Nissan GT-R Spec V (R35)

[What is SPEC V?]
The concept of base GT-R is "the fastest vehicle for anyone, at anytime, under any condition". As proven, base GT-R is already fast on race tracks, but there are compromising in some aspects because it was designed for driving fast on winding roads and highways also. SpecV is a model that is completely focused on race tracks.

Below are some the differences of Spec V from base GT-R.
No rear seats
60kg lighter body (carbon fiber bucket seats, interior, rear wing)
High Gear Boost Controller
Titan Exhaust System
New Suspension Setting
Carbon Ceramic Brakes

[More Description from Wikipedia]
Nissan introduced the GT-R SpecV on January 7, 2009 at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon. Exterior changes from the base GT-R consist of a carbon fiber rear spoiler, grille, and brake ducts, along with an exclusive Ultimate Black Opal paint job. Interior changes include a set of carbon fiber Recaro front seats with the rear seats being completely removed. Carbon fiber covers the center storage box, instrument panel, and replaces the majority of the interior trim.

The GT-R SpecV is powered by the standard twin-turbo 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) V6 with no increase in horsepower. A new high gear boost controller that allows a temporary increase in boost pressure to the IHI twin turbochargers, now larger than those on the standard GT-R, should deliver more torque in mid to high-range revs. Other mechanical changes include a titanium exhaust, reworked suspension, carbon ceramic brakes, and 20-inch (510 mm) NISMO wheels. Overall weight is decreased by 132 lb (60 kg) over the standard GT-R.

Japan sales began on February 2, 2009 at seven pre-selected dealers who are staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving. Pricing is set at ¥15,750,000 (over US$160,000). Nissan has yet to announce any plans to sell the Spec V in the USA.


[Specs]
Color: Untimate Opal Black
Price: 15,750,000JPY (over US$160,000)

Size: 4,650 x 1,895 x 1,370mm
Wheelbase: 2,780mm
Weight: 1,680kg

Engine Displacement: Twin-turbo 3,799cc (V6 3.8L)
Horsepower: 485ps/6,400rpm
Torque: 60kgfm/3,200-5,200rpm

Tires: front-255/40ZRF20, rear-285/35ZRF20
Brakes: Nissan Carbon Ceramic Brake

[Websites]
Nissan GT-R SpecV (Japanese): http://www2.nissan.co.jp/GT-R/R35/0710/
GT-R on Wikipedia (English): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_GT-R