2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO: This Is It

[chaozbandit]

 

It's finally here. Among the many, highly anticipated cars to be released in the last dozen years (especially with all the leaks of a "mysterious GTR" floating around the internet lately). And at first glance, it does the last NISMO Spec Skyline proud (that being the Group-A derived BNR32 of course). So, what does this final-edition R35 packing before we wave goodbye to it?

 

Well for one, it's bloody fast. Faster than the previous Black Edition R35s. The car keeps the 3.8L V6 twin-turbo engine, but now upgraded for a 595-horsepower (up from 545 hp) and 480 ft-lb of torque (to keep you guys happy, that's 650 Nm). NISMO also put the R35 on a diet of 143 lb (~65 kg) which is astounding, seeing as how Nissan engineers have stated that a lighter GTR doesn't necessarily amount to better performance, given their AWD system and software algorithms. Various performance bits have been added, mainly from the GTR GT3 Race Car; items including turbos, ECU tuning, intake / exhaust, chassis stiffening, suspension, aero, etc.). The NISMO aero pieces (pictured above) are claimed to produce downforce in excess of 220 lbs (~100 kg) at 186 mph (~298 kph).

 

Fun fact: the suspension modes found in the normal GTR R35 (if it could ever be called 'normal') have been re-tuned and renamed Track, Race, and Race plus (from Comfort, Normal, and R respectively).

 

The Nissan GTR (R35) NISMO has set a confirmed lap time of 7 minutes, 8 seconds at the Nurburgring Nordshleiffe as at September 30, 2013. For reference, that is a full 10 seconds faster than the 2014 Nissan GTR (R35) Black Edition and 11 seconds behind the Porsche 918 Spyder (hybrid supercar that lapped the same track in 6 minutes, 57 seconds).

 

With the R36 right around the corner, it'll be interesting to see how it stacks up against the NISMO and what pieces of wizardry make the transition into the next model. The GTR (R35) NISMO is believed to come in at less than $200,000. As the baby of NISMO itself, it's understandable that it goes on sale first overseas: sales start in February 2014 for Japan, with sales in North America starting within 12 months of that date. More details to come at the LA Auto Show and Tokyo Motor Show. Thoughts?

 

A part of me wishes they revised the aero package a bit more. That hood is way too bland and the SpecV exhausts... I would have preferred the split quad pipes but hey, titanium racing exhausts aren't cheap and they worked on the SpecV / GT3 so why change it? If I was to get my hands on one of these (still hoping) I'd make a quick swap with the Mine's Type II hood and Mine's Ti exhausts. Liking everything else on the car though; those subtle red accents on black trim just make the car... pop. In a good way. Do want.

 

UPDATE: The official 'Ring on-board video with driver commentary is now live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ_LPKXRGZ0

 

UPDATE: Nissan displays another GTR NISMO at the LA Auto Show.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/77628-2015-nissan-gt-r-nismo-this-is-it/?p=1077035

 

Photo Credit: Jalopnik

Sources:

http://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/new-nissan-gt-r-nismo-leaked-gets-595hp.html

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/18/2015-nissan-gt-r-nismo-595-hp-leaked/

[Freaky_spider]

DAMNN, that thing is sexy!!

[wng_kingsley7]

Are you buying me one...? THIS IS CHRISTMASSSSSS (sudden realization no car for christmas) 

[brownninja97]

I was really surprised about the porsche 918 when i saw the lap time a while ago, its crazy, I think its the fastest road legal car out there.

[Thunderjolt]

I think I made a mess all over my monitor. That is one damn sexy car.

[Raj8396]

Its nice but come on there are much better looking cars out there.

[Hans Christian | Teri]

Any word on whether or not they managed to make it go from 0-62 mph in 2 seconds flat?

[chaozbandit]

Any word on whether or not they managed to make it go from 0-62 mph in 2 seconds flat?

 

The 2.0s launch from 0-62mph is still a rumour; no official performance numbers released yet.

[Altecice]

Smexxy, wouldn't buy one though. i will stick to the old R33,34's thanks

 

 

The 2.0s launch from 0-62mph is still a rumour; no official performance numbers released yet.

 

take all that with a pinch of salt, you can do that maybe 3-4 times without taking the clutch out

[Ryan Leech]

ewwwww, It's Nissan

[brownninja97]

The 2.0s launch from 0-62mph is still a rumour; no official performance numbers released yet.

The car(normal version) is around 1600kg, a veyron is about 1800kg I think, the veyron has 2.8sec 0-60. 2.0 is likely to be an anomaly in one of the tests which they stuck with to get noticed.

[brownninja97]

ewwwww, It's Nissan

well unless its a porsche 918 or one of them Radical hybrid cars then your is slower.

[Ryan Leech]

well unless its a porsche 918 or one of them Radical hybrid cars then your is slower.

Wrong, a Doodge Ram 2500 is faster, more useful, and better looking

[LonliestofAll]

Wrong, a Doodge Ram 2500 is faster, more useful, and better looking

Just a quick question, What are you smoking?

[FireFox]

Goddamn that is sexy though I still prefer the Nismo R-34 <3

 

[brownninja97]

Wrong, a Doodge Ram 2500 is faster, more useful, and better looking

Hey now, since when were exotic cars useful apart from dick measurement contests, anyways Toyota tacoma for 4x4s

Its more reliable, has better technology, lower tax group, repairs are cheaper. 

[Jack.EXE]

 

[Mooshi]

Still awaiting the revival of the Silvia line.

 

If Nissan revives it..please no 2xxSX BS name..give us the Silvia!

[FireFox]

Hey now, since when were exotic cars useful apart from dick measurement contests, anyways Toyota tacoma for 4x4s

Its more reliable, has better technology, lower tax group, repairs are cheaper. 

 

And it's a Toyota

[brownninja97]

Goddamn that is sexy though I still prefer the Nismo R-34 <3

 

O god its too hard to compare, the two versions before the R34 are sexy as well, its just too hard to determine the best. End result: Clarkson P30 wins.

[FireFox]

Still awaiting the revival of the Silvia line.

 

If Nissan revives it..please no 2xxSX BS name..give us the Silvia!

 

That would be excellent but I can't see it happening

[FireFox]

O god its too hard to compare, the two versions before the R34 are sexy as well, its just too hard to determine the best. End result: Clarkson P30 wins.

 

P30?

[brownninja97]

 

[brownninja97]

P30?

oops p45

[Ryan Leech]

Hey now, since when were exotic cars useful apart from dick measurement contests, anyways Toyota tacoma for 4x4s

Its more reliable, has better technology, lower tax group, repairs are cheaper. 

Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 better