Nissan's amazing GT-R - in thrust we trust
[...] envision trying to persuade Popular Mechanics' editors in 1970 that that same vehicle could be driven right off the showroom, tear around a racetrack or road course and then do 190 mph on a long stretch of highway.
Tuned intake and exhaust runners and dual IHI turbos help bring 545 horsepower and 463 lb.-ft. of torque to the party.
The Black Edition comes with lighter, black-finished six-spoke rays forged wheels, its own black-and-red interior trim, Recaro front seats with leather, a red-trimmed steering wheel and dry carbon fiber rear spoiler.
Carbon fiber trunk lid, rear spoiler and front and rear bumpers help shave the NISMO's curb weight to 3,813 pounds.
Developed by the makers of the Gran Turismo video game, the multi-function screen delivers a wealth of data, including turbo boost, power distribution, acceleration and braking performance and steering angle.
The GT-R Premium comes with beefy 225/40R20 tires in front and 285/35R20s out back and the ultra high performance rubber has a pretty modest tread depth: 7/32 of an inch versus the 10/32 or 11/32 of typical passenger car tires.
The asymmetrical, four-wheel independent suspension, which includes GT-R spec Bilstein DampTronic coil-overs, has been reworked for improved ride and traction while reducing steering fussiness on the highway.
[...] keeping up with traffic was never issue, but watching for oncoming vehicles while crossing over busy boulevards or merging was nerve-racking due to the GT-R's blind spots.