It looks like the guys at Nismo aren’t giving up on the Nissan GT-R just yet. Seen making its rounds at the Nurburgring is possibly an updated version of the GT-R Nismo, last updated in March 2016.
Visually, this one is barely any different from the model it’s based on, which best explains the lack of camouflage wrap on the car. What’s covered from view, however, are what appear to be vents above the front wheel arches. These apparently lend a hand in improving aerodynamics – likely to reduce air pressure in the wheel arches, reducing lift – but only time will reveal their true function.
The brakes may also be upgraded, with the front pair featuring new callipers that’s different to last year’s debutant. As for power, the outgoing GT-R Nismo draws power from a 3.8 litre VR38DETT V6, equipped with two GT3-spec turbochargers to churn 600 PS at 6,800 rpm and 652 Nm from 3,600 to 5,600 rpm. A slight bump in this department can be expected.
Elsewhere, the car looks to be a carry-over from last year, at least on the visual side of things. Just so you know, the R35 GT-R is 10 years old now, but there appears to be no replacement coming in the near future, as Nissan claims it has still not reached the current model’s full potential.
GALLERY: 2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo
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Same like Proton, all their models also they push max to over 10 yrs old.
Look at the Wira – champion. Sold forever.
Just change the car already!
suddenly have a ‘bored’ feeling about the look for this car….
This shows how conservative the Japanese makers are when it comes to producing sportscars compared to the aggresive approach of the Euro makers in recent years. They have other priorities.
A big, heavy (sports) car trying to set records where’s the fun?
Pls launch the replacement model, people getting bored with the look already. The new NSX looks ways more beautiful
There is not much difference between the 1st model & the current update/face lift model. Visually, its the head lights that gets Led lighting.
Over the years, Nissan only update/upgrade, fine tune the way it handles along with increase in HP. Otherwise, its hard to tell the difference unless U are a hard core GTR fan.
The reason the GTR is still selling well is bcos its still the cheapest sports car every car maker intend to beat as they have set a benchmark years ago when they decimate some iconic sports car to be called GODZILLA for a reason.
Maybe Nissan(GTR) & Honda(NSX) practice the same adage of – If it AIN’T broken, why bother to fix it. Maybe the next Nissan GTR will include electric motors like the NSX & Porsche 919 Hybrid. Cheers to the Godzilla.