nurburgring – Wild Speed

Nissan GT-R Nismo

“LEAKED” A day before it’s debut. 595 HP and a 7:08 ‘Ring time. Insane numbers.

The twin-turbo V6 3.8-liter engine from the GT-R develops 545 HP (401 kW) and 463 lb-ft (627 Nm) of torque. Nismo revised the intake and exhaust systems, installed bigger turbochargers from the GT3-spec model and modified the ignition timing.

The 3.8 V6 now develops 595 HP (438 kW) and 480 lb-ft (650 Nm). Nissan says the engine can take even more power, but the tranny simply would not be able to cope with that.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo rolls on 20-inch wheels wrapped in rubbers from Dunlop. 255/40RF-20 run-flat Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST

The GT-R Nismo with the optional track package will cost less than 200,000 USD (about 148,000 EUR / 124,000 GBP). Pricing details will be unveiled officially tomorrow.

SPORTAUTO ringtimes (same driver)

1. Gumpert Apollo Sport mit Sportreifen 7.24 min › 11/2009

2. Porsche 911 GT2 RS mit Sportreifen 7.24 min › 11/2010

3. Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 mit Sportreifen 7 7.25 min › 8/2012

4. McLaren MP4-12C mit Sportreifen 7.28 min › 11/2011

5. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 mit Sportreifen 7.30 min › 8/2011

6. Porsche Carrera GT 7.32 min › 1/2004

7. Pagani Zonda F 7.33 min › 5/2006

8. Porsche 911 GT2 mit Sportreifen 7.33 min › 11/2007

9. Porsche 911 GT3 RS mit Sportreifen 7.33 min › 5/2010

10. Koenigsegg CCR 7.34 min › 3/2006

11. Audi R8 GT mit Sportreifen 7.34 min min › 12/2010

12. Lexus LFA mit Sportreifen 7.34 min min › 2/2012

13. Ruf Rt12 mit Sportreifen 7.35 min min › 2/2008

14. Nissan GT-R 7.36 min › 5/2011

15. Corvette ZR1 7.38 min › 10/2009

991 Saga Continues: GT2 Spied

Photographers have caught Porsche testing the all new 991 GT2 at the Nurburgring. It’s obviously no secret as the GT2 is a one-step-up from the GT3 which was revealed this year at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The new 991 GT2 will be a much more hardcore and hunkered down version of the GT3, or the lovechild of a GT3 and a Turbo, so to say. The GT2 will feature a RWD platform, a 3.8l twin turbo flat six engine that will produce around 560 hp, which evidently will be able to catapult the GT2 to 60 mph in just under 3 seconds! Push hard enough and the GT2 will hit 200 mph. That’s absolutely mind boggling, but as much as this sounds like the ultimate widowmaker, modern technohow might just sort things out a bit.

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New BMW M4 Coupe Spyshots Emerge

New images have emerged of a Silverstone F82 M4 testing on the Nurburgring, wearing M Carbon Ceramic Brakes. It doesn’t reveal any new features, but some technical details have surfaced.

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BIMMERPOST were recently informed by a BMW M official that the engine powering the M4 will boast an 8000 RPM redline.

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WHAT DO WE KNOW?
• Lighter than current M3 (targeting E46 M3 weight
• More powerful than current M3, but around 100 lb-ft more torque
• Faster than current M3
• More efficient than current M3
• Powered by “S55” inline 6 cylinder multi turbo engine
• Nearly 8k RPM redline
• DCT and manual transmission options
• Optional M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
• Rumored Electric Power Steering
• Prototype Tires – Michelin Pilot Super Sport: 255/35/19 (front), 275/35/19 (rear)
• Front styling to feature elements from the M6 and 1M coupe, with Air Curtain technology
• Hood features power bump / dome
• Kidney grilles feature double-slats with M3/M4 badge
• F82 M4 coupe to feature double-bubble sculpted carbon fiber roof , with optional sunroof
• M3 Introduced late 2013 – early 2014
• M3 European Delivery begins June 2014, at earliest
• M4 hits dealers no earlier than late 2014 – early 2015

F80 M3 Makes Music At The Nurburgring

Ahead of the F80 M3’s debut, the production F80 M3 prototype continues to test at the Nurburgring. Bimmerpost has caught it on video as well as its mighty multi-turbo inline 6’s engine noise.

Running a check through the VIN number, the M3 will be powered by a 415HP 3.0 inline 6 S55 engine that many have already speculated. The new F80 M3 will be lighter than the current M3 and will be tarting the E46 M3 weight. It’ll be more faster and efficient than the current M3 and be offered with a DCT or Manual transmission. Carbon ceramic brakes will also be an option a long with Electric power steering being standard.

M3 Deliveries for Europe begins around June 2014.

Source: BIMMERPOST

Caught Testing: BMW 435i M Sport Prototype

BMW have been quite busy lately testing cars back-to-back at the Nurburgring, which now includes some more testing of the BMW 435i M Sport. However, not much has been revealed in these photos but it has envisioned how it will perform on a track.

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The 435i M Sport you see here is in Estoril Blue II. Unfortunately, the M Sport bumpers remain under camouflage so it’s not 100% clear on the changes. The headlights have had a slight overhaul too, they now feature optional full LED headlights with squared-off corona rings. M Sport brakes are fitted on this model but the M Sport wheels are not

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Source: BIMMERPOST