2007 Tokyo Motor Show: Nissan GT-R
- Competes with: Corvette Z06, Ford Mustang GT 500, Porsche 911
- Looks like: A 13-year-old’s doodlings during algebra class
- Drivetrain: 473-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 with dual-clutch transmission; all-wheel drive
- Hits dealerships: In Japan, December 2007; in U.S., first half of 2008
The worst-kept secret in automotive history finally got its public introduction today in Tokyo. Nissan has unveiled its “supercar,” named GT-R. A famed Japanese nameplate, this beast will be unleashed on U.S. roads early in 2008 at a price tag close to $80,000. For that money, you get a demonic-looking sports car that can hit 62 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 193 mph.
The GT-R is not meant for the faint of heart, although it does have seating for four and a trunk, so maybe Nissan expects you to take it on trips with friends. We don’t know about that, but owners will undoubtedly be taking trips to every stoplight they can find with this thing.
Only a select number of Nissan dealerships will be certified to sell and maintain the GT-R, and the company says it will take care of all “adjustments” to keep the car running at optimum levels for the first three years of ownership. That sounds like this might be one particularly hard-to-tame animal. We’ll follow the GT-R as it gets closer to its U.S. release and official prices and dealers are announced. Of course, you can get on a mailing list now through Nissan’s U.S. website. We’d also suggest getting your name on a waiting list if you don’t mind sight-un-driven impulse buys. As always, more photos below.
