April 9, 2008

Nissan GT-R, a car for the ages

Nissan seems to be putting together the makings of a car for the ages. Their GT-R was designed and built to compete with the top of the line Porsche 911 Turbo for almost half the price. A goal they set and met very quickly. While I am not enamored with the looks of the vehicle — my apologies to Ms. Sheila — I can’t help but think this car will go down in automotive folklore as one of the best of the best.

And now, they are working on a super duper version of the GT-R called the V-Spec. It was caught recently testing at the Nürburgring “at an incredible, if not simply unbelievable, 7:25 per lap”. To put that in perspective, that beats the Porsche Carrera GT’s time of 7:28 — a car that costs $400,000!

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  1. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 11:03 am

    NO APOLOGIES required, Deron! The GT-R looks like shit! Which is why I’m so glad we bought our 2004 350Z — which is a fucking work of fucking art — and spent extra bucks tuning it so it performs like a GT-R! (And it does. Just ask Chris or KT at Ultimate Z in Carol Stream, Illinois.)

  2. Andrew on April 9th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    The GT-R may not be classically beautiful but it is pure sex on wheels.

    It also beats the 7:27 time of the Zonda F which is $1.2 million or so.

    lol 350z performing like a GT-R… I don’t know how much tuning you’re talking about but nothing has the potential of the GT-R. It’s been designed from the ground up with function over form and when tuners get their hands on it…. we’re going to be seeing 1000hp+ easy.

  3. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    No matter one’s preference for vehicles–I am a Porsche fan myself, Nissan is to be congratulated for producing in this feat. Personally I will stay with my 911 but would still take a pause when next I meet the GT-R on the streets.
    On a side note, it would be refreshing to visit these sights without having to be exposed to the low-class language like that used by the Ms Ryan. Truly ‘trailor-park”.

  4. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    On a side note, it would be refreshing to visit these sights without having to be exposed to the low-class language like that used by the Ms Ryan. Truly ‘trailor-park”.

    You’re in the wrong place, sanjose. We only accept readers who know the correct spelling of “trailer.”

  5. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

    No Ms Scroggins, I did spell it correctly given its intentional placement within quotes and the message intended by using the chosen spelling. You obviously are not well versed.

  6. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    I think sanjose should blog at clusterflock.

  7. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Oh, my. It appears that there is an entire world out there about which I am not well versed–a world of alternate spellings and peculiar hyphenations that mean something to someone but nothing to me. I am deeply embarrassed.

    I suppose I should retreat to the “trailor-park” with the Ms. Ryan. I believe that she is not particularly well versed, either.

    Amy, may I borrow your Porsche?

  8. India on April 9th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I’m lost. Which sights are we visiting?

  9. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Cindy, if you had noticed, it isn’t “trailor-park” it’s ‘trailor-park”. there’s a big difference.

  10. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    Thank you, Deron. This is a sad, sad day for me. My self of steam is greatly diminished. I will remain with the low-class languageites and will bother you no further.

  11. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Cindy, you should set yor sites higher then that. yu ar always welcom on this sight.

  12. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    No, it is too late. I have fallen from the flock. Deflocked. All clustered out.

    Sad, sad, sad.

  13. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I give up.

  14. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    shouldn’t you have said fuck, fuck, fuck? I think that’s what a lot of people like about the site.

  15. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Shouldn’t who have said fuck, fuck, fuck?

  16. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    the terrorists have won.

  17. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    I’m under a gag order. Have a nice day.

  18. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Exactly.

  19. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    I like when douches give up.

  20. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    That’s my specialty.

  21. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    nothing like a little teamwork.

  22. Michael Smith on April 9th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Fuck, fuck, fuck. We really want to get above that 4.3%, don’t you?

  23. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    (mmm-mm–mummmu-mmu fuckhose mmm a)

  24. Michael Smith on April 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    err…don’t we.

  25. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    Yep. We make a great one.

  26. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

  27. Trelvix on April 9th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    methinks you all missed the simple fact that India is the clear winner here.

    Well played.

  28. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    That looks kind of pretty.

  29. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    That’s lovely, Deron. It looks sort of like a wire mesh, doesn’t it? Or logic gates….

  30. Joseph Abrahamson on April 9th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

    That one really sticks out on my RSS reader.

  31. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Do you think a bunch of “cock” would do more to that RSS reader?

  32. Michael Smith on April 9th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    I’m not sure ol’ sanjose knew what he was getting into.

  33. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    He drove in, too.

  34. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    I’m starting to feel kind of bad.

  35. Tracy Hinshaw on April 9th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    It’ll pass.

  36. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Ah Fuck!

  37. Daryl Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    Progress! Release! Oh fucking halelujah!

  38. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Bravo, sanjose!

  39. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    even sanjose is having fun.

  40. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    But seriously, all I ever wanted to do was go on line and talk with some intelligent people about cars, preferably the Porsche 911 Turbo. What do I need to do to make up?

  41. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    nothing! you just did. once you get a feel for the site you will know that people care about each other and it is important how we speak to one another. we are mean, but we are kind, so have fun and talk all you want.

  42. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Errata: (1) “Fucking work of fucking art” should read “fuckin’ work of fuckin’ art”. (2) Ultimate Z is in Streamwood, Illinois — not Carol Stream. (3) And of course Andrew was right to call me on my careless assertion, uttered in the heat of excitement as I prepared to dash out the door this morning! That much said, I will venture to say that depending on the drivers, our modified 350Z would come within one second of a stock GT-R in a quarter-mile lap. I know — a second is a huge space of time in a world where thousandths of a second count. But in terms of overall performance and handling, our Z does approach what I’ve read and heard of the stock GT-R. And it is a much better-looking car (especially with the new wheels and fatter tires we put on it last year).

    And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to hike up my car-chick hot pants, change my navel stud, and step outside to where Jon is fiddling with the super-charger in case he needs me to hand him anything. Besides, there’s sluts in this park here that’s always pushin’ their pussies all up in his face when he’s out working on the car, and I need to show those whores a thing or two.

  43. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Even I am kind, though prone to hyperbole. And cussing.

  44. India on April 9th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    I appreciate your support, but I think we all win in this thread, Trelvix.

  45. Rick Neece on April 9th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    Um, y’all?

    In a few minutes I’m gettin’ in my 1995 Ford Escort and drivin’ a mile to church to choir practice. Now don’t you fuckers get tough with me, I’m just gettin’ around. It’s just gonna take a little longer than 7:25.

    Welcome sanjose! How do you feel about saying, out loud, the word “Vagina?”

  46. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    I think we all win in this thread . . .

    Everybody but me. Got beat by 1.2 seconds by a stock GT-R.

  47. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    Sheila, I’ve told you a million times to avoid hyperbole.

  48. sanjose on April 9th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    To Rick Neece, I don’t mind saying any word out loud, but do so only if it has a purpose and is not demeaning to others, especially women.
    Is there a better site I can go to and actually exchange views with people who actually have an interest in vehicles and can add insights on select cars. Or is this a site for bravado and little substance?

  49. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    I believe Rick is at choir practice, so let me chime in again. Sanjose, I would suggest that you take a good, long look at a site, read about the contributors, and spend some time in the archives before posting. This site is not here for you, it is here for us–and for others who appreciate our banter. You are the uninvited guest who walked into the party, didn’t get the jokes, and became offended. We have actually been quite gracious, I believe, but it is clear that you do not share our humor or our perspective. While there are few if any other sites in the blogosphere that are like clusterflock, there are surely hundreds if not thousands of dull sites devoted to cars. You should have little trouble finding one of those. Good luck to you!

  50. Pascal Ébert on April 9th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    Shit. Here and I thought this was a fucking car site.

  51. Deron Bauman on April 9th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    oh, sanjose. and I had such high hopes for you. where did your mother and I go wrong?

  52. Tracy Hinshaw on April 9th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    That’s just rude, Deron. Conjugal visits are beautiful things. I can’t believe you just cheapened that one. Reckon the Warden was right about you…

  53. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    Sheila, I’ve told you a million times to avoid hyperbole.

    Cindy, my mother used to tell me that.

  54. Cindy Scroggins on April 9th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    Wait. Something just occurred to me. Tracy Hinshaw, are you posing as sanjose? Are you fucking with us?

    If so….ah, fuck it. Let’s go bowling.

  55. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Posing as sanjose and manipulating Uncle Sam at the same time?

  56. Tracy Hinshaw on April 9th, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    Cindy & Sheila – That does sound like something I would do and I’m touched that you would think of me. Sadly I am not the fabled sanjose.

    I could go for some bowling though – just as soon as I get the wheels took off my trailor.

  57. India on April 9th, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Don’t mess with Texas, as they say.

  58. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Texans remember who they are and what they represent.

  59. Michael Grant Smith on April 9th, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    sanjose, if you reveal your ownership of a Porsche 911 too quickly you break the magic spell of possession and then all the coolness leaks out. The juju only works if you mention your speedy Teutonic gizmo in the most accidental of anecdotal terms.

    I understand your frustration with this fucked up sight of bravado and little substance. I myself am trying to find an automotive sight that gives equal time to discussions of culture, language, punctuation, and poop. No luck so far.

    Thanks for stopping by.

  60. Rick Neece on April 9th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Y’all?
    Choir practice tonight was real good. What happened while I was away? Anybody get kilt?

  61. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Nobody got kilt, but I think we might of runt off somebody without it was on purpose.

  62. Tracy Hinshaw on April 9th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Howdy Rick. I would fill you in if I could remember how to spell besmirched.

  63. Rick Neece on April 9th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    I enjoy a good smirching every now and again. Anyone else?

  64. Sheila Ryan on April 9th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    I enjoy being smirched or besmirched. I’m easy.

  65. Tracy Hinshaw on April 9th, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    Rick – I am using that in conversation tomorrow. “I enjoy a good smirching.” Maybe on the elevator even.

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