Model Year 2011 Nissan GT-R Updates

There are a few changes for the 2011 model year Nissan GT-R, and some other interesting news, only 315 cars imported to the US for model year 2011.
Nissan discontinued the base model, as they sold very few of them. Now the only model offered is the Premium.

Nissan is pleased to announce pricing for the 2011 GT-R. The 2011 GT-R is equipped with a 3.8L
twin-turbo charged engine producing 485 hp and advanced All-Wheel Drive technology that
provides outstanding performance. Combined with its aggressive design, the GT-R continues to be
the purest, most passionate expression of the Nissan brand.
In previous years, the GT-R was available in two trim levels, Base and Premium. In 2011, the
Base model has been discontinued and the GT-R is now available in one trim level, GT-R Premium.
The following features become standard on the 2011 model:
�� premium near black wheel finish
�� rear cooling ducts to help improve cooling performance around the rear floor area
�� auto on/off head lights
�� speed-sensitive windshield wipers
�� USB iPod interface
�� Bluetooth streaming audio
�� XM NavWeather and XM NavTraffic capabilities.
For the ultimate enthusiast, the Dunlop summer ultra-high performance run-flat tires are available
as a package at no extra cost. The Cold Weather Package remains the same with the Dunlop 7010
all season tires and high luster dark smoke wheel finish.
The MY11 Nissan GT-R MSRP is as follows: (D&H is not included)
�� GT-R Premium $84,060




For 2011, GT-R Premium is the only model offered (the base model is discontinued), and it receives several feature upgrades.
The navigation system is now the next-generation Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System. This advanced system adds new features including XM NavWeather™ real-time weather reports (subscription required), streaming audio via Bluetooth®, DVD playback, an expanded point-of-interest (POI) database that includes the Zagat® restaurant guide, and a USB port⁴ that replaces the Interface System for iPod® connector and CompactFlash reader.
Other changes for 2011 include:

• The suspension is retuned and rear bushings strengthened to enhance ride comfort without compromising performance handling.
• The color tone of the center caps on the wheels is slightly darker.
• Double clear coat paint is added to the fascias.
• Rear cooling ducts are modified underneath the body.

Automatic on/off headlights are now standard.
Source: Nagtroc