Nissan unveils facelifted GT-R at New York Motor Show

Nissan has unveiled the new MY17 GT-R at the New York International Motor Show. With an exciting new look both inside and out, as well as major performance enhancements and key new features, these represent the most significant changes made to the model since it was introduced in 2007.

The new GT-R's exterior gets a complete makeover across the front end. The new chrome matte finish 'V-motion' grille, representing one of Nissan's latest design signatures, has been enlarged to provide better engine cooling and features an updated mesh pattern. A new bonnet, which flows flawlessly from the grille, has been significantly reinforced, contributing to stability during high-speed driving. A freshly-designed front spoiler lip and front bumpers give the new GT-R the look of a pure-bred racecar, while generating high levels of front downforce.

The rear of the car also received a thorough makeover. While the GT-R's hallmark four-ring rear lights remain, there is new bodywork to help improve air flow, as well as side air vents next to the quad exit exhaust pipes. Also, the belt line that separates the lower black section from the body panel has been heightened to give the car a wider and more aggressive look from the rear.

The once bare bone interior of the GT-R has been given a premium makeover befitting of a high-performance sports car of this calibre. The entire dashboard and instrument panel are new and covered with high-quality leather. The centre dashboard layout has also been improved and simplified. Integrated navigation and audio controls reduce the number of switches from 27 in the previous model to only 11. An enlarged 8.0-inch touchscreen monitor features large icons on the display screen to make it easy to operate, while a new display command control on the carbon fibre centre console allows easy operation. The paddle shifts are now mounted to the new steering wheel, allowing drivers to change gears in mid-turn without having to take their hands off the wheel. 

The GT-R's award-winning 3.8-litre 24-valve twin-turbocharged V6 engine now delivers 562bhp and 637Nm of torque. The improved output is the result of individual ignition-timing control of the cylinders and extra boost from the turbochargers. It comes mated to a thoroughly refined six-speed dual-clutch transmission that features smoother shifts and less noise. That familiar GT-R tone also has been upgraded, and the resonance of the new titanium exhaust and Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) enhance the driving experience.

"As the icon of Nissan's driving performance, the GT-R continues to evolve. With the signature V-Motion grille, the GT-R now possesses the latest Nissan design language. Its exceptional aerodynamic performance and upgraded interior have given the GT-R a more mature character, which will continue into the future," said Nissan's Executive Design Director, Mamoru Aoki.