There will be a more luxury oriented Nissan GT-R that’s set to be launched next month in Japan, when Nissan rolls out the facelifted version of its performance flagship. First rumoured to be called Spec M, the luxury GT-R will now be called ‘Egoist’, according to prominent Japan based auto journo Peter Lyon.
The Autocar report says that the unusual name is inspired by both the Chanel perfume and the Tokyo based apparel maker of the same name. Of course, it also says a lot about the car’s owner. “Yes, there’s a bit of tongue in cheek in the name, and yes, the word does mean self-conceited, but we just wanted to have some fun with the name,” a Nissan spokesman was quoted as saying.
Looks wise, the Egoist will get a newly designed grille and bumper combination, along with a revised front intake duct. There will be LED daylights on the front and rear bumpers. For the latter, the outer edges will have new vents to dissipate heat from the transmission and exhaust system. The Egoist is based on today’s special versions, the Black Edition and the Premium Edition, so it gets larger 390 mm brake discs (from 360 mm) and lighter 10-spoke wheels.
Mid life updates for the entire range include 30 kg reduced weight plus 506 bhp and 607 Nm thanks to modified turbos, oil cooler and exhaust system. Also tweaked are the gear ratios, spring rates and rear suspension geometry – the latter two aims for a more compliant ride with sharper handling.
Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.
wow, wonder how fast it is in top gear track
That’s the right thing to do! Kudos to Nissan, especially their marketing people.
Yeah, i think it’s about time they do a GT version for touring.
The standard GT-R is already a blast, and driven sedately it’s a car not too hard to live with. Only the noise LSD during cold morning starts irks my friend who owns one.
A very accomplished car this Godzilla, judging by how it’s graced the pages of so many mags in numerous comparos.
It’s not the one for me, but since i get one with Cayman money, one would be sorely sorely tempted.
in my dreammmmm..
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r u trying to prove sumting here nub?
wan ppl thumb down n make ppl respond for u childish cmmnt?
NAH!
Where is ur $$$$?
The Nissan people/spokepersons are really having fun with the name…alas, the buyer/driver definitely simply having fun with the car itself, regardless of what name or which version/spec. Then again, whatever car(s) we bought, we are trully enjoying it to the fullest, eh…
bila lak nak kluar versi z tune@nismo.pasti lagi canggih
omg,effing cool name!!!”I’m driving a GT-R Egoist”.wa lau weh!!
It’s very much more expensive than the regular black/premium edition.
Pink Sakura bucket seat is available now.
For more info on pricing, read on
http://www.gtrblog.com/2010/08/24/2012-nissan-r35-gt-r-details-continue-to-leak-prior-to-2010-launch/
Ultra Impressive Chassis Update!
http://www.gtrblog.com/2010/08/29/2012-nissan-gt-r-leaks-part-ii-more-confirmed-details/
Actually this nissan GTR can suck my balls, toyota vios with GT wing is the best
chicks all love the vios with GT wing. Can challenge the nissan GTR anytime, and vios look classier and more refined.
erk? dugong? ugly..
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r u dreaming? vios win gtr ? win in price lo ! let’s race see vios or gtr win ! if i can own gtr first ……=P. chicks definatelly love two doors super sportcars then a 4 doors sedans!
lol.i bet u own a vios,dats y u said that chicks love vios over gt-r.my fren,crawl out of dat hole u live in.chicks dig 2 doors la dumbass.vios win gt-r?fucking idiot
Does your Vios lapped 7:26 round the Nurburgring? Let’s see your so-called Vios equipped GT-wing do the power lap.
u must be hanging around with chicks that have bad taste..i mean will they puke seeing r35 over to yours so godly vios with gt wing?
Superb!!
In Japan Power I believe
Nissan is now a car company with character. I like!
character + attitude! ROCKS!
This used to be a nice car.made to look cheap by the 8282 friends club.
fast and furious… let’s go for a spin..
godzilla just got bigger.
for the price of a japanese car, i can get performance that rivals ferraris and porsche’s.
now who wouldn’t want that?
i thought luxury versions usually mean more comfort oriented and softer suspension settings ??
watever spec there is , its still a GT-R , that name which makes ur heart beats faster , make ur smile wider,make u fear , make u respect ! enough said !
With the name egoist.. i wonder what they are trying to do… shoot themselves in the foot? telling the customer.. get this car to get a bigger EGO?
anyhow.. a beauty nevertheless..