The GT-R "My philosophy and my original technologies" by Kazutoshi Mizuno, NordRing specs (with carbon plate and booklet)
The GT-R "My philosophy and my original technologies" by Kazutoshi Mizuno, NordRing specs (with carbon plate and booklet)
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Now, the true philosophy of car making is revealed, as well as the story behind the GT-R and its otherworldly new technology.
Mr. GT-R Kazutoshi Mizuno explains the R35 GT-R
The GT-R "My philosophy and my original technologies" (The philosophy and feelings for customers that I put into the R35 GT-R, and the hidden amazing technology) is a premium book in which Kazutoshi Mizuno, who created the "multi-performance supercar, the Nissan R35 GT-R" as its development chief and is known worldwide as "Mr. GT-R" and "Father of GT-R," has handwritten all of the truth behind the car, which has never been made public before, including his "philosophy of manufacturing, his feelings for customers, and the hidden amazing technology."
An essential bible for R35 GT-R owners who want to keep it with their car
Why did "world-class performance and world-class brand value" suddenly emerge in just three short years? And why has its appeal remained undiminished more than 15 years after its release? "The GT-R" answers these questions sincerely.
While planning and developing the R35 GT-R as a playing manager, Kazutoshi Mizuno incorporated his own "unique advanced technology and know-how, as well as a global strategy for planning and branding." However, the essence of the car has not yet been made public to anyone, not even to Nissan personnel, let alone the media. This is because, more than 10 years after the car's launch, Mizuno had resolved not to reveal it "until its value had been proven in the market." If the market's evaluation and judgement was "no," he thought he would keep it to himself and go to his grave (his own words).
A unique book written by the person in charge of development himself
Now that the market has answered the question after more than 15 years, the person in charge of development himself conveys in his own handwriting the "advanced, unique and original technology, the philosophy of craftsmanship and origin of ideas, and the path of thinking and conceptualization" that only the R35 GT-R possesses, for users and fans of the R35 GT-R, and for the engineers who will create its future. "The GT-R" is a book like no other in the world.
For example, here are some examples: Despite having 10 horsepower less than the Porsche 911 Turbo S and weighing 100 kg more, why is the R35 GT-R faster in acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h and in lap times around the Nürburgring circuit? Why do so many drivers survive unscathed even when they crash into a wall at a speed of 200 km/h? How has a global brand been built in such a short period of time with zero (no) advertising expenses?
The author has refrained from disclosing such unique philosophy, essential thoughts, technology, etc. This book is aimed at R35 GT-R enthusiasts, and will convey a variety of information directly from Mr. GT-R himself, with binding specifications that will allow you to feel one with the car, and will also be published as a sort of bible for the R35 GT-R.
A carbon cover is used to emphasize the "R35 GT-R = a sense of unity with the car"
In including unpublished content and precious photographs, Mizuno focused on the "R35 GT-R = a sense of oneness with the car," the high quality that only the real thing can have, and the vintage value that increases with time. For this reason, the front and spine of the book are made of carbon panels, the same as the parts used in the center console of the 2013 model (pictured above).
The book will be produced by Challenge Co., Ltd., which actually produces almost all of the carbon fiber parts for the R35 GT-R, using the same manufacturing equipment and methods as the R35 GT-R at the company's headquarters factory. The finish is the same as the carbon fiber rear wing of the R35 GT-R, with a carbon fiber panel painted with a matte black clear coat (50-60 microns thick), and the book title embossed in gold. This recreates the high quality matte finish that Mizuno was particular about when developing the R35 GT-R.
With the R35 GT-R nearing the end of production and the shift to EVs underway, Kazutoshi Mizuno has something to say to everyone:
"Magazines and guidebooks about the R35 GT-R have been published all over the world and are still popular, but they are written by critics and writers who have taken an outside perspective and based their thoughts on stories from other people and PR materials from the manufacturer. Now, with the global shift to EVs (electric vehicles), interest in high-performance sports cars with gasoline engines has increased, including in terms of speculative value, and the market price of used cars has also skyrocketed."
"Now, 15 years after its launch, the Nissan R35 GT-R is nearing the end of production, with each year's model selling out immediately after its release. Now that we've reached this point, I want to handwrite this book myself and share with R35 GT-R owners and fans the information I've kept to myself and kept to myself until now: 'my philosophy on car-making and my passion for our products; the scenario in which we developed the world's best, most high-performance supercar in an extremely short period of time, and established it in the market as a global brand; the unique, world-class proprietary technology hidden within the R35 GT-R, and the special performance, functions, and reliability that it incorporates.'"
【author】
Mizuno Kazutoshi, Representative of Project Cars LLC <br/>He has served as project general manager and development manager for the Nissan R35 GT-R, development manager for the Nissan Skyline, Fairlady Z, and FX35&45, and also team manager and chief engineer for the Nissan Works Group C Manufacturers Endurance Championship race. He is known worldwide as "Mr. GT-R" and "Father of GT-R", and is a charismatic figure in the automotive world.
1980s: In charge of planning and developing vehicle packages for hit cars that are still popular today, such as the P10 Primera, R32 Skyline, A31 Cefiro, S14 Silvia, and C33 Laurel.
Early 1990s: Nissan Works, Group C Manufacturers Endurance Championship race team manager, chief engineer (& designer), and race engineer, won the championship in every race he participated in. In particular, in 1992, he achieved the feat of winning every race he participated in, including his first appearance in the Daytona 24 Hours in the USA.
Late 1990s: As the person in charge of developing FR high-performance cars, he developed the R34 Skyline, S15 Silvia, C35 Laurel, etc. He also developed the next-generation high-performance FM integrated platform package.
Early 2000s: Under the orders of CEO Ghosn, he led the early achievement of Nissan's Revival Plan by announcing and releasing five high-end, high-performance vehicles, including the V35 Skyline, Z33 Fairlady, and FX35, in just three short years. He also led the development of the next-generation ultra-high-performance PM integrated platform package.
2004-2013: Received full responsibility and authority for the Nissan R35 GT-R project from CEO Ghosn, and also served as Chief Development Officer. In just three and a half years, he completed the "multi-performance supercar, the Nissan R35 GT-R," achieving performance and functionality that surpassed those of the reigning champions Porsche and Ferrari, while at the same time creating a global brand that is admired on par with them.
【table of contents】
Chapter 1
My philosophy on car making and what I wanted for the R35 GT-R were:
・My engineering philosophy: Finely honed, "ultimate, waste-free technique creates lasting beauty." ・Japanese manufacturing, with its "foresighted, hospitable spirit and well-honed, artisanal skills," gave birth to my philosophy and the R35 GT-R.
The keyword is "goal rationality"
Chapter 2
What is the R35 GT-R? And what kind of excitement and wonder does it bring to its users?
・The passion that went into the R35 GT-R product and the emotion it creates in the hearts of users・The world's only "multi-performance supercar" created for more active freedom. I have always wondered, "What is a car?" The R35 GT-R seeks and creates the ultimate freedom and lasting value・Its history began on the starting grid of the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours・The origins of the R35 GT-R, the idea, concept and essence of the PM platform package, and the journey to its development・The development of the world's first PM integrated platform package began with a prototype V35 Skyline・Development that inspires people's hearts - the "World of GT-R'', created together with users
・A super car with ultimate rationality that was created precisely because it had no history or brand.
Chapter 3
The world created by the R35 GT-R
・What kind of car can handle 300km/h on a daily basis?
・Topics that support super performance
Anyone, anywhere, anytime.…Enjoy the ultimate super car Iife
・The height of the wall and the difficult technique…Even when driving at 300km/h, the tire has the same "shape" as when driving at 100km/h.
・Vehicle packaging performance and the realization of their unique ``optimum weight theory''. ・And their mission to their users: ・Ensuring incredible manufacturing precision...by producing on a mass-production line where other vehicles are mixed in. ・Establishing new ``Nissan Performance Centers (NPC)'' around the world to handle sales and maintenance. ・Cars and team members honed by participating in races only by the development team. ・With zero advertising expenses, they created a top brand recognized worldwide in just one year. The keyword was ``Breaking the dojo!''
- Why was I given full authority by CEO Ghosn to create the R35 GT-R under such an unusual structure?
・And those days of conflict: within the large company called Nissan, an individual wanted to create an independent small company (team) that would lead the world.
Chapter 4
Unreleased unique technology and mechanisms packed into the R35 GT-R
- Why does the R35 GT-R combine maximum speed with superb performance that can be enjoyed safely anywhere?
・The development of an independent transaxle exclusive to the R35 GT-R and the combination of a carbon propeller shaft. ・How can a vehicle weighing 1,700 kg achieve the world's fastest acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds with only 500 horsepower?
- Why is it possible to drive one-handed at 300km/h on the Autobahn and enjoy a conversation with the person next to you?
- How is it possible to achieve the world's best aerodynamic performance (air resistance, downforce, and interior quietness) with a standard coupe-like exterior?
-Why are there expressions of surprise and gratitude from all over the world saying, "How did it survive crashing into a wall at 200km/h without any injuries?"
- Why did you choose to conduct development on Germany's Nürburgring and Autobahn rather than on your own in-house test course?
How was the R35 GT-R forged? A series of unimaginable "abnormal tests" that go beyond common sense!
- How did Kazutoshi Mizuno "develop and hone a ragtag team and a car that was unlike anything in the world"?
*The photo is a sample. The contents and order of the table of contents may be subject to change.
NordRing specs with a carbon plate signed by Toshio Suzuki and Kazutoshi Mizuno and a booklet
Toshio Suzuki (left), CEO of Nordlink Co., Ltd., and Mizuno, who served as the development driver in charge of developing the attractive performance of the R35 GT-R. In the Group C Manufacturers' Endurance Championship races, where Mizuno participated as director and chief engineer, Toshio Suzuki not only served as a racing driver but also as a development driver (R90CP-NP35), contributing to the team winning championships in every race that he participated in.
"The GT-R: My philosophy and my original technologies" is written in both Japanese and English and each volume is serial numbered. "NordRing Spec" features a carbon plate signed by Toshio Suzuki and Kazutoshi Mizuno, the development driver in charge of ultra-high performance of the R35 GT-R and currently the president of NordRing Co., Ltd., who not only maintains the R35 GT-R but also develops and sells original parts, on the back of the spine. This "NordRing Spec" also comes with a booklet appended with the inside story of the development of the special edition R35 GT-R by Toshio Suzuki.
[Specifications: Appearance]
Title: The GT-R “My philosophy and my original technologies” NordRing specs
Main unit: A4 188 pages Specifications: Dry carbon panel cover Hard cover Premium storage box included Serial number and autographed
The NordRing limited edition includes the following: A carbon plate signed by Toshio Suzuki and Kazutoshi Mizuno A booklet about the development of the special edition R35 GT-R by Toshio Suzuki
Expected delivery date: November 2024
(The specifications of the carbon and paper, as well as the contents of this magazine, may be subject to change.)