Nissan GT-R
In the years of 1969 and 1974, also from 1989 to 2002, and from 2015 to 2018, Nissan created a high-performance car based on its Skyline coupe. Nissan is a is a company out of Nishi-ku, Yokohama Japan and found in December, 26 1933. They call it the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car became a game changer for Nissan and has lots of success on the road and track. The Nissan GT-R is now a model of its own and no longer based on the Skyline. Like in the later generations of the Skyline GT-R, the GT-R is four-wheel drive, twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine and has the famous four round tail lights. But the GT-R is a new model having very little with the Skyline and is a redesigned car. They wanted it to be different instead of a evolution of the skyline. “The four-wheel-steering HICAS system has been removed and the straight-6 RB26DETT engine has been replaced with a new V6 VR38DETT double turbo charged engine and up to 600 horsepower and 481 torque” (Gorodji). Although it is said to have more horsepower and torque then they have stated the car to have.The chassis code for the all-new version has been called CBA-R35, which is still the same naming trend from previous Skyline GT-R. The GT-R has also kept its Skyline nickname Godzilla, given to it by the Australian motoring publication Wheels on the July 1989 edition.
In 1989 Nissan decided to revive the GT-R again. At that time Nissan was racing in Group A with the Skyline GTS-R. Nissan wanted to retire the GTS-R so they could make more competitive vehicles. So the GT-R, E-BNR32 chassis was designed to be on top of Group A racing. “Nissan's powertrain engineering and manufacturing facility tested a twin-turbocharged 2350cc engine” (Shellwood). This engine produced 313 hp and used an RWD drivetrain. Under Group A regulations, a turbocharged engine must be able to multiply its engines power by 1.7. Requiring the new Skyline to use 10-inch-wide tires. Nissan decided to make the car all-wheel drive. Nissan built an AWD system called the ATTESA E-TS. This helped with the traction but it made the car 220 lb heavier. So Nissan decided to increase to 2600 cc and put the car in the 4500 cc class. The 4500 cc class enabled them to put 11-inch-wide tires. Nissan decided to make a new engine block and heads to better match the increased piston volume. In the end, it was a 600 horsepower car.
The engine in the r33 was pretty much the same as the r32. It used the turbochargers and the same manual gearbox that was in the r32. The the r32's weak oil pump, that failed in high power situations was fixed. “The r33 GT-R launched in January 1995 with the base model GT-R and the V·Spec model” (Shellwood). The V·Spec model had a sportier suspension. Also had the new all-wheel-drive system. The V·Spec model had a four-wheel independent channel and anti-lock braking system. “At the time of the release of the r33 GT-R and GT-R V·Spec, Nissan came out with the r33 GT-R V Spec N1 model” (Shellwood). The car was made lighter, had air conditioning, sound system, and rear wiper. The r33 GT-R V Spec N1 came with the revised r33 N1 engine.
The GF-BNR34 model was released in January 1999. The r34 GT-R came out with a 5.8" LCD multifunction display, that shows readings of the engine, vehicle, turbocharger pressure, oil, water temperature, and many others. Other displays that included a lap timer, G-Force meter and increase in boost pressure could’ve been bought at an extra cost. The r34 was made shorter due to customer complaints. The r34 also had many different versions like the r33 and 32 had. They all came with the different power upgrades, racing upgrades and various body and interior upgrades. Nissan decided to do these different versions because of the r34 popularity.
The Nissan GT-R NISMO has increased power to 625 hp and Torque to 500 lb-ft. But is said to have more horsepower and torque then they have stated the car to have. Top speed although still remains the same at 196 mph, the gear ratios did not change. Front and rear brake cooling ducts were added, and a full NISMO tuned suspension, with a rear stabilizer bar from the NISMO performance division. Special edition alloys 20-inch wheels were put on. The standard GTR trunk lid was removed for a full carbon fiber panel and strengthen chassis was made. A front splitter with carbon fiber air ducts came with the special NISMO aerodynamic package and a large racing carbon wing was put on the rear. The NISMO has special seats with black and red color and was made of suede. The instruments and steering wheel were also covered in suede. NISMO special options are low-gloss matte gray paint and a full titanium exhaust.
Bibliography
Nissan GT-R Alex Gorodji
“Nissan GT-R.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Nov. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_GT-R.
Nissan Skyline GT-R Shellwood
“Nissan Skyline GT-R.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Nov. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R.
In 1989 Nissan decided to revive the GT-R again. At that time Nissan was racing in Group A with the Skyline GTS-R. Nissan wanted to retire the GTS-R so they could make more competitive vehicles. So the GT-R, E-BNR32 chassis was designed to be on top of Group A racing. “Nissan's powertrain engineering and manufacturing facility tested a twin-turbocharged 2350cc engine” (Shellwood). This engine produced 313 hp and used an RWD drivetrain. Under Group A regulations, a turbocharged engine must be able to multiply its engines power by 1.7. Requiring the new Skyline to use 10-inch-wide tires. Nissan decided to make the car all-wheel drive. Nissan built an AWD system called the ATTESA E-TS. This helped with the traction but it made the car 220 lb heavier. So Nissan decided to increase to 2600 cc and put the car in the 4500 cc class. The 4500 cc class enabled them to put 11-inch-wide tires. Nissan decided to make a new engine block and heads to better match the increased piston volume. In the end, it was a 600 horsepower car.
The engine in the r33 was pretty much the same as the r32. It used the turbochargers and the same manual gearbox that was in the r32. The the r32's weak oil pump, that failed in high power situations was fixed. “The r33 GT-R launched in January 1995 with the base model GT-R and the V·Spec model” (Shellwood). The V·Spec model had a sportier suspension. Also had the new all-wheel-drive system. The V·Spec model had a four-wheel independent channel and anti-lock braking system. “At the time of the release of the r33 GT-R and GT-R V·Spec, Nissan came out with the r33 GT-R V Spec N1 model” (Shellwood). The car was made lighter, had air conditioning, sound system, and rear wiper. The r33 GT-R V Spec N1 came with the revised r33 N1 engine.
The GF-BNR34 model was released in January 1999. The r34 GT-R came out with a 5.8" LCD multifunction display, that shows readings of the engine, vehicle, turbocharger pressure, oil, water temperature, and many others. Other displays that included a lap timer, G-Force meter and increase in boost pressure could’ve been bought at an extra cost. The r34 was made shorter due to customer complaints. The r34 also had many different versions like the r33 and 32 had. They all came with the different power upgrades, racing upgrades and various body and interior upgrades. Nissan decided to do these different versions because of the r34 popularity.
The Nissan GT-R NISMO has increased power to 625 hp and Torque to 500 lb-ft. But is said to have more horsepower and torque then they have stated the car to have. Top speed although still remains the same at 196 mph, the gear ratios did not change. Front and rear brake cooling ducts were added, and a full NISMO tuned suspension, with a rear stabilizer bar from the NISMO performance division. Special edition alloys 20-inch wheels were put on. The standard GTR trunk lid was removed for a full carbon fiber panel and strengthen chassis was made. A front splitter with carbon fiber air ducts came with the special NISMO aerodynamic package and a large racing carbon wing was put on the rear. The NISMO has special seats with black and red color and was made of suede. The instruments and steering wheel were also covered in suede. NISMO special options are low-gloss matte gray paint and a full titanium exhaust.
Bibliography
Nissan GT-R Alex Gorodji
“Nissan GT-R.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Nov. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_GT-R.
Nissan Skyline GT-R Shellwood
“Nissan Skyline GT-R.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Nov. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Skyline_GT-R.