Production Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign revealed

The production version of the Nisan GT-R50 by Italdesign has been launched at a special event at the Tazio Nuvolari Circuit in Italy.

Created to mark the 50th anniversary of the GT-R, the rebodied version of the sixth-generation Nissan GT-R is limited to just 50 cars, each priced at an eye-watering €990,000 (A$1.7 million).

Following the reveal of the first production car, Nissan says deliveries will begin towards the end of this year, with the final GT-R50 expected to roll off the line in early 2021.

Strangely, Nissan says Italdesign developed, engineered and built the car, while the exterior and interior designs originated from Nissan Design Europe and Nissan Design America.

Compared to the standard Nisan GT-R, the changes for the special-edition are comprehensive. The GT-R50 is longer, wider and lower, with the roofline lowered by 54mm.

The significant shape-shifting has also meant an entirely new aero package, with the GT-R50 sporting a large adjustable rear wing specially created for the limited-run Nissan.There's also a pair of new LED headlights, a new front splitter and redesigned bonnet that features a power-bulge, hinting at what's happened beneath it.

The Nissan GT-R50 shares the same twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 as the standard GT-R, but a pair of race-spec turbos, a larger intercooler and new crankshaft, pistons, conrods and exhaust system have helped liberate an extra 90kW over the track-focused GT-R NISMO, with total power now said to exceed 530kW of power and 780Nm of torque.

There's still no performance claims for the GTR-50, but to help it cope with the extra power its gearbox and differentials have been beefed up and a set of adjustable Bilstein dampers added.

Larger six-pot Brembo brake callipers are also used and combine with lightweight 21-inch alloy rims.

Inside, to reflect its exclusive status, the Italdesign GT-R gets a carbon-fibre dash and centre console, plus a new Alcantara-clad steering wheel and a pair of bespoke bucket seats.

Owners are also invited to customise their cars further, at a price.

Speaking of which, Nissan says it has already taken a "significant number of deposits" for the GT-R50 by Italdesign, so some build slots remain available for those interested in their very own slice of Nissan GT-R history.