The upgraded GT-R is now fitted as standard with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT tyres for outstanding road-holding and precise response in all conditions, thanks to stiffer sidewalls which reduce deformation, improving steering response under hard cornering

Every GT-R® engine is hand-assembled by a single technician – one of only eight allowed the honour – in a dust-free, temperature-controlled clean room.

Master Craftsmanship is not only seen inside the clean-room conditions of the GT-R®’s engine-building facility – it is also found behind the wheel at the edge of the performance envelope. From the beginning, we knew GT-R® was going to redefine the breed in terms of performance, refinement and capabilities. So we brought together the top development drivers at Nissan to create a vehicle that would excel not just at one racetrack, in one kind of weather, or when driven only by a master driver. This supercar would be for anytime, anywhere, and be as rewarding to a novice enthusiast as it would to a veteran racer.

To achieve the project’s ambitious targets for high-speed handling and ride comfort, Nissan has enhanced the level of precision-constructed body elements and advanced assembly methods in creating the 2014 Nissan GT-R.

Instead of the traditional 50/50 torque split between front and rear axles, the electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive system provides up to 100% of available torque to the rear wheels, and can send up to 50% of torque to the front wheels. This provides the steering feel and response of a rear-wheel vehicle, while giving the added confidence that only AWD can offer.