Nissan GT-R recognizes tracks via GPS and removes speed limiter

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Nissan GT-R recognizes tracks via GPS and removes speed... - 12/23/2007 1:26:46 AM

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Nissan GT-R recognizes tracks via GPS and removes speed limiter
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We know that the Nissan GT-R''s ECU wizardry is impressive, but this little tidbit left us in awe. According to our friends over at the GTChannel, the GT-R''s integrated computer limits the vehicle''s speed in Japan to 111 mph (180 km/h), but once the GPS system detects that you''ve arrived at a domestic circuit, it removes the top speed limiter for all-out track assaults. In the U.S., they''ve bumped up the electronically-limited top speed to 156 mph (250 km/h), but there''s no integration with the GPS here in the States, meaning that anyone that wants to go faster on track has to have the ECU modifed. Nissan has made several overtures that the GT-R''s ECU will be a tough nut to crack, but we''re sure that enterprising tuners both here and abroad will be able to coax a few extra ponies out of the twin-turbo''d 3.8-liter mill and remove any electronic nannies that go with it.

< Message edited by virgin1 -- 9/25/2008 2:00:14 PM >