ONE JAPANESE PERFORMANCE car has always had enthusiasts salivating, and the latest version is sure to have many checking out their finances.
Nissan has unveiled the newest iteration of the Nissan GT-R NISMO, the company’s flagship GT-R representing continuous evolution toward ultimate driving pleasure. The Nissan GT-R NISMO, along with a special edition version, is planned to launch in Japan in October. Australian details (or if we’ll even get the NISMO) are yet to be announced.
Both models will be offered in the new, NISMO-exclusive NISMO Stealth Gray body colour, which was inspired by track tarmacs where GT-Rs have competed and set records.
The special edition features a NISMO-exclusive clear-coated carbon fibre hood. Opting out of a painted hood not only exposes the intricate carbon fibre weave, it also sheds 100 grams from this already svelte GT-R. The edition-exclusive 20-inch Rays aluminium forged wheels sport a red accent that matches existing accents around the body.
For the first time, the new Nissan logo, unveiled on the Nissan Ariya, adorns the rear trunk lid and wheel centre caps.
Continuing from the current Nissan GT-R NISMO, the large Brembo calipers and carbon ceramic rotors are the biggest ever fitted to a Japanese performance car, at 410mm in the front and 390mm at the rear.
The GT-R NISMO remains Nissan’s ultimate performance car, offering race-proven technology and an exhilarating driving experience. The GT-R NISMO’s VR38DETT 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 with turbochargers sourced from the GT3 racecar, remains the heart of the GT-R’s drivetrain, rated at 441kW.
The built-to-order GT-R NISMO special edition utilizes new high-precision, weight-balanced parts including the piston rings, connecting rods, crankshaft, flywheel, crank pulley and valve springs dialled in with tighter tolerances, delivering snappier revs and quicker turbo spooling.
Each engine is handcrafted by its own takumi technician and certified by a plate on the engine in its own exclusive colour.
“The GT-R NISMO has always been an ongoing pursuit of ultimate driving pleasure,” said Hiroshi Tamura, chief product specialist of the GT-R. “We take a holistic approach, seeking precision performance through a meticulous balance of engine components and shaving weight, and incrementally evolving the GT-R’s appearance to deliver the ultimate balance of power, performance and excitement to our customers.”
In collaboration with McDonald’s in Japan, a miniature toy car Nissan GT-R NISMO will be available in the “Tomica Happy Set”, a popular McDonald’s meal set for children. To promote this, today Nissan and McDonald’s held a joint event at Nissan’s headquarters in Yokohama.
The Happy Set will be on sale for a limited time in Japan, starting on April 16. We suspect it will be much easier to get your hands on than the car.