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2012 Nissan GT-R Spec R gets a power boost to 560 hp

Posted by Vincent Van On May - 31 - 2011 ADD COMMENTS

2012 Nissan GT R Spec R 620x413 2012 Nissan GT R Spec R gets a power boost to 560 hp

We are seeing a trend in the Nissan GT-R. It seems like the Nissan GT-R gets a power boost every year since its introduction in 2009 here in the U.S. Word has it that it will get another power upgraded this year in the Spec R version. Read the rest of this entry »

Final battle of the top sports cars 620x437 Video: Final epic battle between LFA, GT R, ZR1, 911 GT2 RS and F430 GT3

The best sports cars are pitted against each other in the final showdown to see who is the king of speed.  Best Monitoring from Japan pitted the Lexus LFA up against the Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Porsche 911 GT2 RS and Ferrari F430 GT3. Read the rest of this entry »

2012 Nissan GT-R photo leak with a bit of info

Posted by Vincent Van On August - 24 - 2010 1 COMMENT

2012 Nissan GT R 1 620x332 2012 Nissan GT R photo leak with a bit of info

More goodies to the upcoming 2012 Nissan GT-R, which photos and a bit of information have been leaked to the Web. Earlier speculations revealed that the 2012 Nissan GT-R will have horsepower increase and functional cosmetic changes to the interior and exterior as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R with 800 horsepower

Posted by Vincent Van On April - 7 - 2010 2 COMMENTS

Switzer P800 GT R Nissan 2 620x465 Switzer P800 Nissan GT R with 800 horsepower

Forget about the $15,000 measly upgrade package that is offered by Nissan. Instead get yourself the P800 upgrade kit from Switzer Performance Innovation, you’ll thank us later. The top of line Switzer P800 upgrade package produces a blistering 800 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. The Nissan GT-R 800 HP is now almost near Bugatti Veyron power territory. Read the rest of this entry »

Nissan offers 2010 upgrade kit to older GT-R owners

Posted by Vincent Van On April - 5 - 2010 1 COMMENT

2010 Nissan GT R 2 620x411 Nissan offers 2010 upgrade kit to older GT R owners

Nissan is offering an upgrade kit to owners of 2007-2009 Nissan GT-R’s in Japan. The upgrade kit will make the 2007-2009 GT-R to look and function like the 2010 Nissan GT-R. The upgrade kit includes a set of brake calipers, an navigation system and a Spec V spoiler, all for the price of $15,300. Whoa, that is quite expensive for a few upgrades.

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Nissan GT-R returning to the race track

Posted by Vincent Van On March - 27 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Nissan GT R racing 5 620x413 Nissan GT R returning to the race track

The Nissan GT-R was introduced in 2008 as a production car after winning many races, it was considered as one of the most potent production cars ever to hit the street from the race track. Now the Nissan GT-R is back in 2010 to set new race record. For the 2010 race season, Nissan has decided to unleash it technological advanced GT-R’s potential, waging racing war in three different series on four continents.

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Toyota FT-86 Concept – update

Posted by Vincent Van On February - 24 - 2010 198 COMMENTS

toyota ft 86 concept 3 620x413 Toyota FT 86 Concept   update

Update as 2/24/2010

Good news! Just last week, Jaromir Cech, Toyota designer, confirmed with Autocar that the Toyota FT-86 Concept’s looks will mostly retain in the production model. Only a few minor changes in the front and rear ends to meet safety regulations. The front end has to be raised a little to meet pedestrian impact standards.

The Toyota FT-86 so far the most exciting sports car that came out of Toyota since the last Supra model. That was like a decade and a half ago? Toyota image was so boring that I fell asleep through its reign in the past decade.

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Sunday, February 5, 2012