A few posts ago I mentioned the Nissan GT-R Spec V. While browsing my favorite sites, I noticed that there is now ‘confirmation’ on several of these rumors of the Spec V. Here is a list of the ones that are true that have been reported by Japan:
- The Spec-V is due for release in October 2008
- Rays Forged Aluminium Six Spoke 20″ Wheels
- Carbon Rear Wing
- Carbon Front Seats
- No rear seats, carbon storage area replaces rear seats
- Rear strut tower bar
- Updated carbon rear diffuser
- Carbon Ceramic brake rotors were made optional
- GR6 Transmission tweaked
- Power output: 520ps
- Torque increased to: 61kg/m²
- Boost increased to 0.85 bar
- Weight: 1640kg
There are a few more rumors that went along with this list, however they haven’t been confirmed so I just left them out. As sick as the Spec V sounds, there is some bad news. The launch has been delayed from its planned October launch. I hope this gives Nissan more time to prep the car to compete with the incoming Lexus LF-A. Not that I’m worried the LF-A will outperform the GT-R, just saying, Nissan should be prepared.
