2010 Nissan GT-R US Prices Announced

2010 GT-R

The new supercar manufactured by Nissan might be on its way faster then expected, as the company is getting ready to release the beast. March 31st will be the day on which a first live look at the new GT-R is possible, but only for the fortunate ones.

As was the case with the previous model, the 2010 GT-R will come in two versions :the GT-R and the GT-R Premium. Both of them make use of the standard 3.8l twin turbo V6, controlled through paddle-shifted dual clutch rear transmission. According to Nissan, the new supercar features the world’s first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.

The car will only be delivered to Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments. To find out whether you are among the fortunate ones we talked about earlier, you will find the list of 700 dealers who will sell the GT-R at NissanUSA.com.

Once you find the dealer, the GT-R and get passed the "oh my gods" and "holly...", be ready to pay. And we should warn you, it doesn't come cheap. MSRP is $80,790 for the GT-R, and $83,040 for the GT-R Premium model. Without the $1,000 destination fee.

On the bright side, you do get 485 horsepower (up from 480). In addition, the braking system has been updated with more rigid brake lines for improved durability, and the brake calipers now carry both the Brembo and Nissan logos. The GT-R’s suspension has been retuned with redesigned Bilstein shocks with a new valve body design and revised spring rates.

What will make the difference between you and the guy next door, if by chance you both decide to buy a GT-R, are the two options and two accessories offered for the vehicle. Nissan offers a cold weather package (for free), Special Super Silver Paint for an extra $3,000, iPod converter for $400 and carpeted GT-R floor mats for $280.