VH_Supra26
01-09-2009, 10:01 AM
by Jeremy Weber
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The special GT-R was developed for competition use in Japan’s D1 drift series
The highlight of this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon will undoubtedly be Nissan’s brand new SpecV GT-R, but as expected Japan’s big name tuners have not stood idly by and let Nissan take all the spotlight. We’ve already seen custom GT-Rs from the likes of Zele International and Branew, and new Blitz has revealed a custom version of the supercar designed for the D1 drift series.
The Blitz car is still in the development stage and is expected to start competing until next year. However, many of the details have been specified. These include the removal of the standard GT-R’s ATTESA-ETS AWD system, which has been replaced with a conventional rear-drive layout. Also gone is the GT’R’s trick dual-clutch gearbox, and in its place is a Hollinger sequential unit so there’s no need for a standard H-pattern gate.
To save more weight, engineers also removed the air-conditioner, seats, and many unnecessary panels. In their place are lighter carbon-fiber units, Bride sports bucket seats, and plenty of Blitz gauges.
Other details include a Blitz ZRR suspension, carbon-fiber hood, forged magnesium wheels, and a high-flow exhaust system. Expect more details to be released as the car’s development progresses.
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The special GT-R was developed for competition use in Japan’s D1 drift series
The highlight of this weekend’s Tokyo Auto Salon will undoubtedly be Nissan’s brand new SpecV GT-R, but as expected Japan’s big name tuners have not stood idly by and let Nissan take all the spotlight. We’ve already seen custom GT-Rs from the likes of Zele International and Branew, and new Blitz has revealed a custom version of the supercar designed for the D1 drift series.
The Blitz car is still in the development stage and is expected to start competing until next year. However, many of the details have been specified. These include the removal of the standard GT-R’s ATTESA-ETS AWD system, which has been replaced with a conventional rear-drive layout. Also gone is the GT’R’s trick dual-clutch gearbox, and in its place is a Hollinger sequential unit so there’s no need for a standard H-pattern gate.
To save more weight, engineers also removed the air-conditioner, seats, and many unnecessary panels. In their place are lighter carbon-fiber units, Bride sports bucket seats, and plenty of Blitz gauges.
Other details include a Blitz ZRR suspension, carbon-fiber hood, forged magnesium wheels, and a high-flow exhaust system. Expect more details to be released as the car’s development progresses.
All Content Copyright 2006-2008 Motor Authority
http://www.motorauthority.com/blitz-unveils-rear-wheel-drive-gt-r-with-manual-gearbox.html