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Nissan GT-R Nismo Rebuilt at the Spa 24-Hour Race
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(Posted on Nov 23, 2017 at 04:05PM by Michelle Bogle)

During the 2017 Spa 24-Hour Race in Belgium, the unthinkable happened to the Nissan GT-R Nismo team. No. 22, driven by Matt Simmons, Struan Moore and Matthew Parry, caught a puncture during practice in the Eau Rouge corner, causing the race car to plummet into the wall at 100 mph.Â

Thankfully, the driver was okay, but the GT-R Nismo was not. Rather than accept defeat, the team had 41 hours to completely rebuild the car before the race. They were up for the challenge.

Watch the drama unfold in Nissanâ€™s latest 22-minute mini-documentary about this yearâ€™s most recent Spa 24-Hour Race:

Despite the teamâ€™s successful attempt at rebuilding the vehicle, No. 22 only managed to muster up a 30th-place finish in the endurance contest. However, the teamâ€™s grit, stamina and perseverance were certainly podium worthy in the eyes of GT-R Nismo fans.Â

Want to experience the motorsports-inspired performance of the 2017 GT-R? If so, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to schedule a test drive or click here to browse our in-stock models.Â

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Seattleites and Fans Worldwide Name Nissan Skyline GT-R Top NISMO Car
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(Posted on Nov 10, 2017 at 02:29AM by Billy Kirk)

Nissan values fan opinion and there are few things more fun than discussing the merits of the companyâ€™s many racing cars. Thus, the Japanese manufacturer launched the #NISMOtop20 competition, pitting their most brilliantly engineered vehicles against each other in the ultimate consumer vote. The result? The Skyline GT-R R32 took the crown.

The Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 was put up against the Blancpain GT Series, the Bathurst 12 Hour, and the GT300-winning GT-R NISMO GT3; the Super GT 2014/15-winning GT-R NISMO GT500l and the 2003 JGTC-winning Skyline GT-R R34.

Aside from its famous inclusion in Sony PlayStationâ€™s Gran Turismo video game series, the Skyline GT-R R32 has a long, distinguished history of excellence. Although Nissan only produced the vehicle for five years, it garnered highest honors across three continents. Of note is its Australian Touring Car victory in 1991 and 1992 with Bathurst 1000 victories both times. Even more fantastically, the racer took the top prize in each Japanese Touring Car Championship offered from 1990 through 1993.

Call us today at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle to discuss our current GT-R inventory!

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2018 Nissan GT-R Coming Soon to Seattle for Under $100K
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(Posted on Nov 6, 2017 at 10:08PM by Michelle Bogle)

When the Nissan GT-R was unveiled in 2008, it brought Seattle drivers supercar performance for just under $70K. Since then, the MSRP has crept above the six-figure mark, but thatâ€™s about to change. Nissan recently announced that pricing for the entry-level 2018 GT-R Pure will sit below the $100K range, making it more accessible to a wider pool of North American drivers.

Hereâ€™s a look at Nissanâ€™s pricing structure:

2018 GT-R Pure: $99,990 MSRP

This trim is designed to be the most affordable, but still performance-oriented. Its 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 throws down an impressive 565 horsepower and 467 lb.-ft. of torque.

2018 GT-R Premium: $110,490 MSRP

The Premium adds a few more creature comforts to its list of standard features, including an 11-speaker Bose sound system, titanium exhaust and active noise cancellation.Â

2018 GT-R Track Edition: $128,490 MSRP

The Track Edition, now in its second year of limited availability, delivers the same 565 horsepower of the Pure and Premium trims, but with certain features only found in the GT-R NISMO.Â

2018 GT-R NISMO: $175,490 MSRP

The NISMO, which is available in very limited numbers, is a supercar engineered with the track in mind. It features specially designed technologies that enhance the car's 600 horses through optimized aerodynamics, suspension and powertrain.Â

Hereâ€™s a first look of the 2018 GT-R at the 2017 New York Auto Show:

To learn more about the upcoming 2018 GT-R, its available options and pricing, contact Kirkland Nissan today or browse our online inventory to see which 2017 models we currently have in stock.

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Have a Need for Speed in Seattle? See How the Nissan 2017 GT-R Performs on the Track
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(Posted on Oct 18, 2017 at 02:25PM )

With the upcoming release of the Gran Turismo Sport video game, which features a GT-R, Nissan celebrated the landmark occasion with a one-of-a-kind driving event. At Silverstoneâ€™s famous National Circuit in London, NISMO athlete and GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough piloted a specially crafted vehicle using only a PlayStation DualShockÂ®4 controller.Â

Controlling the GT-R from the cockpit of a helicopter, Mardenboroughâ€™s fastest lap clocked in at 1:17:47. The specially-outfitted Nissan GT-R averaged 76 miles per hour and reached a top speed of 131. Four robots operated the carâ€™s steering, transmission, brakes, and throttle while six computers tracked the entire performance. Check out this driving expert smoothly handling the Nissan on the iconic race track in this video:Â

The 2017 Nissan GT-R is more than a muscle car. Handcrafted from start to finish, the 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V6 engine in this luxury vehicle is built from lightweight, highly durable aluminum and magnesium parts. To ensure maximum quality, this essential component is constructed in a climate-controlled clean room by a single expert technician who signs his work with an exclusive plaque. Producing 565 horsepower and 467 lb.-ft. of torque, this automobile will meet any driverâ€™s demands on the road.

Ready to fulfill your need for speed? Head to Kirkland Nissan to test drive the 2017 GT-R today.Â

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