2010 Nissan GT-R Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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There was a lot of noise after the release of the Nissan GT-R last year. Motor Trend named it the “2009 Car of the Year.” Similarly, Automobile magazine chose it as its 2009 “Vehicle of the Year.” At the same time, a lot of ham-fisted, lead-footed street racers decided that mashing the accelerator with the Launch Control activated and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) turned off was a great idea. This resulted in two things - slightly faster quarter-mile times, and dozens of damaged transmissions.
So, what to do? Well, Nissan did a lot. For 2010, the GT-R is getting 5 extra horsepower, a retuned suspension with redesigned Bilstein shocks, sturdier brake lines, extra airbags, new colors for the paint and wheels, and new programming for the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to combat the aforementioned transmission issues, not to mention an extra four grand on the sticker.
Just like previously, the GT-R is available in Base and Premium trims, both powered by a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V6 that now produces 485 hp. With the new programming for the TCM, the GT-R launches at 3,000 rpm instead of 4,500, for increased durability as well as decreased acceleration times, even with the VDC activated, within a tenth of a second or two of the previous system, and no broken gears. Power is delivered to all four wheels through a dual clutch rear transmission, operated by paddle shifters. The retuned suspension has received a new valve body design and revised spring and damper rates. The Base trim gets a new darker, “high-luster” finish for the 20-inch forged aluminum alloys, while the Premium trim gets a “near black” finish. A new Special Super Silver Paint is a $3,000 option, one of only two, the other being a no-cost Cold Weather Package that comes with a polished front bumper.
Finally, if you’re game to swallow a base sticker price in excess of eighty grand, you’ll get one more amenity - a master technician at your Nissan dealer dedicated to GT-R service, one of the many sales, service, and facility commitments Nissan requires of certified dealers in order to sell the GT-R. Happy launching!
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2010 Nissan GT-R Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Fender lip moldings: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 9.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Fender lip moldings: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 9.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front