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2010 Switzer Performance P800 Nissan GTR

[ Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Nissan ]

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is a tuning company that is based out of Oberlin, OH. They specialize in modifying your , Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz or VW so that when its done, it’ll take you straight to jail if you let it. Take their current creation for example – the mighty . Stock the big managed to pull off some impressive numbers in the way of 416 WHP and 379 TQ. on the dyno.

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Switzer Performance may be familiar to some of our readers for their 800-horsepower Porsche 911s. But at one customer’s request, they’ve done the same thing to the GT-R. With an eye on increasing the all-important power-to-weight ratio, Switzer installed new turbochargers, intercoolers, intakes and exhaust, along with some extra equipment like racing bucket seats and a big rear wing to keep it planted. The result is a 200-lb weight reduction and a 300-horsepower output increase, resulting in that magic number once again: 800 horsepower, with a side helping of 700 lb-ft of torque. Porsches, be afraid.

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Weight was additionally cut with the accession of a failing (ceramic-coated) titanium bankrupt system, dry-carbon decklid, and failing sports seats from Bride. Up on the scales, Super Silver 2010 GTR advised in at a much-improved 3600 lbs. This is abundant to accomplish a cogent appulse on handling, braking, and straight-line speed.

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Up until the GTR, Switzer has been known for tweaking and tuning Porsches until they leave Ferrari Enzos in their wake. But I think their work on the new will give Switzer some serious nods of approval from all sides. Anyone whose base package is good for 700HP on pump gas is a friend of mine. And that’s just what Switzer does. For just under $17,000 Switzer will install their “P700” package and give your car back with 700 emissions compliant horsepower.