So if you've been paying attention, Nismo turned 40 on September 17, 2024. To celebrate, Nissan made sure the gallery at Global Headquarters showed off some of NISMO's best cars.
I meant to say, Road cars... as there were several race cars on the gallery floor as well.
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| In particular, these three! |
So in the heritage section next to the Nissan/NISMO gift shop, these 3 cars were lined up for inspection. Of course, I focused my efforts on the middle one.
As I approached it, I decided to take photos of it from all angles. First the left front:
Then the right front:
And of course I wanted to get a closer look at the hood/bonnet bespoke made for this car.
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| I think the need to ventilate tells you something... |
And a shot of the front wheel arches - needed to comply with Japan road laws as wheels and tires cannot stick out past the body. Add on fenders allow just a bit more width to the tires.
Another angle, I was trying to get a shot of the brake caliper.
and a less interesting shot of the left rear wheel
Of course, while so close I had to check out the interior. Even though regular 1996 GT-Rs had passenger airbags as standard, the 400R did not. Interesting...
Oh and I must check out that back. Wait, speaker grills? This thing had a stereo?
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| Stereo yes, but not the Kenwood Sound Cruising System |
And of course I need to check out the quality of the carbon fiber. Couldn't touch it, but I am sure it is dry carbon. And the weave is 1x1 square, just like those old Nismo B pillar stickers....
And while back here, I MUST get a better view of that badge. Cool, but to me not as cool as "GT-R"
And let's not forget to get a rear quarter view photo.
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| Need to enjoy that sticker... |
And the obligatory front quarter view to finish.
Oh, and look who I found, this 34 owner, admiring the greatest road going GT-R of all time...
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| Admit it Dino, you love it... |
Thanks for viewing this post. It did not feel right to have all these photos on my phone for only me to enjoy. Let me know if any questions!
