2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

2009 Skyline GT-R: The most awaited new performance car of the century. The 2009 Skyline GT-R is a legend before it even enters production.


There were three Skyline GT-Rs generation which started in 1969, the latest version that was added to the family was "R35" promises to pack more horse power, better all-wheel-drive technology and more speed than any Japanese car introduced in the American market.


Even though the Nissan Skyline GT-R was already existing in the year 1969, it was only in the year 1990 that the Nissan Skyline GT-R was introduced in the Japanese market. The Skyline GT-R never make its debut to the United States, but because of its popularity the Skyline GT-R still brings awareness into America's automotive.



Due to its popularity this car was used in the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie, in which it was driven by Paul Walker "Brian O'Conner. After the movie Paul Walker was so impress in its performance and decide to bought Skyline GT-R.


In 2001 Nissan introduced the next GT-R concept in Tokyo Motor Show that will follow the foot step of the R34. Then after four years Nissan introduced another GT-R which they called GT-R Proto, this GT-R will used a turbo charged edition of the VQ V6 which has a 7 speed all wheel drive and transmission.


In 2006 Nissan announced that the new Skyline GT-R R35 would be sold in the American market as well as worldwide under the name of Nissan, and not Infinity. And the new GT-R will only be called GT-R R35 and not Skyline GT-R R35.

2009 Nissan GT-R Specifications

Drivetrain

Transmission ......................... 6 Speed DSG Manual
Layout ................................. Front Engine, AWD
Final Drive ............................ Ratio 3.70:1
Differential ........................... 1.5 Way Mechanical Limited Slip
Brakes ................................. Brembo 4 Wheel Disc - 15 in. Front and Rear

Engine

Horsepower .......................... 480 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque ................................ 430 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
Displacement ........................ 3.8 liters
Engine Type ......................... Twin Turbo 24V V6

Performance

Acceleration ......................... 0-60 mph 3.3 sec
Drag Coefficient .................... 0.27

No comments: