Nissan’s gross sales figures for 2023 are out, with 898,796 models delivered over 22 mannequin traces. One automotive has us significantly intrigued: The Nissan GT-R. The firm managed to promote 390 examples of its all-wheel drive supercar final yr, a comically dramatic 584-percent enhance over 2022, the place it bought simply 57 models.
We suspect the increase in gross sales had lots to do with the numerous refresh given to the GT-R again in January 2023. There are new fascias entrance and rear for higher aerodynamic effectivity and a entrance limited-slip differential for the hardcore Nismo model. Nissan added a brand new T-Spec trim, which mixes the bottom powertrain with the Nismo’s widened physique, suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes. There are additionally two new throwback colours obtainable: Millennium jade and Midnight purple.
Still, seeing such a lift is uncommon contemplating the GT-R has gone largely with out main modifications to the drivetrain or structure since its launch all the way in which again in 2007. The 2024 mannequin makes roughly the identical 565 hp because it has for eight years. Likewise, whereas the inside has been given significant updates, it nonetheless very a lot appears like a time capsule from the 2010s.
But we will see why some consumers may desire a automotive just like the GT-R. It might have been thought of superior and hyper-digital within the mid-aughts, however Nissan’s competitors has taken that even additional within the meantime. It nonetheless has hydraulic steering, as an illustration, one thing you would be hard-pressed to search out in even the most costly exotics, and there are nonetheless a number of actual, bodily buttons inside. With a curb weight of three,850 kilos, it is also comparatively gentle for what it’s. Keep in thoughts a brand new BMW M2 weighs 3,867 lbs.
While we’re certain this iteration is probably going the final hurrah for the GT-R, we’ll be unhappy to see it go. There’s by no means been something really prefer it available on the market, and we suspect there by no means will probably be once more, even when Nissan decides to make a brand new one.
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