Nissan GT-R

Considered by many to be a Porsche 911 killer at the time of its launch, the Nissan GT-R has evolved to become one of the fastest and yet highly practical supercars of all time. What’s even more impressive is the fact that developments on this all-wheel drive coupe has never really slowed down, with Nissan introducing yearly updates with more power and upgraded mechanicals. Now, Nissan is finally planning to bring the GT-R to India by the end of this year to take on the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo.

Exterior

The GT-R is all about sheer speed. As a result, from the overall design to the smallest details, Nissan has focused on keeping the design as aerodynamic as possible. While the uninspiring look of the front-end isn’t the most impressive piece of design in the supercar world, the GT-R makes up for it with its jet fighter-style canopy, striking multi spoke alloys and that massive rear wing. Lastly, the signature Skyline look at the rear is courtesy the traditional four-ring taillights, while air flow below the vehicle is handled by the carbon fibre underbody diffuser.

Interior

Given its legacy, it comes as no surprise that the interior of the R35 generation GT-R is a tech-fest full of computers and high-tech sensors monitoring even the tiniest of movements of the car. The dashboard is dominated by a massive screen that displays all the functions of the car. The GT-R may be termed as a four-seater but it essentially features a 2+2 configuration, meaning, the rear seats are best reserved only for short journeys.

Engine and gearbox

The GT-R is powered by a 3.8-litre V6 engine. Now it may not sound like a lot in supercar space, however, Nissan has backed this highly advanced engine with two turbochargers. The end result is 542bhp of power and 612Nm of torque. All of that grunt is delivered on to the road via a 6-speed automatic gearbox and what’s probably the most effective all-wheel drive system ever. The super advanced all-wheel drive system in the GT-R allows this 1.8-tonne vehicle to accelerate from 0-100kmph in well under 3 seconds and gives it immense grip around the corners.

Competition

Like in the global markets, Nissan India will position the GT-R close to the Porsche 911 range. The GT-R, in fact, will compete against the 911 Turbo as the latter is also a high-performance all-wheel drive coupe with decent levels of practicality for a supercar.

Expected Launch: September 2016

Expected Price:Rs. 1.60 - 1.90Cr