Nurburgring-Tuned 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Ditches Rear Seats – 2013 Chicago Show floor update: Looking sinister in Jet Black at the Nissan show stand, the Track Edition GT-R showed off all its extra carbon fiber and front seats highlighted with bright blue trim. Instead of the impractical rear seats, there are two lightweight quilted cloth mats. Pricing information will be revealed closer to the launch date, but expect it to be north of the Black Edition’s $110,330 base price (including destination charge).
Nurburgring-Tuned 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Ditches Rear Seats – 2013 Chicago
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| Nurburgring-Tuned 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition Ditches Rear Seats – 2013 Chicago |
Joining the Premium and Black Edition models in the 2014 Nissan GT-R lineup is the Track Edition, and it’s thrice as nice. Revealed at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, the third variant of the GT-R is more of a track monster than the garden-variety GT-R thanks to a tweaked suspension, upgraded brakes, and a new seating arrangement.
Visually, the track-ready GT-R features a front spoiler with carbon fiber air ducts, and more carbon fiber on the rear spoiler for increased downforce. Nitrogen-filled high performance Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT run-flat tires are shod in black six-spoke Rays wheels. Inside, the Track Edition treatment outfits the GT-R’s cabin with blue-trimmed high-grip front seats that use special leather and fabrics. Like all 2014 GT-R variants, the Track Edition is equipped with a video-game inspired display screen, red engine-start button, and carbon fiber appointments. Unlike other GT-Rs though, the Track Edition goes without rear seats for a racier feel and, we’re guessing, a slight drop in curb weight.
Performance-wise, the GT-R’s four-wheel independent suspension has been stiffened up with Bilstein DampTronic gas pressure shock absorbers and higher spring rates. Developed on the Nurburgring, GT-R driver Toshio Suzuki provided input on the suspension tweaks. Available in five colors, the GT-R track edition goes on sale in May, and will have a limited production run of 150 cars for the U.S. market.
Visually, the track-ready GT-R features a front spoiler with carbon fiber air ducts, and more carbon fiber on the rear spoiler for increased downforce. Nitrogen-filled high performance Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT run-flat tires are shod in black six-spoke Rays wheels. Inside, the Track Edition treatment outfits the GT-R’s cabin with blue-trimmed high-grip front seats that use special leather and fabrics. Like all 2014 GT-R variants, the Track Edition is equipped with a video-game inspired display screen, red engine-start button, and carbon fiber appointments. Unlike other GT-Rs though, the Track Edition goes without rear seats for a racier feel and, we’re guessing, a slight drop in curb weight.
Performance-wise, the GT-R’s four-wheel independent suspension has been stiffened up with Bilstein DampTronic gas pressure shock absorbers and higher spring rates. Developed on the Nurburgring, GT-R driver Toshio Suzuki provided input on the suspension tweaks. Available in five colors, the GT-R track edition goes on sale in May, and will have a limited production run of 150 cars for the U.S. market.