2011 Nissan GT-R Reviews

Nissan GT-R

In Nissan's case, the 2011 Nissan GT-R showcases how stratospheric performance can be achieved through high technology while still allowing a relative bargain in the super car realm.

Now in its third year, the 2011 Nissan GT-R continues to be one of the most breathtaking performance cars available. What remains of our gripes is the lack of a traditional manual transmission and the GT-R's relative heft when compared to other high-performance cars.

In the end, the 2011 Nissan GT-R remains one of the smartest super car purchases in recent memory.

The 2011 Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sport coupe with a 2+2 seating layout. Standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels shod with high-performance tires, automatic xenon headlights, Brembo brakes, an electronically adjustable suspension, leather/faux suede upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, Bluetooth, keyless ignition/entry, automatic climate control and an 11-speaker Bose CD/MP3 audio system with two subwoofers, satellite radio, iPod connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio.

The Nissan GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that generates 485 hp and 434 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission routes this power to the ground via an advanced all-wheel-drive system. In testing, we've timed the Nissan GT-R from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Standard safety features on the Nissan GT-R include massive antilock Brembo brakes, stability control and traction control. The 2011 Nissan GT-R's cabin conveys a mix of performance, technology and seriousness.

Nearly everything about the "Nissan GT-R" exudes an aura of high-performance through high-technology. Road noise can be intrusive at times, but we think it's a small price to pay for the 2011 Nissan GT-R's otherworldly performance.

The Nissan GT-R is a car that needs no introduction here at Motor Authority but for the uninitiated, the car is a Japanese performance machine that can outrace some of the world's top super cars but at a fraction of their lofty price tags. It packs a bespoke twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine and matches this to a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, quick-shifting dual clutch transmission and advanced electronic controls--all of which add up to something greater than the sum of its parts.

Speed-obsessed buyers should also cross-shop the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, though even the Chevy can’t match the GT-R’s sub-$100,000 sticker.

Introduced in 2009, the 4-passenger Nissan GT-R continues Nissan's iconic Skyline model heritage with power provided by a hand-built, 3.8-liter, 485-hp twin-turbo V6 and a rear mounted 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission driving all four wheels. With deeply bolstered sport bucket seats, a multifunction display, 11-speaker Bose audio, monster Brembo brakes, 20-inch wheels and outstanding performance, the Nissan GT-R takes on the world's best sports cars at a much lower price point.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Nissan GT-R Coupe
For the money, there's not much to touch the 2011 Nissan GT-R. The Nissan GT-R can trace its roots back to 1964 and the 2000GT. The GT-R is now only available in one trim level, with automatic wipers, automatic headlights, iPod, Bluetooth and DVD capabilities standard.

THE new-age Nissan GT-R finally touched down in Australia in early 2009.
The result of a $450 million development, the "Nissan GT-R" was powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-litre V6 that generated 357kW and 588Nm.

It used a six-speed dual-clutch transmission that fed its power through a rear-mounted transfer case and limited-slip differential to all four wheels.