Review: 2009 Nissan GT-R

"The GT-R is essentially a race car made for the street."

No way. 3,836 pounds is a fat hog on prednisone, not a race car.

Also, the spec war on time and velocities just doesn't add up when you factor the power to weight of this vehicle. That's 0.125 horsepower per pound.

Compared to the Z06 with 505 hp at 3,180 pounds, that puts the Corvette Z06 at 0.159 hp/lb. The Z06 could tow a boat and still weigh less.

The only thing that is scary is the hype.

Well said. Thanks, I gotta good chuckle outta that one...

"fat hog on prednisone"

From a Corvette enthusiast. I have hear it all. You will eat your words.

The reason it is heavier - More technology packed in. All wheel drive, Clever LSD, etc.

The reason it has better acceleration 0-60. - When the wheels go around the car goes forward instead of sitting there and removing 10mm of rubber. Power to weight ratio is not everything. It's got to be able to put the power down.

From early reviews (independent) This thing handles better than the 2008 911 turbo.

Unofficial reports say it goes around the Nürburgring 14sec faster than the Z06

You will have to wait for the LS9 engine.

J.

At my stature of 6' 5" and a wee bit, I could not shoehorn myself into that car designed for the more vertically challenged.

Nor would I want to.

Please cancel my order for one with Father Christmas, now I have seen it.

Kind Regards....