Certain, the Nissan GT-R could also be lengthy within the tooth in comparison with different supercars, however it’s nonetheless a really spectacular piece of equipment and able to some fairly exceptional feats.

To see what the 2021 GT-R is able to in flagship Nismo guise, Mat Watson from CarWow jumped behind the wheel of it for a handful of checks and a complete have a look at each its exterior and inside.

Like all different iterations of the R35 GT-R, the Nismo is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6, which on this case churns out 600 hp and 481 lb-ft (652 Nm) of torque. These figures are nothing to be sneezed at however the evaluate says it’s a little bit of a disgrace Nissan solely added 30 horses to the Nismo mannequin because it has been confirmed time and time once more that this engine can deal with nicely over 700 hp.

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A bunch of distinctive aerodynamic options differentiate the Nismo from different variants, most notably carbon fiber throughout the entrance splitter, aspect skirts, rear diffuser, roof, and the rear wing. A plethora of adjustments have additionally been made within the cabin, together with the fitment of carbon fiber bucket seats from Recaro, an Alcantara-clad steering wheel, and additional Alcantara accents on the dashboard and headliner. Admittedly, the cabin is beginning to really feel its age, however that’s to be anticipated.

The GT-R Nismo actually comes alive when pushed to its limits. Certain, it could be down on energy in comparison with some extra fashionable mid-engined supercars, however it accelerates onerous, shifts by means of the gears with ferocity, and gives mountains of grip.