The new 2017 Nissan GT-R will be updated when it appears in dealer showrooms this summer – arguably the most extensive changes since the launch of the supercar in 2007. At the global GT-R reveal today at the 2016 New York International Auto Show it was clear that both the exterior and interior are noticeably changed.
While talking to international automotive and business media, Daniele Schillaci, executive vice president, Global Marketing & Sales, Nissan Motor Co. claimed “This new GT-R is the most advanced, most refined and most progressive sports car that Nissan has ever built.” No prices were released for what is in its current version a $100,000 sports car.
The GT-R Premium, first of four grade levels, is “enhanced” in five areas – exterior design, interior refinement, driving performance, ride comfort and advanced technology.
Exterior
Outside the grille is changed emulating the design trend because it is slightly enlarged to provide better engine cooling and now features a matte chrome finish and an updated mesh pattern. A new hood, with accent lines flowing from the grille, has been reinforced to enhance stability during high speed driving. A new four-coat premium exterior paint color, Blaze Metallic, is available.
Inside, the new premium interior has an instrument panel wrapped in hand-selected Nappa leather, and a revised front seat design for enhanced comfort and hold. The simplified switch layout cuts the number of switches from 27 in the previous design to just 11. There is also an 8-inch capacitive-touch panel monitor replaces the previous 7-inch design. In addition, the paddle shifters are now mounted on the steering wheel, allowing drivers to make mid-turn gear changes without taking their hands off the wheel.
The interior of the Premium Edition, with semi-aniline leather, offers three different options: the newly added Rakuda Tan, as well as Amber Red and Ivory.
Powertrain
Now rated at 565 horsepower, plus 20 versus the earlier version 3.8-liter V6 twin-turbo 2016 model. Among the powertrain changes are a new Titanium exhaust system – standard on Premium models combines with new active noise cancellation and active sound enhancement technologies to filter unwanted noise. Acoustic glass and targeted sound damping help reduce the intrusion of wind and road noise into the cabin.
“The GT-R has evolved with each model year, and this new model delivers significant enhancements,” concluded Schillaci.
