GODZILLA // NISSAN'S GT-R SPEC-V

The Nissan GT-R, a car known only as myth to us stateside consumers, is coming to our shores. Like Godzilla rising from the depths, the GT-R is expected to crush any and all, leaving supercar destruction in its wake. For those solely concerned with lap day destruction, time attack supremacy and otherwise impractical day to day transportation, the GT-R Spec-V is for you. The Spec-V will offer seating for only two, doing away with that pesky bench seat in the rear (who needs friends anyway) and will shave a solid 200lbs off the curb weight. The power train will see a 40bhp bump, bringing the twin turbo V6 to (a claimed) 520bhp and 440 lb/ft of torque. In keeping with the ‘Battle at the Ring,’ Nissan is claiming their Spec-V will run sub 7:30 laps, even going so far as to say a 7:25 is possible, a number that would shrug the ZR1 from its top spot. Considering the standard (if you can call it standard) GT-R ran a 7:29 lap, we feel it is safe to say the Spec-V is more than capable. Stay tuned // 07.28.2008