Is the GT-R still relevant today?
The Nissan GTR can keep up with Porsche and Audi’s latest performance cars. The carwow team took the Nissan GT-R Nismo to the drag strip in order to determine if it can compete with the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Audi RS6. In a drag race against the most recent German metal, can a car that was launched the same year as iPhone 1 still win? Let’s see if we can find out.
In December 2007, the original Nissan GTR was launched. It has been improved every year since its debut in December 2007. Its constant evolution keeps the Nissan GT-R relevant and allows Nissan to keep up with modern competitors. The R35 Nissan GT-R was the new standard by which all cars were judged when it debuted. A drag race with R35 GT-R 14 years later is mandatory for every modern performance car that wants to be a success on the internet.
The Audi RS6 wagon will use its twin-turbo 4.0-liter v8 to fight the Nissan GT-R. The RS6 wagon is capable of producing 600 horsepower (447 Kilowatts) and will be able to put down some serious times at the drag strip. The power is transmitted through an 8-speed manual transmission with traditional torque converters and then to the wheels via Audi’s Quattro all wheel-drive system.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is the right choice if you are looking for the most complex powertrains available today. This car is as well known for its performance and extensive name. Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid’s twin-turbo, 4.0-liter V8 is powered by a hybrid system that produces 700 horsepower (512 Kilowatts) of eco-friendly thrust.