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SEARCHThe GT-R beat out other Car of the Year contenders, such as the Dodge Challenger R/T, the Lincoln MKS and the Pontiac G8.
The Nissan GT-R was named Car of the Year™ by Motor Trend Magazine on Nov. 18. The complete report on Motor Trend's 2009 Car of the Year will be published in the magazine's January issue.
The 2009 GT-R is the sixth generation of Nissan's flagship sports car and features the all-new VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 as well as the GR6 six-speed twin-clutch transmission.
In addition, the GT-R delivers 16mpg in the city and 21mpg on the highway, and can go from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds, and has a top speed of over 190mph.
Other contenders for Car of the Year included:
Acura TL
Acura TSX
Audi A4
BMW 135i
Dodge Challenger R/T
Honda Fit
Hyundai Genesis
Jaguar XF
Lincoln MKS
Mazda6
Nissan Maxima
Pontiac G8
Pontiac Vibe
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Matrix
Volkswagen Passat CC
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