Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R is one of my favourite cars. It is a sports car and successor to the Nissan Skyline GT-R, although it is no longer part of the Skyline range. 90% of the production model is based and looks like the second GT-R concept car which is unveiled in 2005.

The GT-R is powered with a V6 engine, with 3,799cc. Two parallel turbochargers gives forced induction. Its curb weight is around 1,730kg. Models between 2007-2010 has engine output of 362kW. Later on 2010, its engine power were increased to 390kW.

The V6 engine of GT-R

 
It has a top speed of 311km/h and capable of reaching 0km/h to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds. The GT-R also better among Porsche 911 Carrera, Audi R8 and BMW M3 in a comparison test held by automotive press.

Black Edition of GT-R

Nissan GT-R received many awards and recognitions ( around 22 awards and recognitions ) so far.

2007	Top Gear Awards – Supercar of the Year
2008	Autocar – Drivers Car of the Year.
2008	Evo Magazine – Car of the Year
2008	Japan's Most Advanced Technology Award
2008	Popular Mechanics – Automotive Excellence Awards 2008 (Design)
2009	Automobile Magazine– Automobile of the Year
2009	Edmunds.com – Edmunds' Inside Line Editors' Most Wanted Awards: Instant Classic
2009	Motor Trend– Motor Trend Car of the Year
2009	Popular Science – Auto Tech Grand Award Winner
2009	International Car of the Year
2009	World Performance Car
2009	Targa Tasmania Modern Champion
2009	Targa West Challenge Modern Champion
2009	Targa West Competition Modern Champion
2010	Redline Time Attack Modified AWD Champion
2010	Targa West Challenge Modern Champion
2010	Targa West Competition Modern Champion
2010	Yahoo – Listed as having one of the best resale values of any sports car.
2011	Targa Tasmania Modern Champion
2011	Targa West Competition Modern Champion
2011	Motor Magazine Performance Car Cup Winner
2011	Guinness World Records – Fastest 0–60 mph acceleration by a four seater production car.

The Nissan GT-R can also be spotted in Fast and Furious movies, 2 Fast 2 Furious ( it is Nissan Skyline GT-R), Fast 5 ( the ending part ) and Furious 6 ( the begining part ). It is driven by late Paul Walker whose character is Brian O'Connor in the film.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (as in 2 Fast 2 Furious )

In Malaysia, I have only spotted this car for twice, a White and a Black. The estimated price of Nissan GT-R is around RM 600k ( In Malaysian currency ) , according to a automobile website. Well, i hope that I can own one of them in future.. :)