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11-12-2009, 09:58 AM
Here is interesting article I found from GTRC forum, what do you think?
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From the designer drawing board itself. Not all aftermarket like 600hp stripped GTR(lighter) can do a better time than the stock GTR in the nurburgring. That wt has a purpose. A 600hp GTR will be faster in straight line but in Nur time might be different. It is a better package car. If you want a dragster make it 800hp good for straight line but not for Q day use.
NISSAN GT-R: KAZUTOSHI MIZUNO INTERVIEW
Part I of PH's exclusive video interview with the Nissan GT-R program chief
Last month PistonHeads was invited to visit Nissan's Nurburgring Technical Centre for an exclusive interview with the 'father of the GT-R', the car's program manager and chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno.
PH Editor Chris-R posed questions based on suggestions from the PH forums, and we captured Mizuno san's answers on camera. Check out the film clips below, for some fascinating insights into the mind of this famously single-minded chief engineer, and his philosophy about the GT-R project.
The fount of all GT-R knowledge very kindly answered all our questions in English, making frequent use of the office whiteboard to illustrate various points.
Without blowing the PH trumpet too loudly, we're forced to say that GT-R 'geekery' doesn't get much better than this. So pay attention class, and take it away Mizuno san..
Q1) For such a high performance machine, the GT-R is a big car and heavy one. Tell us why that is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nGiZKQmODA
Q2) So what is the best way to reduce weight from the R35 to make it perform better?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1izuj3ku8k
Q3) In your previous answer, you seemed to be telling us the parameters of 1700kgs weight and 485hp were set from the beginning of the project, is that correct
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXtOYrL67Fo
Q4) Why did you opt for a V6 engine, instead of an engine with more cylinders?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf8rADuMcLM
Q5) What about the transaxle - some competitors have seven or eight speeds, so why does the GT-R have only six?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc5wIKGnC0k
Q6) The R34 had the HICAS rear wheel steering system. Why didn't that make it onto the latest GT-R?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gil9Utvq2GM
Q7) Is the increasing use of electronic control systems in performance cars a welcome trend, or does it reduce the enjoyment for the driver?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz0LpZ426XE
Q8) When you develop a car from scratch, there have to be compromises. What was the biggest compromise that affected the development of the GT-R?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrWisNpWxc
Q9) Can diesels ever be a good thing in motorsports, and can electric road cars ever be fun to drive?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ2LQ1Qy4uo
Q12) We know about your personal commitment and passion for the GT-R, but where does this passion come from. Were you inspired by cars as a boy, and which cars inspire you now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96pV_bBMTo
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From the designer drawing board itself. Not all aftermarket like 600hp stripped GTR(lighter) can do a better time than the stock GTR in the nurburgring. That wt has a purpose. A 600hp GTR will be faster in straight line but in Nur time might be different. It is a better package car. If you want a dragster make it 800hp good for straight line but not for Q day use.
NISSAN GT-R: KAZUTOSHI MIZUNO INTERVIEW
Part I of PH's exclusive video interview with the Nissan GT-R program chief
Last month PistonHeads was invited to visit Nissan's Nurburgring Technical Centre for an exclusive interview with the 'father of the GT-R', the car's program manager and chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno.
PH Editor Chris-R posed questions based on suggestions from the PH forums, and we captured Mizuno san's answers on camera. Check out the film clips below, for some fascinating insights into the mind of this famously single-minded chief engineer, and his philosophy about the GT-R project.
The fount of all GT-R knowledge very kindly answered all our questions in English, making frequent use of the office whiteboard to illustrate various points.
Without blowing the PH trumpet too loudly, we're forced to say that GT-R 'geekery' doesn't get much better than this. So pay attention class, and take it away Mizuno san..
Q1) For such a high performance machine, the GT-R is a big car and heavy one. Tell us why that is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nGiZKQmODA
Q2) So what is the best way to reduce weight from the R35 to make it perform better?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1izuj3ku8k
Q3) In your previous answer, you seemed to be telling us the parameters of 1700kgs weight and 485hp were set from the beginning of the project, is that correct
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXtOYrL67Fo
Q4) Why did you opt for a V6 engine, instead of an engine with more cylinders?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf8rADuMcLM
Q5) What about the transaxle - some competitors have seven or eight speeds, so why does the GT-R have only six?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc5wIKGnC0k
Q6) The R34 had the HICAS rear wheel steering system. Why didn't that make it onto the latest GT-R?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gil9Utvq2GM
Q7) Is the increasing use of electronic control systems in performance cars a welcome trend, or does it reduce the enjoyment for the driver?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz0LpZ426XE
Q8) When you develop a car from scratch, there have to be compromises. What was the biggest compromise that affected the development of the GT-R?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrWisNpWxc
Q9) Can diesels ever be a good thing in motorsports, and can electric road cars ever be fun to drive?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ2LQ1Qy4uo
Q12) We know about your personal commitment and passion for the GT-R, but where does this passion come from. Were you inspired by cars as a boy, and which cars inspire you now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96pV_bBMTo