Though it is not referred as a Skyline any longer, the Nissan GT-R is a vehivle that has earned the correct to be mentioned in the twin breath as greats such as Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari. Approximative the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Porsche 911 Turbo, the GT-R uses an all-wheel-drive platform and a turbocharged Engine that in sync dispense mind-blowing hire and acceleration. However unlike its competitors, the GT-R is able to deliver similarly incredible performance at a even extended lovely fee.
Engines
The GT-R features a 3.8-liter, 24-valve V6. Thanks in apportionment to dual IHI turbochargers, the GT-R produces 480 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 430 ft-lbs of torque at 3200 rpm. The Lamborghini Gallardo is the later Rival from the Italian definite, on account of the Murcielago has far more power and is besides far expanded expensive. The Gallardo LP560-4 uses a V10 engine that produces a GT-R-besting 552 horsepower.
Gearboxes
The GT-R features a 6-speed dual clutch, tome gearbox that is shifted via paddles ultimate the steering trundle. The Gallardo can be ordered with either a conventional 6-speed gearbox or a paddle shift transmission akin to the GT-Rs.
Chassis
With its PM (Premium Midship) chassis configuration, the GT-R has an optimal 53/47 weight distribution This arrangement design puts the gearbox extreme the front-mounted Engine of the GT-R, which is extraordinary for a front-engine machine and the aboriginal for an all-wheel-drive automobile. The GT-R offers perfectly a bit of practicality besides, owing to it has back seats. In in fashion Lamborghini tradition, the Gallardo very features an all-wheel guide platform. And in accurate exotic machine fashion, the Gallardo utilizes an optimal mid-engine design and can sole seat two passengers. The chassis is an all aluminium design to keep weight down and the exterior is made of thermoplastic-formed panels.
Performance
The GT-R and the LP560-4 are pretty close when it comes to on road performance. Despite having more power, the Gallardo is a little slower than the GT-R, and does zero-to-60 in 3.7 seconds, and can reach a top speed of over 200 mph.
Cost
Here is where these two supercars diverge dramatically. Despite it's world beating performance, the GT-R starts at a paltry $77,000. The GT-R posts a zero-to-60 time of 3.3 seconds and can max out at 192 mph according to Nissan. By reason of its combination of power and handling, the GT-R was able post a sub 8-minute lap time on Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. Posting a time in the 7-minute range is a benchmark time.Compare that to the Gallardo's whopping staring price of $198,000. Prices are as of 2009. The Gallardo is the "affordable" Lamborghini.
