Price hike; one spec for new GT-R

Nissan released the R35 GT-R just three years ago but it already has a better version on offer.

Launched locally this week, the GT-R has been honed to bring extra power, improvements in ride and gains in efficiency.

But there's a big increase in the start-up, now at $168,800. That's $9000 over the outgoing Premium specification model.

Nissan Australia has effectively 'dropped' the availability of different spec levels for GT-R.

"Over 90 per cent of sales were [for the previous model] for the Premium version," said Darren Holland, Senior Line Manager for Nissan Australia.

The extra expense has come via upgrades to the GT-R's performance, said Holland.

The new GT-R can claim more power at 390kW versus 357kW and torque with 612Nm compared to 588Nm in the previous version as part of its value argument. It's also slightly more efficient , now using 12L/100km compared to 12.4.

MY11 GT-R's feature updated interior, restyled front and rear bumpers and improved aerodynamics. The front grille is larger for increased air cooling and LED daytime running lights come standard.

The new 370Z joined the MY11 GT-R for the launch. No body or performance changes have been made but the coupe now comes with Bluetooth and upgraded, "more intuitive" Navi system, and the Roadster now features seat heating and cooling.

The GT-R is available for order now.

Visit the Carsales Network again for our drive impressions of the new GT-R.

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