Overview & Reviews

The long-awaited 2009 Nissan GT-R debuts, replete with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, all-wheel drive and legendary Skyline heritage.

• Face-distorting acceleration, world-class handling, exceptionally easy to drive, low MSRP.

• No manual-transmission option, hefty curb weight, polarizing exterior design.

User Reviews:

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  this is the car - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By g4real - October 22 - 11:16 pm

  As of this time, I put in 5,800 miles on this car & all I can say is its worth every penny. Style of this car & the limited delivery from japan is a advantage for the consumer. a lot of head turning is going to happen once you owe this gtr. performance, cant complain. it has the power and speed that every man would want to have on a sports car. traded my sl55 amg for this & it was worth. only down side is rough & bouncy suspension. But other than that its perfect. I wish they had a manual. Never used the launch control since it scares me already having this fast of a vehicle. took it to vegas & ran up to 160mph without a problem. i will give the gtr a 9/10 rating.

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  Godzilla invades USA! - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By Road Rage - August 22 - 5:16 pm

  Technology is amazing on this car - almost over the top, but when you add it all up, this car flat out delivers. Engine is phenomenal, with gobs of power and a flat torque curve. The two small IHI turbos spool up very quickly, so the car feels more like a V-8 than a juiced six. The DCT shifts smoothly in norm and comfort modes, and bangs swift and hard in race mode. Note I downrated the "fun to drive" category because this car is deadly serious, and one has to be very attentive to the power and the braking, both of which are amazing. My S2000 was more fun to drive, but I do not regret buying the GT-R one bit. It gets a lot of attention everywhere I go, and I like stealth, but I am happy.

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  Disappointed - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By RevMatt - August 21 - 9:46 pm

  Too heavy, too hyped and too limited. Nicely conceived, poorly executed. Drop 600-700 lbs, lower two inches, get rid of the fancy tranny and eliminate the "warranty voided if you use the launch control" and this car could be a world class sports car! The AWD needs some work to improve driver feedback. I sold my GT-R in favor of a Corvette Z06. Nissan developed some great ideas but missed the mark.

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  Great, but a little passionless - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By Shawn - March 16 - 7:33 am

  The GT-R is without doubt an amazing feat of engineering. That said, Im not sure I love it. Ive had an S2000 for four years, and like a previous reviewer I really think it is more fun to drive. Whereas the S2000 is a fun little partner in petty crime, the GT-R is more akin to a nuclear weapon. I know its unbelievably powerful and fast, but I also get very little chance to use it on the street in a way that seems fun. But thats a knock against any supercar. So, while I greatly respect the GT-R, I dont really lust after it, in part because it does not look good.

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  Only the transmission - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By tokyogtr - September 30 - 4:13 am

  Had the car for 5 months now with 11000 km. Transmission started to make severe mechanical noise, couldnt shift from 1st to 2nd. The dealer transplanted a new transmission... I still love the car, enjoy the acceleration and cornering. If not for the transmission, its a reliable car on every aspect. When you can beat Porsche Turbo at about 1/3 the price, I couldnt complain.

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  GT-R will GeTcha!! - 2009 Nissan GT-R
  By GlennO - April 1 - 1:36 am

  The earlier reviews cover most of the salient points, so I will comment, with a perspective as a mechanic and former SCCA racer, and to correct a couple of errors in the other reviews. First, not only is there an outside temperature gauge, but one can set an auto or manual temp at which the dash display will warn you of icy conditions. My main gripe is that doing ones own service is a challenge on this car. The underside makes it hard to get at the mechanicals, and the owners manual is useless for the DIYer - it reads like a BMW manual. Parts will be very expensive, as every fluid is "special" and costly. But the car gets better the more miles I put on it, and it IS a super car, for sure!