2013 Nissan GT-R unveiled

It’s incredible to think that five years have passed since the current GT-R first appeared. Perhaps mindful of the onset of automotive middle-age, Nissan has decided to give its all-wheel drive performance car a series of detailed updates for 2013.

Although the power output of the 3.8 litre, twin-turbo V6 engine is unchanged at 542 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS), it now features higher-output injectors, a new relief valve for the turbocharger and a modified oil pan baffle to help keep the oil pressure more stable under extreme driving conditions.

Nissan GT-R (2013) Front Side 1Nissan GT-R (2013) Dashboard

Nissan GT-R (2013) InteriorNissan GT-R (2013) Front Side 2

The aim of the changes was to improve mid- and high-range response, and the effect has been to reduce the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time by 0.1 to 2.7 seconds. However, a more telling gauge is the 2013 GT-R’s lap time for the Nürburgring Nordschleife, which Nissan reckons could be 7 minutes 18.6 seconds on a clear run. That’s significantly quicker than the 7 minutes 21 seconds of its predecessor.

Those improvements aren’t just down to the engine tweaks, though. The springs, dampers, and front anti-roll bar have all be recalibrated to lower the centre of gravity and sharpen the handling, while the body shell has been made stiffer thanks to reinforcements around the dashboard area.

Sales of the 2013 Nissan GT-R are due to begin next spring. Pricing has yet to be announced.

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