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Comparative test: Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Porsche 911 Turbo
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Our regular readers undoubtedly remember the publication of four months ago dedicated to the first testing of GT-R, when in Germany we tested the version for the Japanese market. Then we had a very definite opinion about the car, but some details nevertheless slipped away from our attention. We immediately realized that the characteristics of GT-R will definitely allow him to take a place among the world elite in class 2+2 ... But we could not imagine that soon I and the editors Mike Montisello and Andrew Bornop will get the opportunity to conduct a comparative test of the first In the USA, GT-R in the configuration for the American market with Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 Turbo. For the test, we chose one of the most insidious mountain roads in California, as well as the no less causing track Butonwillow Raceway (where Steve Millen, a former tester-test of the Nissan plant) joined us. Here we found out that GT-R not only justifies the whole hype arranged around his appearance, but also methodically chop it into pieces by a sharp samurai sword.
Track tests were held on the Buttonwillow highway along the route No. 13, the length of which is 4.39 km. The air temperature was 14, moisture 45%. There was no wind.
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Third: Porsche 911 Turbo
Glasses: 380.7
Circle time: 2: 02.1
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It is no secret that Nissan engineers used 911 Turbo as a comparison in the design of GT-R. Each time, attending the event, somehow related to GT-R, we noticed Porsche 911 Turbo, looming nearby, obviously used by Nissan engineers as a standard. They were equal to 480 hp, issued by a 6-cylinder opponent with a volume of 3.6 liters. Thanks to such indicators, 911 Turbo, weighing 1,682 kg, accelerates to hundreds in 3.4 seconds, it is enough to carry out Corvette and GT-R, but it is hardly possible to win GT-R and Corvette. The arrival for a quarter of a mile will not give anything, since both 911 Turbo and Corvette show the same result of 11.7 s, and GT-R lags behind them literally for a split second.
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In terms of controllability, we were somewhat disappointed in our silver Porsche. In theory, the all -wheel drive 911 Turbo should swallow speedy turns, but instead he showed insufficient rotation in complex turns and excessive in more speedy ones. Some argued that such behavior is associated with the use of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, others sinned on too soft suspension springs. But no matter what the reason was covered, Porsche could not show the acute manageability that GT-R showed us on a winding mountain road and on the track.
Undoubtedly, 911 Turbo showed an unexpected absence of proper grip, despite all -wheel drive. We watched
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911 Turbo shone in straight sections of the highway. The Porsche interior turned out to be the most luxurious of the three, the front seats are very comfortable, with good support, the skin is replete. Porsche scored a lot of points in the category of a car in which I would prefer to drive along suburban tracks. Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting noisiness at high speeds and small buttons of the radio/navigation system/climate control, which make it difficult to use these options while driving.
The cost of 911 Turbo ranges from $ 135,470, which also relates to disadvantages in our test. In general, the price that you pay to be able to go to Porsche is quite justified. But as for dry numbers, the Japanese supercope caught up and overtook the German, which means that now there is something to replace Porsche.
Second: Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Glasses: 384.2
Circle time: 2: 02.2
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Undoubtedly, the characteristics of Corvette are impressive: a 7-liter V8 produces 505 atmospheric L.S. At 637 Nm of the moment. The elegant Chevy demonstrates the most powerful acceleration of all, being the easiest of the subjects only 1,519 kg. Acceleration to hundreds like the rest, but when rides by 402 meters, he managed to develop the largest speed at the finish of 199 km/h, which is 4 km/h more than that of 911 Turbo, and 11.5 km/h than that GT-R. This proves that, despite Corvette's inability to leave the start as quickly as his all -wheel drive rivals do, if he starts, no one will catch up with him.
I prefer atmospheric engines to turbocharged if they are as good as this. The Z06 engine has constant rabid power, in the entire speed range, in any transmission. And the sound ... is an American V8, do you need to say something else? From such power, it frankly tears off the roof, says Montisello.
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When all 505 horses spin the rear wheels are always a challenge. But it is worth paying tribute to GM engineers: they worked well. The installation of a control system allows Z06 to demonstrate a much more impressive clutch than you could expect. The clutch is good, but still there is an impression that the ass is a little swimming.
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Despite the absence of the rear seats, Corvette is very convenient in traveling long distances. He has a smooth move, comfortable seats, although they would not have prevented more active lateral support. The salon is quite quiet, the main source of noise is the engine, and that is good.
We came to the general conclusion that Corvette looks best. He is low, wide, which indicates his readiness to show himself in all its glory at any time. Well, the price equal to $ 79 595 makes it the most profitable acquisition in the world ... True, now he has a company.
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First: Nissan GT-R
Glasses: 386.6
Circle time: 1: 56.9
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The best GT-R showed himself on the track. The circle time speaks for itself: both Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 Turbo were left behind, GT-R waved a pen, passing the 13th Buttonwillow highway for 5 seconds faster than the rest. Everyone present really liked the Twin-Turning V6 engine from Nissan with a volume of 3.8 liters of 480 horses at 6,400 rpm. and 588 Nm of the moment in the speed range from 3,200 to 5 200 in combination with a 6-speed box located in the rear of the body with a two-disc clutch. IHI turbines mounted directly with the exhaust manifold for a faster reaction, 0.8 bar blow, which accelerates from a place to hundreds of 3.4 s, and 402 meters passes for 11.8 s, i.e. Along with competitors, despite the considerable weight of 1,796 kg.
The power issued by the GT-R engine is simply phenomenal. Not because there are a lot of it, but because it is given very smoothly and naturally. Smaller in size than competitors, GT-R turbines are more responsive than Porsche, there is practically no delay between pressing the gas pedal and the engine reaction. However, the sound of the engine does not so excite the imagination as the sounds made by Z06 and 911 Turbo, Montisello notes.
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It is best to feel yourself in GT-R when you pass any turns. Slightly slowing down and turning the steering wheel, you give the back of the GT-R to enter the game and slightly change the line of turning, but never so much that the machine is lost to stability. The work of the steering wheel is minimal, the all -wheel drive system takes on the most difficult when leaving the turns, says Bornop.
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It has enough space for a big guy, and in the back seat, the guys are smaller quite comfortably to ride at lunchtime to the nearest restaurant. The trip will not be soft, even in maximum comfort mode. The monitor screens look neat, although some details could be performed better. Could I spend all day in this car? Even how, Montisello notes.
As for the style of this car, we liked it, although there is an opinion that it is too similar to a robot. The lower line does not resemble the bottom of an ordinary machine, but then it is very eloquently hints at its outstanding abilities. Simply put, GT-R The most powerful car ever created in the Land of the Rising Sun, which will force American and European automakers to think carefully. And if it were not for its cost, equal to $ 69 850 (the approximate cost of the test set $ 72,880), and the authorship of Nissan, then GT-R could well be called the most exotic machine on the planet.
A source: Road & Tracks