So that the Nissan GT-R but not disappear so quickly from the scene, the Japanese keep him always up to date. Almost every year were shown optimizations and changes to the supercar, which were almost invisible to the eye of the vast majority of viewers. Now another facelift of the coupe celebrates its world premiere in New York and should be as dynamic as never before, but offer more comfort than ever. In addition, the Japanese claim that the facelift for 2017 is the largest ever since its launch on 2007.
Ten years is the current "Godzilla" - as his fans affectionately call him - already on the market. Since it has earned the Nissan GT-R honestly, finally got the brand-typical "V-Motion" grille donated, which finds emphasis through a matte chrome finish and a mesh pattern. In addition, the entire grill has grown, so that a better air supply to the engine is ensured. As part of this effort, the engineers reinforced the bonnet, which is intended to increase driving stability at high speeds. Added to this is a new spoiler lip and a new front spoiler, which should provide a high level of downforce.
In addition, Nissan designed stronger flared side skirts to improve airflow. Of course, the rear did not remain untouched, which is not noticeable at first glance - but you know that. Thus, side air outlets were added to the four exhaust pipes, so that an overall lower air resistance is generated. The downforce remains, according to Nissan, but just as high as current models and should provide stability at fast tempos.
Stability needs the super sports car, finally, the engine on 570 PS performance was increased. Responsible for this are a performance boost for the turbocharger and the variable control of the ignition timing. The handcrafted twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with 3,8 liter displacement can generate 633 Nm, which it will continue to send to all four wheels via the optimized six-speed dual-clutch transmission. In the improvement of the double coupler, the engineers had mainly the shift comfort in mind, which is to illustrate by smoother and quieter gear changes. Ultimately, the titanium exhaust system contributes to the increase in performance, which should also ensure a more aggressive sound. So that the heavy Nissan GT-R also shows an optimized cornering behavior, he got a stiffer body structure with new suspensions. They should provide for increased stability. Finally, the 20-Zoll tires, which has recently been mounted on rims in the Y-spoke design, also contribute to this.
The Japanese have also lent a hand inside and want to have created a premium ambience. For this, the Nissan GT-R got a redesigned dashboard and a corresponding instrument panel, which are now covered with high-quality leather. In addition, the center console layout has been improved: This has resulted in a reduction in the variety of buttons for infotainment, so that instead of 27 you only have to press eleven buttons. The eight-inch touchscreen got bigger icons and a new menu structure.
Also new are fresh colors - both inside and out. The bolide shines on request in the bright color "Katsura Orange", while inside meets "semi-aniline leather", which is the "Prestige Edition" reserved. It can be chosen in the four colors Tan, Samurai Black, Amber Red or Pale Ivory. From the summer of 2016, the all-renewed Nissan GT-R will fly through our country and can be ordered from April. Then you can also hope for increased comfort in the suspension and noise reduction. We just like the dull sound of the rough V6 unit.