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As reported on gtrblog.com - Japan is set to get a revision in 2009.

The next model year of the Nissan GT-R is around the corner and with it several interesting updates are being made. First in Japan but surely they will filter out to the regional GT-Rs as soon as current stock is depleted.

What were calling the Series II Nissan GT-R R35 will have the following changes in it’s debut MY09:

Engine output up 5ps to 485ps

White body colour changed from paint code QX1 to QAB (Storm White)

Brembo brake calipers rebadged to Nissan

Front License plate base removed (JDM falls into line with the USDM here)

Gas tank size expanded, 71 litres - 73.8 litres

Slightly tweaked fuel economy 8.2 km/L to 8.5 km/L

I also read there is revisions to the gearbox - not sure if thats in software or hardware however. (Mind you that was "internet talk" so who knows)

But an intersting side point is that my white R35 GTR which is on order was already listed as being paint code QAB which makes me wonder if we will get this upgrade straight up. Europe is getting it and their deliveries start around the same time as ours so everything points to this being the case.

Really it's nothing massive on paper - but I'm hoping some of the "bugs" are gone that they obviously don't want to publically list.

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It’s definitely not surprising that the cars are coming to Australia without the LC function. With all the ambiguity with the warranty over using this option and the possibility of abuse with it, Nissan Australia would have had a nightmare as consumer protection laws here are very strong. So weather it was Nissan Australia or the parent company in Japan who have pushed/decided on these changes to the car it certainly avoids a potential hand grenade. I’d say it’s a dead set certainty that these changes will be made to car world wide. Anyway no Launch Control. Peace of mind for the owner and the manufacturer I guess. Still a bloody great car for the money!!

It’s definitely not surprising that the cars are coming to Australia without the LC function. With all the ambiguity with the warranty over using this option and the possibility of abuse with it, Nissan Australia would have had a nightmare as consumer protection laws here are very strong. So weather it was Nissan Australia or the parent company in Japan who have pushed/decided on these changes to the car it certainly avoids a potential hand grenade. I’d say it’s a dead set certainty that these changes will be made to car world wide. Anyway no Launch Control. Peace of mind for the owner and the manufacturer I guess. Still a bloody great car for the money!!

Peace of mind for manufacturers my undies they put themselves in that position not the customer.

If Australia wont get launch control then that means there are problems with the box and Nissan is pretty much admitting it then, It ll be a good case for anyone who has a 35 with L/C and the box blows for them to take nissan to court over it, if they don't repair it under warranty.

More changes leaked out today, official announcement 8th of December:

Nissan GT-R MY09 Series II GT-R - UPDATE 2

GTRBlog.com

Following on from our exclusive news from last week regarding the Nissan GT-R updates for MY09, we’ve received some further information and some exact pricing come next year.

The official announcement will be made by Nissan in early December (8th) but we have received the details early for those interested.

Pricing for the Nissan GT-R in Japan is on the rise as expected and while we gave the figure of 5% last week the actual increase is closer to 10%.

* Base Model - Up 840,000 yen to 8,610,000 yen

* Black Edition - Up 892,500 yen to 8,820,000 yen

* Premium Edition - Up 892,500 yen to 9,240,000

Other changes not in the original post are:

* Brake Hose stiffness increased

* Official name for the new white is Brilliant White Pearl and is a shared colour with the new Nissan 370z.

* Brilliant White Pearl officially replaces the Ivory Pearl white

* Ultimate Silver paint up 52,500 yen to 367,500 yen

* Wheel colour change - Not exactly sure on the details of this

* Black Edition will now be fitted with the Dunlop tires with a change to the Bridgestone as an option

A few more changes are rumoured but not confirmed yet:

* European specification suspension will be fitted to the Japanese model

* iPod adaptor and MFD functions will come from the US version to the Japanese version

* Circuit mode enabled for more locations

We will keep you up to date as more information comes in.

lol the price rises are probably to cover all the warranty costs from the first batch.

Seriously, how much money does someone at Nissan get paid to say "I don't think the white paint on the R35 is quite right, let's use this white instead"...

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