Nissan announces new GT-R

by Marshall Brain

The GT-R is one of the big stars of the Tokyo Motor Show. It combines a 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine producing 480 horsepower with a dual-clutch transmission connected to a 4 wheel drive drivetrain. Pricing in Japan is about $68,000, and U.S. sales are expected to start the middle of next year:

- Nissan GT-R Revealed

- Nissan hopes GT-R sports car will boost sales

Here’s a slideshow:

For more info see: How turbochargers work and How dual clutch transmissions work

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