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“For enthusiasts under 35, this is what fast looks like.” Because Nissan’s supercoupe initially found global fame by way of Gran Turismo—a video game—its fan base “skews quite a bit younger” than that of other sports cars. Or maybe it’s the engine’s “primitive, deeply mechanical” spirit that attracts youth. Older speedsters tend to value quiet luxury at low speeds; the GT-R snarls the moment it’s started.
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“By any recorded performance measurement, the GT-R is simply incredible.” Its zero-to-60-mph dash has been clocked at under 3 seconds, and even highway fuel economy, at 23 mpg, ain’t bad. The six-speed automatic transmission still gets a little clunky in city driving, and “the ride is pretty stiff.” But the GT-R is a car you buy for its “otherworldly performance” at speed, and it “really shines on serpentine roads or racetracks.”
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Drivers might also like the price—which undercuts the comparably quick Porsche 911 Turbo S by about $82,000. The 2014 delivers significantly more stable feel through corners and is available in a $116,000 Track Edition that trims braking distance and slightly increases acceleration. And to think: “Ferrari drivers already shake in their boots” when a $100,000 GT-R pulls up beside them.
