Nissan finally gives the R35 its updated badge.
Exclusively available on the Nismo model The new body color was not applied to the hood, as the Special Edition has a clear-coated carbon fiber bonnet that exposes its weave. Nissan managed to trim 100g (3.5 ounces) from the GT-R by getting rid of the paint. It also made the GT-R look cooler.
These 20-inch Rays forged aluminum wheels have red accents and are unique to this model. This is the first time that the supercar has the revised corporate badge. It also graces the trunk lid but not the grille, where the “GT-R” logo has been prominent for as long as anyone can remember.
The GT-R Nismo spicy flavor is a built-to-order edition. It retains the twin-turbo V6 engine of 3.8-liters producing 600 horsepower and 481 pound-feet (652 Newton-meters) torque. The brakes are the largest ever installed on a Japanese production car, featuring Brembo calipers with carbon-ceramic disc rotors measuring 410mm at the front and 390mm at the back.
The GT-R Nismo Special Edition will be available in the United States by Nissan this fall. However, it will only be sold in a very limited quantity. Although pricing details are not known, it is safe to assume it will be more expensive than the regular GT-R Nismo for the 2021 model-year, which starts at $210,740 (before options).
In Japan, the new special edition will be available at home. Nissan and McDonald’s have teamed up to make a toy car in the Tomica Happy Set. The kids meal set will be available from April 16 and will also be sold in limited quantities. It can be viewed in the photo gallery at the bottom.