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2016 Nissan GT-R
Originally introduced in the United States back in 2008, the GT-R has been continually updated over the years with more power and improved treating.
A more significant overhaul is coming for the next model year, but for now the GT-R gets a special 45th Anniversary Gold Edition and a fresh set of 20″ wheels.
The centerpiece of the GT-R is its powerplant, a hand-assembled twin-turbocharged Three.8-liter V6 that pumps out five hundred forty five horsepower and four hundred sixty three lb-ft of torque. With the help of launch control, that output is sufficient to propel the coupe from zero-to-60 mph in an eye-popping Two.9 seconds on the way to a quarter mile run of just over eleven ticks – results that shame many cars costing twice as much as the GT-R.
The GT-R Nismo brings yet more power – six hundred horsepower and four hundred eighty one lb-ft of torque to be exact. Those figures are achieved by way of larger turbochargers borrowed from the GT-R GT3 race car, revised ignition timing, and retuned intake and harass systems.
All-wheel-drive and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission play a big role in making the GT-R’s accelerative heroics possible, with the later capable of tearing off shifts in the blink of an eye. Like other dual-clutch transmissions, it can be slightly unrefined in low-speed driving, but most buyers will find that a puny price to pay for the incredible spectacle it facilitates.
Given its spectacle potential, the GT-R’s mileage ratings of 16/23 city/highway mpg are actually fairly reasonable.
Despite a curb weight in the neighborhood of Three,800, the GT-R is acute handler thanks in part to a well-tuned chassis with three-mode adjustable dampers that can be adjusted to prioritize agility or convenience. To improve the latter even further, Nissan has significantly retuned the GT-R’s suspension for the latest model year for a more forgiving rail. Other switches aimed at enhancing daily driving include a steering system that now requires less effort during in-town maneuvers – while also providing greater high-speed stability – and recalibrated brakes that provide a firmer, more linear response at everyday speeds.
On the other forearm, the hard-core NISMO boasts suspension stiffer springs and dampers – finish with fresh Convenience, Normal and R damper modes – and reworked anti-roll bars with a 17.3mm hollow unit at the rear. NISMO even went so far as to use extra adhesive bonding and structural seam welding to increase rigidity.
Outside, the latest GT-R can be recognized by fresh full-LED headlights with an adaptive function that automatically switches the angle of the light rafter to match the supercar’s speed. Nissan has also fitted fresh four-ring taillights that now form accomplish circles.
The NISMO variant is distinguished by a fresh bodykit with model-specific front and rear bumpers, unique side skirts and a sizable rear spoiler that provide an extra two hundred twenty lbs. of downforce at one hundred eighty six mph compared to the standard car. Specially-developed Dunlop tires packaged around six-spoke Nismo wheels maximize traction.
With straightforward gauges, a meaty steering wheel and well-bolstered seats, the cabin is a highly-focused driving environment. A center-mounted LCD screen designed in collaboration with Polyphony Digitial – makers of the popular Gran Turismo movie game offers eleven separate pages of boost, g-force, acceleration, braking and steering info and even offers a recording function with playback.
High-quality leather and carbon fiber tri give the interior a premium feel, and a specially-designed 11-speaker Bose stereo – including two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area – is a treat for audiophiles. A fresh Bose Active Noise Cancellation system filters out road noise to provide a quieter cabin environment.