The Nissan GT-R: A Vehicle of Exceptional Engineering and Performance

One of the most fascinating aspects of the Nissan GT-R is its engine, specifically the 3.8 L twin turbo V6 that was handbuilt by a single person in a climate-controlled room in Japan. This engine produces an impressive range of 480 to 485 horsepower, depending on the year of the model. What's remarkable about this engine is not only its incredible power output but also its efficiency and refinement.

In terms of performance, the GT-R is renowned for its exceptional handling and agility. The car's drag coefficient is a remarkably low 0.27, which allows it to generate an enormous amount of downforce while minimizing drag. This is achieved through a clever design that channels all the air to the rear spoiler, creating a significant amount of aerodynamic grip. Another innovative feature of the GT-R is its advanced suspension system, which adjusts its shocks every 1/100th of a second based on input from the computer and road conditions.

The Nissan GT-R has been extensively tested by Top Gear on their track, with astonishing results. The GT-R's lap time of 119.5 seconds, set by the earlier models (2008-2011), is impressive, but it pales in comparison to its more modern counterparts. When the 2012 model was introduced, it boasted a staggering 530 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of just 2.9 seconds. This puts it in incredible league with some of the world's most exotic and expensive cars.

To put the GT-R's performance into perspective, let's compare its lap times to other iconic supercars. In a surprising display of dominance, the GT-R is able to complete the Top Gear track in 2.3 seconds behind a Pagani Z Roadster F, despite having 70% less horsepower and over 700 pounds more weight. When pitted against the Ferrari Enzo and Maserati MC12, the GT-R consistently outperforms its heavier and more powerful competitors.

A further testament to the GT-R's exceptional engineering is its remarkable acceleration. The car's power-to-weight ratio is an astonishing 7.88 lb/hp, making it one of the most efficient supercars on the market. This impressive ratio allows the GT-R to accelerate from 0-60 mph with incredible rapidity, making it a formidable opponent on any track.

One of the most astonishing aspects of the GT-R's performance is its ability to deliver exceptional acceleration despite having less horsepower and weight than some of its competitors. For example, when compared to the Pagani Z Roadster F, which has 110 more horsepower, the GT-R still manages to complete a lap around the Top Gear track in almost identical times.

To place the GT-R's price into perspective, consider that you could buy 16 cars of this caliber for the same price as a single Pagani Z Roadster F. This highlights the incredible value proposition offered by the Nissan GT-R, making it an attractive option for those seeking exceptional performance without breaking the bank.

In conclusion, the Nissan GT-R is an engineering marvel that showcases exceptional design, innovative technology, and impressive performance capabilities. Its remarkable acceleration, handling, and efficiency make it a formidable opponent on any track, while its affordability and value proposition make it an accessible choice for car enthusiasts.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enin this video I'm going to do something a little different than I have been um I'm going to talk about a vehicle that I believe is basically perfection in engineering and for this video I'm going to talk about the Nissan GTR now for the beginning I'm going to talk about the pre 2012 models that's from 2008 2011 um these had a 3.8 L twin turbo V6 and this was handbuilt by a single person in a climate control room in Japan now this puts out 480 to 485 horsepower depending on the year that you get 0 to 60 and 3.5 it has been reported lower to about 3.2 um 60 to0 and 98 ft was the lowest I heard that was uh from inside line I believe um and 1G and lateral acceleration uh drag coefficient of 027 this is extremely low one thing the GTR does very well is it channels all the air to the rear spoiler so it still does create a great amount of downforce even while having an extremely low drag coefficient um another thing that it can do that's kind of tricky uh it can adjust its shocks in its four-wheel drive system every 1 100th of a second based on input that the computer is receiving from the road conditions now I can't really describe why the Nissan GTR is um how it how it has become perfection and Engineering I don't know how they do it to be honest it's it's kind of a magical vehicle um which I'll show based on these track times so these first track times are from Top gears test track um so we've got a 119.5 1 minute 19 and a half seconds and this is the aerial atom 2300 it's the uh it's basically a track car 300 horsepower and only weighs 1350 lb um 4.5 lb per horsepower now the reason the Nissan GTR so impressive is how quick it is for how much weight it has for how much horsepower it has has a very high amount of weight 3,820 lb and not that great of horsepower only 485 horsepower so it puts it at a 7.88 lb per horsepower now it's got basically the same time it's 02 seconds slower on the test track than aerial atom and has a 70 73% disadvantage uh as far as pounds per horsepower aerial atom this is like adding 1,000 PB to the Nissan GTR to make them even in a pound per horsepower race and it having the same lap time it really doesn't make any sense let's keep going so here we've got Nur green times Corvette Z ZR1 now these are this is an older time has a 7264 these are the same year um models that's why I put them together uh so it's got a 7264 Nissan GT Char just 3/10 of a second slower now let's look at the pound per horsepower Corvette's got 3,352 lb and 638 horsepower the Nissan GTR does basically the same lap with 470 extra pounds and a loss of 150 horsepower so it's got a 50% pound to horsepower disadvantage and it's like the Nissan GTR completing the nural greine with the same time except weigh 5,000 lb so they' have an even pound of horsepower ratio with the Corvette ZR1 it just it's absolutely insane now the 2012 GTR is even more impressive it's going to weigh about the same 3,829 lb but they've added a significant power boost it's now up to 530 horsepower it's 0 to 60 is at 2.9 seconds and that's with the power that's with a weight to horsepower of 7.22 lb per horsepower now if you can find another car that can do a 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds with a 7.2 lb per horsepower uh weight to horsepower then then let me know I honestly don't know if one exists um so here we've got Top Gear test track times again 117.8 was posted by the 2012 GTR and 117.8 was also posted by the pag Pagani Z Roadster F now this car weighs significantly less it's significantly more powerful the GTR has a 73 73% pound per horsepower disadvantage and it still manages the exact same time one more thing the price of the The Pagani Z is a little ridiculous uh I think it's like $1.4 million so you could get 16 GTRs for the exact same price as the Pagani Z Now on the nerine once again uh the 2012 has posted a 72422 in semi-wet condition this is ahead of Maserati MC12 a Pagani z f and the Ferrari Enzo so on average these cars weigh 944 lb less than the GTR and have on average 110 more horsepower than the GTR yet it's quicker than them how is it possiblein this video I'm going to do something a little different than I have been um I'm going to talk about a vehicle that I believe is basically perfection in engineering and for this video I'm going to talk about the Nissan GTR now for the beginning I'm going to talk about the pre 2012 models that's from 2008 2011 um these had a 3.8 L twin turbo V6 and this was handbuilt by a single person in a climate control room in Japan now this puts out 480 to 485 horsepower depending on the year that you get 0 to 60 and 3.5 it has been reported lower to about 3.2 um 60 to0 and 98 ft was the lowest I heard that was uh from inside line I believe um and 1G and lateral acceleration uh drag coefficient of 027 this is extremely low one thing the GTR does very well is it channels all the air to the rear spoiler so it still does create a great amount of downforce even while having an extremely low drag coefficient um another thing that it can do that's kind of tricky uh it can adjust its shocks in its four-wheel drive system every 1 100th of a second based on input that the computer is receiving from the road conditions now I can't really describe why the Nissan GTR is um how it how it has become perfection and Engineering I don't know how they do it to be honest it's it's kind of a magical vehicle um which I'll show based on these track times so these first track times are from Top gears test track um so we've got a 119.5 1 minute 19 and a half seconds and this is the aerial atom 2300 it's the uh it's basically a track car 300 horsepower and only weighs 1350 lb um 4.5 lb per horsepower now the reason the Nissan GTR so impressive is how quick it is for how much weight it has for how much horsepower it has has a very high amount of weight 3,820 lb and not that great of horsepower only 485 horsepower so it puts it at a 7.88 lb per horsepower now it's got basically the same time it's 02 seconds slower on the test track than aerial atom and has a 70 73% disadvantage uh as far as pounds per horsepower aerial atom this is like adding 1,000 PB to the Nissan GTR to make them even in a pound per horsepower race and it having the same lap time it really doesn't make any sense let's keep going so here we've got Nur green times Corvette Z ZR1 now these are this is an older time has a 7264 these are the same year um models that's why I put them together uh so it's got a 7264 Nissan GT Char just 3/10 of a second slower now let's look at the pound per horsepower Corvette's got 3,352 lb and 638 horsepower the Nissan GTR does basically the same lap with 470 extra pounds and a loss of 150 horsepower so it's got a 50% pound to horsepower disadvantage and it's like the Nissan GTR completing the nural greine with the same time except weigh 5,000 lb so they' have an even pound of horsepower ratio with the Corvette ZR1 it just it's absolutely insane now the 2012 GTR is even more impressive it's going to weigh about the same 3,829 lb but they've added a significant power boost it's now up to 530 horsepower it's 0 to 60 is at 2.9 seconds and that's with the power that's with a weight to horsepower of 7.22 lb per horsepower now if you can find another car that can do a 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds with a 7.2 lb per horsepower uh weight to horsepower then then let me know I honestly don't know if one exists um so here we've got Top Gear test track times again 117.8 was posted by the 2012 GTR and 117.8 was also posted by the pag Pagani Z Roadster F now this car weighs significantly less it's significantly more powerful the GTR has a 73 73% pound per horsepower disadvantage and it still manages the exact same time one more thing the price of the The Pagani Z is a little ridiculous uh I think it's like $1.4 million so you could get 16 GTRs for the exact same price as the Pagani Z Now on the nerine once again uh the 2012 has posted a 72422 in semi-wet condition this is ahead of Maserati MC12 a Pagani z f and the Ferrari Enzo so on average these cars weigh 944 lb less than the GTR and have on average 110 more horsepower than the GTR yet it's quicker than them how is it possible\n"