Nissan updates the GT-R NISMO with race inspired upgrades

For the GT-R NISMO, Nissan engineers set out to take race-proven technology and make it accessible and comfortable for drivers of all skill levels.

Vehicle control and predictability were critical in achieving this; thus, they adopted the theme 'absolute street and track performance' when developing the car.

Setting the most potent and exclusive of all GT-Rs apart from the rest of the pack is the amount of carbon fibre found throughout the car, including the front and rear bumpers, front fenders, hood, roof, side sill covers, trunk and rear spoiler.

Each component has been improved to cut weight, increase downforce and enhance aerodynamics.

These exterior parts alone have resulted in a total weight savings of 10.5kg, in addition to nearly 20kg of reductions from other upgrades and new components.

The front fenders now resemble those on the GT3 GT-R. Scalloped vents help funnel hot air away from the engine bay and provide exceptional downforce onto the front tyres, without additional drag. They also improve aerodynamics by smoothing out airflow along the body, with special consideration given to avoiding the rear spoiler, promoting high-speed stability. A new compression process gives the carbon fibre roof a lightweight, tight weave.

The GT-R NISMO's exclusive 20-inch Rays forged aluminium wheels are lighter than before and incorporate a nine-spoke design that enhances their rigidity. Newly designed Dunlop tyres, with a wider tread and fewer grooves, increase the contact patch by 11%. This results in higher cornering force, enhanced steering response and improved rolling resistance when compared with the previous model.

Inside the cabin, exclusive GT-R NISMO front seats are designed to focus on holding the shoulder blades and lower body points, giving the driver a better sense of car and body as one.

The GT-R NISMO features an exclusive turbocharger design - direct from the GT-R GT3 race car - with a modified turbine shape and fewer blades. This optimises the flow rate and enhances the acceleration response by 20%, without a loss of horsepower.

The car's exhaust note is the product of a revised titanium exhaust with handcrafted burnished blue tips.

The car's revised six-speed dual-clutch transmission features a refined 'R mode' that not only shifts faster but also optimises gear selection, especially when exiting corners.

This enhances the feeling of acceleration and deceleration on both road and track. The adaptive shift control has also been programmed to adapt shift schedules to the user's driving style. This makes it possible to drive in a law-abiding way on public roads and in a highly spirited fashion on a race track, without manually changing modes.