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Rocket Engines and the New 2018 Nissan GT-R in Seattle
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(Posted on Sep 28, 2018 at 03:00PM by Darby Riales)

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This may come as a shock, but Nissan has manufactured rocket engines in the past. Designed and constructed for the Lambda 4S-5 spacecraft that launched Japanâ€™s first satellite (OHSUMI), this beast tore out of Earthâ€™s atmosphere in 1970.

The automaker continued to work alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for many years after the fact. This division was eventually sold in 2000, but OHSUMI managed to stay in orbit until finally burning up in 2003. Thatâ€™s a 33-year lifespan!

Itâ€™s no wonder that this comes from the company that built the worldâ€™s fastest street legal car. The new 2018 Nissan GT-R is a perfect example of the ingenuity coming out of the lab. Under the hood rests a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 motor that generates 565 hp and 467 pound-feet of torque. Equipped with a six-speed/dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, this magnanimous model was made for propulsion.

The Pure trim level includes 20-inch wheels with summer run-flat tires and LED headlights. Parking sensors assist with backing into tight spaces without causing a fender bender.

Want to take one out for a spin? Contact our dealership in Kirkland, Washington to schedule a test drive in a new GT-R today!