steering wheel has a new velour-like
coating, expressing a glossy texture. For the paddle shift, a coating
exposing the magnesium base material is applied. Chrome-plated
rings in the console and air-conditioner outlets are finished with a
new black smoky coating, expressing greater sportiness. And, to complete the interior new seats provide an improved level of comfort and safety while cornering. Related
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