British engineering company JRM has
previewed a road-legal Nissan GT-R it is developing with its motorsport
expertise.
JRM produces and runs the current
Nissan GT-R GT3 in championships around the world, and in 2011, claimed the FIA
GT1 Driver’s World Championship title. Consequently, it knows a thing or two
about fast cars, and in particular, fast Nissans. Early renderings shared
online of the street car, dubbed the GT23, reveal that it will be unlike any
other modified GT-R we’ve seen so far.
First, the thrilling 3.8-liter
twin-turbo V6 used by the GT-R has been modified to deliver 650 HP. Coupled to
the upgraded engine is a six-speed sequential transmission that sends all of
the power to the rear wheels. As exciting as that sounds, it is perhaps the
fact that the car will allegedly weigh just 1,375 kg , or roughly
400 kg less than standard, that could have the most instrumental
impact on the way the car performs – and we suspect ditching the advanced AWD system
accounts for a significant part of that diet.
Alongside the powertrain modifications
and removal of all unnecessary weight, the car will come outfitted with
height-adjustable double wishbone suspension and incorporate some dramatic
aerodynamic parts, including a towering rear wing, extended side skirts, a
large front splitter and two huge air extractors in the hood.
Buying JRM’s Nissan GT-R GT23 won’t be
cheap. In fact, prices will start at roughly US$ 500,000. Those who do buy one can
rest easy in the knowledge that just 23 examples will be produced worldwide,
making it quite a rare thing.
