Nissan Lets The GT-R Nismo GT3 Loose
Nismo's new race car developed in line with FIA GT3 regulations.

The car's VR38DETT V6 Twin Turbocharged motor is the same twin-turbo screamer found in the GT-R you can bring home to your garage, but this bad boy cranks out a 550 hp and roughly 470 lb-ft of torque. Standard equipment includes a six speed sequential manual gearbox, semi-automatic paddle shift and adjustable steering wheel. As mandated by FIA GT3 rules, the car is rear-wheel-drive.

The 2013 year model pushes engine output performance to new limits based on a thorough re-setting of camshaft timing, with considerable reinforcement of the moving parts to guarantee durability. Several modifications were made to enhance aerodynamics: canards were added to the front as well as larger louvers to the front fender. The positioning of the rear wing was optimized.

These changes increased downforce and enhanced overall aerodynamic efficiency, achieving greater balance between front and rear end forces. The suspension setting was re-worked to accommodate both a greatly refined brake force distribution and the improvements to aerodynamics. Optimization of the gear ratios consolidates the engine output improvements, making the car one of the most competitive in the field.

Nismo is currently preparing an update kit for the 2012 model, NISSAN GT-R NISMO GT3.

Source [Nissan]

「NISSAN GT-R NISMO GT3 2013model」Development underway - YouTube

 

What a massive wing! This car's got to be a beast. Love it.

 

That is serious.

 

Hope they gave it a diet for a while.

 

That is a huuuuge wing!

 

New pics added today:

 

I know this is probably too extreme for the street, But if and when I get my R35, this is what I'd make it look like, in charcoal black.

 

Super Hardcore version =]

 

WoWz....

 

I'm so happy that Nismo went with the original GT-R motor, rather than throwing a V8 in it like they have done with their other GT-R race cars.

Oh, and to me this car still looks incredibly heavy in the video. Can't wait to see how competitive this car will be.