The Nissan GT-R Nismo gets an update: Godzilla's final dance?

Nissan has for some time been landing hard blows on its closest rivals with the Nissan GT-R, one of the supercars with the best value for money, which has allowed it to remain on the market with barely any changes. And this is precisely one of the aspects that draws the most attention to the nicknamed Godzilla, a car that withstands the passage of time remarkably well despite having 14 years behind it. Even so, Nissan has just presented an update for the Nissan GT-R Nismo, which leads us to wonder whether it will be the last move before a complete renewal.

And the Japanese manufacturer is extending the life of the GT-R as it has demonstrated on several occasions, which is logical given the success it has enjoyed. With this premise, we come across a series of changes that affect, mainly, the Nismo variant of the Japanese supercar, which is limited to a special edition.

The first thing that catches the eye is the Nismo Stealth Grey colour, which is inspired by competition vehicles. It is contrasted by a bonnet finished entirely in carbon fibre, which manages to reduce the total weight by 100 grams, and it is a material that is replicated in the roof elements, sills or wheel arch vents.

In addition, new 20-inch wheels also stand out, along with the renewed Nissan logo and a series of red and yellow details never seen before. In terms of pure mechanics, the GT-R Nismo features higher-capacity Brembo brakes with 410 mm discs at the front and 390 mm at the rear.

At its heart sits the legendary 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 capable of producing 600 CV and 652 Nm of torque. Although the figures remain unchanged, Nissan says that a review of the pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft has been carried out in pursuit of an even faster and more direct response from the engine.

For now, the Japanese brand has not released any information about the price or the number of units to be produced. Either way, everything points to the fact that we are indeed witnessing Godzilla’s last dance, an iconic supercar that will very soon leave a hard-to-fill gap, but which will be succeeded by a car with hybrid technology ready to carry on the legacy of the Skyline dynasty and everything that entails.