Nissan’s success was perceived to be quite peculiar in comparison to the other world-class vehicles in the competition. The GT-R did not rank first in horsepower and had a whopping 27 ponies fewer than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG which ranked first in most horsepower. The GT-R only ranked sixth in top speed at 121.8 MPH and was 99lbs heavier than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG which ranked second heaviest vehicle. The Nissan GT-R was not the strongest, not the speediest, and it was by far, the heaviest vehicle in the competition. Even it’s toughest competitor, Farari, after studying it in their testing lab, could not give reason as to why their rival was so surprisingly fast.
Despite not having the most bronze, the key to the Nissan GT-R’s success was in its brains. Nissan has created a super car that contains two clutches that require no clutch pedal. The paddle-shifted 6 speed sequential dual clutch transmission allows the driver to shift gears in 0.2 seconds while in R-Mode. Nissan has designed this dual clutch transmission to pre-select the next gear before the driver shifts to ensure an immediate shift. Nissan’s industry leading technology provided the GT-R with the top acceleration that reigned over its competition.
Now if you weren’t surprised already, the $89,950 Nissan GT-R was followed by the second place $225,325 Ferrari 458 Italia and the third place $198,600 Audi R8 GT. “In all fairness, if we were running for pink slips, we would have had to bring at least two GT-Rs to match the cost of the competitors,” stated Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. This story not only gives Nissan reason to brag about it’s victory, but it also gives Nissan bragging rights for being one of the least expensive super cars to win the “World’s Biggest Drag Race.”
At North Country Nissan in Saint Albans, VT, we are excited for the Nissan GT-R’s big win. We applaud Nissan for providing it’s customers with world-class performance while staying affordable at the same time. This success for Nissan only adds to the many reasons why they continue to be a leader in the car industry and why we are so enthusiastic about the Nissan brand.
If you’re in the greater Burlington area, Franklin County, or in Plattsburgh, NY, we would love to share this enthusiasm with you. Be sure to like us on Facebook, Subscribe to our blog, visit our website, and visit us at our dealership. We would be happy to see you!
Until we meet again,
Seth Whiting
Paquin’s Auto Park
SethWhitingCars@gmail.com
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