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The Nissan GT-R is a Two+Two sportscar that posts some of the fastest acceleration times of any production vehicle. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V-6 that issues power to all four wheels with the help of advanced electronics, the GT-R supplies spectacle on par with supercars costing twice its price or more.
The so-called R35 generation made its debut in 2007, but we received it in the United States for the two thousand nine model year.
Nissan’s GT-R competes with the more powerful versions of the Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette, and Audi R8, among many others. Tho’ its price has climbed steadily since it was introduced in the U.S., the Nissan GT-R proceeds to represent a relative value in the super-performance car world.
The two thousand seventeen GT-R gets its most extensive update since it was released. It adds twenty horsepower, and gets an extensively revised suspension tuning, an updated interior, a fresh infotainment system, and styling tweaks front and rear.
The most noticeable exterior switches are to the front end, which gets a version of Nissan’s “V-Motion” grille with a fresh mesh pattern and a matte finish. The revised front lip spoiler and bumper design add downforce, and the spandex hood has more pronounced character lines. Along the sides, the sills are shoved outward to improve airflow and the 20-inch wheels feature a fresh 15-spoke design. The rear end gets fresh bodywork, with functional vents next to the quad harass tips. Nissan says these switches make the car more stable at high speeds while maintaining the same 0.26 coefficient of haul. A fresh Blaze Metallic orange color was added to the color palette.
The switches inwards include a fresh dashboard, with an emphasis on a horizontal layout and an instrument panel packaged in nappa leather. An 8.0-inch touchscreen substitutes a 7.0-inch unit, and the number of knobs and switches have been diminished from twenty seven to 11. A Display Guideline controller is added to the center console, and the car gets the NissanConnect system with navigation and access to mobile apps. The seats are lighter thanks to a fresh construction mechanism. The shift paddles also budge from the steering column to the steering wheel.
In addition to the fresh interior look, the two thousand seventeen GT-R is quieter inwards thanks to more sound deadener and an acoustic glass windshield. The Premium Edition model also adds Rakuda Suntan to its list of color choices.
The GT-R draws on a heritage of spectacle from a long line of Japanese-market Nissan Skyline sport coupes, not all of which were top-shelf sports cars. Today, just a quick look at the GT-R’s spec sheet is enough to see that it qualifies as a supercar. It has a Trio.8-liter twin-turbo V-6, now making five hundred sixty five horsepower (up from four hundred seventy three hp at its introduction) and four hundred sixty seven pound-feet of torque, and its unique design features the engine in front, the transmission in back, and all-wheel drive to put all that power to the road.
From behind the wheel, the GT-R supplies dizzying acceleration, including 0-60 times of under three seconds and a top speed upward of one hundred ninety three mph. Shifting is treated by a dual-clutch, automated manual gearbox. In normal driving, it’s hard to scrape the surface of the GT-R’s spectacle potential, but once on a taut road or a racetrack the combination of the immense power and sophisticated all-wheel-drive components brings a video-game-like experience—the car manages things that seem unlikely, creating a surreal feeling of detachment for the driver. That said, treating is excellent and the variable power-split all-wheel-drive system not only makes the car prompt, but also safe and effortless to operate.
The GT-R’s form is nowhere near as exotic as those of most of its competitors; Nissan’s all-wheel-drive coupe can show up downright blocky and chunky from afar. Once you treatment, however, you begin to see the details, like its cantilevered roofline, big rear wing, and iconic circular taillights. Inwards the GT-R, there’s a very driver-focused feel, something different from all other Nissan products, with a center screen designed and programmed with help from movie game makers.
After its release in the U.S., Nissan updated the GT-R almost every year, especially in the spectacle department. The two thousand ten model year brought a brake upgrade that consisted of more rigid lines, and there was an update to the stability-control programming. A Cold Weather package, an iPod interface, and forged RAYS wheels with a smoked finish were added as well. There were two trim levels for 2012, base and Premium, with the more expensive one including upgraded Bose audio and heated seats.
Nissan discontinued the Launch Control feature early on due to excessive warranty claims. Since launch control had helped yield the GT-R’s excellent acceleration times—with some testers telling the GT-R was a 2nd or more slower to sixty mph without it—Nissan restored it in a limited way for the two thousand twelve model year, while it also boosted total output to five hundred thirty hp. Those switches brought the supercar’s 60-mph runs down to about three seconds, according to buff-book numbers. Other switches for the two thousand twelve model year included a special Black Edition and revised interior trim.
Nissan brought a more extensive round of improvements for 2014. In addition to some structural reinforcements, the fresh GT-R got revised suspension mounts that lowered its center of mass. A special Track Edition was also suggested. Peak output for the engine remained at five hundred forty five hp and four hundred sixty three lb-ft, however mid-range response was improved with high-output fuel injectors and revised turbochargers. Pricing rose to a base of $99,590.
The two thousand fifteen Nissan GT-R brought the Nismo edition to reality, turning the wick up to six hundred hp and four hundred eighty lb-ft, and setting a fresh GT-R Nürburgring lap record along the way. A Premium model suggested slightly tamer spectacle with more concentrate on refinement and luxury, with the base price rising to $101,770, and there was also a GT-R Black Edition. The standard models received some updates, including fresh LED headlights, a Bose noise-canceling system to reduce engine flourishing, extra sound insulation, retuned shocks and chassis elements, and a Premium Interior package for the Premium model.
For 2016, the GT-R Premium model got fresh 20-inch Rays wheels. Nissan also suggested a limited run of 45th-anniversary GT-Rs in the U.S.; the model was previously announced for Japan only. Fewer than thirty of the 45th Anniversary Gold Edition cars were imported, at a price of $102,770, and they all came with special gold paint, a gold-tone VIN plate in the engine compartment, and a commemorative plaque on the center console.
The two thousand seventeen Nissan GT-R went on sale in two thousand sixteen after extensive switches. It’s expected to be the last major update for the GT-R before the all-new R36 model arrives, presently thought to be sometime around 2018.
Nissan also borrowed the GT-R name for its oddball Le Boy’s racer, the GT-R LM Nismo. This unconventional machine used front-wheel drive with monstrous tires in front and also benefited from a hybrid flywheel that could send power to both the front and rear axles. Its Trio.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine was a relative of the street GT-R’s. Unluckily, that car lasted only one rather unsuccessful race season.
