2009 Nissan GT-R: Reprogrammed, Our GT-R Gets Quicker

holy $!@#!
holy $!@#!
holy $!@#!

Is that a real picture because it sure looks as good as a dramatized computer rendering from GT.

Has launch control been removed now?

It does look strange with all that blur on the rear wheel but none on the front.

It does have blur at the front. The AWD system is rear-biased.

Mechanically speaking, yes the car is faster, but I bet the 'ole Butt-o-meter wouldn't be able to tell the difference. That's not what I think as "Free speed." I have to feel it.

Still the same car then. Just more reliable.
Just what software updates are suppose to do.

And why didn't they ship them like this?

I think "free" is a bit premature here. Yes, Godzilla is now faster but have all of the kinks in the update (or the original software, for that matter) been worked out? Only time will tell, I suppose.

Overall, though, I'm glad you went with the upgrade. It is a more accurate representation of what GT-R owners are and should be doing.

kinks? It's a software patch. Software are suppose to be patched when newer improved versions are available (but mostly only when customers complain since dealerships don't want to do the work). MOST cars have ECU and TCU updates available and all that.

damn that car is fast!!

Pardon me if I'm wrong, but you just replaced the tires with a cheaper set, right? So it's running faster numbers with worse tires.

So it is actually faster. Still think the 11.3 is not possible ?

You guys need some Dunlops to try out. They are stickier. The car should be faster with them. I think you will pick up another tenth or two. Then add some 93 and some really good air...

Man, I can't wait to get the update and try it out. I am calling my dealer tomorrow! Thanks Edmunds!

This thing is severely hideous, and that pic just highlights how ugly it is. Shame those performance numbers aren't fast enough to outrun its looks.

wow, scorp76, you're corny. you're going to take the time and effort to come on a GT-R article and hate. good for you.

anyway, i'm glad this reprogram didn't neuter the car. that was the one thing i was worried about. you guys made the right decision.

what transmission mode did you guys do this in???

This is nowhere near enough data to same decisively that the software update makes it faster. Not only could weather (air temp, wind, humidity) have effected it, but it had ~10k less miles on it then. Ohh and you guys changed tires... that might have made a bit of difference too.

Sounds like a win-win: its faster (or at least as fast, depending on conditions) and you've satisfied Nissan.

No more 3.3 or 3.4 seconds 0-60 for this car. It's also no faster than a Z06 in 0-60 or 1/4 mile, although infinitely easier to launch than a Z06. A Z06 will still crush it over 100, or 0-150, as before (note the difference in 1/4 mile trap speeds).

I'm curious if any of this might be related to engine break in? Usually an engine will run more efficiently as it ages. How distant are those numbers from each other, mileagewise?

i'm still amazed that this car isn't an Infiniti. a car of its status shouldn't be sold or serviced at the same dealerships as Versas and Altimas. generally Infiniti stores offer a much better dealer experience, and more perks. just my opinion of course.

By that logic, A3's shouldn't be sold next to R8's? Corvette's next to Cobalts? AMG's next to B200's? Rabbit and Phaeton?? *sigh*

Sounds like Nissan did their homework, btw. Impressive stuff.

Thats fantastic! I, like most were worried it would fall on its face after the update, but it didnt. So now we need a write up on how the car feels after the update with daily driving and a track day! Has the update changed the car in those situations?

Sure, it's faster, but it's the photo I like. With that giant sun flare. (:

stingray454, what z06 EVER got to 60 faster than this? your wrong.

jaguar36, what "more data" do you need? stick to your V8.

Mr. Scott Oldham, do you know if this reprogram provided you with the little 5 hp bump that the 2010s get updated with? and what transmission mode did you find was the best?? RRR?

By jaguar36 on February 12, 2009 4:36 AM
"This is nowhere near enough data to same decisively that the software update makes it faster. Not only could weather (air temp, wind, humidity) have effected it, but it had ~10k less miles on it then. Ohh and you guys changed tires... that might have made a bit of difference too."

Being the guy who does the numbers, I can say that these two test days were as close as you could possibly hope for weather wise and tested at the same track. The numbers are comparable.

Best run was, as noted in the comments, in "A" and no other changes. Just stick in in drive and go.
-mike

this is great, i was about to get a R8, i thnk for sure i will get the GTR, thanks

Great picture. I can just see this thing sinking into the rear suspension as it bites into the pavement.

Yes break in time...I've noticed my DGC is faster now after 13k miles :)

"Yes break in time...I've noticed my DGC is faster now after 13k miles :)"

...only about 4-5K miles between this test and the test numbers posted above so that's not the reason.
-mike

"Pardon me if I'm wrong, but you just replaced the tires with a cheaper set, right? So it's running faster numbers with worse tires."

cwmoo740, they put on a new pair of Bridgestone Potenza RE070R tires in the front. You were probably thinking about the long-term BMW E46 M3.

"You guys need some Dunlops to try out. They are stickier. The car should be faster with them. I think you will pick up another tenth or two. Then add some 93 and some really good air..."

tyndago, I think they intentionally wanted to replace the tires with the same ones that came on the car when they bought it. They recently did the same thing (and explained it) with their long-term BMW E82 135i here.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2009/01/2008-bmw-135i-track-days-are-never-cheap.html