The Nissan GT-R is powered by the VR38DETT engine, a 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) DOHC V6. Two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) turbochargers provide forced induction. Production vehicles produce a manufacturer-claimed engine output of 474 bhp (353 kW) at 6400 rpm and 434 lb·ft (588 N·m) at 3200-5200 rpm. According to independent dynamometer tests, the GT-R produces 416 hp (310 kW) to 475 hp (354 kW) and 414 lb·ft (561 N·m) to 457 lb·ft (620 N·m) at the wheels. The engine also meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. A curb weight of 1,730 kg (3,800 lb) or 1,736 kg (3,830 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steel chassis with aluminum used for the hood, trunk, and doors.
A rear mounted six-speed BorgWarner dual clutch semi-automatic transmission is used in conjunction with the ATTESA E-TS system to provide power to all four wheels and along with Nissan's Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) aids in stability. Three shift modes can also be selected for various conditions. The GT-R has a drag coefficient of 0.27.
2011 Nissan GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R
2011 Nissan GT-R
* Displacement: V6 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) * Horsepower: 480 bhp (360 kW) at 6400 rpm* 485 bhp (362 kW)** * Torque: 430 lb·ft (580 N·m)* 434 lb·ft (588 N·m)** * Twin Turbo maximum boost: 17.8 psi (123 kPa)* * Redline: 7000 rpm * Drivetrain: Premium Midship AWD * Curb weight: estimated 3,800 lb (1,700 kg)* * Production: 2500 units per year (US) * Price: US$76,840 to US$80,090[22] * Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)*
