2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO
Nissan launched their most hardcore
version of the 2017 GT-R at the Nurburgring, the same place where it was
developed, tested and signed off.
Just like the standard GT-R, the NISMO
version comes with a restyled front end, highlighted by a new and more
aggressive bumper, a larger dark chrome V-motion grille and a reinforced hood
that's supposed to avoid deformation at extremely high speeds.
Unlike the regular model, the
NISMO's front bumpers are made out of carbon fiber as designers looked to
achieve the ideal amount of stiffness in a car built specifically for breaking
lap records. Overall, the new GT-R NISMO generates more downforce than any
other Nissan production car to date.
In terms of power, while the regular
2017 GT-R puts down 570 PS (20 PS more than the 2016 model), the NISMO is good
for 600 PS, the same as before but more enjoyable thanks to the
stiffened body structure and upgraded shock absorbers, springs and stabilizers.
Compared to the last NISMO, the 2017 model's slalom times and cornering
performance have been improved by 2%.
The 2017 NISMO's 3.8-liter V6 also
features a pair of high-flow, large-diameter turbochargers used in GT3
competition. While Nissan haven't released any official figures, its 0 to 100
km/h sprint should remain at a (still supercar-humbling) 2.8 seconds.
Inside, you'll find that the 2017
GT-R's redesigned dashboard and steering wheel have been covered with
high-quality Alcantara, as has the center armrest. Other differences between
the NISMO and the regular 2017 GT-R would be the leather-appointed Recaro
carbon bucket seats and the red Alcantara inserts found throughout the cabin.
Available in five different exterior
colors, the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO is assembled in Tochigi, Japan, with the
engines assembled by hand in Yokohama, Japan.
