2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition – race-tuned Bilsteins

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Nissan has revealed a new variant of its performance icon, the GT-R. The Nissan GT-R Track Edition, based on the 2017 model year GT-R, sits above the Premium, Prestige and Black Edition in the model range, but below the flagship GT-R Nismo.

As its name implies, the Track Edition been engineered for thrill-seeking track enthusiasts by the dedicated team at Nismo, with a higher level of performance than the standard GT-R.

Performance modifications to further improve the R35’s dynamics include bespoke Bilstein Damptronic suspension. A race-tuned set-up, this is designed to optimise straight-line and cornering stability. A new lightweight anti-roll bar has also been added to increase body stiffness and reduce weight.

Nismo Racing Black forged 20-inch aluminium wheels and tyres are part of the Track Edition package, in addition to a wider front bumper. However, the exact spec varies by market.

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For example, Track Edition cars in Germany come with carbon-backed Recaro seats as standard, with a carbon rear spoiler available as an option. In the UK, the black/red Recaro seats from the GT-R Black Edition are fitted, while the carbon spoiler is standard. A CF boot lid and the carbon-backed seats are optional. What’s standard everywhere is a carbon Track Edition badge attached to the dashboard.

The Track Edition is no stripped-out race special, and includes the standard car’s new eight-inch NissanConnect touchscreen infotainment system and 11-speaker Bose audio, among other things.

No change in power, which means 570 PS and 637 Nm of torque from a 3.8 litre twin-turbo V6 engine hand-assembled from start to finish by a single takumi craftsman. The VR38DETT transfers drive to all four wheels via a six-speed dual clutch transmission. Deliveries will start from early November.

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Danny Tan

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.

 

Comments

  • Ex VGM staff on Sep 27, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Into its 9th year and soon a decade.

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  • Periasamy on Sep 27, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Nissan GT-R or BMW M4 GTS.

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  • Canon Banana Johnson on Sep 27, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    There’s just one too many variants for this 9-year old car

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  • Same L00 on Sep 27, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Now Proton drivers have new picture in mind to imagine when they are driving.
    The power of day dreaming… You do need imagination to survive Proton quality.

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    • When I ride in a toyota, a picture in mind comes out: being in a small boat during stormy seas.

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    • Loler on Sep 28, 2016 at 5:42 am

      You said it, it means you do it. Lol

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  • Lee Kum Kee on Sep 27, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Overpriced-yet-outdated car. This is the new Lotus Elise، everyone. Unlike Nissan, at least Lotus managed to licence their chassis to Hennessey, Rinspeed and even Tesla, squeezing good profits from their Elise. In this age, niche products like sports cars tend to shrink in volume due to various economic reasons, thats why we see these days manufacturers rather collaborate on developing sports cars like MX-5 & Fiat 124 Spider, Toyota 86 & BR-Z, and the upcoming siblings BMW Z5 and Toyota Supra. With no successor in sight, I see the current GT-R as a failed vision by Carlos Ghosn. Boo hoo.

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  • Wan Der Lowe on Sep 27, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Yet people buy this and park all day. Oh, weekend ride to the club. Lol??

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    • Service interval every 5000km and every service RM4000. Even rich pipu eyes go big-big when told them dun use at daily drive car, otherwise pay this much.

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  • GoodFingerLickingMan on Sep 28, 2016 at 9:29 am

    buy this car, put and lock inside container for 50 years….

    later, open container…..sell gtr for 4x the ori price…..

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