"At the heart of every GT-R is an extremely potent twin-turbo V6, plus a fast-shifting automated manual gearbox, a sport-tuned suspension, powerful Brembo brakes and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. All these elements come together to make the 2018 Nissan GT-R an extremely capable sports car." -Autotrader
Engine and Transmission of the 2020 Nissan GT R
The Supercar like performance at a fraction of the price comes from a humble twin-turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 which puts out 565 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque. An IHI turbocharger is integrated into the exhaust manifold for optimized flow and efficient cooling. Engine components are created from a variety of composite materials to make it as light as possible.
The hand-built titanium exhaust ensures proper cooling from the massive engine output. The engine is mated to 6-speed dual-clutch transmission which helps in snappy gear shifts in just 0.15 seconds. A dry-sump lubrication system sprays oil directly onto the gears during cornering at high speed.
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Models
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2020 Nissan GT R
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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2020 Ford Shelby GT350
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MSRP
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$145,500
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$62,995
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$59,140
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Engine
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3.8L Twin-turbocharged V6
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6.2L V8 Supercharged
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5.2L V8 Voodoo Naturally aspirated
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Transmission
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6-speed A/T with paddle shifters
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6-speed manual
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6-speed M/T
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Horsepower (hp @RPM)
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600 hp @ 6800 RPM
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650 hp @ 6400 RPM
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526 hp @ 7500 RPM
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Torque (lb-ft @ RPM)
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481 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
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650 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
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429 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM
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Every other rival possesses a V8 powertrain and the GT-R is the only one with a v6 engine. The Corvette and Camaro produce the highest amount of horsepower but it doesn't reflect on the tarmac. The Nissan GT-R has the best power delivery while the Ford Shelby stands at last.
Acceleration of the 2020 Nissan GT R
The Nissan GTR is blindingly fast in a straight line, it can sprint to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. It covers the quarter-mile mark in 11 seconds, topping out at 196 mph. The terminator grade horsepower spins through a quick-acting all-wheel-drive setup which is exceptional.
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Models
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2020 Nissan GT R
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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2020 Ford Shelby GT350
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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2.9
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3.5
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5.4
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Quarter mile (sec)
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11.5
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11.4
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12.2
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Engine
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3.8L Twin-turbocharged V6
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6.2L V8 Supercharged
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5.2L Voodoo V8
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Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr)
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8.2
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9.4
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9.1
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Most of the rivals have higher displacement powertrain yet they are slower when compared to the GTR. The Corvette Z0 6 takes 3.3 seconds followed by Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Shelby.
Ride and Handling of the 2020 Nissan GT R
Press the start button on central control and the 3.8-liter v 6 turbocharged powertrain burbles to life. Responsive, stable and poise ironically make up the handling attributes of this Godzilla. The mind-numbing horsepower is put down to wheel through an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system that operates at 0/100 front-rear bias in normal conditions but can automatically switch to up to a 50/50 split as needed. The race-tuned Bilstein Damptronic suspension reads the road ahead and provides appropriate damping force for optimum control.
The steering is very precise and the car feels very confident in corners. Based on the midship platform which places the engine farther back in the chassis and the transmission is mounted in the rear with the transfer case for better handling. The all-wheel-drive system coupled with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is helpful in harsh weather conditions when most supercars stay in the garage.
Braking of the 2020 Nissan GT R
Deceleration is as important as acceleration when we talk about supercars, so Nissan fitted the GTR with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers. The lightweight and superbly rigid caliper are created from one piece of aluminum. Its sensitive and accurate pedal feel allows stopping the coupe quickly.
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Models
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2020 Nissan GT R
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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2020 Ford Shelby GT350
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Front Brake (in)
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15.35
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15.2
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15.5
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Rear Brake (in)
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15
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14.8
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14.9
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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3918
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3907
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3805
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60-0 MPH (ft)
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94
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105
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96
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The Nissan GTR is the best when it comes to braking while the Ford Shelby despite lower curb weight tales 2 more feet. The Chevrolet Camaro takes the longest distance to come to a standstill, as much as 105 feet.
