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  • <p>The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO is the latest and greatest of the current generation, first introduced in the United States as a 2009 model. That's a lot of years of evolution on a car nicknamed Godzilla for its beastly performance qualities and a lot of years for competitors to introduce fresher rivals, which makes the recent steep price escalation a little harder to swallow.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a28429640/2020-nissan-gt-r-nismo-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:read the full review;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">read the full review</a></p>
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    The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO is the latest and greatest of the current generation, first introduced in the United States as a 2009 model. That's a lot of years of evolution on a car nicknamed Godzilla for its beastly performance qualities and a lot of years for competitors to introduce fresher rivals, which makes the recent steep price escalation a little harder to swallow.

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  • <p>The GT-R NISMO's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 is still rated at 600 horsepower, but fresh turbochargers lifted from the racing program promise quicker throttle response.</p>
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    The GT-R NISMO's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 is still rated at 600 horsepower, but fresh turbochargers lifted from the racing program promise quicker throttle response.

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  • <p>The front fenders are now made of carbon fiber, as is the hood, together peeling 23 pounds off the nose.</p>
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    The front fenders are now made of carbon fiber, as is the hood, together peeling 23 pounds off the nose.

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  • <p>NISMO (and Track) models of the GT-R have fenders flared to accommodate wider tires than standard.</p>
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    NISMO (and Track) models of the GT-R have fenders flared to accommodate wider tires than standard.

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  • <p>New Dunlop tires engineered for the NISMO promise greater grip, but they're no wider than on earlier model years.</p>
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    New Dunlop tires engineered for the NISMO promise greater grip, but they're no wider than on earlier model years.

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  • <p>Massive carbon-ceramic brake rotors are new for 2020 and both lighten the car and erase speed better than on previous GT-Rs.</p>
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    Massive carbon-ceramic brake rotors are new for 2020 and both lighten the car and erase speed better than on previous GT-Rs.

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  • <p>Distinguishing the NISMO from the base model are carbon-fiber bumpers and side sill covers.</p>
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    Distinguishing the NISMO from the base model are carbon-fiber bumpers and side sill covers.

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  • <p>An unpainted carbon-fiber rear wing keeps the tail planted at the claimed top speed of 186 mph.</p>
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    An unpainted carbon-fiber rear wing keeps the tail planted at the claimed top speed of 186 mph.

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  • <p>Nissan claims the 2020 version of this dedicated track weapon peels more than two seconds off its own lap record on the company test circuit.</p>
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    Nissan claims the 2020 version of this dedicated track weapon peels more than two seconds off its own lap record on the company test circuit.

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  • <p>The six-speed dual-clutch automatic can be manually operated via paddle shifters, but fresh programming makes that all but unnecessary.</p>
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    The six-speed dual-clutch automatic can be manually operated via paddle shifters, but fresh programming makes that all but unnecessary.

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  • <p>Red accents on the exterior mirrors, steering wheel, and elsewhere are meant to declare sporty intent, but they might reflect the buyer's budget deficit as well.</p>
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    Red accents on the exterior mirrors, steering wheel, and elsewhere are meant to declare sporty intent, but they might reflect the buyer's budget deficit as well.

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<p>The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO is the latest and greatest of the current generation, first introduced in the United States as a 2009 model. That's a lot of years of evolution on a car nicknamed Godzilla for its beastly performance qualities and a lot of years for competitors to introduce fresher rivals, which makes the recent steep price escalation a little harder to swallow.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a28429640/2020-nissan-gt-r-nismo-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:read the full review;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">read the full review</a></p>
<p>The GT-R NISMO's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 is still rated at 600 horsepower, but fresh turbochargers lifted from the racing program promise quicker throttle response.</p>
<p>The front fenders are now made of carbon fiber, as is the hood, together peeling 23 pounds off the nose.</p>
<p>NISMO (and Track) models of the GT-R have fenders flared to accommodate wider tires than standard.</p>
<p>New Dunlop tires engineered for the NISMO promise greater grip, but they're no wider than on earlier model years.</p>
<p>Massive carbon-ceramic brake rotors are new for 2020 and both lighten the car and erase speed better than on previous GT-Rs.</p>
<p>Distinguishing the NISMO from the base model are carbon-fiber bumpers and side sill covers.</p>
<p>An unpainted carbon-fiber rear wing keeps the tail planted at the claimed top speed of 186 mph.</p>
<p>Nissan claims the 2020 version of this dedicated track weapon peels more than two seconds off its own lap record on the company test circuit.</p>
<p>The six-speed dual-clutch automatic can be manually operated via paddle shifters, but fresh programming makes that all but unnecessary.</p>
<p>Red accents on the exterior mirrors, steering wheel, and elsewhere are meant to declare sporty intent, but they might reflect the buyer's budget deficit as well.</p>
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