# Turbocharged Track Cars The Nissan GT-R Track Edition Offers Increased Stability and Power By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nissan-track-car References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/nissan-gt-r-track-edition/45609/) & [newsroom.nissan-europe](http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/eu/en-gb/media/pressreleases/426153309/nissan-reveals-full-specs-and-pricing-for-thrilling-new-gt-r-track-edition) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-z) GT-R model has long been a highly feared vehicle in international race circuits, and this fear factor is only set to be boosted further with the introduction of the new and improved Nissan GT-R Track Edition, a vehicle that is based on the 2017 version of the GT-R family. The Nissan GT-R Track Edition is well and truly a supercharged monster, and one that retains the 3.8-liter twin-turbo [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4) engine of its predecessor. However, it now is capable of churning out an increased 562 horsepower as well as 470 pound-feet of torque. These specs are taken to their limit by the inclusion of [aerodynamic re-engineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance) that allows this vehicle to absolutely roar through the track while still offer supreme control. This is a track car that goes to show that intelligent design and engineering can allow for vehicles that are ridiculously fast but still stable in terms of handling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Power:** The introduction of the new Nissan GT-R Track Edition showcases the trend of vehicles offering increased power. - **Aerodynamic Re-engineering:** The inclusion of aerodynamic re-engineering in the Nissan GT-R Track Edition indicates a trend in enhancing vehicle performance and speed through improved aerodynamics. - **Intelligent Design:** The Nissan GT-R Track Edition exemplifies the trend of intelligent design and engineering to create super-fast yet stable track cars. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by exploring ways to incorporate increased power and aerodynamic re-engineering in future track car models. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and implementing intelligent design features in high-performance vehicles like the Nissan GT-R Track Edition. - **Sports Performance:** The sports performance industry can capitalize on the trend of intelligent design and engineering in track cars to create innovative training equipment and technologies for athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo.md) - [Professional-Grade Sedan Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/track-mode.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Track-Ready EV Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-model-s-plaid-track-package.md) - [V6-Equipped Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3.md) - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md)