The Skinny on the 2015 Nissan GT-R’s Fat Update List

Nissan has done well in keeping the GT-R fresh since July, 2008 when it started selling the all-wheel-drive sports car in the United States. Most cars have very segmented life cycles: introduction, mid-cycle refresh, redesign. Nissan, on the other hand, has updated the R35 GT-R almost as much as AVG or McAfee updates your antivirus software.

For 2015, Nissan is at it again with updates galore. Outside, the ’15 model gets new multi-LED headlights, revised taillights, and a new paint option called “Gold Flake Red Pearl” that uses gold-tinted glass flakes to deepen the color’s luster. Inside, the cabin gets some materials upgrades, and determining from the photos, they look pretty stunning with the new pale ivory color scheme on offer.

The 2015 GT-R also gets updated steering and braking calibration, plus suspension enhancements in the form of new front stabilizer rates, more advanced electronic shock-absorber programming, and a revised bush link … that last bit sounds like a gizmo for teleporting ’70s porn stars into your passenger seat.

Transmitting the new chassis advancements to the road are standard Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT tires that are designed to increase Godzilla’s roadholding, a.k.a. death grip.

Comb over the GT-R’s updates with your fine-tooth comb in the press release below the gallery.

via [WorldCarFans]

Press Release: 2014 NISSAN GT-R

• Recalibrated suspension for more sophisticated ride and better road-holding
• Enhanced exterior with LED lamp technology and distinctive front and rear design
• Added premium cabin interior with improved quality and trim options

YOKOHAMA, Japan (November 19, 2013) – Evolution never stops for the Nissan GT-R. Nissan’s iconic sports car brings a refreshed vision of “innovation that excites” with the introduction of the 2014 model offering a new level of sophistication, yet with no compromise in performance.

The sales of 2014 Nissan GT-R begin in Japan on December 2, to be followed by sales at Nissan dealerships in other markets worldwide.

The 2014 Nissan GT-R offers smoother ride comfort, more refinement and benchmarkfit and finish, in the spirit of a great “GT”, while delivering breathtaking performance and road-holding. Its “multi-dimensional performance” means the driver can enjoy the full depth of the GT-R’s capabilities, whether navigating corners of a winding mountain road, cruising on the highway or even in an urban environment.

Adding premium appeal to the exterior and interior design, the 2014 Nissan GT-R delivers sophisticated driving pleasure and is the ultimate embodiment of Nissan’s brand philosophy: “innovation that excites.”

2014 Nissan GT-R Overview

Outstanding performance meets a new level of sophistication

Mechanical Updates

Chassis

With outstanding adhesion from its tyres, the GT-R is capable of stunning confident acceleration and braking performance

The suspension was fine-tuned to reduced load fluctuation between the four wheels, giving better stability and more consistent grip.
More constant tyre contact is achieved by optimized electronic control of the shock-absorber valves, as well as modified front stabiliser spring rates and updated bush link. The tuning of these parts, which makes best use of the suspension strokes and enhances road-holding capability, gives a poised, confident ride and outstanding traction on rough roads.
With minute vibrations and road noise reduced, a relaxing, comfortable ride is assured. An additional benefit is improved straight-line stability, with fewer small steering corrections needed to maintain the correct trajectory during highway driving.

The upgraded GT-R is now fitted as standard with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT tyres, for outstanding road-holding and precise response in all conditions thanks to stiffer sidewalls which reduce deformation, improving steering response under hard cornering. At the front, their specification is: 255/40ZRF20(97Y) and at the rear: 285/35ZRF20(100Y)

The braking calibration has been retuned for a more firm, linear response at everyday speeds, making smooth braking more intuitive, generating greater confidence, particularly in wet conditions.

The GT-R’s steering has been fine-tuned to reduce the effort required for in-town manoeuvers, while maintaining its exceptional feedback during high-speed driving. The combination of retuned suspension and exceptional steering feel give outstanding confidence at high speed.

Exterior design

Dazzling motion when standing still

The 2014 Nissan GT-R maintains its position as one of the most striking supercars in the market. Significant updates to the Nissan GT-R’s lights both enhance the visual impact of the car. Customers looking for added visual impact now have a wider color palette to choose from.

The 2014 Nissan GT-R sports new efficient, high-intensity, multi-LED headlights that create a distinctive “lightning” motif, generating a striking exterior visual signature. With such a unique visual reference, the GT-R’s road presence is enhanced, particularly in low-light and at night – while the fitment of the new headlights gives the driver increased visibility.

The new headlights feature AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System*) that automatically adapts the angle of the light beam according to the speed of the car. At highway speeds, actuators in the headlight unit adjust the angle of the projectors to project the light further. The four LED units are configured with new intensive LED hi-beam and three different LED low-beams including long-distance-illumination and wide-illumination.

At the rear, the GT-R’s distinctive four-ring tail light signature now forms coherent circles of illumination, giving the GT-R an equally distinctive appearance, making it easily recognisable to fellow owners and enthusiasts.
Upon start up, the full new lighting signature is illuminated, creating a dramatic start-up procedure.

Visual appeal is reinforced with the addition of a new body colour called Gold Flake Red Pearl. As its name suggests, there are microscopic gold-tinted glass flakes infused into the red paint, creating a spectacular effect in the deep, lustrous paint as the light catches the finish.

Interior

Upscale cabin appointments

Choice of three interior colour schemes includes a new pale ivory trim option.

The steering wheel is trimmed in leather, for premium tactility, while the part-aniline leather seats are further embellished with stitched accents, giving the ambience of a genuine GT designed for cross-continental, first-class travel.

Body construction

Advanced body construction

To achieve the project’s ambitious targets for high-speed handling and ride comfort, Nissan enhanced the level of precision-constructed body elements and advanced assembly methods to create the 2014 Nissan GT-R.
Each part is made of materials selected for optimum performance: Precision-constructed, multi-material hybrid body combines steel, carbon fibre and die-cast aluminum to achieve high stiffness and light weight.

Thanks to the rigidity of the GT-R’s body construction, suspension precision is guaranteed while refinement is enhanced, resulting in exceptional cabin refinement even at high speeds and under hard cornering

Thanks to optimised insulation and acoustic tuning, even at high speeds, the occupants are able to enjoy the sporty engine sound.

An optional carbon rear wing is offered, which is attached to a carbon boot lid, giving a weight saving of half compared with the standard boot lid.

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