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Nissan has once again challenge Porsche about Nurburgring lap times. Accordingly, the latest Nissan’s GT-R could match Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS around the Nurburgring circuit. The new Nissan GT-R has reduced 2 secs from its best time around the track and Nissan says there is more to come.

GT-R creator Kazutoshi Mizuno commented that test drivers were flinched during a 7m 19secs attack of the track in May, and that the car could match the 911′s 7m 18secs with a clean run. The new 2013 GT-R has received engine tweaks, increased body rigidity and changes to its suspension setup and front anti-roll bar.

Previously when the Nissan GT-R was initially launched, Nissan claimed the stock standard GT-R could lap within 7m 29secs around the Nurburgring, almost 10 secs faster than the best time for Porsche’s 911 turbo.

In addition to Japan’s Best Motor TV touge comparisons on Nissan GT-R YM11 and YM12. Now, the comparisons are getting more exciting and interesting by Keiichi Tsuchiya and his team.

Can you believe this! The Best Motor TV (BMTV) also put the Porsche 911 GT2 RS with 620PS and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera with 570PS for a 0-400m battle test.

Quick Spec

2012 Nissan GT-R
- 1730kg/3.8-litre V6 twin turbo 550PS/61.5kgmf/4WD/AT

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
- 1340kg/5.2-litre V10 570PS/55kgmf/4WD/AT

Porsche 911 GT2 RS
- 1445kg/3.6-litre flat-6 twin turbo 620PS/72.8kgmf/RR/MT

We do not want to spoil your viewing pleasure. Quickly proceed to watch the YouTube video now!

Japan’s Best Motor TV scheduled to deliver an in-depth comparisons review of Nissan GT-R 09YM, 11YM and 12YM. Refer this earlier post about: Japan’s Best Motor TV 2012, 2011, and 2009 Nissan GT-R Comparison

In latest video that uploaded on Jan 02, 2012, Tsuchiya さん did a test by touge（峠）with Nissan GT-R 12YM vs 11YM. It is undeniable that the GT-R 12YM still delivers a better response and performance. Check out the video below.

The Nissan GT-Rs (R35) have introduced 3 revisions since its introduction in Q4 2007. The 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 engine started out with 485ps, 530ps and now 550ps. Because of that, Japan’s Best Motor TV took all 3-revisions to the Twin Ring Motegi Circuit for a 0-400m drag battle as well as a 3-lap race.

In this post, do check out the comparisons in the video among the 2012, 2011 and 2009 Nissan GT-R. In short, the differences are magnificent after the Japanese automaker upgrades to the ECUs, chassis and aerodynamics.

Refer back to our earlier post about the development of  Nissan Juke R in UK – Nissan Juke-R with 480bhp 3.8-litre Twin Turbo V6 Engine from GT-R

Based on the most recent update, this little monster has finally come to hit the track! With the build complete, engineers take Juke-R to MIRA proving ground to check all systems work correctly before heading to Silverstone to push the car’s limits.

According to the feedback from Nissan, the vehicle looks like a Juke but sounds like a GT-R, and performs like one on its first circuit tests too.

Just like you, we love this awesome car. Meantime, check out the photos and YouTube videos throughout the development of of Juke R.

Photo Gallery: Nissan Juke-R

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