Nissan Announces Nine Models for Tokyo Auto Salon Including Juke Sporty and Leaf Aero Concept

At the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 with NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association), to be held from January 14 to 16, Nissan, together with Autech Japan and its in-house NISMO performance division, will premiere a total of nine vehicles. Read more »

2009 Nissan GT-R Transformers Prototype

This past weekend we reported that Japanese toy maker Takara-Tomy is preparing a new Transformers series called Alternity that will include a Nissan GT-R figure. Well, we managed to discover a set of photos from a Japanese site called Fantofan that snapped the prototype Nissan GT-R at the Takara Tomy’s 2008 Tokyo Toy Show stand. According to company sources, the Transformers’ version of the 2009

2009 Nissan GT-R Transformers Prototype

This past weekend we reported that Japanese toy maker Takara-Tomy is preparing a new Transformers series called Alternity that will include a Nissan GT-R figure. Well, we managed to discover a set of photos from a Japanese site called Fantofan that snapped the prototype Nissan GT-R at the Takara Tomy’s 2008 Tokyo Toy Show stand. According to company sources, the Transformers’ version of the 2009

2009 Nissan GT-R Transformers Toy

The craze surrounding the new GT-R has spread into the world of Transformers as Japanese toy maker Takara is readying a 1:32 scale robot version of Nissan’s supercar. The sketch seen in the picture above was scanned from a Japanese hobby magazine by our reader Jey and it gives us a first view of the robotized GT-R that’s expected to find its way into stores this November. Thanks for the tip Jey!

2009 Nissan GT-R Transformers Toy

The craze surrounding the new GT-R has spread into the world of Transformers as Japanese toy maker Takara is readying a 1:32 scale robot version of Nissan’s supercar. The sketch seen in the picture above was scanned from a Japanese hobby magazine by our reader Jey and it gives us a first view of the robotized GT-R that’s expected to find its way into stores this November. Thanks for the tip Jey!

Video: Nissan GT-R vs Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Some folks in Japan – or at least we think it’s in Japan, if not feel free to correct us- drag raced a Nissan GT-R against the almighty Lamborghini Murcielago. We won’t tell you who crossed the finish line first, but we must mention that the two supercars weren’t drag raced from standstill but from a running start. -Video after the jump Via: Autoblog.nl

Video: Nissan GT-R vs Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Some folks in Japan – or at least we think it’s in Japan, if not feel free to correct us- drag raced a Nissan GT-R against the almighty Lamborghini Murcielago. We won’t tell you who crossed the finish line first, but we must mention that the two supercars weren’t drag raced from standstill but from a running start. -Video after the jump Via: Autoblog.nl

Infiniti’s 4Door-Coupe Version of the Nissan GT-R

In its latest issue, Japan’s Car Top magazine features a scoop story on a new 4door-coupe model from Infiniti based on the Nissan GT-R. Citing inside sources, the Japanese magazine states that Infiniti’s four-door version of the Nissan sportscar would use a stretched version of the GT-R’s platform. Power would come from the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 while the Infiniti would also maintain the

Infiniti’s 4Door-Coupe Version of the Nissan GT-R

In its latest issue, Japan’s Car Top magazine features a scoop story on a new 4door-coupe model from Infiniti based on the Nissan GT-R. Citing inside sources, the Japanese magazine states that Infiniti’s four-door version of the Nissan sportscar would use a stretched version of the GT-R’s platform. Power would come from the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 while the Infiniti would also maintain the

Fantasy Island: Nissan GT-R Convertible

While pipe-dreaming never hurt anyone, we really doubt that Nissan will ever seriously consider adding a convertible version to its highly acclaimed GT-R sportscar. Plus, Nissan can hardly satisfy the demand for the GT-R Coupe, let alone add another version of the car to its production line. Having said that, this photoshoped GT-R Convertible that was created by a Dutch artist will probably

Fantasy Island: Nissan GT-R Convertible

While pipe-dreaming never hurt anyone, we really doubt that Nissan will ever seriously consider adding a convertible version to its highly acclaimed GT-R sportscar. Plus, Nissan can hardly satisfy the demand for the GT-R Coupe, let alone add another version of the car to its production line. Having said that, this photoshoped GT-R Convertible that was created by a Dutch artist will probably

NISMO to Test Tuned Nissan GT-R at Tokachi 24H

Nissan’s official motorsports and performance division, NISMO, will enter a specially-prepped Nissan GT-R into the 15th Tokachi 24-hour race, to be held from July 20th to 21st in Hokkaido. The NISMO GT-R that will be based on the standard production car will be equipped with the newly-developed NISMO tuning parts and competition motor oil jointly developed with MOTUL. The GT-R specific NISMO

NISMO to Test Tuned Nissan GT-R at Tokachi 24H

Nissan’s official motorsports and performance division, NISMO, will enter a specially-prepped Nissan GT-R into the 15th Tokachi 24-hour race, to be held from July 20th to 21st in Hokkaido. The NISMO GT-R that will be based on the standard production car will be equipped with the newly-developed NISMO tuning parts and competition motor oil jointly developed with MOTUL. The GT-R specific NISMO

Why the Corvette Z1’s Nurburgring Time Shouldn't be Compared with the Nissan GT-R

We’ll give GM plenty of kudos for creating a sports car that officially lapped the famous Nurburgring in a mere 7 minutes and 26.4 seconds as it puts plenty of supercars costing double its price to shame, but ultimately, its somewhat unfair to compare the Corvette ZR1 with the Nissan GT-R. True, in our article on the ZR1’s Nurburgring time we mentioned that GM’s sports car beat the Nissan GT-R (7

Why the Corvette Z1’s Nurburgring Time Shouldn't be Compared with the Nissan GT-R

We’ll give GM plenty of kudos for creating a sports car that officially lapped the famous Nurburgring in a mere 7 minutes and 26.4 seconds as it puts plenty of supercars costing double its price to shame, but ultimately, its somewhat unfair to compare the Corvette ZR1 with the Nissan GT-R. True, in our article on the ZR1’s Nurburgring time we mentioned that GM’s sports car beat the Nissan GT-R (7

Nissan Launches Race Academy for GT-R Pre-Order Customers

As if being on the waiting list to receive the all-new 2009 GT-R wasn’t enough to make us jealous, Nissan has now launched the ‘Race Academy’ for GT-R pre-order customers that could lead to them obtaining a full racing licence. In particular, UK GT-R customers will be offered the opportunity to participate in Race Academy events at Silverstone or at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. The

Nissan Launches Race Academy for GT-R Pre-Order Customers

As if being on the waiting list to receive the all-new 2009 GT-R wasn’t enough to make us jealous, Nissan has now launched the ‘Race Academy’ for GT-R pre-order customers that could lead to them obtaining a full racing licence. In particular, UK GT-R customers will be offered the opportunity to participate in Race Academy events at Silverstone or at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. The

Nissan Launches Race Academy for GT-R Pre-Order Customers

As if being on the waiting list to receive the all-new 2009 GT-R wasn’t enough to make us jealous, Nissan has now launched the ‘Race Academy’ for GT-R pre-order customers that could lead to them obtaining a full racing licence. In particular, UK GT-R customers will be offered the opportunity to participate in Race Academy events at Silverstone or at the Nürburgring race track in Germany. The

Video: Nissan GT-R Lapping Nurburgring in 7:29’

Finally, we have live footage of the Nissan GT-R lapping the Nurburgring race track in Germany in 7:29.03. According to Nissan, the GT-R’s time was recorded on April 17, 2008 with the Japanese supercar’s chief test driver Tochio Suzuki behind the wheel of a base specification vehicle fitted with standard Japanese market tires. -See the video after the jump

Video: Nissan GT-R Lapping Nurburgring in 7:29’

Finally, we have live footage of the Nissan GT-R lapping the Nurburgring race track in Germany in 7:29.03. According to Nissan, the GT-R’s time was recorded on April 17, 2008 with the Japanese supercar’s chief test driver Tochio Suzuki behind the wheel of a base specification vehicle fitted with standard Japanese market tires. -See the video after the jump