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Nissan GT-R
This year, Nissan is tempting buyers with a NISMO version of the already sporty GT-R. The NISMO has enhanced aerodynamics, a more rigid body, racing shocks, a rear anti-roll bar and exclusive tires. Under the hood is the base engine (but a sweet one!) on steroids that spews 600 horses. Their fury is directed to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
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2017 Nissan GT-R: Missile with a Cockpit
Test Drives
This car is fast. Make that stupid fast. As we lift our foot off the brake pedal while the car’s engine is winding up, we’re slammed against the back of our seat and we violently hurtle forward. The 2017 Nissan GT-R is a big car, weighing in at just under …March 9, 2017
2017 Nissan GT-R: Who's It For?
Test Drives
If you purchase a $120,000+ automobile, you expect to receive some serious attention when you drive it. However, what kind of attention and more importantly from who, depends on the car itself. My experiences with the 2017 Nissan GT-R seem to indicate that it definitely turns heads, but only from …January 30, 2017
2017 Nissan GT-R: The State of Things
Blog
I believe I’ve reached an age where I’m properly able to glance back to the past with nostalgia and optimistically look to the future. The present, however, is a different situation… The present is always about change and human nature doesn’t take too kindly to change. That’s how the average …June 3, 2016
2017 Nissan GT-R: GT-Class Graduate
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Every serious car manufacturer worth their mettle produces or has produced a halo sports car. In the grand scheme of the car business, they are a necessity. No, hundreds of thousands are not sold every year, but they are likely at least part of the reason why Dodge sells as …May 31, 2016
2017 Nissan GT-R: We're Driving it Next Week, in Germany
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That’s right, Godzilla and The Car Guide have a date in the land of Porsche, Audi and Mercedes-Benz next week. We’re headed to Dusseldorf where the giant reptile will level the Schloss Benrath and establish its own religion once it moves into the Church of St. Suitbertus. All kidding aside, …May 18, 2016
2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO: Shaking up the Aristocracy
First Drives
Since its introduction in 2009, the Nissan GT-R has wreaked havoc on the supercar kingdom, and the aristocracy has really taken it on the chin: the GT-R is a high-performance car without any real pedigree that is offered at a price far lower than many prestigious models. It shows off …July 21, 2014
The Nismo Ladies in White: Nissan GT-R and 370Z
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2015 Nissan GT-R and 2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo - The Latest Evolution
First Drives
When the GT-R first arrived on the North American scene in 2008, it caused an incredible shockwave in the high-performance car world by offering power and speed that put it squarely in supercar territory but at a sports car price point. Over the years, the price has gone up significantly …November 27, 2013
2013 Nissan GT-R: Four days in the Batmobile
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Like the shark in Jaws or the Tyrannosaurus Rex in Jurassic Park, the threat that the GT-R presented for elite western sports cars came long before the production version of the beast actually appeared at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show – and without the sound effects. This threat became evident …August 30, 2012
Nissan Frontier, Next GT-R to Get Hybrid Powertrain, Reports Say
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Nissan will soon address the lack of hybrid models in its North American lineup with the addition of the Rogue PHEV , but this will only be the beginning, as we've previously reported. The Frontier will get the hybrid treatment, too. At least that’s what Nissan’s chief product planner for …April 22, 2025
Nissan GT-R Production for North America to End This October
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We knew the days of the Nissan GT-R were numbered, but the automaker made it official today: production of the muscular Japanese sports coupe for North America will end in October of this year. In the U.S., two special editions are planned to mark the departure of Godzilla from our …June 14, 2024
Paul Walker-Driven Nissan Skyline GT-R from “Fast and Furious 4” Up for Sale
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Fast X will be hitting theatres on May 19, but Nissan Skyline GT-R fans who can’t stop thinking about the car driven by the late actor Paul Walker a.k.a. Brian O’Conner in the fourth Fast and Furious movie released in 2009 will be ecstatic to learn that it will soon …March 30, 2023
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür Sold for a Whopping $608,000
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One of the highlights of the refreshed and upgraded 2024 Nissan GT-R that was unveiled a few days ago was the selection of exclusive body colours paying tribute to iconic GT-Rs of the past. This includes the same Millenium Jade that adorned a number of Skyline GT-R V-Spec Nür and …January 17, 2023
Upgraded 2024 Nissan GT-R Coming to Canada This Spring
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While the all-new Nissan Z is grabbing the spotlight for 2023, the Japanese automaker’s flagship sports car will highlight the 2024 lineup. Freshly unveiled in Japan and set to arrive in select Canadian dealerships this spring, the revised and upgraded GT-R keeps the current generation alive again. Three trim levels …January 13, 2023
Nissan GT-R T-Spec is Another Special Edition to Keep Us Waiting
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After announcing a special edition of the GT-R NISMO with a very small number of models available for sale in Canada this winter, Nissan is now adding a GT-R T-spec that will also have a limited production. The reveal took place on Tuesday in Japan, which explains the right-hand-drive units …September 14, 2021
Bystanders Cheer as Speeding BC Driver Gets Fined, Towed
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Receiving a heavy fine and getting your car towed is never a good experience – especially when it happens in front of an audience. Last week, the spectacle was a satisfying one for a few motorists who had witnessed the dangerous driving and manoeuvres of one speeding B.C. driver. The …August 23, 2021
This Nissan Skyline GT-R Sold for Nearly $400,000 Looks Dreamy
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Purple-coloured cars seldom get our pulse racing, but this 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R is definitely one of them. It’s one of 282 R34 V-Spec examples finished in Midnight Purple II that were imported from Japan to the U.S., and it was recently sold on Bring a Trailer for a cool …June 28, 2021
2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition is Coming This Fall
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The current generation of the Nissan GT-R is nearing the end of the road. The 2022 model year is expected to be the last, culminating a decade and a half of blistering performance. To mark the occasion, the company today announced a new Special Edition of the GT-R NISMO, which …April 14, 2021
A Collection of Cars From “Fast and Furious” Hides in Edmonton
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Many car and tuning enthusiasts are also fans of the Fast and Furious movies, but certainly not as much as the man in Edmonton who owns a stunning collection of 24 replicas from the popular franchise. While the location remains a secret, the team from the YouTube channel Roads Untraveled …November 19, 2020
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign is Still Available to Order
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Remember the stunning Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign prototype unveiled last summer? The automaker has since confirmed a limited production run of 50 units, with a public debut set for the 2020 Geneva Auto Show in March. Deliveries will begin in the second half of the year. Depending on the market …December 9, 2019
Watch: 50 Years of Nissan GT-R on One Track
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Nissan GT-R , also known as the Skyline GT-R. To celebrate this milestone, the team at GT-R Magazine hosted the “R’s Meeting” at the Fuji Speedway in Japan on September 14. Thousands of owners, fans and suppliers gathered for the celebration to …October 4, 2019
Motoring TV: Performance Car of the Year for 2017
Motoring TV
Motoring TV recently held it's 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Performance category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …
Review: 2017 Nissan GT-R
Video Reviews
Jim says it's nice to see a car like the GT-R with a real name, that actually means something. Grand Touring Racing! This model is the first major rework of a car that came to North America in 2008. Jim had a chance to drive the 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 565 …
2017 Nissan GT-R
New York
Some people love the GT-R’s silhouette, while others say it looks too much like a kit car. But chances are that the esthetic updates to the 2017 model will be well-liked. The V grille confirms Nissan’s visual signature for its new models. Plus, with a wider opening, this grille allows …
The new Fastest Nissan GT-R!
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The new fastest Nissan GT-R, which runs down the quarter mile (400M) in 7.81 seconds!
The Nissan GT-R Heritage
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From 1969 to 2014 the GT-R has been the flagship of Nissan performance, always innovating, always thrilling. 
2014 Nissan GT-R NISMO Debut
Tokyo
Under GT-R Nismo hood, the 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT engine benefits from the know-how that NISMO has gained from participating in such events as the world-renowned Nürburgring 24 hour race.
Michael Krumm Attacks Nürburgring in a Nissan GT-R NISMO
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Full in-car shot of Michael Krumm, racing driver and NISMO Brand Ambassador, setting record lap time of 7:08.679 at Nürburgring Nordscheleife on the Nissan GT-R NISMO. Audio track includes his own comments.
Nissan GT-R Breaks the Russian Speed Record on Ice
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Watch the 2014 Nissan GT-R break the world speed record on ice, in this joint project between NISSAN Russia and LAV Productions.
