New 2017 GTR Unveiled! Best GTR Ever?

Nissan has been releasing teaser images of the new GTR leading up to this year New York Auto Show and we've finally been given the juicy details. While it isn't a completely new car, I don't think anyone was expecting that.



What we did get is a 2017 GTR with 20 more hp than the outgoing 2016 GTR, bringing total power up to 565 hp out of its twin turbo charged 3.8L v6. The 2017 model offers a slightly refreshed exterior as well as an interior now offering full nappa leather upholstery.

The new interior of the car is Nissan's way of saying they are proud about their flagship super-car beating GTR. The main complaint received in recent reviews of the GTR has always been that the interior is not a nice enough place to be in for a $100,000 vehicle. Nissan is looking to fix that. The GTR could be broadening its competition range to GT cars as well.

 

It hasn't been the interior of the GTR that upsets me lately its been the exterior. It's never been a huge issue for me... But I've always felt like the GTR looked like one big block, really not telling much about the insane performance packed under the hood. Looks are entirely subjective but i think the refreshed design appears to have perfected the curves of the r35 chassis. Making the wheel arches more pronounced as well as adding a much more aggressive looking lip and diffuser kit around the vehicle really makes the GTR look quite intimidating. The front of the GTR probably has the most noticeable differences, where it appears much more sleek and angular. I still think it's that lip kit.



What are your thoughts on the new GTR? Do you think a Nismo version will be announced before the end of the year?