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Nissan hikes GT-R prices in U.S. by almost $7k

Posted Sat Sep 6 2008 9:53 AM by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 GT-R due to increased raw materials costs, with base prices now starting at $76,840 and prices for the premium model starting at $79,090, up from $69,850 and $71,900 respectively. The new prices are exclusive of a $1,000 destination and handling charge, and don’t apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5.

All 2009 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8L twin turbo V6 producing a claimed 480hp (358kW) and 434lb-ft (588Nm) of torque, backed by a paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

To date, approximately 70% of the first year allocation of GT-Rs for the U.S. – roughly 1,700 cars - have been sold as part of a pre-sale program that has been underway since February 2008. The first car was delivered to a customer in California on the 7th of July.

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Reader Comments

• Sat Sep 6 2008 2:31 PM

  Roy says

  Wow! A 10% price-hike makes it seem like less of a bargain. Still, I'm sure the market will bear it as gas prices begin to drop again. Remember the Supra...

• Sat Sep 6 2008 3:45 PM

  Guber says

  add in another 40-50% dealer markup and what then? even less bang for your buck.
  
  Aah, THE Supra, wish I'd invested in it then, rarly, if ever do you see a Japanese car appreiciate in value.

• Sat Sep 6 2008 4:26 PM

  NoNameDenton says

  Makes me appreciate the Chevy Corvette and the Z06.

• Sat Sep 6 2008 7:21 PM

  Andrew says

  Sigh... [ Walks over to a Chevrolet dealer and drives a ZR1 away ]

• Sat Sep 6 2008 11:06 PM

  SuperSkyline89 says

  "Sigh… [ Walks over to a Chevrolet dealer and drives a ZR1 away ]"
  
  Not only is the ZR1 more expensive to begin with but no one is about to get one without a equally high markup.

• Sun Sep 7 2008 7:12 PM

  Don says

  I'm pretty sure the people who can afford this car aren't worried about a 10% price hike.

• Sun Sep 7 2008 8:52 PM

  NoNameDenton says

  That is why you get a Z06 Corvette, more power, competitive price and fuel efficient V8.

• Mon Sep 8 2008 5:13 PM

  Andrew says

  Except with the $7K increase, the ZR1 is going to be $7K less "more expensive" than the GT-R.