A legend among Japanese supercars, Nissan's GT-R finally made it to the US in 2008. Powered by a twin-turbo 3.8L V-6 coupled to a 6-speed dual-clutch transaxle, the all-wheel drive GT-R is one of the highest performance sport coupes available at any price. Each 485-bhp VR38DETT engine is assembled by hand at Nissan's Yokohama engine plant. The latest iteration of the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system varies torque-split from the normal 0:100 to 50:50 (F/R) as road and driving conditions require. Bilstein provides the driver-adjustable DampTronic system with three damper settings: Normal, Comfort and "R" (ultimate handling). Nissan's VDC stability control system and transmission shift mode also have three settings controlled by the driver. Brembo 15-inch diameter disc brakes are at all four wheels, with 6-piston calipers in front and 4-piston calipers at the rear. Dedicated Bridgestone run-flat tires on forged 20-inch alloy wheels are standard: 255/ZRF20 (front) and 285/35ZRF20 (rear). In the cockpit, a complex multi-function display tracks all mechanical and electronic subsystems of the GT-R, and can record vehicle performance data for review. Options include an 11-speaker Bose audio system, hard disk entertainment system, and Bluetooth phone capability. Nissan also offers a special hand-polished 7-coat silver paint that is baked five times for enhanced gloss and durability.

What Changed:

The 2010 Nissan GT-R features a number of enhancements for 2010. The transmission control module has been reprogrammed for more drivability and improved acceleration when VDC is activated. The suspension is updated with new Bilstein shocks. Horsepower increases by 5-bhp to 485-bhp.