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2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

2012 GT-R® Black Edition - available at Criswell Nissan of Germantown

Designed for the purist. The Black Edition adds: 20" Special black super-lightweight forged-alloy RAYS® wheels, red and black Recaro® leather appointed front seats and sophisticated red and black interior treatment.

The Bottom Line

• 530-hp 3.8-liter V6
• 16/23 city/hwy mpg [*]

  Based on 2x4, automatic transmission. 2012 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 16 City/22 Highway. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.

• Dual-clutch 6-speed transmission
• ATTESA E-TS® All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

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Mechanical
Engine
VR38DETT – 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged 24-valve V6; each engine hand-crafted by its own master technician in a clean-room environment	•
Horsepower – 530 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm	•
Torque – 448 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm	•
Cylinder bore x stroke – 95.5 x 88.4 mm	•
Compression ratio – 9.0:1	•
Top speed – 196 mph	•
Maximum engine speed – 7,000 rpm	•
Emissions – 50 State LEV2/ULEV	•
Double overhead camshafts (DOHC) with Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves	•
Aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores	•
Aluminum pistons	•
Nissan Direct Ignition System	•
Iridium-tipped spark plugs	•
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle	•
Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling and magnesium oil sump	•
Fully symmetrical dual intake and low back-pressure exhaust system	•
Secondary air intake system to rapidly heat catalysts to peak cleaning efficiency	•
Drivetrain
ATTESA E-TS® All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with patented independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case	•
Torque distribution – Traction/yaw-based; up to 100% rear; up to 50% front	•
Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite main driveshaft	•
Electronic Traction Control System (TCS)	•
High-performance 1.5-way mechanical limited-slip rear differential	•
Advanced Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with three driver-selectable modes: [1]	•
Normal – for daily driving; controls brakes and engine output	•
R-Mode – for ultimate performance; raises the threshold at which the system intervenes	•
Off – disengages the VDC system	•
Hill start assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline	•
Transmission
Dual clutch 6-speed transmission with three driver-selectable modes; each transmission hand-crafted in a clean-room environment:	•
Normal – for maximum smoothness and efficiency, with gearshifts in less than 0.5 second	•
R-Mode – for maximum performance with fastest shift speeds (as fast as 0.2 second)	•
Save – alters the transmission characteristics for gentler torque delivery for smooth driving and slippery surfaces	•
Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via steering column-mounted paddle shifters	•
Downshift Rev Matching	•
Predictive pre-shift control (in R-Mode) preselects the next gear change based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking input and other information	•
Gear ratios (:1) 1st	4.056
2nd	2.301
3rd	1.595
4th	1.248
5th	1.001
6th	0.796
reverse	3.383
front final drive ratio (:1)	2.937
rear final drive ratio (:1)	3.700
Brakes
Nissan/Brembo® braking system – 4-wheel disc brakes, 15.4" front and 15.0" rear two-piece floating-rotors with diamond-pattern internal ventilation	•
Super-rigid 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers with racecar-inspired 3-point radial mounting	•
Suspension and Steering
Front suspension – double-wishbone with aluminum links	•
Rear suspension – multi-link with aluminum links	•
Rigid front and rear suspension subframes, assembled in high-precision jigs similar to a racecar, with 6-point mounting to body	•
Bilstein® DampTronic® suspension system with three driver-selectable modes:	•
Normal – for automatic electronic control of damping	•
R-mode – engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering	•
Comfort – to minimize freeway hop and ride harshness on rough roads	•
Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars to help maintain maximum tire contact at all four wheels during cornering	•
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering	•
2.4 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock	•

Exterior
Wheels and Tires
Special black super-lightweight forged-alloy RAYS® wheels with knurled bead area, designed to maximize tire adhesion to wheel under acceleration:	•
20" x 9.5" +45mm offset (front)	•
20" x 10.5" +25mm offset (rear)	•
Exclusively developed tires, nitrogen-filled at factory:,255/40ZRF20 (front),285/35ZRF20 (rear)	•
Dunlop® SP Sport MAXX GT 600 DSST CTT high-performance run-flat tires	•
Body Construction
Premium Midship (PM) platform with hybrid unibody assembled using high-precision, ultra-low-tolerance jigs similar to racecar construction	•
Aluminum hood, trunk lid and outer door skins	•
Die-cast aluminum front shock towers, inner roof and inner door structures	•
All outer body panels stamped using multiple-strike coining process for exceptional rigidity and precision	•
Carbon-composite front crossmember/radiator support	•
Advanced 6-stage paint process with double clear coat and chip-resistant paint in critical areas	•
Aerodynamics
Coefficient of drag – 0.26	•
Negative lift (downforce) generated at speed	•
Body-color rear spoiler	•
Front fenders designed to optimize air management around the wheels	•
Optimized airflow through the undercarriage and wheel arches to help cool the engine, drivetrain and brakes	•
Styling and Functionality
Super-wide-illumination High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights	•
Automatic on/off headlights	•
LED Daytime Running Lights	•
LED taillights and brake lights	•
Dual heated body-color power outside mirrors	•
Power folding outside mirrors	•
Flush-mounted aluminum door handles	•
Four 5" exhaust outlets with polished tips	•
UV-reducing solar glass	•

Interior
Convenience
Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition	•
Electronic analog instrument cluster with upshift indicator, multi-function drive computer and digital gear indicator	•
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System	•
HomeLink Universal Transceiver	•
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)	•
In-cabin microfilter	•
Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down and auto-reverse	•
Power door locks with auto-locking feature	•
Remote keyless entry with trunk release	•
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls	•
Tilt and telescoping steering column with integrated gauges	•
Variable-intermittent flat-blade speed-sensitive windshield wipers	•
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	•
Overhead sunglasses storage	•
Map lights	•
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror	•
12-volt DC power outlets (2)	•
Battery saver	•
Lockable glove compartment	•
Front door pockets	•
Cup holders (2 front, 1 rear)	•
Seating and Appointments
8-way power driver's seat	•
4-way power front passenger's seat with entry/exit switch for rear passenger	•
Heated front seats	•
Dual individual rear seats	•
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	•
Leather-wrapped magnesium paddle shifters	•
Leather-wrapped gearshift knob and parking brake lever	•
Carbon-fiber and charcoal brushed-metal interior trim	•
Aluminum-trimmed pedals	•

Entertainment
AUDIO/NAVIGATION/MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/CD	•
11 speakers, including dual subwoofers	•
9.3 GB Music Box® hard drive for digital music storage and playback	•
MP3/WMA CD playback capability	•
DVD video playback capability	•
Speed-sensitive volume control	•
XM® Satellite Radio [2]	•
USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices [3]	•
Streaming audio via Bluetooth® wireless technology	•
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls	•
Diversity antenna	•
Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with voice recognition	•
XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather™ [4]	•
Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews	•
7-inch VGA high-resolution color-LCD touch-screen display for audio, navigation and performance monitor	•
Driver-configurable Multi-Function Display system, developed in collaboration with Sony® Polyphony Digital® and Clarion Co., Ltd., with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens:	•

Safety
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors [5]	•
Driver and front-passenger seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags [6]	•
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front occupant head protection [7]	•
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters	•
3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)	•
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)	•
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones	•
Hood buckling creases	•
Energy-absorbing steering column	•
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	•
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	•

Security
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System	•
Vehicle Security System	•

Curb Weights
Curb Weights (lbs)
Total	3,821
Weight distribution	53/47

Fuel Economy
2012 EPA Fuel Consumption Estimates
City/Highway [8]	16/23

Capacities
Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)	79.0
Cargo capacity (cu. ft.)	8.8
Fuel Tank (gals.)	19.5

 

Dimensions
Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase	109.4
Overall length	183.9
Overall width	74.6
Overall height	53.9
Track width (inches)
Front/rear	62.6/63.0
Interior (inches)
Head room	35.8/31.9
Leg room	44.6/26.4
Hip room	54.7/44.9
Shoulder room	54.3/50.0

 

equipment, specifications, and models and to discontinue models or equipment. Due to continuous product development and other pre- and post-production factors, actual vehicle, materials and specifications may vary from this brochure. Some vehicles shown with optional equipment. See the actual vehicle for complete accuracy. Availability and delivery times for particular models or equipment may vary. Specifications, options and accessories may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories and other countries. For additional information on availability, options or accessories, see your Nissan dealer or contact Nissan North America, Inc.

All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options. Dealer sets actual price. Please see the actual vehicle colors at your Nissan Dealer.

[1] VDC, which should remain on when driving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely.

[2] XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic require subscriptions sold separately after trial period. For more information, see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic.

[3] Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the auxiliary audio input jack while driving.

[4] XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic require subscriptions sold separately after trial period. For more information, see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic.

[5] Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents; see your owner’s manual for more details. Inflated air bags shown for illustration purposes only. Actual air bags deflate after deployment.

[6] Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification sensor. The inflation rate of these dual-stage air bags adjusts depending on crash severity and seat belt usage. In addition, two supplemental air bags are built into the front seats to offer side impact protection and move with you as you adjust your seating position. Also, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags help provide head protection for both rows of outboard occupants.

[7] Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification sensor. The inflation rate of these dual-stage air bags adjusts depending on crash severity and seat belt usage. In addition, two supplemental air bags are built into the front seats to offer side impact protection and move with you as you adjust your seating position. Also, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags help provide head protection for both rows of outboard occupants.

[8] 2011 EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only

Disclaimer

This brochure is intended for general descriptive and informational purposes only. It is subject to change and does not constitute an offer, representation or warranty (express or implied) by Nissan North America, Inc. Interested parties should confirm the accuracy of any information in this brochure as it relates to a vehicle directly with Nissan North America, Inc. before relying on it to make a purchase decision. Nissan North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes, at anytime, without prior notice, in prices, colors, materials, .

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Edmunds.com Review of the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

3.8L V6 Twin-turbo AWD 6-speed Automated Manual - Date Driven: 2/1/2011
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Performance Taken as a whole, the GT-R's performance is the best of any production car we've ever tested. It's not the absolute best in every measured category, but overall nothing can top its performance. And on a drag strip it's virtually unbeatable.

Driving Dynamics Only the GT-R's braking distance keeps it from scoring a perfect 10 here. Its cornering limits, grip, agility and feedback are among the best anywhere. And for the 2012 model year, it's even more fun to drive.

Ride Comfort There aren't many cars as stiff as the GT-R. Even its Comfort mode is teeth-chattering. It's a compromise many enthusiasts will be willing to make, however. A dedicated GT-R lover probably won't care, but this is no 911 when it comes to comfort.

Quietness Tire noise is substantial in the GT-R. It's loud enough on some roads to require a raised voice. In fact, the GT-R doesn't make many pleasant sounds. But no one is buying it for the sounds.

Ergonomics All critical controls related to driving are well placed. The shift paddles don't turn with the wheel, but are large enough to serve the driver well in most instances. HVAC and audio interfaces offer an abundance of knobs.

Visibility Although the GT-R doesn't sacrifice visibility in the name of style, it's still not easy to see out of. Rear-quarter visibility requires heavy use of the side mirrors. The view out the front of the cars is very good which makes it easy to place.

Seat Access & Space Front-seat access and space is very good. Rear-seat access and space are miserable. This car wasn't meant to carry four people and the rear seats are an afterthought.

Cargo & Storage Like most supercars, this one has limited cargo space. Sure, there's a rear trunk with enough space for several average-size soft bags. It's plenty for two people on a weekend trip. Interior utility is compromised, however. No small-items tray.

Build Quality One gets the sense that the GT-R is screwed together quite well. It's a solid machine which uses pleasant materials inside. We experienced no squeaks or rattles.