Nissan Gtr 2014 Owner's Manual

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INNOVATION
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THAT REDEFINES.
It is the ultimate expression of a company famous for making passionate drivers’ cars. When introduced, the GT-R
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completely rewrote the rules. And then, after it had turned the world on its ear, we continued to improve it. Because we choose to lead. To create. To inspire. With an unmatched blend of technology and soul, the GT-R is a singular supercar, so intuitive anyone can drive it. So capable, it can be driven anytime and anywhere. to an even more amazing level. Nissan. Innovation that excites.
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And for 2014, an all-new Track Edition raises performance
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Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. At all times, o bey traf fic laws . Not intended for unpaved of f-road use. Always wear your s eat belt , and please don’t drink and drive.
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UNCONVENTIONAL AERODYNAMICS.
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UNRIVALED PRESENCE. UNBELIEVABLE PERFORMANCE.
A SUPERCAR TO ITS VERY CORE.
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Before you rewrite the rules, you must establish them. So we boldly penned the absolute minimums the GT-R would need to reach. When the GT-R launched in 2009, we not only met our original goals – we shattered them.
And while some might have rested on their laurels, that’s not the Nissan way. Instead, we immediately started looking for ways to further develop the GT-R. The results speak for themselves: a top speed of 196 mph, and an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 7.0 lbs./hp. During the development stages, the 2012 GT-R recorded a breathtaking 7-minute, 24.22-second lap of the Nürburgring. A more powerful GT-R bowed for the 2013 model, followed by an even more focused model for 2014. How best to test the ongoing refinements? Turn the page.
1_ Achieve a top speed over 186.4 mph. 2_ Have a power-to-weight ratio of 8.8 lbs./hp. 3_ Lap the Nürburgring in under 8 minutes.
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Professional drive r. Closed c ourse. Obey all tr affic l aws, always drive s afely and wear your s eat belt . Damage resulting from racing, competitive driving, track and/or airstrip use not covered by warranty. See your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and Owners Manual for proper vehicle operation and complete warranty details.
RETURN TO THE ’RING.
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The Nürburgring is the great equalizer when it comes to supercar performance. All the great marques test and develop their vehicles here. During testing in 2007, the all-new GT-R created a sensation when it posted an official 7-minute, 38-second lap – the fastest lap ever for a production car. But for team GT-R, it was just the beginning. In September 2010, the 2012 GT-R sent another shock wave through the performance world with an unofficial time of 7
minutes, 24.22 seconds. While setting record lap times is one thing, team GT-R knew it was time for a more extreme test. So in May 2012, the GT-R returned to the Nürburgring to compete in a grueling 24-hour race. Against full-on race cars, the stock production GT-R took incredible punishment, and was able not only to finish – a major accomplishment – but also gained invaluable knowledge that will be used to make future editions even stronger, more capable, and most certainly, faster. Stay tuned. New records to follow.
The “Green Hell.” Welcome to the
Nürburgring, the world’s most tortur­ous track. 13 miles long, 73 bends in the picturesque Eifel mountains of Germany. The GT-R logged thousands of miles at the ’Ring, consistently recording lap times only matched by a few of the world’s most capable – and most expensive – production cars.
Scan this QR code with your smartphone and see an inspiring video of the 2013 GT-R competing at the Nürburgring 24-hour race.
Or go to bit.ly/GTR24hours
Professional driver. Closed course. Obey all traffic laws, always drive safely and wear your se at belt. Damage resulting from racing, competiti ve driving, trac k and/or airstrip u se not cove red by warranty. Se e your New Vehicle Limited Warranty and Owner’s Manual for proper vehicle operation and complete warranty details.
MASTERY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
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FOR ROAD. OR TRACK. OR NEARLY ANYTHING IN BETWEEN.
At the heart of the Nissan GT-R’s anyone, anytime, anywhere1 performance is an easy-to-use 3-mode system. Three switches allow for on-the-fly adjustment of specific performance parameters for the transmission, suspension control.
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This is supercar performance with amazing flexibility
at the touch of a switch.
and VDC stability
RMODE NORMAL MODE SPECIAL MODE
Save mode – For long-distance high-speed driving and gentler torque delivery for smooth driving on slippery surfaces.
Comfort mode – The damping force of the shock absorbers is variably adjusted for more comfort.
Off mode – Disengages the VDC system .
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Transmission
Suspension
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VDC
For maximum performance with the quickest shifts.
For high-performance cornering. The damping force of the shock absorbers is set for maximum vehicle performance.
For ultimate performance. Adjusts front and rear wheel power distribution to enhance handling.
For maximum smoothness.
For automatic electronic control of damping.
For daily driving. Controls brakes and engine output.
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Driv ing is ser ious bus iness and requires your full attent ion. At all times, o bey traf fic laws. Not inte nded for unpaved of f-road use. Alway s wear your s eat belt, and please don’t drink and drive. 2 VDC, w hi ch
should remain on when dri ving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cann ot prevent accide nts due to ab rupt steering, c arelessness, or dangerous driving technique s. Always drive sa fely.
MAKING PERFORMANCE
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OUT OF THIN AIR.
For supercars, air is the enemy, to be avoided as much as possible. But Nissan took a unique philosophy to win this battle. Building on Nissan’s extensive racing experience, the GT-R spent two years at the rolling­road wind tunnel at Group Lotus in Europe and 1.5 years in Yoshitaka Suzuka in Japan fine-tuning the secrets of bringing racecar aerodynamics to the street. Continuous development means that the 2014 GT-R enjoys an incredibly slippery 0.26 coefficient of drag, impressive downforce for traction and control, and superior airflow management and cooling of key components.
Rear spoiler creates downforce Functional hood scoops assist
cooling in engine compartment
Large grille opening with rounded edges optimizes cooling of engine, inter-coolers and running gear with minimum drag
Out of sight, but not out of mind. With traditional vehicles, air hitting components underneath the vehicle
creates drag – slowing the car and creating lift – reducing grip and traction. Because traditional wind tunnels leave out a key component in design – the effect of the airflow of the road moving under the car – Nissan tested the GT-R in a unique wind tunnel with a “rolling road” that moves beneath the vehicle. The result: a series of composite panels beneath the vehicle (a technique derived from racecars), that not only channels cooling air to the running gear, but also makes sure the underside remains clear of obstructions, creating downforce that literally pulls the car to the road.
Vent on the side of rear bumper helps manage airflow toward the rear of the vehicle
Vents at the back of the front fenders create downforce while reducing pressure in the front wheel arches and helping vent the brakes
Ridges at the corners of the front air dam enhance transition of airflow from front of GT-R to the sides
Rear diffuser helps drive the under­car flow. Large amounts of downforce are generated by increasing air speed underneath the vehicle
Key components, including the exhaust, remain open to maximize cooling effect
The smooth underbody at the front of the GT-R helps accelerate air
underneath the vehicle for maximum
cooling and front-end grip
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