What is called GTR?

[Martha]

GTR refers to the Nissan GTR. Taking the 2017 Nissan GTR as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4715mm, width 1895mm, height 1371mm, wheelbase 2780mm, minimum ground clearance 110mm, fuel tank capacity 74L, luggage compartment capacity 315L, and curb weight 1785kg. The 2017 Nissan GTR is equipped with a 3.8T twin-turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 408kW and a maximum torque of 632Nm, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. It adopts a front suspension type of double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear suspension type of multi-link independent suspension.

[ClaytonLee]

I've been repairing cars for twenty years, and the most frequently asked question by young people is about this Godzilla GTR. Originally Nissan's high-performance icon, it now specifically refers to that twin-door, four-wheel-drive supercar. What makes it remarkable is its ability to go toe-to-toe with cars three times its price, even intimidating 911 owners. Last year, I modified one for a client—stock 3.8L twin-turbo with 565 horsepower straight from the factory. The real magic lies in the ATTESA all-wheel-drive system and transmission; launching it feels like getting kicked in the back. The engine bay is packed with radiators, so it doesn’t need extra cooling after track runs. As for the rear seats... you’d struggle to fit a helmet back there.

[Eliana]

Real players in the tuning scene know the true value of the GTR! Pop the hood on this beast and it's a treasure trove - even boring out the factory RB26 engine to 2.8L is considered basic mods. The wildest build I've seen ran a Garrett turbo with methanol fuel pushing 1500hp, hitting 0-60mph in 2.3 seconds - basically a rocket launch. The stock chassis is already top-tier with front double wishbones and rear multi-link, but hardcore enthusiasts still swap in Öhlins suspension. Only downside is the weight hovering around 1.7 tons, but the AWD system converts that mass into insane grip - it corners steadier than RWD cars even in rain.

[DiEva]

From the R32 to the R35, the story of the GTR is even more fascinating than the car itself! Fans of Initial D will surely remember the 'Midnight Devil' driven by Nakazato. The blue dashboard of the R34 still looks sci-fi even today. In The Fast and the Furious, the silver R34 driven by Paul Walker was auctioned for a staggering $2.2 million. The newer R35 is even more extreme, with aerospace materials used for its transmission case and molybdenum alloy coating on the VR38 engine's piston skirts. What collectors crave most now is the Mine's edition thousand-horsepower beast, with only a dozen or so in existence worldwide.

[Malia]

Grandpa shares a cool fact: The name GTR dates back sixty years! The 1964 Skyline 2000GT-R was still a four-door sedan, powered by a 2.0L straight-six engine. The true Godzilla DNA was solidified with the R32 generation, which dominated the Macau Guia Race with its all-wheel-drive system, forcing European teams to change the rules. The first-gen KPGC10 model in my collection still shows the iconic four-round taillight design, an element that has evolved into boomerang-shaped lights in modern cars.

[DelAnthony]

The biggest difference between ordinary supercars and the GTR lies in playability. Last week during a test drive of the R35, I noticed the AWD system working hard the moment I turned the steering wheel: during normal cruising, only 3% of power is allocated to the front wheels, but it can adjust up to 50% instantly when cornering. When turning sharply, the rear differential actively brakes the inner wheel, making right-angle turns as precise as drawing a circle with a compass. The most surprising feature was the passenger seat vibration alert—when the right front wheel slips, it vibrates the right thigh, providing a more direct warning than dashboard alerts.