The Nissan GT-R is just coming online in some global markets, but the Japanese automaker is reportedly already working on an updated version of its supercar. Dubbed the ‘Series II’, the revised version of the GT-R is rumored to hit the market in 2009.
Changes to the GT-R will be small, but the revisions will probably be enough to enrage a few 2008 GT-R owners. Underhood the Series II will see a five horsepower bump – brining total output to 478 – while fuel economy figures will grow from 19.3 mpg to an even 20 mpg, according to GTRBlog.com.
Other changes to the 2009 GT-R will include the deletion of the front license plate holder, Brembo brakes that now sport the Nissan badge, a larger fuel tank – up .75 gallons to 19.5 gallons – and a new paint color called ‘White Storm’.
The changes won’t come free, though, as GT-R prices are expected to jump 5 percent for 2009.
The GT-R Series II is expected to hit the Japanese market first in 2009, with the changes slowly trickling down to other global markets.
11/13, 7:10 PM
posted by:
Mr. Piston
umm……ok
11/13, 7:25 PM
posted by:
A4
pretty pricey “update”
11/13, 7:26 PM
posted by:
A4
and the 5 horsepower bump is probably just some numbers on a page, we all know nissan did underestimate
11/13, 7:28 PM
posted by:
ckron247
I think what will piss the current owners off is that some of them paid double the price for the “series 1″ GT-R.
11/13, 8:06 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
As for its looks, there is nowhere to go but up.
11/13, 8:20 PM
posted by:
FSVT_ROCK
demand demand demand. Nissan R35 Skyline GT-R always been greatest hite in Japan and europe. When the vehicle only come out 1500 here in the US, of course the price is going to be double and ever one know that. Remember ya, next generation Vette is gone already and that is less stress for the GT-R. Oranginal R34 GT-R suppose to be around $80K here in the US in 1998, but never made it. GT-R model is not about price on this vehicle, is all about performance and handling this car has given that other cars can’t. Infinity G35 and G37 was temp. replacement for the GT-R in Japan, cause of the money exchange so they only can bring the car in as Infinity not Nissan.
GT-R is all about Performance, handling, and beauty. Just enjoy it and stop complain about the price.
11/13, 9:29 PM
posted by:
A4
beauty? i wouldnt go that far…
11/13, 10:56 PM
posted by:
Dante_JoseCuervo
Will this revision allow us to use launch control?
11/14, 12:24 AM
posted by:
jonmiles
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
11/14, 12:48 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
Nice car. If it was sitting in my garage even American beer could easily compensate for any perceived lack of aesthetics.
11/14, 2:52 AM
posted by:
LS7
“WHITE STORM”… sounds very Nazi.. i like it.
11/14, 2:55 AM
posted by:
Stinky007
5% for that!? =))
I thought Nissan said the car is perfect, why update it!? /sarcasm
Seriously, I’m expecting a mig-year refresh with new lightbulbs and three more stiches in the leather to sell for 10% more….
11/14, 11:11 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
Those changes are so insignificant, I don’t know why they bothered. Why don’t they spend some time fixing the look of the car, such as the nose. It needs a nose job badly.
11/14, 12:58 PM
posted by:
hyundaifans.com
Damn it just keeps getting better. I love this car!
11/14, 1:22 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
$100.00 says the revision will include fishhook headlights and taillights.
11/14, 2:31 PM
posted by:
Need4SSpeed
hahaha let me guess Nissan will allow 700 hard launches instead of 600 hard launches before you void your warranty? 5hp bump? Seriosly why? Just crank up the boost and you’ll get more than 5hp…. I hate this car more and more…
11/15, 3:13 PM
posted by:
saabaru1
Finally saw one on the road the other day in Massachusetts, gorgeous car… and knowing the performance specs just make it even more beautiful.
11/15, 4:42 PM
posted by:
wideopenthrottle
Nope, nothing special here. For the extra money you could tune it to get way more than 5 extra horsepower. This is just an over-hyped POS that can’t walk the walk.