NISSAN GT-R Performance

To ensure the proper cooling from the engine’s massive output, an available titanium exhaust is now offered. Notoriously difficult to work with, each exhaust is hand-built by a master craftsman, and is specifically designed for an individual vehicle. Combined with an exotic sounding exhaust note, it’s music to any enthusiast’s ears.

Only five master craftsmen in the world are allowed to hand-assemble the GT-R’s engine and affix a plaque carrying their name.

AS Class drivers – the top development drivers at Nissan – help create a vehicle that would excel at any racetrack, in any kind of weather, in the hands of any level of driver.

Drivers are assigned to a unique aspect of Nissan GT-R’s development, including an Autobahn expert, a “Marketability” expert, and “Ringmeisters” who pit the GT-R against the legendary Nürburgring.

The longer a shift takes, the less time power is being put to the ground. So for maximum acceleration, the GT-R’s paddle-shifted 6-speed sequential dual-clutch transmission can snap off lightning-quick gear changes in just 0.15 seconds when in R-Mode – almost as quickly as you can blink.

To ensure stable lubrication for the transmission even when cornering at high Gs, a dry sump lubrication system is employed. The system sprays transmission oil directly onto the gears, reducing friction and increasing reliability.

The Nissan GT-R’s 6-speed dual-clutch transmission shifts incredibly quickly. How? Inside the transmission, there are separate clutches for the odd (1st, 3rd, 5th) and even (2nd, 4th, 6th) gears. When the car is in an odd-numbered gear, the adjacent even numbered gear is “pre-selected” – ready to make the shift immediately. The transmission is so smart, it even “blips” the throttle on downshifts to match rpm. So even though your left leg may not get much exercise, you’ll have tremendous fun shifting the GT-R.

The GT-R’s body gets maximum strength from Carbon Aluminium Die-cast Steel, a combination of carbon fibre, die-cast aluminium, and steel. For structural rigidity, aluminium die-cast door inner panels are employed to decrease the amount of deformation during a crash. Die-cast aluminium is also used for the front strut housing and in the front suspension. For added structural rigidity, the suspension’s strut tower bar is made of a lightweight carbon composite containing aluminium honeycomb.

Look closely and you can see the obsession. A redesigned front fascia directs air flow around the front wheelwells to reduce drag. A redesigned side sill prevents air from being drawn under the vehicle to provide more consistent downforce. A reshaped C-pillar that cleans the air flow around the upper part of the body, and a redesigned rear fascia that helps reduce drag and pulls cooling air around the exhaust.

The average car has exposed working gear under the car, where wind whips around, creating lift, and slowing you down. The Nissan GT-R, of course, isn’t an average car. Its underbody is virtually covered by composite panels, giving it a flat, aerodynamic surface. At the front of the car, the flat underbody is accelerating the air and channeling it over the brakes, cooling them down. At the back, a carbon-fibre diffuser takes that accelerated air and slows it down, creating a vacuum effect that helps the Nissan GT-R stick to the road, while a new duct in the diffuser helps cool the titanium exhaust.

The brakes feature 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers for stronger, more equal clamping power – something you’d expect to see on an all-out competition machine. For extreme rigidity with light weight, the caliper is machined from a single one-piece “monoblock” of aluminium.

Along with cross-drilled 390 mm (15.4") front/380 mm (15.0") rear rotors to help keep the Nissan GT-R’s brakes cool, you’ll find ingenious diamond-shaped ventilation ribs to pull away heat. The Nissan GT-R also benefits from a full-floating rotor – a racing technology originated by Brembo. By allowing the outer disc to expand away from the hub under extreme heat, it reduces the tendency of the rotor to warp.

The Nissan GT-R’s rigid forged aluminium 20" wheels, manufactured by RAYS, utilise knurling inside the wheels to help keep the tyres from slipping around the wheels under heavy acceleration or braking. The Y-spoke wheels feature a machined finish, which provides a high-quality, high-performance look.

Obsessive detail also shows up in the design of the GT-R’s Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT high-performance run-flat tyres. A tiny block is added to one of the treads to combat tread squirm, and help give a more confident and precise feel at the steering wheel.   

Taking GT-R performance to the next level, a unique red and black interior featuring grippy and supportive Recaro front seats helps hard-wire you to the experience. On the outside, the dry carbon-fibre rear spoiler provides downforce, and is a work of art in its own right.  

Raising the bar on the GT-R's incredible handling, the GT-R Track Edition features a NISMO-tuned suspension for competition-bred response and control. 

Helping glue you to the pavement are 6-spoke RAYS forged-alloy wheels measuring 20" x 10.0" in front and 20" x 10.5" at the rear. Larger hub bolts help withstand the massive grip, while reshaped fender flares help clear the wheels and give the Track Edition a serious, competition-ready look.