Talks About Cars

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd presented the high performance 2008 Nissan GT-R sports car at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show equipped with BorgWarner's leading dual-clutch transmission technology.

Under the hood of this new sports model comes a a new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 "VR38" engine. BorgWarner completes the powertrain package with the GR6-type dual clutch transmission with paddle shifting and six-plate dual clutch.

According to Dr. Bernd Matthes, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems:
"The Nissan GT-R is a great driving machine and one that is a superb platform for experiencing the full range of dual-clutch transmission efficiency, responsiveness, and versatility. We feel privileged to have worked with Nissan on this milestone vehicle, the first GT-R engineered for sale in global markets. This is another key event in the globalization of dual-clutch transmissions, launching BorgWarner's DualTronic(R) technology in a Japanese transmission for the first time. It is also the world's first transaxle dual-clutch transmission -- front engine and rear transmission - the perfect balance for sports cars."

Meanwhile, the 2008 Nissan GT-R will roll out in the US next year. Highlights include:
- Large hood budge and single air intake
- New "super wide beam" headlights
- Four-ring taillights
- Efficient rear spoiler
- Large integrated phi 120 exhaust tips
- New Ultimate Silver special exterior color
- Three-dimensional metal-like ring
- Large metallic-framed center console
- Ergonomically designed shift lever
- High-speed, high-capacity CARWINGS navigation system
- Music Box hard drive
- DVD and CD player
- Bluetooth(R) audio function
- Specially designed BOSE sound system
- Pop-up engine hood
- Driver and front passenger SRS Air Bag System
- Front seat belts with tension reducer
- Front seat belts with load limiter
- Three-point rear seat belts
- Driver and front passenger SRS Side Air Bag System
- SRS Curtain Air Bag System