Tym Switzer posted a vid of one of the latest Nissan GT-R builds to come out of his shop. 0-177 mph (284 km/hr). 0-60 mph in about 3 seconds! 0-100 mph is about 6 seconds!

First, let us express our gratitude to COBB for providing a dyno chart. Sure, we know that it could be wildly inaccurate or completely incomparable with those provided by other manufacturers, but we still prefer to see something rather than nothing.

The folks at COBB have this to say about their new offering:

"COBB Tuning is pleased to announce the COBB 3.5-inch Stainless Steel Y-Pipe for the Nissan GT-R. The stock y-pipe with factory catalytic converters is a restrictive element in the GT-R’s exhaust system. The COBB 3.5-inch SS Y-Pipe is offered in both catless and high-flow cat versions that reduce exhaust restriction and allow the GT-R to make more power with less effort.

HKS is introducing a new intercooler and air duct set for the R35 GT-R. There is no set price for the two 400mm x 260mm x 65 mm intercoolers yet. Apparently they weigh about 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) less than the stock ones. The enhanced ductwork is especially important as it channels air to the appropriate components more efficiently than the stock ductwork and possibly more efficiently than competing aftermarket products. HKS claims that this efficiency results in approximately 10 extra horsepower over stock. The press release is dated January 25, 2010, so this part may not be on the market for a month or so, and even then it may only be available in Asia at first.

Somehow we missed this one last month... The powers that be in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) unveiled a Nissan GT-R police "cruiser". Held on the cusp of October and November, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was also the event at which this newest police supercar was introduced to the public.

Microsoft has announced the release of a car expansion pack for its popular XBox 360 racing title Forza Motorsport 3. The expansion includes the 2010 Ferrari 599XX, 2010 Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss, 2010 Lamborghini LP6700-4 SV, 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia, 2010 Jaguar XFR, 2010 Audi S4, 2009 Aston Martin #007 AMR Lola, 2009 Audi #2 Sport Team Joest R15 TDI and the 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V.

This pack is available via XBox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points.

Source: http://www.crispygamer.com/news/index.php/2009-12-09/forza-motorsport-3-...