Exclusive Full Test: Nissan GT-R SpecV

Sounds like some crazy grip to go along with the crazy price. I'm torn.

How's the ride? I get the idea that this is even less of a street car than the Viper ACR.

I had always wondered how they would address naming the "Spec" version of the new GTR here in America as it might be a bit confusing if they have a V Spec GTR (as previous generations were named) alongside a Sentra SER Spec V. Enough with the names, send it to the Ring. That's what everyone is waiting for.

How did the press ever come up with the idea that 3800 lb is heavy? Don't you know most Audi/BMW/MB sports weigh even more than this?
How did people get in their heads that 3800 lb is heavy? I don't understand where that thought came from.

Here's the field:

Porsche Panamera - 4343 lb
Aston Martin Rapide - 4189 lb
Ferrari 612 - 4057 lb
Aston Martin DB9 - 3970 lb
Nissan GT-R - 3858 lb <============
Ferrari 575 - 3815 lb
Ferrari 599 - 3722 lb
Aston Martin DBS - 3737 lb
Porsche 911 Turbo - 3660 lb
Nissan GT-R Spec V - 3615 lb (1640 kg) <=======
Aston Martin DB8 - 3595 lb

So, I don't understand where the press came up with this idea that 3800 lb is heavy. The BMW/AMG/Audi RS/S weigh much more than this. The Germans make their cars 4000+ lbs you all know right?

MB SL65 AMG - 4555 lb
Audi S6 - 4519 lb
Jaguar XFR - 4306 lb

MB SL63 AMG - 4274 lb
MB CLS63 AMG - 4210 lb
Maserati GranTurismo S - 4145 lb
Audi S5 - 4067 lb
MB E63 AMG - 4035 lb
BMW M5 - 4012 lb

Audi S4 - 3990 lb
BMW M6 - 3909 lb
Jaguar XKR - 3968 lb
Audi RS4 - 3957 lb

BMW M3 Sedan - 3726 lb
BMW M3 Coupe - 3704 lb
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - 3671 lb
Audi R8 - 3605 lb

MB SLK55 AMG - 3472 lb
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 - 3307 lb
Lamborghini Gallardo - 3153 lb

Helloooooo Pork. Except the Lambos.

The GT-R is a super light 4 seat super car.
Completely demolishes everybody else's 4-seater.

Argument partial fail.
Nissan GT-R SpecV is in fact 3704 lb (1680 kg).
http://www.nissan.co.jp/GT-R/SPECV/

Still beating the 4 seat competition.

Argument super fail.
The GT-R SpecV is a 2 seater.
What was I thinking?

Lambo note:
The Lambos more likely weigh:
3500 lb
and
3350 lb respectively.
Lamborghini's the only company that lists dry weights (unstartable car with no fluids of any kind in it) instead of curb weight (engine, transmission, wiper, radiator fluid included). Curb weight is the standard number used by all... except Lamborghini.

That's why the Lambo weights are ridiculously low.

Will the new Bridgestone rubber on the SpecV be available as an aftermarket part in the USA?