THE finish is nearing nearer and nearer for the current-generation Nissan GT-R because the model updates the flagship Nismo variant with a brand new one-choice color scheme, upgraded engine internals and new logos.
Powered by the identical 441kW/652Nm twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 as the present mannequin, the brand new GT-R Nismo flaunts a contemporary two-tone color scheme, mixing a ‘Stealth Gray’ physique with a unadorned carbon-fibre bonnet, a function that reportedly saves 100g from the Nismo’s kerb weight.
As for the physique color, Nissan says it was impressed by the color of racetrack tarmac, the precise environments GT-Rs “have set data and competed on” – and it’s the one color out there.
Extra of a nip and tuck process than an all-out replace, the brand new mannequin additionally includes a heap of latest crimson accents and all the similar aggressive aero options as earlier than, albeit with the up to date Nissan emblem adorning the boot lid and wheel caps.
Beneath the pores and skin, the 410mm entrance and 390mm carbon-ceramic brake discs have been retained, as have the Brembo-sourced six-pot entrance and four-pot rear callipers.
Whereas the VR38DETT’s energy outputs have been left untouched, adjustments have been made underneath the bonnet to assist the force-fed six rev and spool up quicker, which ought to finally lead to an elevated degree of efficiency.
These adjustments consist of latest “high-precision, weight-balanced” piston rings, connecting rods, crankshaft, flywheel, crank pulley and valve springs which have all reportedly been “dialled in with tighter tolerances”.
What enchancment these upgrades make to the GT-R Nismo’s efficiency credentials stay to be seen – Nissan has not quoted any key efficiency figures.
As with each GT-R, drive is shipped to all 4 wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Having been designed from day dot as the head of Nissan efficiency, GT-R chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura mentioned the Nismo had all the time been an “ongoing pursuit of final driving pleasure”.
“We take a holistic method, looking for precision efficiency via a meticulous steadiness of engine elements and shaving weight, and incrementally evolving the GT-R’s look to ship the last word steadiness of energy, efficiency and pleasure to our clients,” he mentioned.
Attributable to launch in its native Japan in October, it’s not clear but whether or not the brand new Nismo shall be headed Down Beneath nonetheless a Nissan Australia spokesperson confirmed to GoAuto the native subsidiary most undoubtedly has its hand within the air.
“GT-R has a protracted and profitable historical past in Australia so completely we’re ,” they mentioned.
“We’re awaiting affirmation of additional particulars together with availability, pricing and launch timings for markets exterior of Japan.”
4 new GT-Rs had been delivered within the first quarter of 2021, three lower than within the first quarter of a COVID-stricken 2020.
These 4 gross sales earn the GT-R a slim 1.6 per cent share of the $200,000-plus sportscar phase, nicely off the tempo of its arch-rival and phase main Porsche 911 (84/33.1%).
