2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition set to debut in the US

2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition set to debut in the US

Following its global reveal, the 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition will make its launch debut in the United States during the New York International Auto Show in April. The Track Edition is positioned between the Premium and Nismo variants in the GT-R line-up for the US, priced from USD127,990 (RM565,395).

Five exterior paint colours are offered for US customers – Solid Red, Jet Black, Super Silver, Pearl White and Blaze Metallic. Begining with chassis enhancements, the special GT-R comes with bespoke Bilstein Damptronic suspension while the body gets additional adhesive bonding and spot welding to make it even more rigid than the Premium.

If that isn’t enough, the Track Edition features a 17.3 mm hollow rear anti-roll bar (versus 15.9 mm for Premium model), which raises roll stiffness while reducing weight. There also specially developed links fitted to the front double wishbone suspension, which increases castor trail to improve straight-line and cornering stability.

The Track Edition also gets plenty of Nismo items, including GT-R Nismo front fenders, 20-inch Nismo six-spoke forged aluminium-alloy wheels, Nismo-spec, nitrogen-filled Dunlop Sports Maxx GT600 tyres, and a unique dry carbon-fibre rear spoiler. Meanwhile, the cabin adopts a red and black colour scheme, a pair of Recaro seats, and a special plaque on the centre console for identification.

No changes in terms of power, with the same VR38DETT 3.8 litre twin-turbo V6 fitted under the bonnet. Unlike the full fat Nismo variant that offers 600 hp/652 Nm, the Track Edition retains the Premium’s output of “just” 565 hp/633 Nm.

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Comments

  • Kelab Penyayang Kunta on Mar 28, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Amazing how Japanese cars have progressed by leaps and bounds due to intensive research and hard work

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  • Love this new exterior of the Nissan GT-R, it’s has a soul and it’s still have the design cue of the Japanese car

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  • Just like p1 saga 1 model and engine sell 30 years

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  • Mikey on Mar 28, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    This is a new Wine in Old Bottle. Yes, this Bottle(body) is the same since 2007. There is not much changes to the body except cosmetic like the Head lights.

    It still have the same 3.8 L VR38DETT twin-turbo V6/20 inches rims. The main difference is in the tuning ie 478(2007) to 565 hp(2017) depending on countries/fuels & some newer/clever electronics along the way.

    This Must be the only Sports Car to sell the same Body/engine for the longest time. Make no mistake guys, it is still a Sports car many want to beat especially in a drag race.

    In short, the GTR has become the “benchmark” for all Sports car who aspire to become & beat it over time. So don’t play play with this GODZILLA.

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  • Kiddchowhoongeat on Mar 28, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Should I get this gtr or waiting for the brand new civic type r turbo fk8?

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  • Congratulation for the Nissan GT-R r35 for still remain relevant after almost a decade in the market and still able to compete with the high performance European and American supercars

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  • gigi kuning on Mar 28, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    GTR sudah lapok……..
    Enough of facelift and those limited edition……following Proton style.

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  • zulaika on Mar 28, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    enough with the nonsense Edition.

    launch a new GTR or shut up.

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