Key Points during the GT-R Lifecycle to date include:
http://www.middlehurst.co.uk/content/m_carsR35.aspxSpring 2008 - Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) launch specification upgraded to U.S Market launch specification
Modified spring rate by 0.1 kg/mm
Stiffer engine mounts and an uprated transaxle mount
Winter 2008 - U.S Market launch specification to EU Market (non Sat Nav) launch specification
Power increase from 480 to 485 PS
Revised Spring and Damper rates
Revised (darker) wheel colours
New Metallic White (in place of solid white)
Fuel tank capacity increased from 71 to 73.8 litres
Summer 2009 – EU Market Launch (non Sat Nav) to Sat Nav
Introduction of Satellite Navigation
Improved screen resolution
DVD Player
USB Port
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Revised lettering on Brake Calipers – Brembo to Nissan (no change in technical design)
Reversing Buzzer
Winter 2009 – EU Market (Sat Nav) to MY10 EU Market
'Base' Grade removed from EU Market
Second NACA duct in rear diffuser
Revised ABS Characteristics for improved rear brake bias
Revised rear brake spigot shape and pad chamfer
Improved front transmission mount rigidity
Revised front spring rate and damper
Revised rear transfer link bushing
Increased water pipe diameter for transmission oil cooler
Revised Transmission Control Unit
Revised auto shift schedule – 6th > 5th and 4th > 3rd to 2nd
Increased Battery Capacity
Spring 2010
Introduction of SpecV variant to European Market
Winter 2010 – EU Market MY10 to MY11
Power increased to 530 PS @ 6,400 rpm from 485 PS @ 6,400 (+9 %)
Torque increased to 612 Nm @ 3,200 – 6,000 rpm from 588 Nm @ 3,200 – 5,200 rpm (+4 %)
Coefficient of drag (cd) improved to 0.26
Downforce increased by up to +10%
Front brake disc diameter increased by +10 mm to 390 mm
Reintroduction of full R-mode acceleration system
Revised front torque distribution
Carbon Composite Strut in the engine bay
Front suspension – revised dampers, stabiliser bar ratio and caster angle
Rear suspension – revised suspension geometry (toe and roll centre height)
New Wheel design – stiffer and lighter
Tyre design – new tyre structure and compound
New seat stitching and padding (both grades) with exclusive Black Edition Interior Recaro design
Carbon finish around centre console HVAC and audio dials
Darker trim around door handles and gearshift
Pull-strap in boot lid
New engine cover colour in red
Magnesium Paddle Shifts
Wider opening for front air intake and front nose section
Revised front spoiler with additional aerodynamic canards
LED daytime running lights at the front
LED rear foglight and revised rear grille
New exterior colours
Revised carbon rear diffuser
Additional outlets in the lower rear bumper section
Larger exhaust tip diameter