Nissan GT-R SpecV: Left Hand Drive Export Version

February 2nd, 2009

Here’s something we spotted on the most recent Best Motoring DVD yesterday while watching it. The first segment is the Nissan GT-R SpecV debut where we get an overview of the car. The main point that stuck out at me is that it’s a left hander. Since all models seen so far have been the Japanese domestic version I had to watch it again but sure enough it is a LHD SpecV.

Also note the carbon fibre rear centre section where the optional Bose subwoofers could live. This SpecV GT-R is specced minus the Bose system and comes with no subs at all.

The Ultimate Opal Black SpecV shown here is not a final production version yet but it does signal strongly that Nissan are preparing the SpecV for export. To where? Well so far all we know is NOT the United States so that leaves Europe, parts of Asia and the Middle East as the top three LHD markets.

Who’s next for the SpecV launch?

Images: Best Motoring DVD March 2009
Link: Buy Best Motoring DVD vol. 3 2009 from Amazon Japan
Link: HowTo: Buy online in English with Amazon Japan

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  1. Nissan GT-R SpecV Tsukuba Circuit Laptime – First Independent Test Results
  2. Best Motoring: March 2009 Featuring SpecV Debut Out Now
  3. Best Motoring July 2009 – Nissan GT-R Full Lineup Battle
  4. Edmunds: Nissan GT-R SpecV Full Test

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  1. tom
    February 2nd, 2009 at 13:45 | #1

    Maybe just a one off for a vvip ? it wouldn’t be the first time.

  2. February 2nd, 2009 at 19:58 | #2

    I say it is a project car of someones who have taken the liberty to mod the GT-R in a way to pos as a Spec-V. Some people go a long way to do stuff like that! Look at some of the BMW M3′s in the states with all the CSL add-ons. Who would be able to tell it was not a tru CSL unless you knew what you were looking at under hood. Probably the same case here! Just my 2 cents!

  3. Tsunagi
    February 2nd, 2009 at 22:19 | #3

    You may call me a fanboy, but SpecV still sounds dumb to me.

  4. Admin
    February 3rd, 2009 at 04:59 | #4

    This is most certainly a real preproduction SpecV. I don’t know the chassis number or anything but given the context. It is real.

  5. WHEELZ
    February 3rd, 2009 at 06:36 | #5

    Base model GT-R did the ‘Ring in 7:29, does anyone know what the SpecV did it in?

  6. Phil
    February 3rd, 2009 at 16:36 | #6

    Are you fully sure this is a SpecV? Look at the exhaust tips, those are not the ones one would expect on a SpecV!

  7. February 3rd, 2009 at 17:30 | #7

    Phill… exactly… look at the images at http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/2010-nissan-gt-r-spec-v-revealed-by-nissan

    Look at the exhaust!!!! The Spec V has a different exhaust! Hmm… still confused on this one!

  8. Admin
    February 4th, 2009 at 00:27 | #8

    This is a pre-production SpecV as mentioned in the article. The exhaust is the only thing it’s missing. It’s carbon brakes, SpecV interior, SpecV carbon rear seats and SpecV wheels, SpecV brake ducts…

    I could go on…

  9. billy
    June 8th, 2009 at 08:41 | #9

    but looks the same to me…!!!!!

  10. Willy
    August 28th, 2010 at 14:03 | #10

    Dear sir/ madam
    I am looking for any LHD cars from 2008 to 2009 for my showroom.
    I would like to confrrm you that our government policy we not allowed to import cars more then 2 years old.
    My email address is diamondauto58@yahoo.co.uk
    I am looking forward to hearing from you soon

    Willy

  11. February 9th, 2011 at 03:31 | #11

    Nissan North America has released information to dealers today detailing upcoming changes to the 2010 Nissan GT-Rs ECU programming which improve acceleration with the VDC setting engaged. Integrated into this change however is a modification to the VDC system which essentially disables the Launch Control function of the car.

  12. June 13th, 2012 at 21:09 | #12

    well i think this is not really a specV. the carpart look so different or should i say the exhaust pipe itself.

  13. Sebhelyesfarku
    August 7th, 2012 at 07:41 | #13

    @Willy
    fuck off you moron

  14. osama khamis
    August 13th, 2012 at 14:07 | #14

    imloking for gtr 34 pls give me price

  15. kad
    December 3rd, 2012 at 22:24 | #15

    To sebhelyesfa you’r pice of shit fuck off bolex

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