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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The NISMO's front fenders in particular now feature scalloped vents as seen on the GT-R GT3 race car that aid aerodynamics and engine cooling and add downforce.
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The ultimate street-legal GT-R also gets lighter 20-inch wheels with a new nine-spoke design. They're wrapped in a set of newly designed Dunlop tires that provide a bigger contact patch for higher cornering force and better steering response.
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The 2020 GT-R marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary nameplate, and Nissan commemorates this milestone with a special edition. Based on the Premium trim level, the 50th Anniversary Edition is available in three distinct two-tone, exterior color combos.
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Nissan says each one represents a livery from the Japanese GT series that the original GT-R competed in. There's Pearl White with red stripes and Super Silver with white stripes, but the Bayside (Wangan) Blue with white stripes is arguably the most significant.
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Inside, every special edition features a unique gray color scheme, which is also available on select other 2020 GT-R models.
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Additional 50thAnniversary features include special trim on the shift knob and steering wheel as well as distinct embossed seats, a faux-suede headliner, and more. While official pricing on the 2020 GT-R hasn't been released yet, we expect that to be announced before it goes on sale this summer.
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Godzilla loses weight, learns new tricks, and turns 50.