2012 Nissan GT-R: 530 HP, 7:20 'Ring Time

An overnight spec-drop from the Land of the Rising Sun confirms the2012 Nissan GT-Ris the Car of the Rising Power with a 45 horsepower bump, which is enough to drop theNurbürgring timeto aCorvette ZR1-confounding7:20.

The new 2012 GT-R is now more than justslightly revised aerodynamics. According toNAGTROC, the 2012 model adds more power through added boost, larger exhaust piping, modified valve timing, and a few other tweaks.

The new GT-R now makes 530 hp at 6,400 RPM and peak torque of 450 lb-ft from 3,200-6,000 RPM. They've also attempted to preempt any jokes by mentioning there's an upgrade to the transmission programming as well.

Not surprisingly, they've extended the number of editions to six: Club Track (racing-only), EGOIST (super customized), Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, and SpecV.

Magically, the 'Ring time droppedfrom 7:26.4to 7:20, enough to best both the ZR1 andPorsche 911 GT3 RS.

More info as it gets translated and verified.

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