AMS Alpha 9 GT-R: A Revolution #9
The Nissan GT-R is already one of the premiere performance machines on the planet. The AWD, high HP and Torque, and incredible driving experience it provides make it an unparalleled vehicle, so it's always great to see what can become of it when heavily tuned and modified. AMS recently took a swing at making the best even better, and the results are more than impressive.
This performance package is truly a revolution of power. By utilizing custom-built AMS billet wheel ball-bearing turbos, the Alpha 9 package from AMS promises 800 HP with pump gas, and a beautiful 900 horse with race gas. These performance numbers are good for a 10.1 second 1/4mile at 138mph, and a true, verified, 9 second 1/4 mile run! 9 seconds! The package doesn't stop at the turbos, either. The high-power output requires greater flow, and to meet those demands AMS also includes a custom 3.5" AMS Exhaust system, and 76mm free-flow intercooler piping. These improved systems help aid the turbos to breathe better and perform more efficiently. The best part about the package is that it doesn't change too much over the stock, so your GT-R will keep its gorgeous look and quality, and become an absolute asphalt-eating monster.
The kit isn't cheap, but, then again, when is performance like this ever affordable? At $22k, the 420HP increase seems like a reasonable trade-off, though. Of course, if you're crazy (or, maybe, an astronaut) and this power isn't enough for you, you can turn your GT-R in to a veritable rocket ship with the Alpha 10 and Alpha 12 packages that AMS is currently developing. Those packages promise to give more power than any man will now what to do with, and, consequently, the most fun a person can conceivably have on four wheels. So, check out the dyno results and the videos below, and begin coveting thy neighbor's car!
Akrapovic GT-R Exhaust
I know that the big news concerning the Nissan GT-R right now is all about the Egoist, but I got to see a new exhaust this weekend that I wanted to share with you guys.
I don't know if you've ever heard of Akrapovic Exhausts. Before Saturday, I myself had not. They're a Slovenian exhaust company who make high-end, all-titanium, incredible exhaust systems for the greatest race cars on earth. This list is, of course, topped by the Nissan GT-R. Well, I was at a show with my Nissan GT-R when a local driver came by with his Godzilla, and I was immediately amazed by the noise. My GT-R is outfitted with a Mine's exhaust, and I thought I was pretty cool for that. I love the way it sounds and I love the way it looks, but this Akrapovic GTR EVO Exhaust was something above and beyond. The tips, crafted from both titanium and dry-carbon fiber, is absolutely gorgeous looking. The sound of the exhaust is fantastic as well. The loud tone and gorgeous, full, rich quality of it reminded me, immediately, of listening to the vehicles at an F-1 Race drive by. It is aggressive, but incredibly clean. After a bit of conversation, and awe on my part, I was invited back to my new friend's garage (where he has his own lift) to get under the car and check the system out. It is clean, smooth, and still: beautiful. The welds are all flawless, and the quality is unmistakable.
Akrapovic GTR Exhaust
Some more conversation passed, and we decided the next day we would go for a drive together. Out on the road, in full bore on a drive by, the tone is even more impressive. It's not super loud, I wouldn't say that, but it's super aggressive. I then got inside of his GT-R and rode around for a bit: silence. With the windows up, there was no noticeable cabin drone. We then rolled down the windows and enjoyed the tone itself. This was all I needed to know.
That evening, I went home, and went online to see what sort of damage an exhaust of this caliber would run me. It's hard to find. Very very hard to find. Some research showed that they seem to be an exclusive company and only allow very specific vendors the rights to sell their products. Then I came across one, (and one I've mentioned before, months back) who apparently had the rights to carry the Akrapovic line: Southern Car Parts. The guys there are great, and I spoke with David yesterday, who helped me immensely. After reading some more about the system, I was amazed by how light-weight it is. The exhaust saves over 17kg beyond the stock. My Mine's titanium saves about 12, which is already a big difference. The price isn't nearly as ridiculous as I had imagined for a system of this quality either. SCP has it listed at $6460, which seems to be exactly what all other companies sell it at. So, if you're in the market for a new exhaust, I would highly highly recommend this one for you. I have not been nearly this impressed on first listen to an exhaust in a long long time, and think it's totally worth a look. Once again, that's Akrapovic, and whoever these guys are, their quality is unbeatable!
Akrapovic GTR Exhaust
Nissan GT-R Egoist
If the Nissan GT-R doesn't boost your vehicular ego enough as it is, the next iteration seems to be designed to do just that. Buzzing the internet for the last few days, real information has come out from Nissan Japan concerning their Spec-M and the Nissan GT-R's future. We've seen the visual touches that are occurring. The new, LED-adorned front fascia is a thing of eye-catching beauty, while the new carbon fiber rear diffuser is a more subtle stylistic touch. The wheels, 20" works of art they are, are being redesigned to eschew themselves from the subtle side of visual flair back to the radical and aggressive. And, above all else, the car which was already a performance power-house is getting a bit of a boost. A very good bit of a boost. The vehicle will definitely cross the 500HP thresh hold, but by how much is a question. Some people with "source information" are claiming as much as 545, although 530 seems to be the safest bet at this point. That's right: 530 HP is a safe bet. So, you take the most impressive automotive machine in production right now (at least, the most impressive with a price tag under a quarter million), give it some more get-up-n-go, and adorn it with lighter weight, truly beautiful, exterior modifications and what do you have? You have the Egoist.
Yeah, you read that right: the Egoist. This car is meant to not only strike fear in the hearts of others but to also make you puff out your chest with pride and add a little more swagger to your step. Of course, the GT-R already does that, but with 530HP now, it will undoubtedly do so even more. Especially considering that the current GT-R boasts 485 power, so this is no small jump. 485 to 530 is a big difference, and will definitely shave large chunks of time off of the GT-Rs already unbelievably impressive performance numbers. Wow. This is exciting, and I can't wait for the official announcements and numbers.
Mine’s GT-R Products
Well, Mine's is and has been one of Japan's premiere vehicle performance tuning shops, and the work they have been doing with the Nissan GT-R R35 is absolutely incredible. They offer full dry carbon fiber body modification for the Nissan GT-R, as well as fantastic performance upgrade pieces.
Their full ESTA suspension kits offer some of the very best components available in one solid, well-tuned package, and the numbers on the Mine's Titanium VX II Pro Exhaust system for the Nissan GT-R are absolutely incredible. While the Mine's equipment is expensive, it is not like this for no particular reason. The reviews across the board on the Mine's products have been exceptional, and most people claim that the pieces themselves are more than worth the money spent on them.
I'm looking at purchasing one of the VX II Pro Titanium exhausts for myself now, after having seen and heard just how incredible a system it is.
The aerodynamic body pieces designed by Mine's are certain to cut down on track times as well. Coupled with their VX-Rom, VX II Exhaust, Super Catalyzer, and Improved Intake system, you're looking at getting 60+ HP on the GTR. Add to that some 200+ pounds weight reduction from all of their weight reducing products, and you're looking at making one of the most incredible cars ever produced a nearly unstoppable racing force. Mine's is certainly a good company to go with also, as their experience and name guarantee you're getting the very best of the best. Their GT-R R35 line was just finished, and is being carried in America by very few places. I found the Mines Nissan GTR Parts at Southern Car Parts for what appears to be less than any other competitor out there. The SCP guys also seem to have the entire Mine's product line available, as well as a number of other GT-R products, making them a certain go-to for future GT-R performance part purchases.
Mine's and the Nissan GT-R R35, a match made in heaven it would seem!
GT-R Named World Performance Car, but we all already knew this without the award.
Nissan GT-R awarded 2009 World Performance Car
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Baku. Nijat Mustafayev – APA-ECONOMICS. The Nissan GT-R was awarded the 2009 World Performance Car award during the New York International Auto Show. The GT-R was chosen from a field of 23 cars that included the Porsche 911 Carrera and the Corvette ZR1, said Nurgun Motors, the official distributor of Nissan in Azerbaijan.
The winner was judged by fifty-nine World Car jurors from twenty-five countries. The jurors observed that, “The Nissan GT-R stole the headlines in the sports car world in 2008. This GT-R – the R35 – throws even former GT-Rs into the weeds via an all-new 3.8-liter bi-turbo V-6 providing 480 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. The drive of the GT-R, especially on a track, reveals an incredibly flexible all-wheel-drive chassis that lays down the rubber whenever you request it. Acceleration to 60 mph from a stop takes just 3.5 seconds, or a tick behind fellow Performance finalist the Corvette ZR1.”
The GT-R was also chosen “2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year” and “2009 Automobile of the Year” by Automobile Magazine. The GT-R also received top honours from Automobile for “Design of the Year,” “Man of the Year,” and “Technology of the Year.
Source:APA