Kelley Blue Guide: The 2024 Nissan GT-R evaluation: An old-school sports activities automobile that delivers high-performance thrills

Calling it quick and succesful doesn’t do the GT-R justice. It has all of the {hardware} to be tremendously fast and virtually supernaturally grippy — like its Skyline predecessors.

There’s a degree the place heritage simply turns into historical past, although, and the GT-R has been round since 2009, albeit revamped on occasion. We’re undecided how for much longer this technology has, particularly with extra efficiency automobiles including electrification. So benefit from the GT-R in its current state whilst you can. It might be a collector’s merchandise sometime.

2024 Nissan GT-R pricing

The 2024 Nissan GT-R begins at $120,990. That’s for the 565-horsepower Premium trim, which comes normal with all-wheel drive as normal, shift paddles manufactured from magnesium, and a carbon fiber driveshaft.

The brand new-for-2024 T-spec is available in at $140,990. The 600-horsepower Nismo mannequin is an eye-watering $100Ok greater than the Premium. Its identify is an amalgam of Nissan NSANY, -0.44% and motorsport, so there’s a touch of heritage right here for the true fan, but it surely comes at fairly a value.

2024 Nissan GT-R Premium	$120,990
2024 Nissan GT-R T-spec	$140,990
2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo	$220,990

These are the producer’s steered retail costs and don’t embody the $1,895 factory-to-dealer supply price (vacation spot cost).

The sports activities machine towards which all different sports activities machines are measured is the evergreen and ever-exciting Porsche 911. The closest to an apples-to-apples comparability can be the Turbo coupe with 572 horsepower and all-wheel drive, plus a beginning value of about $200Ok.

If patrons are cool with rear-wheel drive, there’s the 612-horsepower McLaren GT at much more than $200Ok. Or take into consideration a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a stunning 670 horsepower and a totally cheap value within the area of $110Ok.

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Earlier than shopping for a brand new GT-R, test the Kelley Blue Guide Truthful Buy Value to know what you ought to be paying.

What’s new for 2024

The T-spec version makes a return look this 12 months. Packing the identical energy because the Premium, it additionally has a couple of options related to the Nismo, equivalent to RAYS alloy wheels (completed in gold), carbon ceramic brakes, and a set of aerodynamic additions.

All variations of the 2024 GT-R obtain styling revisions at each ends. These are supposed to enhance aerodynamics. The Nismo now gives a particular look bundle that features a carbon fiber hood with a clear-coat end. It additionally beneficial properties a entrance limited-slip differential for enhanced traction.

Driving the 2024 Nissan GT-R

A twin-turbocharged V6 endows the 2024 GT-R Premium and T-spec variations with a fearsome 565 horsepower. To dash from standstill to 60 mph, these variants want solely 2.9 seconds. The 600-horsepower GT-R Nismo does it in 2.5 seconds. Both method, that’s ferociously fast. High speeds are 196 mph (Premium, T-spec) and 205 mph (Nismo).

We’ve discovered that accessing as much as 600 horsepower is completed with relative ease, and the all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is remarkably environment friendly at making use of that muscle to the tarmac. If we’re being choosy, we expect the steering might use extra really feel, however a minimum of it’s responsive and exact.

The GT-R’s dealing with is nearly foolproof, as a result of the AWD system and the Bilstein-based suspension setup — along with the engine and transmission — are all managed by laptop. However, there’s nonetheless loads of scope for high-performance thrills, together with cornering abilities that border on the astonishing. A entrance limited-slip differential is a brand new addition to the Nismo this 12 months, taking these abilities up one more notch.

Attributes just like the adjustable suspension and confidence-inspiring Brembo brakes additionally make on a regular basis driving fairly pleasurable. However our expertise of the GT-R is that it’s not fairly as comfy on the road as a Chevy Corvette or a Porsche 911.

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Growing older inside

In contrast to newer efficiency automobiles with large infotainment shows and configurable instrument clusters, the 2024 GT-R retains analog gauges and a comparatively small 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Issues like this present the automobile’s age.

The cabin is practical, although, and the display screen can present a whole lot of driving information. A big pink starter swap is positioned simply left of the shift lever. Above that, three switches management settings for trip and dealing with. The brand new T-spec has upholstery that’s a mixture of suede and semi-aniline leather-based, all in Mori Inexperienced.

The seats are comfortable, particularly the Recaro buckets within the Nismo (which additionally has pink stitching and different pink accents peppered across the cabin). The rear seats are little greater than padded storage cabinets with seatbelts and finest used for baggage. A good suggestion, because the GT-R’s trunk can be small.

Purposeful exterior

Not precisely a Lamborghini, is it? These shapes and contours do serve a function, although. Within the quest for aerodynamic effectivity, the GT-R’s exterior design has achieved a drag coefficient of 0.26.

That’s not far off one thing like a Toyota TM, +0.61% Prius. However the GT-R additionally has staggered-width wheels, flared entrance fenders, underbody diffusers entrance and rear, plus a rear spoiler to truly add downforce. The thought is to make use of air to its finest benefit, letting the aesthetics take a again seat to efficiency. As a sign of consideration to element, the flat-blade wipers are additionally aerodynamic. The Nismo mannequin has much more additions, whereas providing a brand new coloration for 2024 of Stealth Grey.

This 12 months sees some revisions at each ends, all within the identify of optimum aero effectiveness. The Nismo’s fastened rear wing is now bigger. The brand new-for-2024 T-spec additionally is available in a selection of colours that evoke the almost-legendary R-34 predecessor: Millennium Jade or Midnight Purple.

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Our favourite options and tech

Twin-turbo V6 engine
Like the superb Mercedes-AMG custom, the GT-R’s twin-turbocharged V6 engine is hand-built by extremely expert technicians. In a present of pleasure, Nissan applies their names to each unit.

ATTESA E-TS
Superior Complete Traction Engineering System for All terrains with Digital Torque Break up means the GT-R’s all-wheel-drive {hardware} is wise and swift. When blasting off the road, 98 p.c of accessible energy goes to the rear wheels. Inside fractions of seconds, although, the system can distribute drive equally to each axles, or cut up the torque asymmetrically between the rear wheels, as situations dictate. The GT-R additionally has a mechanical limited-slip differential.

Apple CarPlay
When this technology of GT-R was launched, we nonetheless had the iPhone 3G and integration into automobiles’ infotainment techniques hadn’t been invented but. So respect to Nissan for making Apple AAPL, -1.35% CarPlay obtainable and normal. Arms-free textual content messaging is very welcome in a automobile that calls for a lot consideration. There’s no Android Auto, although.

Bilstein shock absorbers
Bilstein is a German firm that has, at one time or one other, equipped virtually each firm that has ever made a quick automobile. We’re speaking Porsche POAHY, -1.32%, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bugatti, and plenty of extra. The GT-R has an adaptive suspension as normal, using Bilstein parts.

Titanium lively exhaust system
Going quick at all times feels quicker when it’s accompanied by a spine-tingling blare from the exhaust. Utilizing pipes manufactured from light-weight (but costly) titanium, this one actually does the trick.

Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel
Alcantara is a suede-like materials utilized in many racing automobiles. This covers the steering wheel of the GT-R Nismo and helps present a safe grip. It feels fairly darn plush too.

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Engine and transmission

Some supercars have V10 and even V12 engines, however the 2024 GT-R involves the struggle with a 3.8-liter V6. It’s, nonetheless, enhanced by two turbochargers to supply 565 horsepower within the Premium and T-spec fashions. Or 600 horsepower within the GT-R Nismo, which deploys the identical high-capacity turbo setup because the Nismo GT3 race automobile.

In all variations, the transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch sequential computerized, able to shifting from one gear to a different in milliseconds, far quicker than a guide transmission might ever obtain. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel present further driver involvement. Drive goes to all 4 wheels. Premium gasoline is required and if anybody may be intrigued about gasoline financial system, the GT-R achieves 18 mpg mixed.

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3-year/36,000-mile guarantee

The essential protection on a brand new GT-R is three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain’s guarantee lasts for 5 years or 60,000 miles. These preparations are typical for Nissan and the non-luxury sector usually. Contemplating the excessive value of the GT-R, although, we might have preferred one thing extra beneficiant.

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