Usain Bolt Gets a Special Gold 2014 Nissan GT-R in Jamaica
After auctioning off the first gold Nissan GT-R for $193,000 with the proceeds benefitting Usain Bolt’s charity, the Japanese automaker has handed the keys to a brand new 2014 Nissan GT-R for Mr. Bolt to enjoy himself.
Known as “the world’s fastest man,” Usain Bolt has been promoting brand awareness for Nissan and already owns a GT-R. Now he has a second one in a special “Bolt Gold” finish. The GT-R has also been customized to fit Bolt’s driving style, based on data Nissan engineers gathered when he test-drove the GT-R lineup at the automaker’s headquarters last October.
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Contrasting the flashy gold exterior is a white interior, while the hyper-titanium shaded wheels add a bit of extra flair to the aesthetics. A subtle touch includes an exclusive “Spec Bolt” emblem on the body of the vehicle. The interior color, exterior color, and all of the vehicle’s accessories were selected by Bolt himself.
The handover took place on May 5, 2013 in Jamaica at Bolt’s home training facility.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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