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First U.S. Nissan GT-R delivered in California

First U.S. Nissan GT-R delivered in California

Nelson Ireson July 7th, 2008 Nelson Ireson By Nelson Ireson Author July 7th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 After months of anticipation the Nissan GT-R supercar has finally gone on sale in the U.S. with the first car being delivered this morning to a Southern California customer. The keys to the Black Obsidian GT-R Premium model were handed to Daryl Alison of Costa Mesa, California, by dealer representative Mike Sage moments after midnight. "I've followed the history of the GT-R since inception and, after years of anticipation, it's great to see the Godzilla of supercars finally coming to the U.S.," said Alison, who has previously owned a number of Nissan 350Zs and other sports cars. Also on hand at the midnight delivery ceremony was long-time Nissan race driver Steve Millen, who recently participated in high-performance racetrack test sessions in the Nissan GT-R and assisted with several driver training programs for the supercar. More than 1,700 of the 480hp (358kW) supercars, or approximately 70% of the first year allocation for the U.S. market, have already been spoken for, with deliveries of those initial orders expected to continue throughout the coming months. Prices start at $69,850 for the standard model and $71,900 for the equally powerful Premium model. Nissan GT-RNissan GT-R
First U.S. Nissan GT-R delivered in California

First U.S. Nissan GT-R delivered in California

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After months of anticipation the Nissan GT-R supercar has finally gone on sale in the U.S. with the first car being delivered this morning to a Southern California customer. The keys to the Black Obsidian GT-R Premium model were handed to Daryl Alison of Costa Mesa, California, by dealer representative Mike Sage moments after midnight.

"I've followed the history of the GT-R since inception and, after years of anticipation, it's great to see the Godzilla of supercars finally coming to the U.S.," said Alison, who has previously owned a number of Nissan 350Zs and other sports cars.

Also on hand at the midnight delivery ceremony was long-time Nissan race driver Steve Millen, who recently participated in high-performance racetrack test sessions in the Nissan GT-R and assisted with several driver training programs for the supercar.

More than 1,700 of the 480hp (358kW) supercars, or approximately 70% of the first year allocation for the U.S. market, have already been spoken for, with deliveries of those initial orders expected to continue throughout the coming months. Prices start at $69,850 for the standard model and $71,900 for the equally powerful Premium model.

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Posted in: 2009, Nissan, News, GT-R


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  1. By Wizlo #1, Posted: 6/27/2008

    I love this car!!

    Can't wait to see it on the streets..

  2. By Chris #2, Posted: 7/7/2008

    CONGRATULATIONS Daryl! You lucky devil! You are the man!

  3. By bambam #3, Posted: 7/7/2008

    Another year before it reaches Australia. by then You would want a Tesla or a Something else.
    Great car indeed. Only wish that the EVO X looks sportier and performs like that.

  4. By Andrew #4, Posted: 7/7/2008

    Dealers, do you want to sell the GT-R as a "value supercar"? Then don't gouge the sticker or people will just buy the more expensive supercars. In particular, the ZR1.

  5. By Gus #5, Posted: 7/7/2008

    Costa Mesa is right next to Newport Beach, where I live. Maybe I'll see it running around here soon...

  6. By C6R #6, Posted: 7/7/2008

    It is definitely an interesting car, but not a super-car.
    The super prefix is associated with exclusivity, a recognized brand and a hefty price.

  7. By Roy #7, Posted: 7/7/2008

    The keys were handed over a little after midnight... How long before the first speeding ticket?

  8. By HECTOR #8, Posted: 7/7/2008

    Am I the only one getting a bit tired of the coverage for this car? Ferrari comes out with the California and it hasn't had 10% the publicity the GTR has. Why?

  9. By Gus #9, Posted: 7/7/2008

    I think it's just the performance for such a non-hyper-looking car. It is a supercar if it can beat most supercars (much as the Evo) but it is not an exotic car, I guess.
    I sure won't mind chasing one down a mountain road here someday soon.
    Hey, if you're the new owner and you're reading this, join my local sports car club, you'll be the king of the curves!!! :)

    http://sportsracer.meetup.com/17/

  10. By Wizards Lore #10, Posted: 7/7/2008

    it does look rather tasty in that black doesnt it ?

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