The Nissan GTR R35 ... Video's and Explanation of the GTR (by Kazutoshi Mizuno)

[CasperBxl]

Hi All,

Maybe some of you might find these videos interesting, revealing or just nice to have in your YouTube Collections:

PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno

Q1) For such a high performance machine, the GT-R is a big car and heavy one. Tell us why that is?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 1

Q2) So what is the best way to reduce weight from the R35 to make it perform better?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 2

Q3) In your previous answer, you seemed to be telling us the parameters of 1700kgs weight and 485hp were set from the beginning of the project, is that correct?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 3

Q4) Why did you opt for a V6 engine, instead of an engine with more cylinders?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 4

Q5) What about the transaxle some competitors have seven or eight speeds, so why does the GT-R have only six?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 5

Q6) The R34 had the HICAS rear wheel steering system. Why didnt that make it onto the latest GT-R?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 6

Q7) Is the increasing use of electronic control systems in performance cars a welcome trend, or does it reduce the enjoyment for the driver?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 7

Q8) When you develop a car from scratch, there have to be compromises. What was the biggest compromise that affected the development of the GT-R?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 8

Q9) Can diesels ever be a good thing in motorsports, and can electric road cars ever be fun to drive?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 9

Q10) What are your thoughts about the need to reduce the environmental impact of motoring and motorsport?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 10

Q11) There have been lots of rumours about future GT-R developments, including the Spec M version with more comfort. What can you tell us about that?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 11

Q12) We know about your personal commitment and passion for the GT-R, but where does this passion come from. Were you inspired by cars as a boy, and which cars inspire you now?
YouTube - PistonHeads Interviews Kazutoshi Mizuno - Question 12



Some others:

2010 GT-R Launch Control Controversy Explained on video (by Kazutoshi Mizuno):
YouTube - 2010 GT-R Launch Control Controversy Explained on video


National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 1 of 5)
YouTube - National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 1 of 5)

National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 2 of 5)
YouTube - National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 2 of 5)

National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 3 of 5)
YouTube - National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 3 of 5)

National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 4 of 5)
YouTube - National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 4 of 5)

National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 5 of 5)
YouTube - National Geographic: Inside Supercar - Nissan GT-R (Part 5 of 5)



PistonHeads Visits Nissan At The Nurburgring (Part 1)
YouTube - PistonHeads Visits Nissan At The Nurburgring (Part 1)

PistonHeads Visits Nissan At The Nurburgring (Part 2)
YouTube - PistonHeads Visits Nissan At The Nurburgring (Part 2)

Dirk Schoysman gives PistonHeads a tour of the Nurburgring at the wheel of a Nissan GT-R
YouTube - Dirk drives Chris-R

Chris-R drives Dirk
YouTube - Chris-R drives Dirk

Nissan GT-R Nurburgring record-holder Toshio Suzuki takes PistonHeads for a hot lap of the Nurburgring in a Nissan GT-R.
YouTube - Toshio Suzuki drives Chris-R



Good enough for sticky....?

Hope you enjoy the video's ...

[Silverspeed]

Nice one Dirk

[JohnE90M3]

Originally Posted by Silverspeed

Nice one Dirk

Seconded, well done.

[Steve]

Fan - fcuking - tastic !!!

[Dr Forinor]

Excellent, thanks for this!

I second it for a sticky.

[CasperBxl]

Originally Posted by Dr Forinor

Excellent, thanks for this!

I second it for a sticky.

Would be nice to stick it ... lots of info for potential buyers, and people who like to know why the car is as it is ....




Just got mine back, it was in the shop for optimization (after 2 weeks of ownership, 3600Km )
Good job by our HPC ... luckily because there is only one in Belgium!