The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO is the latest and greatest of the current generation, first introduced in the United States as a 2009 model. That's a lot of years of evolution on a car nicknamed Godzilla for its beastly performance qualities and a lot of years for competitors to introduce fresher rivals, which makes the recent steep price escalation a little harder to swallow.
The GT-R NISMO's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 is still rated at 600 horsepower, but fresh turbochargers lifted from the racing program promise quicker throttle response.
The front fenders are now made of carbon fiber, as is the hood, together peeling 23 pounds off the nose.
NISMO (and Track) models of the GT-R have fenders flared to accommodate wider tires than standard.
New Dunlop tires engineered for the NISMO promise greater grip, but they're no wider than on earlier model years.
Massive carbon-ceramic brake rotors are new for 2020 and both lighten the car and erase speed better than on previous GT-Rs.
Distinguishing the NISMO from the base model are carbon-fiber bumpers and side sill covers.
An unpainted carbon-fiber rear wing keeps the tail planted at the claimed top speed of 186 mph.
Nissan claims the 2020 version of this dedicated track weapon peels more than two seconds off its own lap record on the company test circuit.
The six-speed dual-clutch automatic can be manually operated via paddle shifters, but fresh programming makes that all but unnecessary.
Red accents on the exterior mirrors, steering wheel, and elsewhere are meant to declare sporty intent, but they might reflect the buyer's budget deficit as well.
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
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