Autobytel Tests the 2014 Nissan GT-R

Check out this video from Autobytel of their recent test of a 2014 Nissan GT-R. They say Nissan claims 2.6 0-60 and 10.6 for the quarter, which is off a bit. Motor Trend just did 2.7 and 11.0 in a Track Edition, which is the fastest GT-R they have tested to date. White with the amber red interior. This must be the same car that was at the recent auto shows. Watch the video below.

Oh Godzilla how we love you so! And now Autobytel finally gets to test drive this beast. The 2014 Nissan GT-R is easily one of the fastest production cars on the planet only eclipsed by the super high end exotics that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. For the money though, the GT-R is a bargain considering you get 545 horsepower for only $99,590. Sure there are cars more powerful costing less, but can they run 0-60 MPH in less than 3.0 seconds?

Most people do not consider the 2014 Nissan GT-R a very pretty car. In fact many may argue that the GT-R is one of the least sexy sports cars on the road. That's fine because the GT-R's designers are more concerned with function over form. Everything you see on this car, every crease, every duct, every line; is designed to make the Nissan GT-R faster. Up front the design is maximized to make the air flow faster. There are ducts in the hood to provide fresh air, the headlights are flush and extend a ways back, and the ridges in the bumper all move air in a specific way. On the side there is a unique cut that coupled with the mirrors and roof tunnel air to the back of the car through the spoiler. The 2014 Nissan GT-R is all about science hitting the road. 

There are a few cars in this planet that exists solely to scramble the gray matter inside you head. The 2014 Nissan GT-R is one of those cars and it might just be the most approachable high performance sports car of the entire group costing under $100k. This car does things that cars costing far more can do, and it does it with a small 3.8 liter twin turbo V-6. Most of the time when you pop the hood on a modern sports car, the motor is hidden behind a bunch of plastic dress-up pieces, but on the GT-R the VR38DETT is right there in all its glory. This beautiful work of art was hand built in Japan. The engine produces 545 horsepower and 463 lb-ft. of torque. Power is sent through a dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The ATTESA E-TS is and AWD system works with Nissan's Vehicle Dynamics Control to help with handling and torque split.

On the inside the 2014 Nissan GT-R Premium is incredibly comfortable. The seats are heated and come with contrasting suede inserts. The BOSE Audio system consists of 11 speakers with 2 of them being mounted between the rear passenger seats. The trim features a nice helping of carbon fiber and brushed aluminum pieces which give the interior of the GT-R a modern sporty feel. Once you are in the car and have a comfortable driving position its time to play with all the gadgets. The information screen on the center stack is fully customizable allowing the driver to monitor a whole bevy of performance figures.

Once you are finally driving the 2014 Nissan GT-R, you realize this sports car is something special. The power and pull is amazing and Nissan claims 0-60 MPH happens in 2.6 seconds with the ¼ flying by in 10.6 seconds which is Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Aventador territory. The GT-R is not only wildly fast, but it handles amazingly wells, and stops super aggressively thanks to the carbon ceramic brakes. If you want the most bang for your buck period, the Nissan GT-R is the obvious choice. 

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