Nissan GT-R 35

Already widely acknowledged as one of the best handling and most powerful supercars ever, the new Nissan GT-R is designed to be driven fast and skilfully by just about anybody, over a variety of road conditions and in total confidence. It is also about everyday practicality, offering four seats and reasonable luggage space. Yet this winning combination is available from just RM700k above. At this price there is nothing to match it in terms of performance and dynamic ability.

At the heart of the GT-R is one of the most advanced four-wheel drive systems ever developed in a production car, offering unmatched traction and handling security. In a world-first, it features a rear mounted independent transaxle which packages the transmission, transfer case and rear differential in one compact assembly independently mounted on rubber bushes. Moving the transmission to the rear in this way gives the GT-R a superb weight balance, while enhancing front seat leg room.

The design uses special twin driveshafts, one of which takes the drive from the engine back to the transaxle, the other transferring drive forwards from the transaxle to the front wheels. The four-wheel drive system continually adjusts torque between front and rear based on dynamic demands and road conditions; in normal conditions 100 per cent of torque is directed to the rear axle, with up to 50 per cent of torque fed to the front wheels to improve traction when necessary.

Engine capacity 3,799 cc
Engine type VR38DETT, DOHC V6 twin IHI turbocharger
Compression ratio 9
Bore x Stroke (95.5 x 88.4) mm
Power 480 bhp
Torque 588 Nm

Acceleration 4s (0-100kmh)
Top Speed unknown
Fuel consumption unknown

Transmission GR6 dual clutch transmission
Drive type 4WD

Dimensions (L x W x H) (4655 x 1895 x 1370)mm
Wheelbase 2,780mm
Min turning radius 5,700mm
Kerb weight 1,740kg
Fuel tank capacity 71L

Brakes (Front) Ventilated brake disc
Brakes (Rear) Ventilated brake disc

Suspension (Front) Independent double wishbone suspension
Suspension (Rear) Independent multi-link suspension

GT-Rs are assembled in the Tochigi factory where Infiniti models are also built. The high technology and premium nature of the vehicle are reflected in higher precision tolerance control for all body parts, vibration testing of all bodies and the use of specially designed precision machine tools to ensure the highest quality standards for what is a complex and sophisticated vehicle.

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