We Just Lost It: 2010 Nissan GT-R To Lose Launch Control

I hate to be the bearer of bad news and I do not want to beat a dead GT-R horse but here goes…

Inside Line has confirmed with three contacts at Nissan that they plan to ship 2010 Nissan GT-R’s and newer models without the launch control feature. This may not be a surprise to many due to the hyped talk of the angry customers with broken transmissions and voided warranties. Pretty crazy if you ask me! Wonder what this will do to the 0-60 times… wow, maybe my car has a shot at beating the GT-R from a standstill.. HA, wishful thinking right?

The Inside Line quote:

“It’s gone,” he said when asked if launch control would return in 2010. “We just don’t want to deal with the warranty nightmare anymore. It’ll make the 2009 GT-R really special. It’ll be the only R35 with launch control.”

Do you think this is such a good idea??? I know I would have used Launch Control if I owned a new GT-R!!! How about you?

Nissan 370Z official details, prices start at $29,930

Earlier this month Nissan released the first official image of the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which is making its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, and now the company has released official details for the car. In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction as a 2003 model, nearly every piece and component has been redesigned. This includes a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, a new engine with more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a world's first synchronized downshift rev matching system for the manual transmission, and a greatly improved cabin. In keeping with the ‘affordable performance’ theme of its 350Z predecessor, Nissan has priced the 370Z from $29,930 in the U.S.

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe