2009 Nissan GT-R Preview

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Godzilla. This less than lovable fictional monster best known for terrorizing Tokyo and other areas of the Pacific coast was the perfect nickname for Nissan's beast of an automobile, the Skyline GT-R. Here was a run of the mill family-sized coupe that in the hands of Nissan's finest, became a true giant killer. For many years, particularly the years spanning R32 through R34 (late '80s through early '00s), the GT-R dominated Japan's sports car market as the ultimate that the nation had to offer... Read More

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Like some vice-presidential picks, the GT-R has laid low some well-thought-out plans for world domination with its scorching power and deft handling. The most attuned competitors are the new 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Porsche 911 Turbo. The ZR1's supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 will push it to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, 0.3 second faster than the Corvette Z06, according to GM; it'll hit 100 mph in 7.0 seconds, turn in quarter-mile times of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph, and charge to a claimed top speed of 205 mph, all for a price tag some $20,000 higher than the GT-R—and minus two seats. The 911 Turbo punches out 480 horsepower for $125,000—and offers itself in convertible trim for buyers who want the top-down driving experience at nearly 200 mph.

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