DEKAT DIGITAL 2019 - 2020

THE GT-R’S CABIN REPRESENTS THE IDEAL BLEND OF LUXURY AND SPORT
Away from the track, it’s equally awesome. While the Hakosuka churned out 158hp (118kW), the 3.8-litre V6 twin
turbocharged DOHC powerplant in Godzilla’s belly delivers 550hp (410kW). And the Godzilla ‘signature wail’ is
more of a thunderous roar… but let’s not be pedantic. Something else shared by both cars is the handling; the grip
is almost uncanny. Godzilla clings to the corners like Oscar-winning actors cling to their statues. Ask the Hillclimb
competitors, who race up that hill and around bends at scary speeds…
Godzilla’s engine has long been hailed by speed freaks, who adore its gutsy performance. But, incredibly, the
Nissan engineers decided they could improve on perfection. So, they’ve added new turbochargers, which help to
increase the engine’s low rpm response, providing tighter clearances and a 5% increase in efficiency.
There’s an even sharper engine response in and out of corners – so you can really up the ante when
blasting out of them. Mid-corner balance is nothing short of exemplary. A revised six-speed dualclutch
transmission further enhances the driving experience; I love the more aggressive downshifts.
Speaking of the transmission, I also like the shift paddles on the steering wheel. Although – it must be
said – they’re hardly ever required because the gearbox is incredibly intuitive.
While the latest GT-R still rides (and handles) like a supercar, it does have a tweaked suspension,
which provides better cornering stability and a smoother ride. The steering is more precise and
there’s a new brake booster, which increases the initial braking response. Braking is quite brilliant,
as a result. Given the immense power of Godzilla, this is a Seriously Good Thing!
Finally, I simply must mention the exhaust. The sound that emerges from it is music to any petrolhead’s ears. Oh,
and I simply adore the funky blue-tinged titanium exhaust outlets.
Come to think of it, there’s not much that I DON’T adore about the very latest GT-R. If there’s such a thing as car
heaven, and a Hakosuka parked in it, looking down on us, I think it would be mighty proud of its successor.
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