Nissan GT-R soldiers on in Japan and the US with another refresh

For greater stopping power the GT-R T-Spec uses Brembo brakes with enlarged, carbon-ceramic rotors borrowed from its Nismo sibling. It also features gold-painted Rays Nismo wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600 ultra-high-performance run-flat tyres. 

Meanwhile the daddy of the new GT-R range — the Nismo — comes out swinging with a plethora of go even faster goodies, including a front limited-slip differential, enhanced body bonding for extra torsional rigidity, a lightweight carbon fibre roof skin, as well as an exclusive bodykit designed to aid cooling and aerodynamic downforce at speed.

So, despite running on borrowed time, there's no denying the Nissan GT-R remains a viable alternative to its more up to date competitors. Perhaps even more so now after this fresh batch of tweaks. What a pity we won't be able to experience it for ourselves.

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