We keep hearing about the GT-R’s return to racing, but now the covers are off.

Nihoncar have just posted fantastic pics of the new in a return to championship racing at Suzuka!

�Check it out right now!

[Source: Nihoncar via Nissan]

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A crawl of the blogosphere brings this awesome video of the Nissan GT-R doing the Nurburgring in just 7:38, 2 seconds ahead of it’s 380KW German rival, the Porsche 911 Turbo. What a week it’s been for the new GT-R!

What’s also cool about this, is theres an inside view! Check it out below.

And while you’re doing so, compare that lap time to these:

• 7:38 - Nissan GT-R, 480PS/1720kg, 26,600 Meter Timging September 2007
• 7:40 - Porsche 997 Turbo 480PS/1565 kg Walter R�hrl
• 7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 626PS/1768 kg Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 07/04)
• 7:40 - Bugatti Veyron 16/4, 1001PS/1888 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05)
• 7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410, 413 PS/1320 kg (160.868 km/h), Lucas Luhr (Autobild 07/04)
• 7:42 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg, Walter R�hrl (Automobil 05/06)
• 7.42 - Corvette Z06 (Jan Magnussen)[2]
• 7:42 - Ford GT, 550 PS/1521 kg (as indicated by Octane magazine, 11/05) (news release, pictures)
• 7:43 - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine 02)
• 7:44 - Pagani Zonda S 550 PS/1280 kg (sport auto 02/05) 7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/01)
• 7:46 - Jaguar XJ220, 3.5-litre V6, John Neilsen.
• 7:47 - Porsche 996 GT3 RS (sport tyres) [citation needed]
• 7:47 - Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano,620PS/1690 kg (sport auto)
• 7:47 - Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear (sport tyres) (sport auto 01/07)
• 7:48 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg (sport auto 07/06)
• 7:49 - Helmut D�hne, Honda VFR750R

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[Source: Youtube via Autoblog]

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Yes, for the first time, the Nissan GT-R will be sold directly into Australia!

As confirmed on CarAdvice, Nissan Australia�s boss Shinya Hannya has said that all strings will be pulled to get the GT-R downunder before 2009 (We certainly hope so, but we’re looking for more like 2008, Mr Hannya!). No other information on localised specifications (if any are in the works) are currently available.

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The new Nissan GT-R’s finally landed at Tokyo!

Here’s a run down of some final specifications:

• VR38VETT (3.8L Twin Turbo) dumping out 353KW (473HP, 480PS) and 588 Nm (433 lb-ft)
• 6 speed, Borg Warner six-plate dual-clutch transmission
• On sale December 6 2007 in Japan
• Brembo 6-piston brakes in front, 4-piston in rear
• Bilstein (DampTronic) suspension
• Black Edition is listed as 4WD - expected, and now confirmed.

But perhaps the most amazing thing isn’t the release of this amazing new car, perhaps it’s a little tidbit given almost as an aside over at Autoblog. They claim “Mr. Ghosn committed to Nissan fielding GT-Rs in next year’s Super GT Championship” !
The GT-R is coming back to motorsports proper, and this means the Godzilla is well and truly back in the game.

Also: Don’t forget to view Autoblog’s pics of the GT-R LIVE at Tokyo!

Original Press Release:

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Just damn sexy, the Nissan GT-R

Finally, after the heartache, tears, and edge of the seat anticipation, the Nissan GT-R pictures have hit the blogosphere like nothing else. Feast your eyes on Nissan’s latest foray into the Supercar market. Sporting the all new 3.8L twin turbo VR38VETT powerhouse, the new GT-R will whisk you from 0-100 in 3.5s or less, and do the quarter in a very healthy 11.7seconds. The Corvette and 911 now have some serious competition from Japan; and who knows what the Japanese tuning houses, or just enthusiasts, will extract from the new GT-R?

But enough. There’s one reason you’re here. Enjoy and know happiness as only the GT-R can deliver.

The 2008 Nissan GT-R

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