Nissan has released the updated version of the revered GT-R supercar in South Africa adding a host of improvements for the 2014 model year.
While staying true to GT-R’s core virtues including mind-blowing power, exhilarating speed, exceptional handling and a raft of futuristic technical equipment, the new evolved version brings even more to the table – or the road – than ever before.
At the same time it maintains its reputation for being a bedroom wall poster and one of the fastest production vehicles the world has ever seen.The Nissan GT-R is powered by a formidable front-mounted twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine, mated to a 6-speed automated dual-clutch gearbox. With power going to all four wheels, the GT-R makes use of a staggering 397 kW at 6 400 rpm and 628 Nm between 3 200 and 5 800 rpm. The eye-popping results are a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h.
Says Nissan GT-R Product Manager at Nissan South Africa, Nancy Reddy: “The GT-R is of course Nissan’s performance flagship with a cult following the world over. For 2014, we have introduced updates and changes which benefit the vehicle’s all-encompassing characteristics in various ways. More comfortable, safer, more luxurious and still reasonably priced – the Nissan GT-R delivers supercar performance in luxury and with verve, personifying the ‘Innovation that Excites’ ethos which powers the Nissan brand. Its popularity both globally and in South Africa is testament to its success and it still proves a popular buy amongst performance car customers.
“With the updated specs and an optional two year extended warranty, which is exclusive to South Africa, the Nissan GT-R is now more appealing than ever before – more sophisticated with absolutely no compromise on performance.”
The 2014 Nissan GT-R offers smoother ride comfort, better refinement and benchmark fit and finish, in the spirit of a great “GT”, while delivering breath-taking performance and road-holding. Its multi-dimensional performance means the driver can enjoy the full depth of the GT-R’s capabilities, whether navigating corners of a winding mountain road, cruising on the highway or even in an urban environment.
Outstanding performance meets a new level of sophistication
A host of mechanical updates have taken place for 2014. The already excellent chassis and suspension setup have received tweaks in an effort to constantly improve the vehicle. Updates include: fine-tuned suspension which is now symmetrical to reduce load fluctuation between the four wheels and allowing for better stability and more consistent grip; optimised electronic control of the shock absorber valves and modified front stabiliser spring rates to ensure more consistent tyre contact with the road; enhanced use of suspension stroke which improves road holding for a poised and confident ride; and continued outstanding traction and a reduction in NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) for a more comfortable ride as well as better straight-line stability.
The GT-R is now also fitted with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT tyres as standard (255/40 ZRF20 at the front and 285/35 ZRF20 at the rear) which offer outstanding road holding and precise response in all conditions thanks to stiffer sidewalls which reduce deformation and improve steering response under hard cornering. Braking calibration has been retuned for a firmer and more linear response at everyday speeds, allowing for smoother braking to be more intuitive which generates greater confidence especially in the wet.
Fine-tuning to the 2014 GT-R’s steering reduces the effort required for in-town manoeuvres while maintaining the exceptional feedback during high-speed driving. In combination with the retuned suspension, high-speed confidence is outstanding.
