The 2009 Nissan GT-R is this Japanese automaker's new flagship sports car. Long known as the Skyline GT-R in Japan, the 2009 GT-R marks the first time this 2-door coupe will be offered for sale outside Nissan's home market. GT-R is Nissan's most powerful vehicle with a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 480 hp. The engine teams with a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel shift paddles for manual operation. All-wheel drive is standard as are a sport suspension and 20-inch wheels with run-flat tires. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Available features include a navigation system, a hard drive for storing digital music files, and a wireless cell phone link. We have not yet tested the 2009 Nissan GT-R.