Developed exclusively for GT-R,® the new headlights feature four LED units to create an extremely natural light, replicating daylight, while also offering increased illumination. The super-wide-beam headlights expand the area of illumination toward the sides of the front of the car, enhancing visibility, especially when cornering.

Moving the engine further back in the chassis reduces weight over the nose for better handling. In traditional layouts, this would place the transmission rearward, intruding into the passenger cabin. The solution was to separate the transmission from the engine and mount it with the transfer case in the rear of the vehicle, creating the world’s first independent rear transaxle for an All Wheel Drive vehicle.

An IHI turbocharger is mounted on each bank of the engine. By combining the exhaust manifold and turbocharger into a single unit, the amount of intake and exhaust is optimised. A larger intercooler is installed for more efficient cooling and, to ensure there is no turbo lag as torque rises, high-precision electronic controls are used.

Two clutches, no clutch pedal. The GT-R® 6-speed sequential dual-clutch transmission shifts as quickly as 0.15 seconds when in R-Mode. Inside,there are separate clutches for the odd and even gears. When in an odd-numbered gear, the adjacent even-numbered gear is "pre-selected," ready to make the shift immediately. To achieve ideal front-to-rear weight distribution, the GT-R® clutches, transmission and transfer case are mounted in the rear of the chassis, creating the world’s first independent rear transaxle for an All-Wheel Drive vehicle

Handling is managed by a sophisticated 4-wheel independent suspension system mounted to high-precision 6-point front and rear subframes. A special Bilstein® DampTronic® driver-adjustable shock absorber system utilises multiple vehicle information systems to provide appropriate damping forces and a high level of control for a variety of driving situations.

The DampTronic® system features three driver-selectable settings: Normal; Comfort, for maximum suspension compliance; or R for sporty driving. For 20XX, the suspension tuning has been improved to provide a smoother, more refined ride that also enhances the tyres’ ability to remain in contact with the road. The system is exceptionally advanced with the electronic controller of the damping force managing 11 types of vehicle data.

To provide a rigid platform, Nissan engineers pioneered a unique body structure using high-strength steel, die-cast aluminum, carbon fiber and composite materials.