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05-17-2010 06:58 PM

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Nissan GT-R - Click above for high-res image gallery

We're beginning to hear the first rumblings about the next round of updates to the Nissan GT-R, and if the rumors are to be believed, Nissan's goal of keeping pace with the refreshed Porsche 911 Turbo (and its S sibling) will continue through the 2012 model year.

As with its German counterpart, the R35 is expected to undergo a host of evolutionary changes, including some reworked aero bits, suspension and brake upgrades, and a retuned 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 that's likely to output over 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.

The exterior updates will likely be limited to a new front splitter, rear diffuser and a revised wing, all in an effort to increase downforce and drop lap times. And about those lap times...

We've heard from our sources on the ground in Germany that the revised GT-R underwent a new round of testing at the Nurburgring last month and that the newly estimated lap times were (of course) below the original GT-R's 7:26 run. How low? We're hoping to find out when it arrives early next year.

Gallery: Review: 2010 Nissan GT-R

Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2009 Weblogs, Inc.Rumormill: 2012 Nissan GT-R upgraded to over 500 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 May 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rumormill: 2012 Nissan GT-R upgraded to over 500 hp 05-17-2010 06:58 PM Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Nissan, Rumormill Nissan GT-R - Click above for high-res image gallery We're beginning to hear the first rumblings about the next round of updates to the Nissan GT-R, and if the rumors are to be believed, Nissan's goal of keeping pace with the refreshed Porsche 911 Turbo (and its S sibling) will continue through the 2012 model year. As with its German counterpart, the R35 is expected to undergo a host of evolutionary changes, including some reworked aero bits, suspension and brake upgrades, and a retuned 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 that's likely to output over 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. The exterior updates will likely be limited to a new front splitter, rear diffuser and a revised wing, all in an effort to increase downforce and drop lap times. And about those lap times... We've heard from our sources on the ground in Germany that the revised GT-R underwent a new round of testing at the Nurburgring last month and that the newly estimated lap times were (of course) below the original GT-R's 7:26 run. How low? We're hoping to find out when it arrives early next year. Gallery: Review: 2010 Nissan GT-R Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2009 Weblogs, Inc.Rumormill: 2012 Nissan GT-R upgraded to over 500 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 May 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink\|Email this\|Comments More...