09' Nissan GT-R: Porsche Killer?

Although many may wish to deny it, Nissan's newest addition to its Skyline lineup has simply bested the Porsche 911 Turbo. A myth to many Americans, a dream car to the Playstation generation, the Skyline GT-R has simply been unobtainable here in the states, until now. With US pre-sales already exceeding the 1,000 a month production capacity, Nissan's new supercar is going to be difficult to get your hands on initially. The GT-R is the most highly anticipated performance car in years and has generated an enormous buzz amongst car enthusiast and techno geeks alike. Like Godzilla rising from the sea to conquer New York, the GT-R has stormed our shores and captivated the American audience. Many Americans are no stranger to the raw power and mystical appeal of the GT-R. With appearances in pop-culture films and Gumball Rally DVD's, the Nissan was simply an egg waiting to hatch. The GT-R is everything you would expect from Japans finest engineers. 480bhp is produced thanks to twin turbochargers affixed to a 3.8l V-6, power is transferred through an all new GR6-type rear transaxle and laid to pavement via Nissan's ATTESA-EST All Wheel Drive System. Nissan claimed the new beast was capable of 0-60 times of 3.5 seconds, but when tested using the GT-R's launch control system, she laid down times of 3.2 and 3.1 seconds. Times that were simply unheard of for a car with her price tag ($71,900 for the premium package) and have undoubtedly left a thorn in the side of Porsche engineers. Like a videogame character come to life, expect to see the GT-R modified beyond comprehension, flogged endlessly at the track and terrorizing high priced exotics for some time to come. For a comprehensive track test check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDoJdQXmwu8