Does GT-R come in V8?

While the roadgoing GT-R sports a 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 and highly sophisticated 4WD, for Super GT the engine switches to 4.5-litre V8 normally-aspirated and, to save weight, drive is sent to the rear-wheels only via a 6-speed sequential transaxle. …

Why was GT-R banned from Bathurst?

Thanks to its turbocharged straight-six and genius all-wheel-drive system, the R32 Skyline GT-R was unbeatable in Australian touring car racing. The governing body didn’t like that too much, so it banned turbocharging and all-wheel-drive, ending the Skyline GT-R’s two-year reign.

How much is a GT-R V8?

The 2021 Nissan GT-R has a $113,540 starting price, which is at the higher end of the luxury sports car segment. The price skyrockets to $210,740 for the racier GT-R Nismo trim. More affordable two-door sports cars in this class include the Audi TT, Toyota Supra, Porsche Cayman, and Chevrolet Corvette.

Is an R34 GT-R a supercar?

R34 Nissan GT-R Looks Like a Nismo Supercar in Glossy Widebody Rendering. The R35 was the ultimate supercar killer, thanks to its AWD system and twin-turbo power. And when prices and build quality went up, people began to argue that it actually is a supercar of sorts, even with the engine located at the front.

Why is GT-R not V8?

The Nissan GT-R has a twin-turbo 3.8L V6 VR38DETT engine. Instead of opting for a larger V8 or V10 engine, which would make it front-heavy, the Nissan GT-R uses a lighter V6 motor with two high-performance IHI turbochargers.

Why is the R35 called Godzilla?

Not only did the GT-R won all of the Japanese Touring Car races, it also participated in the Spa 24 Hours race. Won that as well. The GT-R then participated the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1990. The Australians then nicknamed it the ‘Godzilla’ as the GT-R ate everything alive wherever it go.

Why is the GTR R34 illegal in US?

Long story short, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is illegal in the United States because it doesn’t meet the requirements of the 1988 Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act. The Skyline was not built with the right safety features to comply with the relevant road safety legislation.

Is GTR R35 a Skyline?

If you’re wondering why the R35 GT-R is not a Skyline, the answer is relatively simple. Previous generation GT-Rs (e.g. R32/R33/R34) were based on the Skyline platform of that generation. Because of this fact, the R35 is not a Skyline.

Is there an Aussie V8 Supercars mod for GTR2?

I’ve been meaning to check out the Aussie V8 Supercars mod for GTR2 for a while now. After watching replays of the series every Tuesday on the Speed Channel, I finally got around to downloading the mod so I could check it out.

Will Nissan use the GT-R as its face of Supercars?

V8 Supercars recently re-drafted its rule book to allow two-door body styles as well as turbocharged engines – both of which feature in the GT-R. Katagiri says Nissan’s policy is to use the GT-R as the face of its racing efforts. “The core of Nissan is Nismo,” he says.

Is there a V8 V8 Supercar Championship mod?

The mod is a cross between the 2003 V8 Supercars Championship, 2005 HPDC V8 Supercar Championship converted by kk08 from Codemasters Race Driver series, and MR_INGALLs MMM V8 Supercars 2006. Direct quote from the original post. “YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CONVERT THIS MOD TO ASSETTO CORSA TO MAKE MONEY. Feel free to update/upload/use parts of this mod.

What makes a GT-R so special?

A singular supercar, so intuitive it can be enjoyed by drivers of all levels. So capable, it can be driven anytime, anywhere. From the sport seats to the Bose Premium Audio System, the inside of a GT-R is as exciting as the outside. GT-R’s advanced safety features help provide a feeling of real confidence behind the wheel.