Rules rewritten daily
NISSAN GT-R PERFORMANCE
From a handcrafted 565-hp engine to the incredible grip of its advanced ATTESA E-TS® AWD system, the limited-availability GT-R rewrites the rules of supercar performance.[1]
- 565-hp, twin-turbo V6[1]
- Dual-clutch 6-speed transmission
- ATTESA E-TS All-Wheel Drive
- Nissan/Brembo® braking system
- Premium Midship platform
Handcrafted exhilaration
DOES THE GT-R HAVE A TWIN-TURBO ENGINE?
Yes. The Nissan GT-R is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V6 that produces a prodigious 565 hp and an equally immense 467 lb-ft of torque.[1] Hand-assembled, it bears a plaque with the builder’s name. The cylinder block features a closed deck for strength. For added strength, a ladder-frame structure was also adopted to give the crankshaft added support — important with the engine’s massive torque.
For higher horsepower and better response than a naturally aspirated engine, each side of the VR38 features its own turbocharger, intercooler, and catalyst. Inside, innovative plasma-sprayed bores are used in each cylinder instead of traditional cast-iron liners to reduce friction and weight, while maximizing horsepower and increasing fuel efficiency.[2] And for optimal control of engine cooling, the VR38 features a thermostatically controlled oil cooler system.
For higher horsepower and better response than a naturally aspirated engine, each side of the VR38 features its own turbocharger, intercooler, and catalyst. Inside, innovative plasma-sprayed bores are used in each cylinder instead of traditional cast-iron liners to reduce friction and weight, while maximizing horsepower and increasing fuel efficiency.[2] And for optimal control of engine cooling, the VR38 features a thermostatically controlled oil cooler system.
IHI® INTEGRATED TURBOS
An IHI turbocharger is mounted on each bank of the engine. An abradable seal housing derived from our GT3 racing program brings enhanced engine response at lower rpm.
The exhaust manifolds, inspired by racing technology, have optimized turbo-flange attachment points, which allow for easier servicing and potential tuning, without touching the exhaust manifold. To ensure there is no turbo lag as torque rises, high-precision electronic controls are employed.
The exhaust manifolds, inspired by racing technology, have optimized turbo-flange attachment points, which allow for easier servicing and potential tuning, without touching the exhaust manifold. To ensure there is no turbo lag as torque rises, high-precision electronic controls are employed.
It shifts the world of transmissions
GT-R TRANSMISSION
For maximum acceleration, the paddle-shifted 6-speed sequential dual-clutch transmission can snap off lightning-quick gear changes when in R-Mode.
29 million square miles of road covered by snow per year – one supercar to enjoy them in
GT-R ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Using one of the most advanced All-Wheel Drive systems ever in a road car helps provide control of power to all four wheels. Combined with an equally advanced stability control system, the result is a superior sense of confidence.
Biased performance. Instead of the traditional 50/50 torque split between front and rear axles, the Nissan GT-R’s electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive system can send up to 50% of torque to the front wheels as needed or provide nearly 100% of available torque to the rear wheels. This provides the steering feel and response of a rear-wheel drive vehicle — the preferred choice of racecar drivers and serious enthusiasts — while still giving the added confidence and controllability that only all-wheel drive can offer.
DYNAMIC BALANCE
Another rule rewritten — a 55 front/45 rear static ratio is actually ideal for handling. As the driver accelerates out of a corner’s apex, the weight distribution shifts rearward, becoming an approximate 50/50 balance, for better acceleration, quicker turns, and a handling feel that’s uniquely GT-R.
It’s solid to the core
MULTI-MATERIAL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
The GT-R’s body gets maximum strength from carbon-aluminum die-cast steel: a combination of carbon-fiber, die-cast aluminum, and steel.[3]
For structural rigidity, aluminum die-cast door inner panels are employed to decrease the amount of deformation during a collision. Die-cast aluminum is also used for the front strut housing and in the front suspension. For added rigidity, the suspension’s strut tower bar is made of a lightweight carbon composite containing aluminum honeycomb.
For structural rigidity, aluminum die-cast door inner panels are employed to decrease the amount of deformation during a collision. Die-cast aluminum is also used for the front strut housing and in the front suspension. For added rigidity, the suspension’s strut tower bar is made of a lightweight carbon composite containing aluminum honeycomb.
A special Bilstein® DampTronic® driver-adjustable shock absorber system utilizes multiple vehicle information systems to provide appropriate damping forces and a high level of control for a variety of driving situations.
BRAKES
Developed for the GT-R, braking features Brembo monoblock 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers. 15" full-floating, cross-drilled two-piece rotors and low-steel, high-stiffness brake pads minimize fade and provide intense stopping performance. The calipers utilize racecar-style radial mounting to minimize caliper flex during extreme braking.
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