To finish off the R35 Nissan GT-R production run, Nissan is reportedly planning to develop one last model to celebrate its success. Called the Nissan GT-R Spec R, the car will be lighter in weight and offer engine power increases.
It seems like the R35 GT-R has only just been announced, but it’s actually been around now for just under four years. As history will teach us, GT-Rs only hang around for three years or so, like the previous R32 and R33. The latest generation has definitely left a great dent in the modern performance car benchmark, perhaps more so than any previous model.
To finish off the run, according to a report by 7Tune, the Japanese manufacturer is about to embark on testing of the last facelifted model during the second half of this year.
The current MY2011 Nissan GT-R Series 3 will only be released in South Africa within the next few months, offering a power increase from the MY2010 car’s 357 kW and 588 N.m to 390 kW and 612 N.m – and by now we’re sure you’ve heard and possibly seen, the claimed 0 – 100 km/h sprint time of 3.0 seconds!
Now reports suggest the final Spec R version could develop as much as 418 kW. On top of this, the current fastest model in Japan, the Spec V, will be superceded by the Spec R, which will shed around 30 kg of weight for added performance. Will the slight power increase and marginal weight reduction be enough to bring the car into the two second bracket? It will also be interesting to see if Nissan engineers smash another Nurburgring lap time.
Testing of the new model was said to be interrupted by the earthquake in Japan, but we’ll keep you updated on any breaking news on the fastest GT-R yet.
