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ZilviaBot · 12-14-2007, 11:40 AM

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Performance on par with a Porsche 911 Turbo was a well publicized benchmark for Nissan engineers when designing the new GT-R. Nissan even flaunted its achievement of a faster lap time for the NÃ¼rburgring circuit as proof positive. While the information coming out of the manufacturer's camp was impressive, it also came with a grain of salt. Nissan's own marketing fluff was biased, of course. What then would be the result of the same comparison without the obviously one-sided view? Being the curious automotive enthusiasts that they are, the Inside Line gang decided to pool their resources and get the new Nissan GT-R together with a Porsche 911 Turbo for a little playtime.

The playground consisted of German public roads -- the autobahn in particular. The game was chase; Porsche versus GT-R, with the GT-R as lead. The Nissan's confidence through corners helped it to frequently diminish the 911 Turbo's visage in its rearview mirrors. The Porsche created unsettling stomach-in-mouth moments on turns navigated gracefully by the GT-R. The smoothness of the GT-R was due to its more settled suspension and ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, thus allowing the driver to step on the throttle in an earlier phase of corner exit compared to the 911. In conclusion, it was determined that all the Nissan marketing hype had some merit after all.

While the Inside Line article greatly explores the everyday characteristics and feel of the GT-R versus the 911 Turbo, there's another IL piece that gets the two together on a racetrack. The resulting driver impression is much the same: the GT-R can go head to head with the best of the world.

Thanks everyone for the tip!

[Source: Inside Line]Â*
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Justin Bernstein · 12-14-2007, 12:58 PM

"With an even more powerful and lighter V-Spec GT-R on the way, Porsche can't afford to lag behind for long"....Sick.

LongGrain · 12-14-2007, 01:07 PM

that is seriously sick. the gtr sounds amazing

Canaduh · 12-14-2007, 01:44 PM

I love how many great reviews there are about the "cheap supercar" All of them positive.

I think Nissan did a fantastic job with the car.

12-14-2007, 11:40 AM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What you've all been waiting for: Nissan GT-R vs. Porsche 911 Turbo Filed under: Sports/GTs, Nissan, Porsche, Driving Performance on par with a Porsche 911 Turbo was a well publicized benchmark for Nissan engineers when designing the new GT-R. Nissan even flaunted its achievement of a faster lap time for the NÃ¼rburgring circuit as proof positive. While the information coming out of the manufacturer's camp was impressive, it also came with a grain of salt. Nissan's own marketing fluff was biased, of course. What then would be the result of the same comparison without the obviously one-sided view? Being the curious automotive enthusiasts that they are, the Inside Line gang decided to pool their resources and get the new Nissan GT-R together with a Porsche 911 Turbo for a little playtime. The playground consisted of German public roads -- the autobahn in particular. The game was chase; Porsche versus GT-R, with the GT-R as lead. The Nissan's confidence through corners helped it to frequently diminish the 911 Turbo's visage in its rearview mirrors. The Porsche created unsettling stomach-in-mouth moments on turns navigated gracefully by the GT-R. The smoothness of the GT-R was due to its more settled suspension and ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, thus allowing the driver to step on the throttle in an earlier phase of corner exit compared to the 911. In conclusion, it was determined that all the Nissan marketing hype had some merit after all. While the Inside Line article greatly explores the everyday characteristics and feel of the GT-R versus the 911 Turbo, there's another IL piece that gets the two together on a racetrack. The resulting driver impression is much the same: the GT-R can go head to head with the best of the world. Thanks everyone for the tip! [Source: Inside Line]Â* ReadÂ\|ÂPermalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

12-14-2007, 12:58 PM	#2
Justin Bernstein Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wherever Age: 40 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"With an even more powerful and lighter V-Spec GT-R on the way, Porsche can't afford to lag behind for long"....Sick.

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LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	that is seriously sick. the gtr sounds amazing

12-14-2007, 01:44 PM	#4
Canaduh Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love how many great reviews there are about the "cheap supercar" All of them positive. I think Nissan did a fantastic job with the car.