Get set for the first pictures of the all-new 2016 Nissan GT-R. We wished. What you see here are fresh new renderings of the next-generation GT-R by the folks at TopSpeed. Yup, renderings will have to do for now, and we will surely see a lot of these in the …
Read More »Video: 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo pounds the Nurburgring
A new video of the highly anticipated 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo has surfaced following previous reports that the hardcore version of the Japanese supercar will rip the century spin in a staggering 2.0 seconds. The video shows the Nissan GT-R Nismo pounding the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany, possibly undergoing …
Read More »Gold Nissan GT-R ‘Usain Bolt Edition’ delivered to Auction Winner
Nissan has just delivered one of the world’s rarest GT-R supercars to an Australian customer. Sold at a special charity auction in late 2012, the winning bidder from Melbourne, Australia, paid $US187,100 for the stunning gold Nissan GT-R. One of only two made, the unique Nissan GT-R MY13 is a …
Read More »2014 SuperGT spec Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 unveiled
Nissan and in-house tuning and racing arm Nissan Motorsports International (Nismo) has unveiled the new-for-2014 rules’ compliant GT500-class SuperGT machine, the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500. The new race car will take part in the 2014 season of Japan’s SuperGT championship. From 2014, cars in the GT500 class of SUPER GT …
Read More »Video: Nissan provides insight into how the GT-R engine is built
Nissan has released a video giving us an insight into how the magnificent twin-turbo VR38 engine in the GT-R is built. Only four master craftsmen, known as takumi in Japan, at Nissan’s Yokohama factory are sanctioned to build the engine for Nissan’s halo model in a clean room. GT-R owners …
Read More »2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo to smash 0-100km/h record
New details have emerged on the much anticipated Nissan GT-R Nismo, due to be released in early 2014. A Nissan insider told Auto Express at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed that the 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo will be capable of launching from 0 to 100 km/h in around 2.0 …
Read More »Nismo to enter Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 in 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour
Nissan Motorsport V8 Supercar driver, Rick Kelly, will drive in the Bathurst 12 Hour as part of the company’s new ‘Nismo Global Driver Exchange’. Kelly, driver of the #15 Jack Daniel’s Nissan Altima in the V8 Supercars Championship and winner of the Bathurst 1000 in 2003 and 2004, will steer …
Read More »Nissan GT-R crashes head on with Lexus RX [video]
The perfect example of a moron can’t be demonstrated any better than the driver in this video. The incident happened in Russia where a moron driving, unfortunately, a Nissan GT-R tried to squeeze his way through busy traffic by ignoring a double line and driving on the opposite lane against …
Read More »2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo to boast over 425 kW (570 hp)
Nissan has revealed that the 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo will have over 425 kW (570 hp) and will lap the Nürburgring even quicker than the 7 minutes and 18 seconds lap time currently set by the 2013 Nissan GT-R. According to Nissan’s Executive Vice President, Andy Palmer, the Nismo-tweaked GT-R …
Read More »Nissan GT-R Black Edition on sale from $182,500
Nissan has announced the introduction of the Nissan GT-R Black Edition locally, priced from $182,500, plus on road costs, or an estimated drive-away price of $199,990. For the extra outlay, the Black Edition receives aesthetic add-ons such as a carbon fibre rear spoiler and red and black interior treatment. There …
Read More »Nissan GT-R on ADV.1 R-Series Wheels
Ever wondered how much sizzle a simple set of aftermarket wheels can add to a standard car? Here is a fine example. A 2009 black Nissan GT-R rolling on a set of ADV.1 wheels. Measuring 21×11 for the front and 21×13 for the rear, the ADV5 R-Series lightweight forged wheels …
Read More »Nissan GT-R based Team Galag TG1 Supercar
Saudi Arabia’s Team Galag has entered this Nissan GT-R based supercar in this year’s Gumball 3000 rally. Called the Team Galag TG1, it made its debut at the start of the Gumball 3000 rally in Copenhagen, Denmark last Saturday. Built in collaboration by a British and American team, the US’ …
Read More »2013 Super GT Round 1 Highlights: Okayama
The first round of the 2013 Season Super GT Championship took place earlier this month at Okayama International Circuit in Japan. The first race of the season started under a thin cloud cover, with a chance of rain looming. The dry track recorded a temperature of a cool 21 degree …
Read More »New Details Emerged on Next-Generation Nissan Dualis
Nissan has released new details on the next-generation Nissan Dualis (Qashqai in overseas market), due to be unveiled in November this year. The 2014 Nissan Dualis will have an innovative design that will be more upscale than the current model, according to Nissan executive vice president, Andy Palmer. Its styling …
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