2012 Nissan GT-R vs. Its Competition

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Aug 17, 2011

Top speeds, 0-60 mph times, and outrageous styling mean everything in the GT-R's small niche, and the driving experience does, too.

The Nissan's natural rivals are the Chevy Corvette ZR1 and the Porsche 911 Turbo.

The ZR1's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 launches it to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and to a top speed of 205 mph, all for a price about $20,000 higher than the GT-R—with two fewer seats.

The 911 Turbo beats both in price with its 480-hp turbo flat six and top speed of 200 mph, but not necessarily its speed.

Want something faster than a GT-R? Get ready to show how you can possibly afford the million-dollar Bugatti Veyron.

Bring bank records, or maybe an actual banker, just to get in line.

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8.6 The 2012 GT-R outraces some of the world's top sports cars, at a fraction of their price.	8.8 Ridiculously fast and still daily-driver practical, the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is an everyday supercar.	9.2 You'll be dazzled by the 2011 Porsche 911's unending driving joy, and maybe stunned by its passenger comfort and even its fuel economy.
MSRP From
$89,950	$49,045	$77,800
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V8	Gas Flat 6-cyl
EPA Class
Subcompact	Two Seater	Mini-Compact
Style Name
2dr Coupe Premium	2dr Coupe w/1LT	2dr Coupe Carrera
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4	2	4
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2 Door Sedan	2 Door Coupe	Coupe
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift	Manual	Manual