2010 Nissan GT-R FIA GT1 Race Car

G Fo12ce · 01-24-2010, 04:10 PM

This car is pure bad-ahss.

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TOKYO — Nissan Motorsports — better known to motorheads as Nismo — has released the first official images and specs on the 2010 Nissan GT-R GT1 racing car.

Created to contest the inaugural FIA GT1 World Championship this year, the Nismo-prepped GT-R GT1 underwent a series of development tests in 2009, including participation in several events including Silverstone, Spa and Zolder.

This year, two teams — Swiss Racing Team and Britain's Sumo Power GT — have signed to field a pair of cars each in the GT1 championship series, with tech support provided by Nismo.

According to the Nismo Web site, the GT-R GT1 will shed some weight from the production version, tipping the scales at only 2,756 pounds.

The car will be powered by a normally aspirated 5.6-liter V8, replacing the production model's twin-turbo V6. Output is 600 horsepower, and torque is 480 pound-feet. On the racing car, the big V8 drives the rear wheels through a Ricardo six-speed sequential gearbox.

Nismo has fitted 18-inch tires and Rays wheels, as well as double wishbones, adjustable shocks and carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers. The GT-R GT1 also sports a carbon-fiber aero body kit with front splitter, full rear wing and vented hood.

The GT1 spec Nissan will be powered by the VK56DE V8, the same engine used by Nissan in the GT500 class of the Japanese Super GT racing series. The 600 HP produced from the 5.6 liter motor should be enough to make the 1250 kilogram chassis competitive. Balancing out the GT-R is a rear mounted Ricardo six speed transaxle by way of a carbon triple-plate clutch. Quite possibly the nicest parts, and the only ones that could be used on a street car, are the beautiful 18x13 inch RAYS forged racing wheels.

The team has launched a website GTRLive.tv where fans of Godzilla and the hamburger logo. The GT1 spec GT-R will make its competition debut on May 3rd at Silverstone and compete in three more races in 2009 before launching an all out attack on the GT1 circuit in 2010.

What does this mean for GT-R enthusiasts? There is a strong probability of Nissan releasing an even more powerful, better handling LM version of the GT-R. A machine that would make the future GT-R Spec V seem more like a Sentra.

By the way a little birdie told me that the RAYS wheel shown above may have a street version coming out at some point.

Trips · 01-24-2010, 04:17 PM

Simply Sick!!!!

G Fo12ce · 01-24-2010, 04:25 PM

A friend of mine used to occasionally fly to UK to help support another race car Sumo Power ran. He told me the guy standing in front of GTR with the tats on his arms in the new owner of that company. I don't think he's hurting for cash lol. I think he may get the chance to help them with that car too, we'll see.

theDreamer · 01-24-2010, 04:32 PM

Not enough brake ducting.

G Fo12ce · 01-24-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Not enough brake ducting.

Ya if the ducting wasn't orange you wouldn't even have noticed it....

theDreamer · 01-24-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Ya if the ducting wasn't orange you wouldn't even have noticed it....

From what I read about this car was it pumps in air and also vacuums out air, is this right?

G Fo12ce · 01-24-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm not too sure. All I know about the car is what was in the above press release. Sounds like some serious brake cooling if that's right. I've never heard of that before.

TARDCORE · 01-24-2010, 07:48 PM

what are the black dots on the front bumper cover? They reveal the way its fastened to the car on the outside?

MPD47 · 01-24-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDCORE

what are the black dots on the front bumper cover? They reveal the way its fastened to the car on the outside?

The three near the side marker lights are probably quarter turn fasteners for the bumper, the ones in the circle pattern remove the cover for the enduro/night high beams.

ChrisSlicks · 01-24-2010, 09:15 PM

Should be interesting but unfortunately the car is a little underpowered for GT1 if it is hoping to keep up with the Corvettes. The Corvette has the same power but is 200 pounds lighter.

370Zsteve · 01-24-2010, 09:31 PM

We shall see...don't be surprised if the numbers are a bit conservative........

MC · 01-24-2010, 11:30 PM

pics from last season for those who havent seen them

NAGTROC Gallery - FIA GT GT1 GT-R

ChrisSlicks · 01-25-2010, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

We shall see...don't be surprised if the numbers are a bit conservative........

Unfortunately that's what they say about the Corvette too, LOL. You have to hear those Corvettes run at least once in person, they are so incredibly loud that you can hear the sound bouncing off the hills miles away over the noise all the other cars on the track are putting out. All I can say is that the drivers must have some hella good ear plugs.

G Fo12ce · 01-25-2010, 11:36 AM

Dude....that looks mean:

HKYStormFront · 01-25-2010, 11:41 AM

i need that engine in my truck... kthanks

01-24-2010, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Simply Sick!!!! __________________

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G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	A friend of mine used to occasionally fly to UK to help support another race car Sumo Power ran. He told me the guy standing in front of GTR with the tats on his arms in the new owner of that company. I don't think he's hurting for cash lol. I think he may get the chance to help them with that car too, we'll see. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

01-24-2010, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Not enough brake ducting. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-24-2010, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	I'm not too sure. All I know about the car is what was in the above press release. Sounds like some serious brake cooling if that's right. I've never heard of that before. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

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TARDCORE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 410 Drives: 2010 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 15	what are the black dots on the front bumper cover? They reveal the way its fastened to the car on the outside? __________________ XBL:EVENTYDE

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Should be interesting but unfortunately the car is a little underpowered for GT1 if it is hoping to keep up with the Corvettes. The Corvette has the same power but is 200 pounds lighter.

01-24-2010, 09:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	We shall see...don't be surprised if the numbers are a bit conservative........ __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

01-24-2010, 11:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	pics from last season for those who havent seen them NAGTROC Gallery - FIA GT GT1 GT-R __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

01-25-2010, 11:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 51	Dude....that looks mean: __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

01-25-2010, 11:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i need that engine in my truck... kthanks __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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