This is the enhanced Nissan GT-R for 2011 and it is even more powerful than the last car, if that can be believed.
The new version of the car features better aerodynamic bodywork, meaning a low drag coefficient (making the car more slippery) which improves performance.
Engine output is also significantly improved to 530PS (390KW)/6,400rpm, with the maximum torque of 612Nm from 3,200 to 6,000rpm. The engine cover is, enigmatically, painted red to illustrate its enhanced performance.
Bodywork has also been strengthened by using a new supporting strut brace linking right and left struts to quickly receive suspension input, the vehicle body’s responsiveness has also been enhanced.
The enhanced 2011 GT-R is available now to order, priced at £69,950. The standard ‘no extra cost’ specification list remains as strong as always with Premium Connect HDD satellite navigation, Bose stereo system, iPod™ connectivity, hard drive music storage, Bluetooth phone connection, 20” alloy wheels, runflat tyres, and individual climate control air conditioning. Add that to the performance delivered from the V6 twin turbo through the GR6 twin clutch system, with the aid of the 4 wheel drive system, and the on the road price, the GT-R remains untouchable.
I keep meaning to try to borrow/swap/beg a drive in a GT-R but keep getting swamped in work.
There’s no doubting the performance but my preconception is that it’ll lack a little on the character stakes.
But before I get hit for being a died in the wool Porsche enthusiast, I’d like to stress I want to check it out for myself and I do have an open mind!