Originally Posted by dutchmasterflex
The only high-tech component that really gives the edge to the GT-R is the DSG gearbox. Most performance road cars have computer suspensions, and similar AWD systems have been used for years. It has simply been dubbed the car for the playstation generation because of its extra features on the dashboard computer.
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Nope - the GT-R relies on its electronic handling to go as fast as it does.
If you took out the magnetic shocks from the CTS-V (or the FE3 Corvette for that matter) and replaced them with stock stiff shocks off the shelf, like Corvette owners do (the FE3/FE4 guys simply put in non-adjustable C6 Z51 or Z06 shocks) the car will still be as quick.
That is the point.
If you took out the all the electronic power distribution and handling managment from the GT-R, and just left it as a 3900lb top heavy boat with only 480bhp it would not be as fast as it currently is.
Period.
That is why race GT-R's are lighter, more powerful and RWD - because they are not allowed the electronic wizardry that is needed to hustlte a top heavy 3900lb 480bhp boat
BTW, we still havent resolved the issue about where is the GT-R better, long fast or short slow tracks