Nissan GT-R SpecV coming to Europe, limited to 40 units

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Nissan has announced that the hardcore GT-R SpecV will be available also in Europe. Limited to just 40 units it is priced at £124,900. First cars will be delivered in April and the last batch in May.

The limited run of 40 examples in Europe reflects that 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first Nissan to wear the GT-R badge.

The SpecV is only being displayed for potential buyers in Europe at the new Nissan Sports showroom in the new Nürburgring complex.

The SpecV model builds on the original GT-R’s product concept by changing and enhancing key components that help deliver the SpecV’s philosophy of being for skilled drivers who are ‘at one’ with their vehicle.

Compared to the regular GT-R it has a new high gear boost control device, which briefly increases boost of the twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide greater in-gear acceleration.

Other highlights are a carbon ceramic brake system, revised springs, fixed-rate dampers, titanium exhaust system, racing-style forged aluminium wheels, carbon fibre rear spoiler, a carbon fibre grille, and carbon fibre brake ducts. All of these changes amount to a weight saving of 60kg.

Inside, the SpecV is offered uniquely as a two-seater (non-SpecV GT-R models also include two-place rear seat) with bespoke Recaro carbon fibre bucket seats trimmed only in Black leather, while carbon fibre is also used for the surround of the rear Bose speakers, instrument panel and other trim areas.

In addition to a revised paint colour line-up (Ultimate Metal Silver and Titanium are not available) the SpecV is available in optional Ultimate Black Opal (RP), a unique chromaflair paint for this version.