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2012 Nissan GT-R

A good car on a winding road puts you in a state of near nirvana, but the 2012 Nissan GT-R opens up a new level of enlightenment. Out on a particularly good road in the San Francisco Bay Area, one that winds through a valley and up a mountain topped by an observatory, we found that new level with the GT-R.

Over an unrelenting course of turn after turn, hairpins and broader esses snaking their way up a mountain, as we worked the paddles between second and third gear, cranking the wheel right, then left, ...

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2012 Nissan GT-R

A good car on a winding road puts you in a state of near nirvana, but the 2012 Nissan GT-R opens up a new level of enlightenment. Out on a particularly good road in the San Francisco Bay Area, one that winds through a valley and up a mountain topped by an observatory, we found that new level with the GT-R.

Over an unrelenting course of turn after turn, hairpins and broader esses snaking their way up a mountain, as we worked the paddles between second and third gear, cranking the wheel right, then left, then right again, modulating brakes and gas, the car brought us to a new level of consciousness. There was no past or future, just the next turn. The Buddha would have been proud.

There are other types of roads in the world, but the GT-R was clearly meant for the twist and shout. It did unbelievable things on this particular testing ground. At first, it seemed impossible to find its limits while driving with some shred of sanity. But pushed ster, it began to betray a slight four-wheel drift, which its complex electronic road-holding systems quickly reined in.

A clear day and a mountain road make for a brilliant time in the GT-R.

On the really sharp turns, the whip snap across the GT-Rs body began to break the rear wheels loose, but all it took was a nudge of the accelerator and power coursed to the wheels with grip, the vehicle using its all-wheel-drive system to get back under control. Despite racing equipment such as its twin-turbo V-6, 20-inch Rays wheels, custom tires, and performance computer in the dash, the GT-R is a very forgiving car.

But even so, you have to work the paddles for the six-speed dual-clutch transmission to avoid embarrassing power dips. The power overlap between second and third gears isnt much, and dropping to 3,000rpm puts the GT-R in lag territory. By contrast, the BMW M3 offers a wider power band in third.

On long, straight roads, the GT-R can still deliver a thrill, with the 530 horsepower and 448 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 taking it from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Yes, thats right, 2.9 seconds. The 2011 model did it in 3.3 seconds, which seems leisurely now.

Technology makes this type of performance from a V-6 possible. Beyond sheer horsepower, the GT-Rs secret weapon is launch control, which has been improved for the 2012 model. This system runs the engine up to 4,000rpm before putting power to the ground, then monitors each wheel for slip, corrections so as not to burn off speed.

Part of the GT-Rs high-tech gear, this dual-clutch transmission never misses a beat.

The dual-clutch transmission significantly helps the acceleration, with gear changes that waste no time. This transmission has two modes, automatic and manual, the latter serving as a row-your-own sport mode. In automatic, the transmission vors high gears, looking for fuel economy.

And, surprisingly, the GT-R is not subject to the gas guzzler tax, as it earns 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in EPA testing. Even more surprising is its Ultra Low-Emission Vehicle rating under California Air Resources Board regulations.

But while you might get above 16 mpg viagra priceby keeping it in automatic mode, we came in with a tank average of only 12.7 mpg after a combination of freeway, traffic, city, and glorious mountain road driving.

Although the GT-R is an incredible performer on track and twisty road, it has always been a little too noisy and rough for commuting or trips to the grocery store. Nissan said it would refine the 2012 model, and it has, to some extent. Where the 2011 GT-Rs transmission sounded like rm machinery working over your right shoulder, the 2012 model dampens it so the noise seems like its coming from a distant valley.

The GT-Rs engine never had the musicality of a Ferraris, or the bark of a Mercedes-Benz AMGs. And in the 2012 model, it still doesnt. Instead, it sounds like a lathe whittling out table legs. The most enjoyable sound from the engine is the turbos sucking in air.

Part of the GT-Rs handling expertise comes from its electronically controlled suspension. As in the previous model year, it includes a comfort setting. And while there is a noticeable difference between Race, Normal, and Comfort modes, there is not particular softness in the last. The GT-Rs Comfort mode gives it a ride like a typical sports car, similar to the fixed suspension in theNissan 370Z.

If you want a car you can drive st on the weekends that can also serve as a commute vehicle, and you dont care if it cant hit 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, a BMW is a better bet. The GT-R is a little too rough for dual duty. But its dual-clutch transmission handles the boring low-speed stuff just fine, without clunky shifts.

Despite the ct that loved ones wont want to ride with you on a leisurely cruise down to the coast, the GT-R comes with the full Nissan cabin tech suite, with all sorts of useful electronics for road trips. The hard-drive-based navigation system is the same one used by Nissan for a few years now, showing traffic and 3D maps. For the GT-R, topographical maps would have been a huge improvement, useful for checking out the upcoming terrain when racing down lonely canyon roads.

The navigation system stores its maps on a hard drive, leading to quick refresh times.

The systems touch screen works as well as ever, and it also supports very good voice command. It actually understood when we said Tehama, the name of an alley street near CNET headquarters, something most voice command systems struggle with.

A Bluetooth phone system also comes standard with the GT-R, and supports dial-by-name through voice command.

Nissan added a few audio sources for 2012. The GT-R can now integrate with iPods and play music from Bluetooth streaming devices. There is also the onboard hard drive, to which you can rip music.

The Bose audio system, with 11 speakers, sounds very good. It has to compete with the sound of the engine, transmission, and road, but has enough watts to pump out the volume. Two subwoofers dont hurt either.

But the piece de resistance is the performance computer. It gives you seven preset and four customizable screens showing every aspect of the cars performance tech. Graphs show acceleration, braking, and lateral g-forces. Gauges display oil temperature, torque split, and turbo pressure. One screen advises when to change gears.

The performance computer shows useful data for track performance.

The graphics difference between the standard cabin tech suite and the performance computer is a little jarring. There was no attempt to give them a common theme. Also, a drivers notes function in the performance computer records what roads youve driven, but you cant port roads from the drivers notes into the navigation system.

In sum

The technology that goes into the 2012 Nissan GT-R such a good sports car is truly amazing. An adaptive suspension and all-wheel drive keep its big tires sticking to the pavement. The twin-turbo V-6 and dual-clutch transmission ensure that the power comes on when you want it.

The cabin electronics, featuring a useful navigation system and Bluetooth phone system, are solid. The Bose stereo is powerful enough to compete with the engine noise. And giving the GT-R a big boost in the electronics is its performance computer.

The design of the GT-R is surprisingly subtle. People in the know will stop and gawk, or come up and ask questions. But most civilians will walk blithely along, unaware of the monster sitting at the curb.

Wayne CunninghamWayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET, and appears on the Car Tech Live podcast Thursdays at noon, PST. Hes also the author of Vaporware, a novel thats available as aKindleorNooke-book.

Pros:0-60 in under 3 sec, Power, Grip, Computer, Brakes, Transmission, Feel, Adjustable suspension, Adjustable traction, Stereo, Looks (yes thats right... ), seats (Black Edition), Customizable gauges, 4 seats, Trunk that holds my golf clubs, tires, Steering,

Cons:Noise, Turbo lag/Power below 3k RPM, Starts to get fun at 80, not a daily driver

Summary:Simply the best sports car for the money anywhere. Half the price of a 911 Turbo.. Watch the latest top gear if you have any doubts. By a Ferrari if your going bald and are under endowed.. by this car if you want to use the rear view mirror.. which ...

Summary:Simply the best sports car for the money anywhere. Half the price of a 911 Turbo.. Watch the latest top gear if you have any doubts. By a Ferrari if your going bald and are under endowed.. by this car if you want to use the rear view mirror.. which is where everyone else is.

Summary:This is no doubt a good car, but everytime I see one, it just seems like this is just a performance package that was put together without concern for looks and image. In this price range, I just think there are better options with an interior befitting this class of ...

Summary:This is no doubt a good car, but everytime I see one, it just seems like this is just a performance package that was put together without concern for looks and image. In this price range, I just think there are better options with an interior befitting this class of car. I also think there are better options in terms of all around performance and in looks and image. At a minimum, this probably should have been badged as an Infinity to bolster a weak product line, but it does look more like a Nissan model than an Infinity model the way its currently designed. Again, just by the nature of the class this car is in, it is a great car and a high performer, Id just spend my money elsewhere.

Summary:I was completely blown away by my 2010 GT-R both in quality, value and performance. Imagine my surprise when I first drove the 2012 model. Stylistically the car looks pretty much the same, though for the trained observer, differences could easily be spotted: the larger front grille, the continuously running ...

Summary:I was completely blown away by my 2010 GT-R both in quality, value and performance. Imagine my surprise when I first drove the 2012 model. Stylistically the car looks pretty much the same, though for the trained observer, differences could easily be spotted: the larger front grille, the continuously running LED daylights, 10 spoke rims to name a few. There are changes in the cabin, most notably a better looking center stack with carbon fiber. Electronics are much better with a higher resolution display, Bluetooth streaming audio etc. The interior trim has changed to darker accents. Seats are so much more comfortable especially with lumbar support. But the change which stands out most to me is the improvement in ride quality. Even in normal setting, the ride is not harsh at all and is rather comfortable. Steering is now more responsive. Road noise is still a bit of an issue, but overall the cabin is quieter. With the upgrade in power to now 530bhp and 448 lb-ft of torque the car is even more of a beast. With the reintroduction of launch control the GT-R now consumes most super-cars for breakst. (0-60 @ < 3sec!!!???).

With the sticker price now north of $90k, the GT-R maybe out of reach for most of its admirers, but with performance that rivals cars costing 3-4 times as much, it is still a relative bargain.

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A counterfeit iPad box next to the real deal.

)A newly unearthed memo posted on Wikleaks details Apples burgeoning efforts to combat counterfeit goods in China and elsewhere, something the document says the electronics giant began in earnest just three years ago.

The unclassifiedmemo, picked up by CNNs Mark Millianthis morning, originates from the U.S. embassy in Beijing and is dated September 2008.

In it, the embassy provides an update on Apples plans to deal with the growing number of counterfeit versions of its products in the region, including hiring former Pfizer employees Don Shruhan and John Theriault to manage the companys security. Shruhan is credited for helping Pfizer crack down on counterfeit Viagra production in the region, with Theriault being his boss while the two worked for the pharmaceutical company, the memo says.

The counterfeiting of Apple products in China is described as being unquantifiable in scope but nevertheless a serious problem due to advanced techniques that make use of legitimate manucturing molds for iPods and iPhones from the plants that produce the authentic products in the region.

Whatever means counterfeiters are able to exploit, the numbers are compelling, the memo says. Shruhan notes that customs seizure data definitively show that there is enough counterfeit production of Apple products in Guangdong to effectively make China the single [largest] source for the worlds ke iPods and iPhones, many of which are transshipped via Hong Kong to points onward.

In order to get the local-government entities interested, the memo says Shruhan laid out an approach similar to what Pfizer did to sniff out Viagra knockoffs, including finding the goods at retailers, then going up the supply chain to the manucturers and distributors, then dealing with online sales.

The hard part, the memo suggests, might be getting Chinas Public Security Bureau to investigate the companys claims.

Shruhan is unsure how much the PSB will focus on Apples issues, but it believes that a safety angle like shoddy devices causing fire hazards will strengthen his casviagra for salee, the memo reads. Short of this, his most persuasive argument will be the economic impact of counterfeiting: lost tax revenue and jobs.

The memo is of special interest, given whats currently happening with counterfeit Apple retail stores in China. While Apple has four official stores in China, the country has ced scrutiny over unauthorized resellers. One unauthorized store in the Kunming region of the countrymade headlinesafter a blog detailed its likeness to an actual Apple retail store, right down to the tables and signage.

What followed was a crackdown on a number of stores, including closures of stores found to be operating without a business license. Others sporting a likeness to Apples stores wereforced to rebrand.

The counterfeiting problem is not limited to the China, asa lawsuit filed in New Yorkearlier this month suggests. That suit targets two local stores for selling counterfeit cases and accessories for theiPod,iPhone, andiPad, as well as headphones made to look like Apples own.

Josh LowensohnJosh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and covers everything Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about new Web startups, video games, and remote-controlled robots that watch your house. When not attempting experimental pizza recipes, Josh is an avid photographer.

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Josh Lowensohn grew up in a household full of technology. From a young age he was taking apart computers, snaking Cat 5 cable through walls, and reprogramming video games. Prior to joining CNET, Josh covered breaking video game news and wrote game reviews. Since then hes spent his time covering everything from Web apps to all of Microsofts latest moves. For this blog, Josh is keeping a close eye on everything Apple.

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