2015 Nissan GT-R, GT-R NISMO Revealed in Tokyo

Craig Cole
by Craig Cole
What happens when too much just isn’t enough? You become an addict, that’s what! Well someone call Betty Ford because Nissan’s been going through performance withdrawal and they just binged on GT-Rs!

The company revealed two versions of its legendary performance machine in Tokyo. The first one is the 2015 model.

It’s been treated to a wide array of improvements, things like a retuned suspension setup for more grip and enhanced straight-line stability; the brakes have been recalibrated for smoother operation and of course the steering has been tweaked as well.

Among numerous exterior upgrades there are minor changes including the addition of LED headlights and some new body colors. All of these changes should make a great performance machine even better. This car is set to go on sale in Japan on December 2; global markets will follow.

But the Car you’re probably most interested in is this one right here. Nissan just pulled the pin on the GT-R NISMO. If the standard model’s 545 horsepower just isn’t enough this Japanese dragon shoots flames with a walloping 600 ponies! Torque clocks in at 481 lb-ft.

This car is still powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine but the extra output comes courtesy of larger diameter blowers, optimized ignition timing and a new fuel pump. Add it all up and this is the fastest volume production car to circle Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. It made it ‘round the ring in less than 7 minutes and 9 seconds.

The GT-R NISMO’s chassis has been upgraded as well. It features all of the standard changes you’d expect in a performance machine of this caliber. It rides on retuned springs and custom-developed Bilstein dampers; exclusive Dunlop tires grip the road like a bear’s claws in the torso of a small child. The body shell is also more rigid.

SEE ALSO: Watch the Nissan GT-R NISMO Set a Nürburgring Record

In typical automaker fashion pricing for the Nissan GT-R NISMO has not been made available. But we won’t have to wait too long to find out what it costs. The car will be available in Japan come late February 2014; it goes on sale in the U.S. and Europe later in the year.

GALLERY: 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

GALLERY: 2015 Nissan GT-R

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Craig Cole
Craig Cole

Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

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