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For those still interested in the GTR's 7:27 lap time, here is the actual spec of that car and what was different from the one you buy in the UK showroom.

Rubber : V-Spec which is optional

Rims : V-Spec which again is optional

Suspension : geometry adjusted for trackday use but again it's outlined in the owner's manual and your local GTR dealer will happily adjust your car to the same.

After that it's completely stock with no more power, no less weight and one really accomplished driver.

Another interesting thing that has just surfaced is the NISMO (Nissan's tuning division) have announced a new high-performance "Sports Resetting" program for the Nissan GT-R and GT-R Spec-V. It's currently available in Japan but will probably be rolled out else where too, the Sports Resetting program replaces the factory engine control module and transmission control module with specially designed units which increase torque and improve shifting response. Although NISMO haven't provide any performance data to backup their claims of improvement, they did state that the Sports Resetting package "will enable sporty and safe stress-free driving at any racetrack or enclosed space."

The fact that it's a rental program means full guarantee from NISMO and though it's two year rental agreement costing ¥294,000 ($3,065 USD / €2,248) you can continue the agreement with a subsequent yearly rental fee of ¥31,500 ($328 USD / €241). When and if you chose to end the rental program, NISMO reinstall the original ECM and TCM modules.