GT-R SpecV: It’s Finally Here! Official Press Launch Photos and Details
The official media launch of the latest evolution of the Nissan GT-R, The R35 GT-R SpecV was held today at Nissan headquarters in Ginza, Tokyo Japan.
The SpecV had finally arrived for Japanese media to get a look at and photograph. GTRBlog was in town for the launch and now our readers can get their first look at the Spec-V in final production trim. There were three Ultimate Opal Black SpecV GT-Rs and one Brilliant White SpecV GT-R at the launch.
The Nissan GT-R SpecV contains quite a number of improvements over the base model GT-R. Most of which we covered in previous posts on the subject but today Nissan GT-R Chief Engineer, Kazutoshi Mizuno cleared up the details in a detailed talk on the new car.
Carbon Ceramic Brakes
The SpecV is the first Nissan production car to be offered with carbon ceramic brakes. The Brembo 6 piston aluminium calipers are delineated from the standard GT-R by their aluminium colouring and “Brembo Carbon Ceramic” markings. The calipers are physically the same as their standard GT-R cousins but they are fitted with special SpecV brake pads.
The carbon ceramic rotors themselves save significant amounts of unsprung weight while they are also increased in size to 390mm. Both rotors were on hand to pickup and compare. The carbon rotors feeling featherweight compared to the standard items.
Overboost Button
The SpecV features a steering wheel mounted overboost button which shares a switch with the cruise control function. An electronic circuit designed to provide more than standard boost for a short period of time to increase power for overtaking maneuvers for example. When used, the dashboard overboost green light illuminates and the SpecV’s midrange torque is increased for the next 80 seconds.
Ultimate Opal Black Color
A second new color is added to the Nissan GT-R lineup this year (after the new Brilliant White was added on the MY09 GT-R series II) called Ultimate Black Pearl. This color is very similar to the Midnight Purple colours on previous GT-R generations. Under some lights it can appear as anything from purple to bronze.
Engine Bay
The engine bay features a new engine cover specific to the SpecV.
Rear Spoiler
The rear spoiler is changed from the standard GT-R. It is slightly higher and is designed to increase rear downforce for sports driving. The wing element section is made from dry carbon fibre with a matte clear coat to protect it from the elements.
One of these new SpecV GT-Rs will set you back 15,750,000 yen including Japanese consumption tax Nissan say. The online SpecV configurator now available however says you can pay up to 17,835,450 yen for the optioned out model including tax.
Nissan will be publicly displaying the Spec-V at four Nissan Gallery locations from tomorrow (9th of January) for three weeks. These locations are:
- Nissan HQ Gallery, Nissan HQ building Ginza
- Nissan Gallery, Ginza
- Nissan Gallery, Nagoya
- Nissan Gallery, Fukuoka
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Link: Nissan GT-R SpecV Web Brochure
Link: Nissan GT-R SpecV Configurator
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Oh god I love that purple color.
Oh god I love that purple color.
So this is basically the Nismo Club sport then
dido…. on the color
There’s quite a few differences between this and the Clubsport, the brakes, suspension, carbon exterior parts, rear seats, engine cover etc.
But yes the Nismo parts are utilized in the SpecV.
i’ll take two
so this is what a little bit of heaven looks like..
Extra boost to the engine. for overtakes. that’s just stupid.
“ey, it’s not enough with 480hp in this overtake, this must be at least 5 cars. I know, i will use my extra boost to get some 500hp, then I’ll make it”.
I mean, think about it. I guess a dragrace or some is the only reason to have it.
But still. Great car. Everything is flawless except for the Extra boost thing.
It’s still going to grenade trannys. I would have been happier if they had issued the spec V with a proper gearbox. Take odds that the over-boost feature voids your warranty?
The color rocks.
So if we ever saw them land in Oz from Nissan AU, we’d be looking at ~$350,000!? That’s hardcore. I’d better buy a lotto ticket.
I like the Extra Boost option. Much like a water spray, it gives you extra power without damaging your engine. …maybe it is a water spray button? I like it better than simply not allowing us to run at 105% – not ever. It’s a tidy stock option. Certainly having a limited run-time will mean there’s no warranty concerns here. Unless you override a computer someplace to keep it on all the time!
PS, I hate the Nissan logo on the wheels, eww.
Yes, the VERY first thing that struck my mind when i read about the overboost button was to just earth that switch so that you get “overboost” all the time.
Im sure nissan will have something to counter that.
Cant wait for Vspec II. “Prays to god for 600HP”
firstly great article mate. Lovely photos too.
I actually like the spec V more now after seeing it all together. there is a lot of gear there. I mean look at all the little interior changes even.
My least favourite bit? the wheels. man they are terrible. I wish they could have just used ‘regular’ TE37s like they do on the Super GT and FIA GT cars, just without the centre-lock hubs. man they look so much better.
My favourie bit? probably the new carbon key! how cool is it?!?
It is a pretty impressive package. Sort of the GTR they should have made from the start. I think at 12mil it would be a big seller. and that’s still a 50% premium over a base model. but at 16mil or double the price of a base model it’s going to be sold in very, very limited numbers I’d say. Particularly considering the state of the japanese economy and the world economy.
Anyway, I’d have one in a hearbeat and just add some different wheels.
also, one small question. do you know what the sensor is on the brake pad? is it a wear sensor? or temp sensor? either way, the brakes look awesome-o.
lol, or was it an anti theft device to stop foreign journalists from pocketing a caliper?!
I presume y’all have seen the video here: http://www.nissan.co.jp/GT-R/SPECV/
At about the halfway mark you get the impression someone’s been hamming around the Nurburgring in anger… cause the front rotars are glowing. *Drooool*
I wonder when they’ll post the lap times…
Some one hand me the lube!
The sensor on the brake caliper is a wear sensor. I was also confused by that as I assumed at first it was a heat sensor. Anyway the Nissan staff said it’s a wear sensor.
The SpecV has the same HP as the standard?
Brutally beautiful!!!! purple and white rocks… i’d rather choose these than italian exotics to date…
That purple…..it blend so well with r35. i always think DMG was the best color for R35 but now it different
Am disapointed Nissan!!!! What happen to the 520ps, CF hood – doors – roof and trunk… WHAT HAPPEN!!!! all this is,Is a fake (Victory Spec) with NISMO CLUB add-on’s. OOh! and whats with the Spec V name, What happen to heritage it should be.. Skyline R35 GTR V Spec!!!! all that hype for this please!!!! am truly disapointed and u should be too!!!!
Skyline GTR is world best sport car.
i love all Skylines.
I’ll definitely buy the pearl
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