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2011 Nissan GT-R SpecM May Crack $200,000 Mark

 
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2011 Nissan GT-R SpecM spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Nissan GT-R SpecM spy shots

Earlier this year we saw the introduction of the limited-production GT-R SpecV model, a stripped down version of the already extreme Japanese supercar designed for hardcore club racers and performance nuts. As previous GT-R generations have shown, however, Nissan was never going to rest with just one special edition of its halo model. New info revealed today gives us even more info on the luxury-oriented SpecM.

Spied recently testing at the Nurburgring, the SpecM will retain the same core performance package of the GT-R, but with a host of upgraded features--high-end audio, upgraded interior materials and a generally 'bespoke' feel. The only visible changes are likely to be a set of new bumpers, both front and rear. If you look closely at the spy shots, you will notice small vents positioned in the rear bumper near the exhaust tips.

While the SpecV is focused on reducing weight, the SpecM will be focused on increasing comfort. Expect to see a revised suspension package, slightly more biased to a civil city ride, in addition to the upgraded interior with new trim options and colors, as well as unique seats and special items. The SpecM will be all about customization and as such almost every car will be different--something similar to Ferrari’s One-to-One and Lamborghini’s Ad Personam customization programs.

As for the SpecM, the mechanical package should remain unchanged to the standard GT-R’s, which means we can expect an output of 485 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque.

The biggest difference, however, between the standard GT-R and new SpecM will be the price. According to a new report, the SpecM will be more expensive than the SpecV, which is already double the price of the standard GT-R in Japan. Expect a pricetag around the ¥18,000,000 mark (approximately $ 201,691)--exotic supercar territory. More details should be forthcoming closer to the car’s expected launch early next year.

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Comments (8)

  1. By philmoney Posted: 11/17/2009 7:17pm PST

    and the only people who would throw their money away on a $200k GTR will be the japanese . . . or crazy people.
     
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  2. By Bubbles Posted: 11/17/2009 8:00pm PST

    I'd much rather have a Lambo, Ferrari, or Maserati for that much. What the balls were they thinking?
     
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  3. By Kman Posted: 11/18/2009 4:38am PST

    This article is based on fiction. Comfort is always cheaper when weight reduction/performance. Waste of a read.
     
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  4. By IGTAUTO Posted: 11/18/2009 9:39am PST

    fact of the matter is not only this SpecM is overpriced even if speculated. But the real problem was Nissan charged too little for the basic GT-R, which made it look cheap and ordinary and not a supercar when it is. A car that started out base at $80K will make any 100K+ variants look ridiculous, if they had started GT-R at minimal $100K, now these pricing aren't so ridiculous, they are just exorbitant and fitting for supercars.
     
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  5. By Patrick Posted: 11/18/2009 10:01am PST

    $200,000+ is an exotic price but I do not consider the GT-R to be an exotic. I would consider this car a "high performance sedan" like the FPV Falcons. To be honest I miss the old Skyline, this GT-R doesn't impress me.
     
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  6. By Trey Posted: 11/18/2009 4:27pm PST

    Yeah this was pretty stupid. For them not to upgrade anything other than some of the interior, which they should have had in the original GTR's anyway and charge twice the price for it is HILARIOUS! The GTR is an amazing car for its price. Its not the fact that its not worth $200,000 its the fact that the difference between the $200,000 model and the $80,000 GTR is so incredibly insignificant.
    I mean just imagine what you could do with the interior with that $120,000 price difference on your own GTR.
    The original GTRS should have had a leather interior option, as well is several interior color options. (Black, Grey, Beige) as examples.
    And dont even get me started on how the GTR should have had a blue exterior color option...
     
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  7. By Trey Posted: 11/18/2009 4:30pm PST

    I mean for that price you could buy
    1) GTR Premium AND
    2) Audi R8
    AND HAVE THEM BOTH!
    .....SO WHO WOULD BUY A SPEC M!???????
    I LOVE THE GTR BUT WTH LOL
     
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  8. By  buy 16gb cf card Posted: 1/27/2010 9:53pm PST

    The car looks ugly, and by the time its ready to launch Lexus will probably have their version of it as at this stage they need a modern interpretation the barge known as Soarer. Toyota really need to catch up on the sports car front and Subaru should stick to what they know and do best - building reliable awd passenger cars.It's about time that the Big T started doing something about their current automotive appliance image. This should be the start of their makeover to make all their cars handle great and be rewarding to drive, not just a flash-in-the-pan exercise.I won't be buying a Toyotaru unfortunately. I've already got a compact rear-drive sports car - a Mazda MX-5. Look what "The Soul of a Sports Car" has done for them.
     
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