The production version of the GT-R has debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, with its launch in the Japanese market scheduled for 6 December 2007. The U.S. launch will follow in June 2008. Europe will be the third market, where it is expected to be launched late 2008. The large time distance between these releases is due to Nissan having to build GT-R performance centres where the car is built and serviced. Also the engine and rear-mounted dual-clutch gearbox are built by hand, limiting production to around 1000 cars a month.[8] Prices start at $66,675 for the base model, $68,580 for the Black Edition (with forged wheels and black/red leather) and $71,900 for the Premium edition (forged wheels, beige leather seats, Bose premium speakers and a Thatcham alarm as standard fit).[9] It has already been driven by Autoweek in Germany in the new Nürburgring, in the autobahn and in small roads.[10] Also, photos of the production vehicle were published a week early[11] since Motor Trend broke the embargo. It has been confirmed that Nissan is planning to introduce a lighter and more powerful GT-R called the GT-R Spec V. Little else has been revealed about the GT-R Spec V except that it will be available in the United States in 2010 Specifications * 3.8 L twin-turbocharged DOHC V6 engine (VR38DETT)[14] * Induction: Two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) turbochargers with intercooler * Power: 480 PS (473 hp/353 kW) @ 6400 rpm[15] * Torque: 588 N·m (434 ft·lbf) @ 3200-5200 rpm[16] * Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)[17] * ATTESA E-TS all wheel drive with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) * 6-speed dual clutch automated manual transaxle with triple cone synchros and 3 shift modes[18] * Redline: 7000 rpm Performance * Top speed: 310 km/h (193 mph) * Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.3 seconds * Standing 1/4-mile: 11.6 s at 190 km/h (118 mph) GT-R Test mules had been spotted on the Nürburgring, frequently al...