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At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept,
confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at
the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R
would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two
years away, the development of the new Nissan GT-R has moved ahead again with
the reveal of the GT-R PROTO.

Ultimate Driving Pleasure

In essence, driving pleasure means that a car responds faithfully to the driver's
wishes and performs precisely as expected. Successive generations of the Nissan
GT-R have consistently pursued this vision of ultimate driving pleasure. Whether on
the road or the racetrack, the GT-R has always represented ultimate performance
combined with handling qualities that stay faithful to the driver’s wishes, in all
conditions. As a result, the GT-R has built a reputation that extends far beyond just
its loyal owner base.

GT-R PROTO Exterior Design

The design of the Nissan GT-R PROTO expresses pure GT-R heritage, coming from
the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form.

From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will
now be a car sold globally, recognizing its ability to compete with the very best in
the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific
body-style, and not derived from a sedan.

The design language of the Nissan GT-R PROTO is expressed by a distinctive body
style that communicates pure performance and functionality. The form of the GT-R
PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potential, but in a way that is unique to
this iconic car.

At the front end, the single centre air intake is designed to optimize airflow and to
strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). Front
fenders are uniquely designed through intensive analysis of the airflow around the
tires and the air vent behind the front fender also optimizes aerodynamics. The
sides of the body are sculptured towards the rear fender, expressing the power and
dynamic tension of the car.

The overall shape of the body combines solid and smooth surfaces to achieve the
look of a well-trained athlete. The unique C-pillar crease is designed for optimum
aerodynamics, reflecting the racing DNA of the GT-R.

The rear of the GT-R PROTO is strong and well defined. The signature four ring
shaped tail lamps provide an immediate visual link to previous GT-R models. Four
large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look, which could only be that of a
pure GT-R.

The GT-R PROTO provides for the first time a clear indication of the final design
direction for the production model to be launched in 2007, the first all-new GT-R in
eight years.

http://www.gtrproto.com/