Much like the king of monsters it was named after, the Nissan GT-R is an incredibly powerful beast capable of destroying its toughest foes. The vehicular Godzilla also has a rich history that goes back 50 years from when the car was first introduced. The 2020 GT-R celebrates the past and champions the present with a 50th Anniversary Edition and several significant performance enhancements. While the Nissan supercar has slowly evolved since being resurrected over a decade ago, it's a primeval monster that continues to learn new tricks.
The 2020 GT-R receives a host of updated engine components and revised chassis tuning. Its hand-built twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 continues to make a potent 565 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque. However, Nissan traded out the old turbos for a pair of new ones that the company says make the engine more efficient and responsive at low revs.
It also breathes through an updated exhaust system that includes new titanium components with burnished blue tips. A six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission continues to direct power to all four wheels, but its track-ready R drive mode features different programming.
Nissan says the automated gearbox will downshift more aggressively in this setting and better adapt to the driver, reducing the need to manually switch between the more subdued A drive mode. The GT-R's chassis is enhanced with a re-tuned suspension that should ride smoother and corner better. Likewise, the steering and braking systems have been optimized to be more responsive.
Along with these comprehensive improvements, Nissan tweaked the GT-R Track Edition and the hard-core NISMO models. The Track Edition now features the specially tuned version of the twin-turbo V-6 that was previously reserved for the NISMO, which means horsepower rises by 35 to 600 ponies and torque increases by 14 to 467 lb-ft.
Both models benefit from a new turbocharger design courtesy of the Nissan GT-R GT3 race car that should improve engine response and acceleration. Another race-car-inspired upgrade on these hi-po GT-R models is new carbon-ceramic brakes. These Brembo stoppers provide bigger discs up front (16.1 inches) and out back (15.3) as well as less weight and more stopping power.
The Track Edition can also be outfitted with a carbon-fiber roof for reduced weight. Likewise, the NISMO benefits from a more serious diet that helped it shed about 67 pounds. These weight savers include more extensive carbon-fiber in the front end and lighter components elsewhere.
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