Nissan has announced the acceleration time for their new GT-R, with 0-62 mph taking just 3.0 seconds.

The time was recorded with a GT-R Pure Edition, the base model. No optional parts were equipped, and the standard tires and wheels were used. The suspension and Vehicle Dynamic Control system were in R mode. Two runs were done, both on different days with different temperatures, and the exact same time was clocked during each run.

Press Release

Nissan Announces 11MY Nissan GT-R’s Acceleration Time

YOKOHAMA Japan (December 1, 2010) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the 0-100km/h acceleration time for the 11MY Nissan GT-R.
The acceleration time was measured during the media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday. On both days, the GT-R clocked in with a time of 3.0 seconds.

Date:	November 12th, Friday and 13th, Saturday, 2010
Place:	Sendai Hi-land Race Way (12 Nikkawa Hayasaka, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
Vehicle used:	11MY Nissan GT-R Pure edition
Specification/accessories:	Standard specification (including tires and wheels) without optional parts
Set-up switch:	R mode for the suspension and VDC-R

	Nov. 12 (Fri.)	Nov. 12 (Fri.)
0-100km/h acceleration time	3.0 seconds	3.0 seconds
Weather	Sunny/Cloudy	Sunny/Cloudy
Temperature	14.9°C	18.6°C

Source: Nissan