Thankfully, not all engines are created equally. This is how we come to have the power, performance and unique characteristics of the Nissan GT-R engine. Created in a specially designed lab by four takumi (a master craftsman who has perfected his skills over years of painstaking work and dedication), each engine is unique and forms the beating heart of this extraordinary Japanese supercar.
The four takumi of Nissan’s Yokohama plant are Takumi Kurosawa, Tsunemi Ooyama, Izumi Shioya and Nobumitsu Gozu. Collectively, they share over 100 years of exceptional work in their chosen field. These engine craftsmen are responsible for hand-building every awe-inspiring 550PS twin-turbocharged V-6 engine found beneath the hood of the Nissan GT-R, from production vehicles to racecars. Each engine is assembled with care and precision by one of these four individuals.
Once an engine is completed, the takumi craftsman proudly mounts a plaque bearing his name upon the completed masterpiece, serving as a timeless reminder of the high level of craftsmanship and expertise that went into each work.
“Yokohama is the plant where our company was established, and we’re proud to make Nissan’s flagship engine here. It represents the pinnacle of the Nissan brand,” said Nobuhiro Ozawa, Yokohama plant manager. “We adhere the nameplates of the takumi who hand-built these engines and put their souls into each one with a sense of responsibility.”
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