Nissan arrived at the New York Auto Show with a
whole team of new models, including the updated for 2020MY Nissan GT-R Nismo. The king of the GT-R range
received a number of revisions, aiming to make it even more exhilarating to
drive but keeping the main power figures unchanged. This means that the
hand-crafted twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine -which employs the same turbochargers
with the GT-R GT3 race car- still produces 600 hp and 652 Nm of
torque.
Despite the same power figures, the race car-derived
turbochargers now feature a modified turbine shape and fewer blades, while the
six-speed dual-clutch transmission comes with an updated software, improving
the adaptive shift control and a more refined ‘R’ mode. There’s also a revised
titanium exhaust system.
The Japanese car maker focused in other areas too in
order to extract more speed, including weight and aerodynamics; each exterior
panel made out carbon fiber -like bumpers, front fenders, hood, roof, side sill
covers, trunk and rear spoiler- has been optimized, saving a total of 10.5 kg in addition to nearly 20 kg of weight savings achieved from
other upgrades and new components.
The new front fenders are now similar to those found
in the GT-R GT3 race car, featuring scalloped vents to send hot air away from
the engine bay and smooth the airflow along the body. In addition, the carbon
roof is now made with a new compression process, making it lighter and with a
tighter weave.
The revised 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo also features a
new exclusive set of 20-inch RAYS forged aluminum wheels that are lighter and
more rigid than before. The wheels are wrapped in new Dunlop rubber that
features a wider tread and fewer grooves, offering a larger by 11 percent
contact patch.
The suspension is updated for better stability and
enhanced yaw rate response, while the steering wheel is also improved, offering
more linearity and precision than before. A set of bigger Brembo carbon ceramic
rotors 410 mm up front and 390 mm at the rear- are
claimed to be more durable and stronger than ever.
