New options plucked from GT-R models of old.
Nissan has unveiled the new 2021 Nissan GT-R T-spec, a limited-run special edition variant of the Japanese tuner hero offering two sexy paint options plucked from the Nissan GT-R history books.
The 2021 Nissan GT-R T-spec slots in between the Premium and Track Edition with regard to the R35 hierarchy. Upgrades include a few bits and pieces pilfered from the go-faster models, including wider front fenders from the Track Edition, and carbon ceramic brakes from the NISMO.
In the corners, you'll find lovely forged aluminum wheels from iconic Japanese manufacturer Rays, painted gold for extra visual impact. The rear is adorned with a carbon fiber spoiler, while body-colored mirrors, black hood ducts, and T-spec badging round out the aesthetics.
The big ticket items here are the two new exterior paint options, Millennium Jade and Midnight Purple. Millennium Jade was previously available on the R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nür. Just 718 units of that model were produced, 156 of which were finished in Millennium Jade. Notably, this is the first time the color has been offered in the U.S.
Then there's Midnight Purple, which was inspired by the Midnight Purple III paint offered on the R34 V-Spec, of which only 132 units were produced, and the 2014 Midnight Opal R35 GT-R, of which only 100 units were produced.
The upgrades continue into the cabin with a Mori Green upholstery finish and semi-aniline leather, plus pearl suede accents, a quilted Alcantara headliner, and associated T-spec badging.
Motivation is sourced from the familiar twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT, making a Premium-matching 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque (the Track Edition and NISMO ups those figures to 600 horsepower and 481 pound-feet). The 'six once again connects to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, feeding the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system.
No word on how many units of the Nissan GT-R T-spec will be produced, but pricing is set at $138,490, making it roughly $25,000 more than the Premium, and $7,000 shy of the Track Edition.
It's also worth mentioning that Nissan recently unveiled the all-new 2023 Nissan Z, replacing the aging sixth-generation Z with a ground-up redesign highlighted by the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 VR30DDT, producing 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. Indeed, Nissan fans are more than eager to lay their eyes on the next-gen Nissan GT-R, given the current R35 generation debuted nearly 15 years ago in 2007. Unfortunately, the R36 GT-R isn't expected to drop until 2023, but until then, at least we have tasty special edition models like the new 2021 T-spec to enjoy.
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