Much like a mid-life crisis, Nissan has decided to make some minor tweaks to its GT-R to give it a little bit of spunky youth. The additions are far less pathetic than some 45-year-old man buying a pet lion to feel cool. Fans of the car will certainly get their fill with this 2017 model. Here are are five features to look forward to.
1. NISSAN WILL LOOK MEAN
Gone are the days of the wimpy looking toy cars from Japan. Nissan is spitting some mean fire now and the GT-R is no exception. Both the front and rear bumper’s have been changed to show a much more aggressive. Besides style, this adjustment has a function by improving downforce.
2. GT-R WILL EXHAUST YOU
Now that my lame attempt at humor has passed, let’s move on. The new V-Motion grille helps Nissan move air into the engine more efficiently. In addition, new side skirts and rear bumper vents keep the air moving on all sides. The GT-R still has those signature quad exhaust tips, but they are now hidden behind a sexy titanium exhaust system.
3. SIMPLE AND ELEGANT
The interior revisions of the Nissan GT-R have been significantly simplified. The dashboard has been reduced to a streamlined, one-piece wrapped in leather and the number of physical switches has gone from 27 to 11. On the other hand, you will notice the information screen go up in size to eight inches.
4. MORE POWER
The Nissan GT-R has never lacked in power but the 2017 model just has a bit more of it. By tweaking both boost pressure and ignition time, horsepower has gone up from 545 to 565. Improvements in torque have also increased from 463 to 467 pounds per feet. All of this power is controlled with your handy six-speed, dual clutch transmission.
5. MORE CONTROL
In order to help you handle all this additional power, The 2017 model has improved both the suspension and the chassis. Handling and ride quality have both gone up making this both a fast and comfortable ride. The car will be out this summer when drivers can put that notion to the test.
