Uprated Nissan GT-R for Europe

[ToroKuro]

Originally Posted by supraman

26) How can it be that people with an April delivery date are not allowed to change their specs, but the option list hasn't even been published yet? Are the people with early deliveries going to miss out on the ability to choose options and, if so, what delivery month will be the first to get the full choice?

John, I'll leave you to decide whether this should be added to the full list or the outstanding list!

Hi mate, I expect any options (e.g. parking sensors) would be dealer-fit so could be ordered much closer to delivery.

[Fuggles]

More questions with answers, and some additional detail to previously posed questions:

Q. Why did you select Dunlop as a unique factory tyre supplier?
Having already proved itself as a key component in enabling the GT-R to set its 7’29” lap time of the Nordschliefe in April, the programme of extensive ongoing tyre testing and improvement continues. At the Nurburgring in September and back in Japan afterwards, the GT-R development team were able to prove that the Dunlop tyre was the preferred tyre for European usage taking into account such areas as handling, ride comfort, wet weather performance, circuit longevity and high-speed stability

Q. Is it possible to still have silver-coloured wheels?
Factory fitted Silver wheels have been deleted from the GT-R line-up for all markets, not just the European version

Q. Does the non-navigation car have bluetooth at all?
Non-Navigation GT-R will have Bluetooth functionality for phones only

Q. If yes, what bluetooth phone standards does it support?
We are checking on this specific point, we have a list of phones that other markets’ Bluetooth will support but need to further understand if this is compatible for the European version too.

Q. Does the Bluetooth support AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) and A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) standards. If it does, it should play music from most MP3 players.
Bluetooth streaming capability will exist as part of the package of features with Satellite Navigation. We are checking in respect of the specific streaming standards it will support.

Q. Has the fuel tank been enlarged?
A. The size of the fuel tank has increased from 71 litres to 73.8 litres

Q. Has there been a change in fuel consumption?
Based on the Japanese method of measuring fuel consumption there has been a minor change in fuel consumption from 8.2 km/litre to 8.5 km/litre. Any improvements will be reflected in the European standard of measurement once the car has received Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) for Europe.

Q. Are there any optional extras available?
There are no Factory Fitted options available. There will be a range of Dealer Fitted accessories available for the GT-R in Europe. These are still under development but will include such items as a car cover, warning triangle and floor mats. Full details and pricing will be available nearer launch.

Q. Is launch control still included?
There is no change to the stability systems and features on the European GT-R as already available in the Japanese market

Q. What's the warranty situation with VDC now?
There is no change to the warranty cover. If it can be proven that a component has been damaged as a result of driving with VDC OFF then warranty for that component is not applicable.

Q. Are the rebranded calipers still actually Brembos?
The branding on the calipers for European GT-Rs will continue as Brembo until the commencement of Satellite Navigation production. At this point, the branding will change to feature both Brembo and NISSAN in line with the running changes introduced for the U.S. and Japanese markets. The design, manufacture and performance of the brake calipers has not changed. Please note – the image on the internet of just NISSAN branding prior to the official release of information on December 8 was a pure photoshop and not an official Nissan image.

Q. What are the headlining colours for the 3 editions now?
There is no change to the colours for the headlining – Base/Premium Edition feature grey headlining, Black headlining for the Black Edition.

Q. Can black wheels be downgraded to gun metal on the Black Edition?
No, the colour of the wheels is used as the key differentiator to identify a Black Edition

Q. Is the black colour still only available on the Black Edition?
Yes, there is no change to the availability of Black Paint

Q. Will there be a finance package to help with the credit crunch?
Not currently but possibly later depending on residual values the car fetches

Q. Will they be putting the new version round the Nurburgring?
The running changes to the GT-R which have just been announced were approved for production during the recent test programme at the Nurburgring in October.

Q. How can they expect customers with delivery due in April to just accept something as controversial as black wheels without any opportunity to change?
A global embargo release date of December 8 was given to all markets to strictly adhere to. We were not able to make information public prior to this date.

Q. Are individuals going to be notified of their personal deadline for spec/colour changes?
Based on an individuals’ build/delivery date the selling Nissan High Performance Centre (NHPC) will contact them about the final deadline for vehicle factory specification

Q. What about iPod connectivity (by cable rather than Bluetooth via an adapter)?
iPod connectivity will be part of the functionality available with Satellite Navigation

Q. When is the specification of the Satellite Navigation being announced?
The GT-R will be the first Nissan to receive the new generation of Satellite Navigation. We have outline details of its functionality and will be able to demonstrate these to the NHPCs early in the new year. Additional functionality for the GT-R is being considered but not yet confirmed.

New/supplementary questions:
8) What's the warranty situation with VDC now?
14) What are the servicing costs/interval going to be? Scheduled maintenance intervals are expected to be 12 monthly, with inspections 6 monthly (when this falls at time of annual service, inspection will be carried out at the same time). Costs not available at this stage, but the first four inspections will be performed free of charge at Nissan High Performance Centres.
15) Will a service package be available?
22) Will the MFD have an AUX in connection as per the JDM / US version. My understanding is that this is what has allowed people to connect rear view camera devices, dvd players and, dare I say it, other sat nav display devices.
23) Will Nissan be offering a competitive insurance package?
24) Can Nissan consider allowing the currently prohibited choices (or at least some of them) for a small fee? If not, why not?
25) Will the multimedia system be capable of playing DVDs or receiving television signals?
26) How can it be that people with an April delivery date are not allowed to change their specs, but the option list hasn't even been published yet? Are the people with early deliveries going to miss out on the ability to choose options and, if so, what delivery month will be the first to get the full choice?

Originally Posted by Fuggles

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[Zed Ed]

bluetooth good news, ipod connectivity not.

my head will probably have fallen off, so I will have no use for either!

[peterpeter]

whoopee blue tooth is in on Non nav cars then!!

thanks for that !!

[davros]

Originally Posted by Zed Ed

bluetooth good news, ipod connectivity not.

my head will probably have fallen off, so I will have no use for either!

That's the right attitude Ed!!

[peterpeter]

Re. Ipod...there must be some kind of direct connector we can buy.
rather than those crappy Griffin type radio devices??

[WoREoD]

I'd just like to say a big thank-you for all the information that you have sought out and shared with us.
As someone who has an April delivery I have stuck with my Premium, Titanium, Black Interior since I saw the car at the Geneva show and am glad I didn't accept all the offers to delay delivery so I could see the spec on Dec. 8th!!
Only problem now is my specially imported 1/43 die-cast model in Titanium has the silver wheels - I think I'll live with that.
Thanks again for the info. I'll show my gratitude in the appropriate way come the New Year!!

[paul__k]

Finally good news on the Bluetooth for non nav cars. Quite why Nissan had said no to this only yesterday god only knows...

Also good news that the calipers are the same for the non sat nav cars and LC / VDC remains the same. Just goes to show you should not always believe the net or some of the posts on here...


Paul

[Fuggles]

Originally Posted by paul__k

Just goes to show you should not always believe the net or some of the posts on here...

Thank you. Yes we do try and be as accurate as possible but can't be held responsible for numpties exaggerating and posting up rumours as fact. However we will continue to try and provide up to date, accurate and informative information direct from Nissan and other sources.

[Paul_G]

If you want to know what the black will look like with the black wheels, then this should give you a good idea:
NAGTROC Gallery - Black Obsidian (Super Black)/Blackgtr

I guess this is the sort of thing that Nissan had in mind when the came up with the idea of the black edition. I.e. a black car I don't think that they envisaged a load of people ordering the black edition just to get the grey wheels and a non black car. Personally I like it. (Well I would if I wanted black). Unfortunately I ordered Silver, so hopefully I can get mine changed.

[axolotl]

i'm very happy not to know what an ipod is. please don't tell me as i don't want to know what i'm missing. i'm quite happy with my sony walkman but won't use it while driving the gt-r. i'll be listening to my bose wireless instead

[Haywire]

Please excuse my stupidity/ignorance but if there is no ipod connectivity, what is the best method of putting music on the HDD, assuming most of it is MP3/Itunes related?

Thanks in advance.

[Fuggles]

I believe the Japanese spec ones take their data direct from CDs ont the Hard disk so you could always cut your own disk

[axolotl]

Originally Posted by paul__k

Finally good news on the Bluetooth for non nav cars. Quite why Nissan had said no to this only yesterday god only knows...



Paul

well who knows, maybe Carlos Ghosn is anonymously reading our forum

[michaelsk]

fuggles,

Any news on when more pics of the black edition might surface ? the only one I can find is the photoshopped one on Nissan's press gallery.

cheers

Michael