It’s not often that a company can recreate a legend. But Nissan has done just that, with the current GT-R everyday supercar which shatters
all perception of what a supercar
should look, feel like and do. Now they have released the GT-R Track Pack edition, a car for those who live beyond normal
roads.
Khayalami race
track was the scene on a Saturday
afternoon, where a small group of motoring hacks gathered to listen, take note
and drive off in prepared GT-Rs. A short presentation
on the car and its features greeted the small throng, before being set on the
loose in awaiting cars.
Some of the things said at the presentation included the
fact that the car retains its 397kW
of power and 628Nm of torque from a South African perspective (they get 405kW in Europe). The engine is also the same 3.8-litre twin turbo V6. Don’t think for a minute that this is not
enough though.
Tweaks have been executed to improve performance. Such
tweaks are things like new high-output
injectors that allow for greater control of actual fuel injection, a
specially-developed orifice for the turbocharger’s bypass relief valve – which
suppresses the rapid decrease in
forced induction air pressure, helping to sustain
acceleration at high rpm and a new baffle plate in the oil pan, which curbs
rotational friction within the oil pan and stabilises oil pressure especially
during high-performance driving.
The name of the game here is to improve responsiveness, handling, steering and overall driving enjoyment. As
such, the major casualty in all this has been the two rear seats which have
been removed. Not that many GT-R owners would notice anyway; they were more
suited to 6 year-olds than adults.
These adults demand something greater than just a claimed 2.7 second 0 – 100km/h sprint time. They
demand top-shelf handling, now enhanced through modified shock absorber and the
front stabiliser specifications, and improved steering response.
Going around Khayalami one could immediately feel the
changes at work, with more accuracy at
steering, a more responsive engine throttle,
but still able to feel as comfortable as if you are in an Infiniti. GT-R Track Pack, which is unique to South Africa, is
astounding in its execution. It’s not just seasoned racers who would be able to
exploit the GT-R a little farther, but the common man as well.
The Track Pack itself consists of items like 20-inch forged aluminium wheels in a black quartz chrome finish, a muffler
made from titanium, new air guides
to aid in cooling the brakes, and exclusive carbon fibre Recaro front bucket seats.
Nissan GT-R Track Pack can certainly be enjoyed on an
everyday basis, and should, especially in hectic urban city traffic. But for
those itchy times when you feel like boasting
and showing the laaities who’s boss on the track, it will still be fine. And that
is what makes the car so special.
Nissan GT-R Pricing
GT-R Premium Edition (R1 398 200)
GT-R Premium Edition (Amber interior) (R1 448 200)
GT-R Black Edition (R1 448 200)
GT-R Track Pack (R1 743 700)
GT-R Premium Edition (Amber interior) (R1 448 200)
GT-R Black Edition (R1 448 200)
GT-R Track Pack (R1 743 700)
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