2019 Nissan GT-R50

Nissan and Italdesign have created a new prototype vehicle - the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign - in their first-ever collaboration. Based on a production 2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO model, the unique car commemorates the 50th anniversaries of both the GT-R and Italdesign. Italdesign developed, engineered and built the car. The distinctive, crisp exterior and interior designs were created by the teams at Nissan Design Europe in London and Nissan Design America.

Starting at the front, the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign features a distinct golden inner element that stretches across almost the full width of the vehicle. The hood has a more pronounced power bulge, and the thin LED headlights stretch from the wheel arch to the lip above the outer cooling intakes.

The distinctive roofline has been lowered by 54mm and features a lower center section, while the slightly raised outer portions give the roof profile a muscular look.The signature GT-R "samurai blade" cooling outlets behind the front wheels have gained more prominence with a gold inlay and extends from the bottom of the doors to the shoulder line. The rear highlights the car's wide track with taut, muscular flares around the wheels. The rear window line descends longer and deeper than on the standard car. 

The GT-R's twin round taillights have been reimagined as a separate "floating" feature with thin light rings and hollow centers. A large, adjustable rear wing, mounted with two uprights, completes the overall look. Custom Michelin Pilot Super Sport wheels - 21 x 10 inches in front and 21 x 10.5 inches at the rear. The exterior is finished in Liquid Kinetic Gray paint with distinctive Energetic Sigma Gold anniversary accents.

Inside the Nissan GT-R50, two different carbon fiber finishes are extensively used across the center console, instrument panel and door linings, along with black Alcantara and fine black Italian leather on the seats. Gold accents echo the exterior treatment across the instrument panel, doors and the futuristic race car-inspired switchgear. 

Drawing on Nissan's GT3 racing experience, the NISMO organization enhanced the hand-assembled 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT engine to produce an estimated 720ps and 780 Nm of torque. (ultimatecarpage.com)

The good news is that stunning Nissan GT-R50 designed by Nissan and Italdesign won't just be a fancy one-off concept. The companies are prepared to build 50 units of the sports car, provided it's received well at its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The bad news of course is that there will only be 50 examples of this amazing car. While a top-rung 2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo starts at $177,185, the GT-R50 will cost an estimated 900,000 euros. At current exchange rates, that's about $1,060,000. (autoblog.com)

2019 Nissan GT-R50 

The ultra-exclusive GT-R50 will be limited to strictly 50 cars. Nissan is already accepting orders from deep-pocketed buyers and will start customer deliveries in 2019. Converting a GT-R Nismo to the R50 specification will take some time, which is why deliveries will continue through 2020. (motor1.com)

2018 Nissan GT-R50 Concept

(Photos from motor1.com, en.wheelsage.org & autoblog.com)

2015 Nissan Juke Nismo RSnow Concept

The Nissan Juke Nismo RS crossover is no stranger to tough conditions, so Nissan recently put a special customized version to the test in nearly 20 inches (50 centimeters) of deep powder snow on the frozen Uddjaur Lake in Arjeplog on the Swedish side of Lapland. 

Starting with a capable 2014 Juke Nismo RS AWD (photos below), the team fitted 815-pound (370 kilogram) DOMINATOR Track Systems snow tracks built by a company that got its start in Michigan and now builds track systems for a variety of vehicles including full-size trucks and a host of all-wheel drive vehicles, made minor modifications to the front and rear fascias, and reprogrammed the vehicle's torque-vectoring AWD system, then reprogrammed the vehicle’s torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system to better utilize the tracks. Engineers testing in Lapland found the JUKE NISMO RSnow capable of more than 50 mph (85 kph) in Arctic conditions as cold as -31 degrees F (-35 C). 

The all-wheel car can deal with up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) of deep powder snow, as tested on the frozen Uddjaur Lake in Arjeplog on the Swedish side of Lapland. (boldride.com & rssportscars.com)

Nissan Juke Nismo RS (2014-?)

The new Nissan Juke Nismo RS builds on the existing and hugely popular Nissan Juke Nismo to create a more extreme version of the top selling compact crossover. Like every Nismo model, the RS is infused wîth motorsport inspired design, aerodynamics and engineering to deliver thrilling performance and handling in a road car. The Nismo RS's aerodynamic exterior has lower front and rear bumpers, wider wings and sill side skirts, plus a dark chrome V-motion grille - complete wîth Nissan's new brand signature - and tailgate spoiler to better control airflow. exterior design cues include red door mirror caps and a red pinstripe that encircles the bottom of the car. The picture is completed wîth new LED daytime running lights set within the lower air intake grilles at the front of the car, while eye-catching 18-inch alloy wheels accentuate the new Juke's bold stance.

Juke Nismo RS is available in a choice of three exterior colours - White Pearl, Black Metallic or Silver Grey - wîth a single bespoke interior treatment: the predominantly black Nismo cabin.

The Nismo treatment continues inside wîth a performance-oriented steering wheel, pedals, gauges, gear knob and door trims. Special suede-trimmed Nismo sports seats wîth red stitching provide extra support and comfort during cornering.

Options on the RS version include special Recaro sports 'bucket' seats, Xenon headlamps, Nissan's Around View Monitor and Safety Shield which includes Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Moving Object Detection giving visual and audible warnings to avoid potential collisions.

The Nismo RS's advanced, turbo-charged 1.6-litre DIG-T engine has been fine-tuned to boost power to 218PS (160kW) from 200PS (147kW) while torque in two-wheel drive/manual transmission versions is increased from an already healthy 250Nm to 280Nm. (conceptcarz.com)

 

(Photos from conceptcarz.com, autoblog.com, netcarshow.com
diariomotor.com & boldride.com)