Every single time when Nissan comes out with a new GT-R, we know it is going to be meaner and definitely faster. So when word comes out that a road-bound Nismo GT-R is coming out soon, it will surely be another monster on the streets; which we were right. This budget supercar-eater is now gaining attention as reports are coming in saying that Nismo engineers are aiming to make the Nismo GT-R ‘the fastest Nissan ever’.
Does this not sound terrifying? Then let us take a quick look at the GT-R specs, the 2013 model especially as that could already scare the crap out of most supercars. While still housing a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, it now has 545-horsepower in its disposal. Mated to a dual-clutch six-speed gearbox, zerotohundred is dealt in just 3-seconds flat.
And even before the birth of their new Frankenstein, Nissan has already set a targeted time for the new GT-R to go around the Nurburgring in under 7 minutes 18 seconds; 6 seconds faster than the 2011 model. This time will probably be achieved through the probability of the Nismo GT-R’s increased power to “more than 570-horsepower”.
For the time being, Nissan is trying not to release too much information on their next mega project, and only tells Top Gear that the car is currently in the development phase. But Nissan did state that the Nismo GT-R “will be of great value and offer the same concept as other Nismo products: more power, better handling and improved looks”.
With those assuring words, blitzing around the Green Hell in 7 minutes 18 seconds does not seem impossible at all, does it?
