RE: On Video: Nissan's 2011 GT-R Round The Ring
Friday 25th March 2011
A bit of Friday fun to help you avoid actually doing any work. This is a recently released in-car video of Nissan's latest GTR buzzing around the Nordschleife with a fair bit of gusto, and knocking a couple of seconds off the previous car's best time to record a 7min 24.22sec lap.
On Video: Nissan's 2011 GT-R Round The Ring
A bit of in-car Nordschleife magic to watch while you sip a coffee
That doesn't sound like too much over a 13-mile course, but there's no doubting the fellow's commitment.
There's also quite a lengthy introduction, presumably detailing the finer points of the new car's spec, but if, like us, your Japanese isn't exactly fluent this may not be all that helpful (although you can gen-up on the latest GT-R's spec with our previous news story on the car).
Discussion
Very impressive. I can't help but think the driver feels slightly removed from the action compared to something such as a GT3 RS. I'm not trying to stoke up the Porsche v Nissan argument, as i see them as different kind of cars. I've driven plenty of fast cars, & some give that satisfaction that make you feel you drove it well, where as i think with the GT-R, you'd always know it's wizardry did all the work & the driver just pointed it in the right direction. I guess more like the Nissan irons out a lot of driver error.
I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
thewheelman said:
Very impressive. I can't help but think the driver feels slightly removed from the action compared to something such as a GT3 RS. I'm not trying to stoke up the Porsche v Nissan argument, as i see them as different kind of cars. I've driven plenty of fast cars, & some give that satisfaction that make you feel you drove it well, where as i think with the GT-R, you'd always know it's wizardry did all the work & the driver just pointed it in the right direction. I guess more like the Nissan irons out a lot of driver error.
I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
stupid quote .....you have never driven one so how do you know?? Same comment again from the usual im a real driver stable ... every car has driver aids ..I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
guestGTR said:
thewheelman said:
Very impressive. I can't help but think the driver feels slightly removed from the action compared to something such as a GT3 RS. I'm not trying to stoke up the Porsche v Nissan argument, as i see them as different kind of cars. I've driven plenty of fast cars, & some give that satisfaction that make you feel you drove it well, where as i think with the GT-R, you'd always know it's wizardry did all the work & the driver just pointed it in the right direction. I guess more like the Nissan irons out a lot of driver error.
I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
stupid quote .....you have never driven one so how do you know?? Same comment again from the usual im a real driver stable ... every car has driver aids ..I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
PW said:
thewheelman said:
Yeah, most cars have driver aids, but not on the level the Nissan does.
Huh?thewheelman said:
Very impressive. I can't help but think the driver feels slightly removed from the action compared to something such as a GT3 RS. I'm not trying to stoke up the Porsche v Nissan argument, as i see them as different kind of cars. I've driven plenty of fast cars, & some give that satisfaction that make you feel you drove it well, where as i think with the GT-R, you'd always know it's wizardry did all the work & the driver just pointed it in the right direction. I guess more like the Nissan irons out a lot of driver error.
I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
The GTR is easier to drive quickly..but not as quickly as that...that's an incredible time for a 1700kg car with 4 seats.I'm yet to drive a GT-R myself, & i do respect it as an awesome piece of machinery. I just prefer something a little more raw.
The point is even the most skilled drivers can be challenged by it...just depends how far your willing to push it.
It has no more electronics involved than a 911t, that's the car they aimed for...not the GT3 RS.
thewheelman said:
Little defensive there little fella? I know plenty of people that have driven them, & read enough about them to know it doesn't really interest me. Yeah, most cars have driver aids, but not on the level the Nissan does.
So you "know" someone that's driven one and have "read" a lot about it ...mmmm you must be an expert then. Not defensive , just bugs me that people like you read a review or watch top gear then spout off about a subject you have no idea about. 
guestGTR said:
thewheelman said:
Little defensive there little fella? I know plenty of people that have driven them, & read enough about them to know it doesn't really interest me. Yeah, most cars have driver aids, but not on the level the Nissan does.
So you "know" someone that's driven one and have "read" a lot about it ...mmmm you must be an expert then. Not defensive , just bugs me that people like you read a review or watch top gear then spout off about a subject you have no idea about. Trommel said:
thewheelman said:
I've driven hundreds of cars thanks
... just not the one being discussed.I notice you have no car listed, have you driven one?
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