Nissan GT-R Supercar: Born to RaceThis book contains rare pictures, schemas and graphs detailing the many unique qualities of the Nissan GT-R, a car that revolutionized modern sports car dynamics. Analysis of the motorsport history of the GT-R provides an original view of development of the models, and comparison of them with other sports and racing cars. It features an original and critical analysis of the new GT-R R35, and the R35 Spec V, which will be launched in the beginning of 2009 and is also represented in the book. With over 400 color photographs, this is essential reading for sports car fans. |
Contents
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BCNR33 54 The struggle for 21 seconds at the Nürburgring | 54 |
It takes three generations to achieve | 80 |
Is it another revolution? 124 The GTR Concept 125 The GTR Proto 126 THE CBAR35 GTR 128 Is it a supercar? 128 Can the R35 be regarded as a s... | 154 |
Visit Veloce on the web www veloce co | 217 |
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A-LSD acceleration adjustable aerodynamic all-wheel drive aluminum ATTESA E-TS BNR34 V-spec body boost brakes Brembo calipers Calsonic car’s carbon fiber carbon-fiber Championship changed chassis clutch corner exit curb weight cylinder downforce drag driveshaft drivetrain ducts dynamics control systems electronic engine bay exhaust feature front and rear front suspension front wheels fuel G-force G-load gear gearbox handling hood improved increased installed intercooler interior JGTC Kazuyoshi Hoshino lateral located Masahiko Kageyama Michael Krumm Middlehurst Motorsport multi-link NACA ducts NISMO Nissan GT-R Nordschleife Nür Special Nürburgring oil coolers oversteer Porsche Prince produced racing season ratio RB26DETT rear seats rear suspension rear wing rear-wheel drive rotors Satoshi Motoyama sensor shock absorbers Skyline GT-R Spec speed sports cars Standard steering angle steering wheel Super HICAS Super Taikyu supercar throttle tires torque split track traction transmission turbo understeer upgraded weight distribution wheelbase Z-tune