2011 Nissan GT-R

2011 Nissan GT-R front angle view

2011 Nissan GT-R rear angle view

2011 Nissan GT-R rear light view

2011 Nissan GT-R rear view

2011 Nissan GT-R side view

2011 Nissan GT-R top angle view

Now in its third year of availability in the North American market, the Nissan GT-R 2011 model year with some improvements and a simplified model lineup. The previous GT-R base model is eliminated, making the GT-R Premium model as the only available 2011th The 2011 GT-R is available through the nearly 700 official “GT-R Certified Nissan dealers in the United States beginning March 2010.

“How difficult it is to improve on perfection, we have added a few important features to the GT-R for 2011 – improving comfort, improving the navigation and adding features automatic on / off headlights,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “One thing that remains unchanged GT-R legendary performance, including the 485-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 and 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. ”

Improvements for 2011 are slightly darker Wheel center caps, double clear coat on the front and rear edges and improve the addition of rear cooling ducts for cooling of the rear surface. The suspension has been retuned and the rear bus to be strengthened to improve the ride and excellent handling while the GT-R. In addition, auto on / off headlights and speed-sensitive windshield wipers are now standard, along with a USB iPod ® interface, Bluetooth ® audio streaming and DVD playback. The navigation system now includes XM ® Navtraffic ® and ™ NavWeather power, together with premium points-of-Interest (POI) data.

Packaging and Driveline supercar
The Nissan GT-R is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the term “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere.” Built on an exclusive Premium Midship platform created specifically for use with the GT-R.

Premium Midship platform uses the world’s first independent rear transaxle suspension attesa E-TS all-wheel drive system, which optimizes weight distribution and load capacity. This layout provides the transmission, the transmission and final drive at the rear of the vehicle without the use of traditional torque tubes, allowing the suspension to operate independently and optimizing grip at each corner.

Under the hood, the Nissan GT-R with an advanced 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6-min VR38DETT 485 hp at 6,400 rpm and 434 lb-ft torque at 3200 Fitted, while Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. The engine features innovative plasma-sprayed bores replacing steel liners to get it for less friction, lighter weight, enhanced cooling, power and fuel efficiency, a symmetrical independent intake and exhaust system with two high-performance IHI turbos, a secondary air management system for improved cold-start emissions performance; a thermostat controlled oil cooling to maintain an oil scavenger pump oil flow to the turbo and a lateral wet and dry sump oil system. All GT-R engines are assembled by hand in a clean room environment at the Nissan Yokohama engine plant.

The VR38DETT is a modern paddle-shifted sequential six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the driver will be selected to support race car-like speeds shift. The sequential-shifting transaxle features separate wet clutches for odd (1,3,5) and even (2,4,6) gears and pre-selects the next highest and next lowest gear for immediate shifts. It also features Hill Start Assist for easy starts on inclines.

Contribution to the overall concept of the vehicle balance and low center of gravity, the unique input and reaction shaft design of the rear transaxle offset offers a shorter design profile as compared to a typical manual transmission, moving the focus of the drive train to reduce weight in the vehicle.

Putting the force on the ground has developed an electronically controlled attesa E-TS all-wheel-drive system specifically for the GT-R. The rear drive-biased torque split system from 50:50 to 0:100 vary depending on the speed, lateral acceleration dependent, steering angle, tire slip, road surface and yaw rate. The paper is a special GT-R-specific yaw rate feedback control systems, where the differences between the target amount of steering angle and yaw rate of the yaw rate of the yaw rate sensor and G sensor detects calculated to adjust torque bias measures.

GT-R’s handling tasks are managed by a sophisticated four-wheel independent suspension mounted on a high-precision six-point subframe front and rear. A special Bilstein Damp Tronic driver adjustable shock absorber system utilizes multiple vehicle information to the appropriate damping forces and high level of control offer a variety of driving conditions. The system has three driver-selectable settings Damp Tronic – Normal, Comfort, for maximum suspension compliance, or “R” for the ultimate treatment. The same three-stage adjustability is available for the VDC system and transmission shift operation, which includes a Snow mode. For 2011, the suspension was retuned buses and strengthen the back for comfort while maintaining the treatment.

Stopping power of Brembo monoblock six-piston front and four piston rear calipers with large 15-inch full-floating cross-drilled Brembo brake discs and two low-steel high stiffness brake pads which minimize fade and made intensive braking performance. The brake calipers use bow racing style to radial saddle storage to minimize at extreme braking.

GT-R-specific lightweight 20-inch wheels forged to assist with special knurled with securing the tires during hard acceleration or braking, are nitrogen filled Bridgestone high-performance summer developed run-flat tires specifically for the shoe GT-R front and rear medium 255/40ZRF20 285/35ZRF20. Optional Dunlop SP Sport 600 – 255ZRF40/20 front, rear P285ZRF35/20 performance summer tires are equipped with the ultra high performance summer tire package.

GT-R’s Signature Functional Design – High Performance Aerodynamics and Style The dramatic design of Nissan GT-R is unchanged for 2011, as the function over form “theory. Every styling aspect of the overall design to the smallest detail was designed for the vehicle to maximize the driving experience – if it’s GT-R “supercar” level of performance. Using advanced aerodynamics, GT-R’s aggressive calls styling on the lines of a well-trained athlete, combining strong character, with smooth lines and surfaces.

Hybrid body of the GT-R design is a combination of steel, aluminum and carbon fiber, which offers a unique combination of stiffness, precision and ease.

The body has a low drag coefficient of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce, so that the stability and performance in a variety of driving conditions.

GT-R’s front fenders express power and stability, while delivering the aero-blades “on the fenders ‘leading edges optimum airflow around the tires and along the body. The holes in the fenders’ trailing edge wing structures helps provide downforce and optimizing side air flow. The aggressive front end, with a large hood Ardennes and some central air intake, provides a sophisticated style as well as undisturbed airflow for power and cooling. The “super wide beam” headlights feature three additional sub-reflectors (compared to conventional lights) on a wide spread relief. An automatic ON / OFF function was added in 2011, along with standard-sensitive steering wiper.

Four cab offers the Nissan GT-R a sloping “aero blade canopy” roofline and curved C-pillar “sword edge,” without the distinctive GT-R expressing identity, as well as facilitating air flow around the rear of the vehicle. Signing the back of the GT-R by its trademark four-ring taillights planned, while air flow above and below the vehicle managed by the functional rear carbon diffuser base, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.

advanced technology GT-R is even used in the paint of the vehicle, a durable anti-chip color and “double clear coat today.” Five exterior colors are offered for 2011, including a special layer contains seven Super Silver paint treatment, a polished front bumper. The Super Silver paint is baked five times and is hand polished by craftsmen. Front and rear panels receive double clear coat for 2011.

An interior for daily driving duties with or Supercar
Key to the benefit of the Nissan GT-R as well as daily driver and a high-performance machine is on the inside, with the functionality and comfort is balance. It provides comfortable four-person seat and trunk of two golf bags or suitcases.

Sculpted performance bucket seats give the driver and passenger a comfortable driving experience, and soft pads are to be used on the dashboard on the passenger side of the passenger and both doors an extra degree of comfort. The rear transaxle arrangement of the GT-R, with a flat floor and narrow center tunnel, allows GT-R an optimal driving position.

A cockpit-style instrument panel surrounds the driver with all meters and multi-function meter at a uniform height to minimize the driver’s head movement. A large center mounted tachometer with gear display on the upper right corner and read the simple graphics on the display, the driver either directly detailed information necessary for the performance nature of the GT-R.

Functional style is also evident in GT-R’s interior – each meter features a dial design that the idea of the gear and tosses a three-dimensional metal ring, like, suggesting that the multi-dimensional performance of GT-R. A large console has metallic-framed center of an ergonomically designed shift lever and a red “Engine Start” button.

The core of the instrument panel is a video game-inspired multi-function display. Eleven pages of information are available on this system, including mechanical and driving information, acceleration, brake pedal pressure, steering angle and a recording function with playback. Additional information on the screen contains a navigation system, an entertainment system with a Music Box hard drive and DVD playback and Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Phone System. For 2011, the navigation system XM ® ® Navtraffic replaced with real-time traffic information and NavWeather ™ features.

All 2011 GT-R models have a specially developed 11-speaker Bose ® audio system features two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area. Rigid aluminum panel mounting of all speakers from Bose ® Cast allows engineers to perfect the acoustical performance of the GT-R sound system. Audio streaming via Bluetooth ® was incorporated in 2011.

The Nissan GT-R offers a long list of security, including, for better visibility inside and outside the vehicle, high-mounted lamps, bright LED rear combination tail lights LED, “super wide beam” headlights, heated mirrors and a flat-blade -wiper.

Standard safety equipment includes a Nissan Advanced Air Bag System for driver and front passenger, front side-impact mounted for additional airbags for driver and front passenger, and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags for front additional head protection inmates, along with the security with belt tensioners and belt force limiters and Voltage Reducers – and three-point ELR / ALR rear seat belts.

GT-R Dealer Certification:
The Nissan GT-R is sold and serviced have attained “GT-R Certification” status by meeting a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments by almost 7000 Nissan dealers – including a master technician dedicated GT-R service, special training for service managers and technicians, and designating dealer principals, managers and general managers as the primary communicators and negotiators in sales transactions. The names and locations of local GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.

Models and options:
2011 Nissan GT-R is a model available: GT-R Premium, completely furnished with a 485-horsepower engine, dual clutch transmission gear rear, Nissan navigation system, designed 11-speaker Bose ® audio system, the premium provided almost-black finish Wheels, tires Bridgestone RE070A, heated front seats.

Three options are offered – One Cold package, which includes Dunlop all-season tires and unique coolant / water ratio, super-special silver paint and the ultra-high performance tire package.

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