2014 Nissan GT-R at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show
- Competes with: Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, BMW M6
- Looks like: Nissan is obsessed with continuous improvement of its supercar
- Drivetrain: 545-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 with six-speed dual-clutch transmission; all-wheel drive
- Hits dealerships: January 2013
Nissan has been steadily increasing the output of the twin-turbo V-6 in its GT-R supercar for the past few years with the most recent bump bestowing the car with a staggering 545 horsepower. For 2014, that spirit of continuous improvement is alive and well as the automaker turns its attention to the GT-R’s chassis and suspension. The sports car is also available with a new Premium Interior Package. It hits dealerships in January.
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The front suspension sees the biggest changes with updated geometry and a new anti-roll bar that lowers the car’s front roll-center. Revised springs and shocks lower the center of gravity, too. Nissan says the changes improve high-speed handling and ride comfort.
Inside, the new limited-edition Premium Interior Package dresses up the GT-R’s cabin with hand-stitched red leather for the front seats as well as red trim on the instrument panel, steering wheel, doors, armrests and shifter.
