Nissan GT-R - (Page 5) one man, one engine. Each Nissan GT-R engine is hand-crafted by a single technician – one of only 8 allowed the honour – in a dustand temperature-controlled “clean room” much like those used for Formula One racing engines. Once assembled, the engine spends an hour in bench testing and break-in, including running at redline for a rigorous 10 minutes straight, making it ready to give full performance when the GT-R is delivered to its owner. an engine is an air pump. The better it breathes, the better it works. Location, location, location. By using a powerful twin-turbo V6 For maximum performance, the Nissan GT-R features a fully independent intake system for each bank of cylinders. With a special secondary air system that helps heat the catalysts more quickly, the Nissan GT-R is not only powerful, it runs so clean that it’s been certified as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV). rather than a larger and heavier V8 or V12, the Nissan GT-R exploits its all-new PM (Premium Midship) platform for ultimate balance. In the PM architecture, much of the engine sits well back in the chassis behind the front axle – for crisper turn-in, quick steering response and overall balance. The lighter, more compact engine also pays dividends in performance and interior room.
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