2014 nissan gt-r press release

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2014 Nissan GT-R Reflects Dedication to Continuous Development of Legendary545-HP Supercar

Latest Version of Nissan's Innovative Sports Car Set for January 2013 U.S. SalesDebut, Features New Premium Interior Along With Engine and Chassis Refinements

Track-tested development process includes class victory in Nurburgring 24-Hour race

Improved high rpm throttle response, lower center of gravity and reduced body flex leaddynamic performance enhancements

New, exclusive Premium Interior Package features Red Amber semi-aniline leatherseating appointments

Emphasis on "Takumi" craftsmanship continues throughout

Considered by many to be the perfect "street-able" supercar at its launch, the teambehind the creation of the Nissan GT-R has never slowed down. The relentless ongoingdevelopment of the GT-R has been driven by the fact that the GT-R competes in ararified supercar segment against vehicles costing more than twice as much andwhere bragging rights can be won or lost by mere fractions of a second. The new 2014Nissan GT-R continues the tradition. Set to go on sale at select certified dealerships inthe United States in January 2013, the latest iteration of the GT-R is another stepforward in the effort to deliver passion and emotion to customers through "extremedevelopment."

Much of that development has taken place on the world's most challenging racing

circuits, including the famed Nurburgring where the GT-R set production car lap recordsin both 2008 and 2009. The most grueling of these ongoing track tests was staged inMay 2012 with the entry of an essentially stock Nissan GT-R in the Nurburgring 24 Hoursports car endurance race, where it finished 1st in class and 30th overall. More than justa test of the GT-R's durability and reliability under the most extreme conditions, thearound-the-clock race was also a development trial for key GT-R senior engineeringstaff members that were involved in every stage of the project from vehicle prep to pitstops to post-race teardown and analysis. The experience is expected to have a long-ranging impact on the growth of the GT-R and the core development team.

"With the entry into an actual 24-hour racing competition, GT-R's unique development

process not only took an incredible step into a new dimension, it did so under the eyesof 100,000-plus spectators," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager,Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "The development of a super highperformance vehicle demands testing your own limits as well as the vehicle's, whichwas the case at Nurburgring and will certainly pay off in our GT-R customers' enhanceddriving enjoyment."

2014 Nissan GT-R: The Development Continues


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Following a major change to GT-R's renowned engine for the 2013 model year including improved intake efficiency, reduced airflow resistance, improved exhaustemissions efficiency and a 15-horsepower increase to 545 hp (along with a 15 lb-ftincrease in torque to 463 lb-ft) the development of the engine continues for the 2014model year.

New fuel injectors are adopted for enhanced torque response in the 4,500 6,000 rpmrange, improving throttle and acceleration feel at mid- and high-rpm ranges. Also, an oilpan baffle has been added to stabilize oil behavior and oil pressure under highperformance driving conditions. The baffle reduces rotational friction, which contributesto the increased responsiveness. As in previous years, each engine is hand-assembledfrom beginning to end in a special clean room by a single specially trained technician, aprocess similar to racing powerplant construction. For 2014, an aluminum nameplate isadded to each engine showing the name of the engine constructor.

The GT-R's advanced VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine again features

innovative plasma-sprayed bores (versus cast iron liners) for reduced friction, lighterweight, enhanced cooling, power output and fuel efficiency; a symmetrical independentintake and exhaust manifold system featuring twin high-performance IHI turbochargers;a secondary air management system for improved cold-start emissions performance; athermostatically controlled oil-cooling system; an oil scavenger pump to maintain oilflowing to the turbochargers; and a lateral wet and dry sump oiling system. Fueleconomy is again rated at 16 mpg City and 23 mpg Highway.

The VR38DETT V6 is backed by an advanced paddle-shifted sequential 6-speed dualclutch transmission, which can be driver selected to shift at race car-like speeds. Thesequential-shifting transaxle features separate wet clutches for the odd (1,3,5) and even

(2,4,6) gears and pre-selects the next highest and next lowest gear for quick shifts. Italso features Hill Start Assist for easy starts on uphill inclines. High performancedifferential oil, used in GT-R motorsports competition, is standard.

The Nissan GT-R's unique Premium Midship platform, created expressly for use withthe GT-R, enables the use of a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TSall-wheel drive system, which optimizes weight distribution and handling capability. Therear drive-biased system can vary torque split from 0:100 to 50:50 depending on speed,lateral acceleration, steering angles, tire slip, road surface and yaw rate. Of note is aspecial GT-R-specific yaw-rate feedback control, which measures the differencesbetween the target yaw rate calculated from steering angle and actual yaw rate

detected by the yaw-rate sensor and G sensor to adjust torque bias.

The Premium Midship Platform layout places the transmission, transfer case and finaldrive at the rear of the vehicle, without the use of traditional torque tubes, allowing thesuspension to operate independently and optimizing tire grip at each corner.Contributing to overall vehicle balance and low center of gravity, the unique offset inputand reaction shaft design of the rear transaxle enables a shorter design profile versus a


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typical manual transmission, moving the concentration of powertrain weight lower in thevehicle.

Chassis development also has been continued for 2014, enhancing the sense of"grabbing the road" and enhanced high-speed handling. The front suspension link bush

location has been changed and with a new anti-roll bar the front roll-center height hasbeen reduced, along with a change in spring and shock absorber specifications to lowerthe center of gravity. Maintenance of front suspension alignment has also beenimproved.

Handling duties are again managed by a sophisticated 4-wheel independent suspensionsystem mounted to high-precision six-point front and rear subframes. A special BilsteinDampTronic driver adjustable shock absorber system utilizes multiple vehicleinformation systems to provide appropriate damping forces and high level of control fora variety of driving situations.

The DampTronic system features three driver selectable settings - Normal; Comfort, formaximum suspension compliance; or R. The same three-stage adjustability is alsoavailable for the VDC system and transmission shift operation.

Again in 2014, the GT-R runs on Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT ultra highperformance run-flat nitrogen-filled tires designed to match the suspensioncharacteristics. Standard tire sizes are 255/40ZRF20 front and 285/35ZRF20 rear.Optional Dunlop SP 7010 all-season run-flat tires are again offered as part of the ColdWeather Package.

Stopping power is again provided by Brembo monoblock six-piston front and four-

piston rear calipers with 15.35-inch front and 15.0-inch rear Brembo full-floating cross-drilled two-piece rotors and low-steel high-stiffness brake pads that minimize fade andprovide intense stopping performance. The calipers utilize race car-style radial mountingto minimize caliper flex during extreme braking.

The Nissan GT-R's rigid forged aluminum 20-inch wheels, manufactured by RAYS,utilize knurling inside the wheels helps keep the tires from slipping around the wheelsunder heavy acceleration or braking. The wheels feature a premium dark (near black)finish, which provides a high quality, high-performance look. The Black Edition featuresspecial metallic black six-spoke RAYS forged lightweight wheels in place of thePremium model's 10-spoke design.

"The performance enhancements for 2014 signal Nissan's intent to keep the GT-R onthe leading edge of international sports car design, technology and performance yearafter year after year," said Castignetti.

Functional, High Performance Aerodynamics and Style


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The Nissan GT-R's dramatic styling is unchanged for 2014. Every aspect, from theoverall design to the smallest details, is created to maximize the vehicle's drivingexperience as well as to suggest GT-R's supercar level of performance.

The GT-R's hybrid body construction is again a combination of steel, carbon fiber and

die-cast aluminum, providing a unique combination of stiffness, precision and lightness.

The body features a low coefficient of drag of 0.26, achieving high front and reardownforce. GT-R's front fenders express power and stability, while the "aero-blades" onthe fenders' edges provide optimum airflow around the tires and along the body. Thevents in the fenders' trailing edges assist in providing front downforce and optimizingside airflow. The aggressive front end, with a large hood bulge and enlarged central airintake, provide a sophisticated style as well as undisturbed airflow for power andcooling. The "super wide beam" headlights feature three additional sub-reflectors(compared to conventional lights) to give a wide illumination spread.

The Nissan GT-R's four-passenger cabin features a sloping "aero blade canopy"roofline and a curved C-pillar "sword edge," which expresses the distinctive GT-Ridentity, as well as facilitating air flow around the rear of the vehicle. The signature rearview of the GT-R is provided by its hallmark four-ring taillights, while air flow above andbelow the vehicle is managed by the functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser,rear venting, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.

The GT-R Black Edition's unique rear spoiler is designed to be as slippery to the windas it is attractive to the eyes. Handmade in a limited monthly production run, a specialcoating allows carbon fiber "weave" to be felt by the touch. The lightweight dry carbonfiber material* is also incredibly strong, contributing to increased aerodynamic

downforce.

GT-R's advanced technology is present even in the vehicle's paint, which utilizes adurable anti-chip paint and "double clear coat" process. The 2014 color palette includesDeep Blue Pearl, Jet Black, Solid Red, Gun Metallic, Pearl White and a limitedproduction 4-stage metallic Super Silver.

A New Premium Interior for 2014Just as GT-R reflects a constant pursuit of performance improvements, driver andpassenger needs and desires are also continuously reviewed. Takumi, the Japaneseword for artisan, has always been reflected in the GT-R, which features a great amount

of hand craftsmanship. The Premium model interior features a change in color andstitching for a higher quality look and feel.

In addition, the Black Edition model's steering wheel features new coordinated redaccents, providing a sportier appearance. The biggest interior change for 2014 isavailability of a new optional Premium Interior Package with exclusive Red Amber colorsemi-aniline leather appointments with hand-stitching on the front seats, along with Red


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Amber accents on the instrument panel, steering wheel, door trim, armrests and shiftknob.

"Comfort and a sense of luxury refinement are never out of place, even in car with theultra performance levels of GT-R," said Castignetti. "The new Premium Interior

Package, which will be available in limited numbers, adds a great new look and reallyaccents the high levels of craftsmanship found throughout each and every GT-R."

As in previous years, the key to the Nissan GT-R's usability as both a daily driver and ahigh-performance machine is its balance of functionality and comfort. It providescomfortable four-passenger seating and trunk capacity of two golf bags or suitcases.Sculpted performance bucket seats give the driver and passenger a comfortable drivingexperience, and soft pads are utilized on the dash in front of the passenger and bothdoors to give an extra level of comfort. The rear transaxle layout of GT-R, with a flatfloor and narrow center tunnel, allows GT-R to have an optimal driving position. The GT-R Black Edition adds a unique red and black interior color treatment and Recaro

leather-appointed seats.

The GT-R's cockpit-style instrument panel surrounds the driver, with all meters andmulti-function meter at a uniform height to minimize the driver's head movement. A largecenter-mounted tachometer, with gear display on its upper right, as well as the easy-to-read graphics of the display, gives the driver instant detailed information, essential forthe performance nature of the GT-R. Each meter features a dial plate design thatevokes the idea of engaged gears, as well as a three-dimensional metal-like ring,suggesting the multi-dimensional performance of GT-R. A large, metallic-framed centerconsole features an ergonomically designed shift lever and a red "engine start" button.Carbon fiber interior trim is offered for all models.

The centerpiece of the instrument panel is a video game-inspired multi-function displaythat was created in collaboration with Polyphony Digital, makers of the Gran Turismoelectronic game. Eleven pages of information are available on this system, includingmechanical and driving information, acceleration, brake pedal pressure, steering angleand a recording function with playback.

Additional on-screen information includes a Navigation system and Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System. The navigation system includes NavTraffic Real-Time TrafficInformation and NavWeather capabilities (SiriusXM subscription required, soldseparately).

All 2014 GT-R models again include a specially designed 11-speaker Bose audiosystem features two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area. Rigidaluminum die cast panel-mounting of all speakers allowed Bose engineers to perfectthe acoustical performance of the GT-R sound system. Streaming Audio via Bluetoothis standard.


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Standard safety equipment includes a Nissan Advanced Air Bag System for driver andfront passenger, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags for driver andfront-passenger and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bagsfor front seat occupant head protection along with front seat belts with pretensionersand load limiters and three-point ELR/ALR rear seat belts.

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