81 Facts About Nissan GT-R

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Nissan GT-R, is a high-performance sports car and grand tourer produced by Nissan, unveiled in 2007.

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The GT-R is built on the exclusively-developed Nissan PM platform, which is an enhanced evolution of the Nissan FM platform used in the separate Nissan Skyline luxury car and the Nissan Z sports car.

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The Nissan GT-R abbreviation stands for Gran Turismo–Racing, obtained from the Skyline Nissan GT-R.

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Production version of the Nissan GT-R was introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, along with the PM platform, featured the exclusively developed VR38DETT engine and lot more other newer technologies.

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The Nissan GT-R achieved success as a road car as well as in motorsports.

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Between 1969 and 1974, and again between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced a high performance version of its Nissan Skyline coupe, called the Nissan Skyline GT-R.

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Nissan GT-R is an entirely new model sharing little with the Skyline Nissan GT-R, saved its signature four round tail lights.

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Nissan GT-R has retained its predecessor's nickname, Godzilla, originally given to it by the Australian motoring publication Wheels in 1989 for its R32 generation model.

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Nissan GT-R wanted the GT-R to provide an overall high level of performance – no matter how much time and money it would cost.

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Nissan GT-R claimed the new GT-R's design should reflect not only the modern sports car look, but the Japanese culture and its predecessor's heritage.

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Nissan GT-R claimed it should look sporty, modern and be aerodynamic to create downforce.

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Aerodynamics development of the GT-R began in early 2004 with a group of company's best engineers, including the developer of the Nissan's successful Le Mans prototypes, Yoshi Suzuka.

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Nissan GT-R received more than 80 sketches from the respective design studios and 12 of them chosen by Nissan GT-R with the help of design director, Shiro Nakamura.

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Nissan GT-R requested from the chassis department to lower the frame rails as low as the passenger compartment, which could eliminate transition and smooth airflow under the car.

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In late 2006 and early 2007, Nissan were spied testing GT-R test mules which were seemed to be like near production vehicles alongside a Porsche 911 Turbo on the Autobahn, on roads in New Mexico, Arizona and California and racetracks such as in the Nurburgring, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Sendai Hi-Land Raceway and Sonoma Raceway.

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Also, in a test session at the Nurburgring, Nissan invited automotive magazine journalists from magazines such as Car and Driver, Evo and others, to test drive both the GT-R and the 911 Turbo around the Nurburgring, Autobahn and country roads.

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Production version of the GT-R was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show as scheduled, right after an on-screen 7:38 minute lap time around the wet—Nurburgring Nordschleife was broadcast, beating the all-time sports classic Porsche 911 Turbo as Nissan stated before introducing the car, and it was the 7th fastest lap time for a production vehicle around the track.

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In November, 2007, Nissan revealed that the GT-R already has a considerable demand, as more than 3000 consumers have pre-odered the car in Japan before its official launch.

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The large disparity in initial marketing between these regional releases was due to Nissan having to build GT-R performance centers where the car was serviced.

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In 2010, for the 2011 model year, the Nissan GT-R was revised, and was codenamed as "DBA–R35", replacing the original "CBA–R35".

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The revised Nissan GT-R went on sale in Japan in mid-November 2010 and February 2011 in Europe, North America, and other regions.

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Nissan claimed these updates led the GT-R to have a better ride quality, increased acceleration at mid to high rpm ranges and increased cornering performance.

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On May, 2022, Nissan officially concluded orders for the GT-R in Japan, as they had reached the planned sales amount.

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German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport claimed the Nissan GT-R was no longer in production, as production for the 2022 model year was completed.

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Nissan GT-R was the first rear mounted independent transaxle all-wheel-drive vehicle.

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The Nissan GT-R was one of the fastest gear shifting production vehicles, as it shift gears in just 0.

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The Nissan GT-R has two mechanical limited slip differentials in both front and rear axles.

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The entire drivetrain of the Nissan GT-R was lowered to the ground, In order to lower the center of gravity, which helps to improve car's handling and overall stability.

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The chassis of the Nissan GT-R was made out of Alcoa aluminium, used for the hood, trunk and doors, while die-cast aluminium was used for front shock towers and inner door structures.

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The GT-R was the only model built on Nissan's Premium Midship platform, an evolution of the Front Midship architecture introduced in the 2001 Skyline.

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Nissan GT-R featured an active suspension system, which contained Bilstein monotube shock absorbers and split forks, allowing the drive axle to the attachment point on the lower control arm .

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The Nissan GT-R was the first production vehicle to contain this suspension system.

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Also, the Nissan GT-R had 20-inch 15-spoke forged lightweight alloy wheels manufactured by RAYS, which were wrapped with specially developed Bridgestone Potenza RE070R run-flat tyres and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT run-flat tyres in later models.

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Nakamura stated: "The Nissan GT-R is unique because it is not simply a copy of a European-designed Sports car; it had to really reflect Japanese culture".

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Nissan GT-R featured an overall muscular, sharp and boxy design, resuling a high-downforce, less–draggy body design, achieved by making the air flow smoother though the overall body.

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The Nissan GT-R had a 315-litre rear boot, an under body made out of carbon-fiber panels, which smoothened the air flow under the car.

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Nissan GT-R had a hand stitched leather interior, embedded on the dashboard, steering wheel, door panels, center console, and front and back seats.

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Nissan GT-R badged steering wheel contained volume controls and cruise control buttons.

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Polyphony Digital, creators of the Gran Turismo series of motor racing video games, were themselves involved in the development of the Nissan GT-R, having been contracted to design the Nissan GT-R's multifunction display.

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Nissan GT-R sold 35 Egoist units in Japan, 3 in the United Kingdom, 3 in Europe, and 2 VVIP Editions in the Middle East.

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In 2012, for the 2013 model year, Nissan introduced the GT-R Black Edition which was offered with exclusive 20-inch Rays wheels and a carbon-fibre rear spoiler.

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In 2013, for the 2014 model year, Nissan introduced the GT-R Track Edition, which was limited for 150 units and offered with no rear seats and added stiffer suspension, carbon fibre air inlets, titanium exhaust, improved brake cooling, a unique front spoiler, and new black and gray leather Recaro front seats.

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In July 2013, Nissan GT-R introduced the Midnight Opal Special Edition, which was expected to produce 100 units but 115 units were built.

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Nissan GT-R sold 48 units in Japan, 50 in the United States, 3 in Europe, 9 in the Middle East, 1 in Korea and 1 in Taiwan.

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At the 2019 New York Auto Show, Nissan unveiled the 2020 model year GT-R Nismo along with the 50th anniversary GT-R, celebrating GT-R's 50th anniversary.

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Special post-production package for the Nissan GT-R Nismo was offered by Nismo, which includes the exact upgrades of the Nissan GT-R Nismo, was used to set its lap time around the Nurburgring.

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Nissan GT-R built 80 units of this edition, sold 25 in Japan, 27 in United States, 5 in United Kingdom, 2 in Mainland Europe, 16 in Middle East, 4 in Australia and one additional car for testing and press use.

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The Nissan GT-R50 was offered with 21-inch carbon-fibre wheels and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.

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Nissan GT-R claimed, production of those 50 units was delayed until 2020, due to modifications required to make it road legal.

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In July 2022, Nissan stopped accepting orders for the GT-R50, as all of those 50 units were sold out.

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Nissan GT-R described that they offered this car to celebrate the partnership in between Nissan GT-R brand ambassador Naomi Osaka.

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Nissan GT-R introduced the 50th Anniversary Edition at the 2019 New York Auto Show.

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The new Nissan GT-R logo was unveiled on the Nissan GT-R Ariya adorns the rear trunk lid and wheel center caps.

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In 2012, an "Usain Bolt" special edition GT-R was built by Nissan and auctioned off to raise funds for charity along with a display model held in Tokyo, Japan.

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End of the tests, the Nissan GT-R broke the record at Fujairah International Airport, UAE.

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Predzilla Nissan GT-R was specially built and based on a 2017 model year Nissan GT-R premium edition and donated to the Nashville Predators Foundation.

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Nissan GT-R built this car to celebrate the release of Gran Turismo Sport video game and to mark 20 years of Nissan GT-R involvement in the Gran Turismo gaming series.

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Nissan GT-R was used as police vehicles by several police departments over the years.

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However Nissan GT-R used to turn off the VDC during hot laps and time attacks.

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From Nissan GT-R's upgrades done to later model years, acceleration figures, top speed and Nurburgring lap times have been improved.

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Nissan GT-R disputed the former and implied the latter claim in October 2008.

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In September 2010, Nissan set another Nurburgring lap time, using the facelifted 2011 model year GT-R.

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Nissan GT-R claimed that it lost half a second due to traffic, making a potential lap time of 7:18.

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Nissan GT-R wanted the GT-R Nismo to set the production vehicle lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife to be sold as the leading Nismo brand within a year period.

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In 2009, in a full "Supertest", Sport Auto achieved a lap time of 7:38 minutes around the Nurburgring with a standard Nissan GT-R driven by Horst von Saurma, identical to a later "Supertest" Corvette ZR1 time.

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In 2018, Nissan Spain conducted a test around the INTA Circuit for a 2017 model year GT-R Nismo, GT-R Track Edition, and a standard GT-R, those three cars were driven by Marc Gene.

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The Nissan GT-R Nismo set a new production vehicle lap record around the track with a lap time of 1:05.

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Nissan GT-R has been praised by various magazines, television programs, and automotive publications for its ultimate performance capabilities and practicality, continuing its predecessor's nicknames since its debut in 2007.

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The Nissan GT-R was known to boast a performance equalling or even exceeding its competitors at around half the price, and possesses extensive aftermarket modifications, tunability and reliability.

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Edmunds have praised the GT-R, stating "the Nissan GT-R delivers true supercar performance in a user-friendly package for less coin than a base Porsche 911", claiming "the GT-R can get you to 60 mph faster than any Ferrari or Lamborghini currently in production".

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Nissan GT-R was forced to end the test prematurely after the GT-R's cornering speed caused him to pull a muscle in his neck at Fuji Speedway.

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Nissan GT-R had various motorsport success in motor racing, drag racing, time attack, hill climbing and drifting.

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In motor racing the Nissan GT-R have won championships and been successful in Super GT Series, RAC Tourist Trophy, FIA GT1 World Championship, Pirelli World Challenge, Intercontinental GT Challenge, Dubai 24 hour, 24 hours of Nurburgring, Bathurst 12 Hour, 24 hours of Spa, Blancpain Endurance Series and Super Taikyu Series.

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However, along with its 5 drivers' and 4 teams' championships, the Nissan GT-R GT500 has the most wins for a GT500 car in the Super GT history, with 41 race wins and scored 55 podiums from 113 race starts, making it one of the most successful GT500 race cars of all time.

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Production-based Nissan GT-R made its world motorsport debut in Australia's Targa Tasmania tarmac rally in April 2008, however it sustained damage early in the event and did not complete the rally.

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Later in 2008 a Nissan GT-R won the Competition Modern class in the Targa West before returning to Targa Tasmania in 2009 to take the outright win in the Modern class.

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In 2010 the Nissan GT-R finished 2nd over all in the One Lap of America competition.

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In 2017, AMS Performance built Alpha-G Nissan GT-R became the first Nissan GT-R to run a quarter-mile in 6 seconds.

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Later in the same competition, Switzer Goliath Nissan GT-R broke the quickest road-legal standing 1 mile record in 22.

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Nissan GT-R have competed in both stock and modified forms in many hill climbing competitions, notably in the Jaguar Simola Hill Climb in South Africa.

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In 2019 Jaguar Simola Hill Climb, the Nissan GT-R was named the most successful supercar, as it won the final Top 10 Shootout event, with Kyle Mitchell driving, setting a time of 40.

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