Nissan Motor next month will start selling a limited-production SpecV version of its GT-R ‘halo car’ at seven dealers in Japan.
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The new derivative is targeted at enthusiast drivers wanting race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle and is sure to be sought-after by both ‘official’ and ‘grey’ importers in other countries.
Nissan claims the SpecV builds on the original’s “ultimate supercar that anyone can enjoy driving anywhere, at anytime” philosophy – taking it to an entirely new level of “oneness between man and machine.”
It hhas unique body, interior and performance equipment and modifications, boosting the performance even higher than the standard GT-R.
New exterior features include carbon fibre rear spoiler, grille and brake ducts. The car is offered only with black paint.
Inside, it has only two seats which are special Recaro carbon fibre units. Carbon fibre insets trim the rear centre storage box, instrument panel and other areas.
Performance is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine’s twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy.
Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes.
The car has light, racing-style forged aluminium wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008.
Braking is improved and suspension settings are recalibrated.
The seven dealers selling the car in Japan have mechanics with special training for the model and are also familiar with race circuit driving.
