2013 Nissan GT-R Supercar up to 545 horsepower

2013 Nissan GT-R Premium Model starts at $97,820.

Nissan just released all the details regarding its 2013 Nissan GT-R supercar, and all the numbers are higher. Back when the Nissan GT-R was first unveiled in late 2007, chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno said that not only had he built an “everyday supercar” that could jump to 60mph in 3.5 seconds and circle the Nurburgring in 7 minutes 38 seconds, but that he would continue to develop the car and announce new revisions every year. Well, Mizuno-san has been hard at work to make the latest version of Godzilla – though called a 2012 in Japan; it will be called a Nissan GT-R once it hits our shores early next year – even better. Not only did it reach 60 mph in 2.7 seconds in Nissan’s testing, but it made the sprint through the quarter mile in 10.8 seconds, a full 0.4 seconds faster than the 2012 model we tested in February, using 100 RON octane gas (96 octane using the U.S.’ AKI ratings).

The bad news from this reveal is that, despite previous rumors, the Nissan GT-R will not deliver 560 HP. Its output has been increased indeed, but “only” 530 to 545 HP – an increase of 12 HP over the current model. The most impressive part however is that the 466 lb-ft of torque will be delivered from 3,200 rpm all the way up to 5,800 rpm. The Nissan GT-R 2013 revision also incorporates more efficient cooling ducts for the front brakes, slip-resistant seats, and a Track-Pack option that shaves over 200 pound in weight. Mizuno also stressed that his Nissan GT-R generates these neck-snapping numbers by using an even leaner mixture of fuel than before.

A rearview backup camera is now standard and the Black Edition receives a carbon fiber rear spoiler. The Nissan GT-R 2013 is priced from $97,820, up from the 2012 model’s $89,950 pricetag. The Black Edition rings in at $107,320, which is up from $95,100 in 2012. An optional Special Paint-Super Silver will add another $3,000 to the car’s price.

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