Nissan GT-R: Legendary Performance, Engineering Marvel [Hardcover]

Alex Gorodji (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2008

Since its introduction, the Skyline GT-R has been the undeniable king of the tuner CAR world. This book explains why. Along with an overview of Skylines since their debut in 1957, Author Alex Gorodji gives in-depth reviews of the last four generations of GT-Rs, including the new-for-2008 V35 – the first iteration of the car to be sold in the U.S. Paying special attention to technical aspects such as the all-wheel steering and drive systems, the chassis, and the legendary six-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine, his work explains the GT-R to those who already admire the car, and to those who wonder what the excitement is all about.

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“If you like looking at large, full color pictures of the world's hottest car, this one's for you.” - John Neff, autoblog.com

“Mr Gorodji has been on the GTR scene since the beginning and has an excellent book full of details and images on the car line since its start.” - 2009gtr.com

“I bought this book right when it came out and devoured it the first day I received it. A must for any GTR enthusiast and or fan.” - jdmego.wordpress.com

Book Description

Since its introduction, the GT-R has been the undeniable king of the sport-compact tuner world. This book explains why. As Nissan prepares the next generation of the GT-R--a model to be introduced in the U.S.--Alex Gorodji reviews each generation, its technical development as well as the driving experience and racing heritage. He pays special attention to technical aspects such as the all-wheel steering and drive systems, the chassis, and the legendary six-cylinder twin-turbocharged engines. His work will explain the GT-R to those who already admire the car, and to those who wonder what the excitement is all about.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (November 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760330360
• ISBN-13: 978-0760330364
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars excellent book on the history of the GTR, soso R35 info, March 20, 2009

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W. Y. Lin "wylin923" (torrance, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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this book is good for the history of the skyline gt-r series but it falls short regarding the R35 series and mostly regurgitates information that was available at the time of the publication. It would be the perfect GT-R book if it were updated in 2009 especially with the release of the V-spec/ spec V and 2010 type GT-R.

Great gift for any nissan enthusiast and for owners or fans of the R32-R34 series it's one of the best books. Andy Butlers book is also a good companion to this book and i recommend purchase of both volumes for a complete view of the R32-34 series Skyline GT-R: The Ultimate Japanese Supercar

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best English GTR Book Available!, February 9, 2009

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Darin K. Ferraro "Kunani" (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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Without a doubt, there is no other book which offers the in depth knowledge and history of the GTR line of vehicles. Learned a ton about the previous models, their limitations and unique features. The author Alex Gorodji is well known in the industry for his knowledge on the GTR line of vehicles. The pictures rock too!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great presentation of the history of a legend, May 14, 2011

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This book does an excellent job of presenting both the history and technology that make these cars so great. It explains the motivations behind the myriad of technological advancements that have become synonomous with the GT-R. I found the language and depth of the information just about perfect for a casual reader or an avid automobile aficianado. So if you love cars and want to know more about 'Godzilla'; or if you're not quite sure what it is about this car that drew you in, this book is a great way to discover more... And may spark your interest in the cars it was developed/designed to beat.