Nissan GT-R recognizes tracks via GPS and removes speed limiter
from Autoblog
We know that the Nissan GT-R's ECU wizardry is impressive, but this little tidbit left us in awe. According to our friends over at the GTChannel, the GT-R's integrated computer limits the vehicle's speed in Japan to 111 mph (180 km/h), but once the GPS system detects that you've arrived at a domestic circuit, it removes the top speed limiter for all-out track assaults. In the U.S., they've bumped up the electronically-limited top speed to 156 mph (250 km/h), but there's no integration with the GPS here in the States, meaning that anyone that wants to go faster on track has to have the ECU modifed. Nissan has made several overtures that the GT-R's ECU will be a tough nut to crack, but we're sure that enterprising tuners both here and abroad will be able to coax a few extra ponies out of the twin-turbo'd 3.8-liter mill and remove any electronic nannies that go with it.

 

I dont like it when they set speed limiter. Might as well tell me when I can use the car.

 

I don't like speed limiters and I really don't like GPS tracking.

 

whether or not you like gps tracking, it is nice that when you go to track the car it can automatically remove your speed limiter.

 

if it works that would be nice.... BUT im sure someone can bypass the smart system by just tricking the GPS antena.....
thiers always ways around these things....

 

what, 156mph isn't fast enough for you?

But I agree on the tracking thing

 

Thats not the point. I don't like the idea of electronics that limit the engine's capabilities.

 

For real! Makes it easier for the man to hunt you down!

 

Id be afraid do do anything to the car but drive it.

 

i think speed limiters are crap,why would somebody buy a car that can do 200mph but limited to 145 mph ? what a waste , sure theres ways to get around it , but thats not the point

its like buying me a case of beer & telling me i can only drink 3