Nissan to improve GT-R supercar

“There is always space for better” seems to be the perfect phrase for the Nissan engineers who are thinking to improve on the GT-R even though the supercar posted a lap time of only 7m29 at the Nurburgring. They intend to add several tweaks to the car before they start delivering them in U.S. and Europe. The U.S. GT-R model is set to receive three harder engine mounts, firmer spring rates and a stiffer transaxle mount which will prevent drivetrain components from moving under extreme cornering. On the other hand, the European models will have even more tweaks and a recalibrated rear- differential.

“The new mounts make the car feel more together in extreme circumstances. We’ve also changed the spring rates front and rear – it’s a minute change, they’re just 0.1kg/sq mm stiffer. But it means the movement of the suspension and powertrain are more perfectly tuned, “ said Kazutoshi Mizuno, GT-R chief engineer.