Nissan reveals latest GT-NISMO sports car
The Nissan GT-R NISMO will go on sale in Japan later this year. Photos: Nissan
Nissan has unveiled the latest version of the GT-R NISMO, the company’s flagship GT-R representing continuous evolution toward ultimate driving pleasure.
NISMO stands for ‘Nissan Motorsport’ and is actually a mostly separate part of the brand.
The Nissan GT-R NISMO, along with a special edition version, are planned to launch in Japan in October.
Both models will be offered in the new, NISMO-exclusive NISMO Stealth Gray body colour, which was inspired by track tarmacs GT-Rs
The GT-R NISMO is built-to-order and has a carbon fibre bonnet.
The special edition features a NISMO-exclusive clear-coated carbonfibre 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 aluminum forged wheels sport a red accent that matches existing accents around the body.
For the first time, the new Nissan logo adorns the rear trunk lid and wheel center caps.
The GT-R NISMO remains Nissan’s ultimate performance car, offering race-proven technology and an exhilarating driving experience thanks to a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 441 kW.
The GT-R NISMO has a new 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 engine.
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 dialed in with tighter tolerances, delivering snappier revs and quicker turbo spooling.
“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.”
The GT-R NISMO also gets the new Nissan badge.
