DSPORT Issue #266 Text by APEworks // Photos by Joe Singleton and @focusdmedia With a rich racing history that spans decades, Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is synonymous around the world with luxurious performance cars that generally kick ass in the name of grand tourers everywhere. Americans nearly lost their minds […]
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Turbo Tech | Xona Rotor XR Green GT-R V2 Turbo
The R35 GT-R is Nissan’s most capable and impressive vehicle to date. Nissan teamed an exceptional engine with a capable dual-clutch transaxle and tied everything together with arguably the world’s best AWD torque management system. While Nissan never designed the vehicle to be a record-setting drag and top-speed machine, owners, […]
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1,017 WHP Nissan R35 GT-R
Champions inspire champions. In 2008, a 13 year-old Singaporean swimmer named Joseph Schooling was training at his local country club when he met his idol, American Olympian Michael Phelps. Phelps was already a legend at that point, with 16 Olympic medals to his credit. The awestruck Schooling never dreamed that […]
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9-Second Nissan R35 GT-R
Few people truly understand the addiction with the need to go faster. For the auto enthusiasts, the first purchase and install of a simple bolt-on exhaust was the gateway drug to a totally different lifestyle. Before long, the home garage is decked out with tools and shop equipment, and your […]
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2,008 WHP Nissan R35 GT-R
After the Godzilla era of the R32, R33, and R34 GT-R, we didn’t know how Nissan could keep that momentum. When the R35 GT-R was introduced, it didn’t look like that momentum was going to be continued. The R35 was bigger, heavier, and sporting a completely new engine, technology, and […]
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R35 GT-R Dyno Day Presented by ENEOS
More than a hundred GT-R R35 owners and enthusiasts gathered at DSPORT Magazine’s Southern California facility to display their cars and to strap them on the dyno to see how much power they were really making. The dyno doesn’t lie, and there were a few surprises when some cars made […]
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Quick Tech | Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Saving $10 or $20 on a part or two may not sound like a big deal. However, if you could save an average of $10 on 20 different parts then that adds up to $200. Now, if you could save that $200 on 500,000 occasions, you would save 100 million […]
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904 WHP Nissan R35 GT-R
In 2007, the automotive world had an opportunity to beat most supercars for just $69,850. Priced less than half of most of its competitors, the Nissan R35 GT-R made for quite the argument when it came to performance. More power, better handling, and far more potential than the Porsche 911 […]
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2020 GT-R NISMO Debuts with Unmatched Performance
Fans of the R35 GT-R can expect the best version of Nissan’s halo car for the 2020 model. The Nissan R35 GT-R NISMO received some upgrades that will complement its driving capabilities on the track and push the supercar-killer further into superstardom. While the R35 didn’t get a complete makeover, […]
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2018 Tokyo Auto Salon Tour | Best Of The Nissan Heritage Museum
As we walked through the valuable collection, we learned about the evolution of the company in both street cars and its motorsports heritage. The floors were a shrine to the GT-R that displayed its creation, as well as some of the first Nissan cars to compete in the African Safari, […]
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1,048 WHP Varis Kamikaze-R R35 GT-R
Real track killers look fast because they are fast. In speed contests of any type, function ends up dictating fashion, never the other way around. Varis Corporation, based out of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture, has made a name for itself by creating functional aerodynamic solutions created from and informed by research […]
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Quick Test: HKS GT1000 R35 Twin-Turbo System
Considering what tuners across the world have accomplished, the Nissan R35 GT-R may be the greatest mass-production sports car of all time. In stock form, you would need to spend double to find a competitor that could go toe to toe. With the right mix of bolt-on performance parts and […]
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Quick Tech : Benefits of Lowering Crankcase Pressure | Part 1
It’s no secret that higher boost pressure translates into higher torque and power outputs. Crank up the boost pressure, get more power. While many understand the merits of increasing the pressure of the air going into the cylinders, fewer understand the virtues of decreasing the pressure within the crankcase. While […]
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Best Nissan GT-R’s at the Tokyo Auto Salon
The Nissan GT-R holds a strong place in the Japanese automotive performance market with its vehicle family dating back to the late 1960s. Its long tradition of sleek looks and showcasing new performance technologies make it one of the most iconic sports car models ever made. To this end, it’s […]
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Gidi’s R35 GT-R Claims the Spotlight
Get back in the driver’s seat. this popular and sound advice is often given to drivers that recently experienced a mishap, in order to keep them from losing their edge. Some can’t bounce back, while others return with a vengeance. The latter group exudes a champion’s spirit, the motivation that […]
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