Nissan has officially revealed the highly anticipated limited-production GT-R SpecV that will go on sale next month at several Nissan retailers in Japan for 15,750,000 yen (equivalent to $171,797.33 USD and €126,512.34). Built as a street legal racer, the SpecV takes the already supercar performance of the standard GT-R to the next level thanks to several enhancements by Nissan engineers. The biggest change is the addition of a new high gear boost control device that allows for a momentarily increase in boost, resulting in greater torque during intermediate-to-high speed driving. This creates a car that is both faster and more fuel-efficient because during this process the engine is allowed to operate at a lower speed. Other performance goodies include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes for unparalleled stopping ability.

The GT-R SpecV's will only be offered in an exclusive Ultimate Black Opal body color while several of the car's key body panels are constructed from carbon fiber including the grille, rear spoiler, and brake ducts. Lightweight racing-style forged aluminum wheels help to reduce unsprung weight, while a new suspension and high-grip tires help to further improve the GT-R's already legendary handling.

High performance modifications also carry over to the SpecV's interior where the standard four-seating arrangement of the GT-R is replaced by two carbon fiber Recaro bucket seats. Elsewhere in the interior carbon fiber inserts are applied to the rear center storage box and the instrument panel, making drivers and passengers alike remember that they are in one truly special sports car.

 

PRESS RELEASE:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at seven specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on February 2, 2009. The GT-R SpecV is targeted specifically at enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.

Developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago to universal global acclaim, the new SpecV model builds on the original's "ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime" philosophy - taking it to an entirely new level of "oneness between man and machine." The SpecV model includes unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, raising the GT-R's unmatched performance to even higher levels.

The GT-R SpecV's new exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color. Inside, the SpecV's unique two-seat interior (non-SpecV GT-R models also include a two-place rear seat) offers special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.

Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.

The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV's exceptional performance.

The SpecV will be sold at the following seven dealer outlets, each of which is staffed by mechanics with special GT-R SpecV training and who are knowledgeable of racing circuit driving.
Dealer outlets selling the SpecV

• Ibaraki Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Mito Sennami Outlet
• Nissan Prince Tokyo Sales Co., Ltd. Kamedo Outlet
• Nissan Prince Nagoya Sales Co., Ltd. Fukiage Outlet
• Nissan Prince Osaka Sales Co., Ltd. Horie Kawaguchi Outlet
• Nissan Prince Hyogo Sales Co., Ltd. Nada Outlet
• Nissan Prince Kagawa Sales Co., Ltd. Takamatsu Outlet
• Yamaguchi Nissan Sales Co., Ltd. Ogori Interchange Outlet

Suggested nationwide retail price (including consumption tax) 15,750,000 yen

 

No thanks. I can think of several other cars that I would buy before laying out that much coin for a Nissan.

 

Well it obviously hasn't gotten any prettier.

 

what idiot is going to spent $171k on a nissan...maybe the 16 year old son of someone in the UAE?

 

I assure you that it won't cost anywhere near that much if sold here. Think closer to about 1/2 that price with some options. That'd be my guess anyway. Nissan knows that nobody would pay over $100K for something this ugly and made by the same people who sell the US's cheapest car, the Versa.

That being said, this actually looks uglier than the regular GTR for some reason. I think it's the new wheels that really ruin the look for me. Also, what's the point of a "titanium-coated exhaust"? Why not just make it out of titanium?

 

should be called puropal black

 

those wheels are nasty... and that price is laughable.

 

Do you have a list of what will void the warranty? I think they really failed on roll out of the GT-R and there is little enthusiasm left for the Spec V.

 

The price is that of Japans. It WILL be less in NA.

Any weight figures yet?