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 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 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.”