The new Nissan GT-R

Described by its creators as the "ultimate super car for anyone, anywhere, at anytime", the latest version of the legendary GT-R has stunned the world's motoring media with its performance. The Japanese spec model gave a tantalising preview of what to expect from this Japanese muscle machine when it goes on sale early next year. The all new, all-wheel drive GT-R offers advanced high performance for secure and enjoyable driving by minimising the effects of climate, road conditions or driving technique limitations. It has posted lap times at Germany's famous Nurburgring that shame some of the most highly regarded European super cars, and uses Nissan's premium midship powertrain package.

Under the bonnet is a new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 "VR38" engine featuring plasma sprayed bores and a special twin-turbo exhaust manifold system, producing 353kW at 6400rpm and 588Nm from 3200 to 5200rpm. Putting the power to the ground is an all-new GR6-type dual clutch transmission with paddle shifting and a Borg Warner six-plate dual clutch, built into a rear-mounted transaxle for optimum weight distribution. Suspension features a Bilstein DampTronic adaptable damping system, and the brakes are large Brembo full floating drilled rotors with Brembo six piston front and four piston rear calipers. The body combines steel, carbon fibre and aluminium for stiffness and lightness, and the drag coefficient is a low 0.27 - all in a four-seat coupe.