DBA-R35? You probably were not aware but the current chassis code of the “R35” is actually CBA-R35. The 2012 US(2011 Japan) Nissan GT-R gets a new chassis designation – DBA-R35. Tekknikal from NAGTROC wrote an excellent post explaining some of the new changes for the DBA. Head over to NAGTROC for the full post.
Some of the changes for 2012
- Chassis reinforcement in the strut towers
- Chassis reinforcement under the dashboard
- New spring rates and dampers
- New suspension geometry
- 390mm brake rotors, up 10mm from the CBA-R35
- ABS and VDC upgrades
- Engine power up to 500+hp
- New tire options
- New lighter wheels
- New fuel save mode
- Launch control 4 (4,000 rpm)
- 2 wheel drive mode
- Front bumper changes
- Rear diffuser changes
- Seat redesign
- New colors
More information will be available over the next few days, and the full official specifications should be released in October.
