When it was launched over a decade in the past, the Nissan GT-R put each different efficiency automobile on discover not solely resulting from its outstanding capabilities but additionally its comparatively inexpensive value. Quick ahead to 2021 and the R35 GT-R remains to be kicking, though the value has jumped and the vary is now topped out by the limited-edition GT-R50 by Italdesign.
That includes a number of mechanical modifications and an all-new exterior, the GT-R50 by Italdesign is kind of a placing factor. It additionally occurs to value greater than $1 million, properly over 10 occasions the value of the unique R35. Is it well worth the cash? YouTuber ThomasGeigerCar just lately had the chance to search out out.
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Whereas the YouTuber’s assessment is simply 5-minutes lengthy, he does have the chance to talk about among the alterations made to the automobile that distinguish it from different GT-R variants. He was additionally given the unique alternative to drive it on the road, and whereas this instance is a prototype, it nonetheless seems to be to be a lot of enjoyable to drive.
Like all different variations of the GT-R, the particular version from Italdesign is outfitted with a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Nevertheless, this powertrain has been tuned by Nismo and now delivers 710 hp, a full 110 hp greater than the GT-R Nismo.
Then there’s the outside. The Japanese sports car has a brand new bodywork, together with a heavily-revised entrance fascia with distinctive headlights, an enlarged grille, and heaps of gloss black components. The rear has additionally undergone a complete transformation and features a hydraulic wing and distinctive LED taillights.