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Tested: 2009 Nissan GT-R Photos

From the Archive: Nissan's husky new GT-R shoots high-caliber holes in our expectations.

Photography by Morgan Segal
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From the Archive: Despite an advanced all-wheel-drive system, trick dual-clutch transmission, countless computers, and 480 horsepower, the fact that Nissan's new GT-R sports coupe weighs nearly two tons prompted more than a little initial skepticism regarding its top-shelf performance credentials. Then we spent more time with it, and discovered that it's nothing short of brilliant for its $70,475 base price.

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

2009 nissan gt r
MORGAN SEGAL|Car and Driver

2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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2009 Nissan GT-R

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The V-6 breathes through dual intake tracks pressurized by twin IHI turbos blowing into separate front-mounted intercoolers.

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2009 Nissan GT-R interior

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2009 Nissan GT-R seats

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2009 Nissan GT-R tachometer and fuel gauge

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2009 Nissan GT-R instrument cluster speedometer and tachometer

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Leather-fringed paddles control the aft-mounted Aichi Kikai dual-clutch six-speed

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2009 Nissan GT-R engine start - stop button

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2009 Nissan GT-R wheel

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2009 Nissan GT-R grille

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2009 Nissan GT-R headlight

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2009 Nissan GT-R taillights

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