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  • <p>The 2018 Nissan GT-R remains the demanding high-performance machine that it's been since it arrived way back in 2009. After a decade of near-annual tuneups, Godzilla is still fearsome but showing its age.</p><p>read the full review</p>
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    The 2018 Nissan GT-R remains the demanding high-performance machine that it's been since it arrived way back in 2009. After a decade of near-annual tuneups, Godzilla is still fearsome but showing its age.

    read the full review

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>The Nissan's beating heart is a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine that now grunts out 565 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque, delivering thrust through a rear-mounted six-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle.</p>
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    The Nissan's beating heart is a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine that now grunts out 565 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque, delivering thrust through a rear-mounted six-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>The GT-R's all-wheel-drive system has a strong rear-drive bias but can deliver up to half the available torque to the front wheels when necessary.</p>
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    The GT-R's all-wheel-drive system has a strong rear-drive bias but can deliver up to half the available torque to the front wheels when necessary.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>The GT-R Track Edition borrows the NISMO model's wider front fenders to embrace bigger wheels than lesser trim levels.</p>
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    The GT-R Track Edition borrows the NISMO model's wider front fenders to embrace bigger wheels than lesser trim levels.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>Also borrowed from the NISMO model is a big rear wing, adhesive bonding to stiffen the chassis, and track-focused suspension tuning.</p>
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    Also borrowed from the NISMO model is a big rear wing, adhesive bonding to stiffen the chassis, and track-focused suspension tuning.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>The operations of the dual-clutch automatic are audible in the GT-R Track Edition's cabin as it swaps gears.</p>
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    The operations of the dual-clutch automatic are audible in the GT-R Track Edition's cabin as it swaps gears.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>Wheels that are 0.5-inch wider than stock wear ultra-high-performance Dunlop run-flat tires.</p>
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    Wheels that are 0.5-inch wider than stock wear ultra-high-performance Dunlop run-flat tires.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>Big Brembo brake calipers boast six-pistons on the front wheels, four on the rears, and bring the big car to a halt in 148 feet from 70 mph.</p>
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    Big Brembo brake calipers boast six-pistons on the front wheels, four on the rears, and bring the big car to a halt in 148 feet from 70 mph.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>Two-plus-two seating and a relatively large trunk bring some utility to a segment where accommodations and cargo space are often sacrificed for performance.</p>
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    Two-plus-two seating and a relatively large trunk bring some utility to a segment where accommodations and cargo space are often sacrificed for performance.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>At more than 3900 pounds, the GT-R's mass exceeds that of more dedicated sports cars.</p>
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    At more than 3900 pounds, the GT-R's mass exceeds that of more dedicated sports cars.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
  • <p>Still surprisingly quick and capable of more than 190 mph, the GT-R is starting to lag against competitors introduced more recently.</p>
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    Still surprisingly quick and capable of more than 190 mph, the GT-R is starting to lag against competitors introduced more recently.

    Chris Amos - Car and Driver
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<p>The 2018 Nissan GT-R remains the demanding high-performance machine that it's been since it arrived way back in 2009. After a decade of near-annual tuneups, Godzilla is still fearsome but showing its age.</p><p>read the full review</p>
<p>The Nissan's beating heart is a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine that now grunts out 565 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque, delivering thrust through a rear-mounted six-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle.</p>
<p>The GT-R's all-wheel-drive system has a strong rear-drive bias but can deliver up to half the available torque to the front wheels when necessary.</p>
<p>The GT-R Track Edition borrows the NISMO model's wider front fenders to embrace bigger wheels than lesser trim levels.</p>
<p>Also borrowed from the NISMO model is a big rear wing, adhesive bonding to stiffen the chassis, and track-focused suspension tuning.</p>
<p>The operations of the dual-clutch automatic are audible in the GT-R Track Edition's cabin as it swaps gears.</p>
<p>Wheels that are 0.5-inch wider than stock wear ultra-high-performance Dunlop run-flat tires.</p>
<p>Big Brembo brake calipers boast six-pistons on the front wheels, four on the rears, and bring the big car to a halt in 148 feet from 70 mph.</p>
<p>Two-plus-two seating and a relatively large trunk bring some utility to a segment where accommodations and cargo space are often sacrificed for performance.</p>
<p>At more than 3900 pounds, the GT-R's mass exceeds that of more dedicated sports cars.</p>
<p>Still surprisingly quick and capable of more than 190 mph, the GT-R is starting to lag against competitors introduced more recently.</p>
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Car and Driver

Nissan's track star is a bit more refined for daily use, but it's only worth the big sticker price at extra-legal speeds.