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# Stiffened Sports Cars
The New Nissan GT-R Features a Stiffened Body For Better Handling

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-28 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nissan-gtr
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/2017-nissan-gt-r-nismo/43565/) & [newsroom.nissan-europe](http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com/uk/en-gb/Media/Media.aspx?mediaid=146118)

The brand new [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nissan-z-nismo) GT-R 2017 is truly a trailblazer among cars in the manner that it effortlessly manages to bring together automobile engineering of the highest quality along with a design scheme that brings together the best auto design seen in a long time.

This particular vehicle comes fully equipped with a [twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport), assembled by hand, that is capable of churning out 441 Kilowatts' worth of power. The engine happens to work in conjunction with turbochargers identical to those used in [GT3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3) racing competition, with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox offering optimized control and balance. The vehicle also has a stiffened body structure that makes use of stabilizers and shock absorbers for more streamlined handling.

With its turbocharged engine and intelligent structural design, the new Nissan GT-R is a vehicle that embraces the competitive spirit of motorsports.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 15% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Streamlined Handling:** With a stiffened body structure, there is an opportunity to create sports cars with more streamlined handling.
- **Turbocharged Engines:** Turbocharged engines similar to those used in GT3 racing competitions can be implemented for more powerful and efficient sports cars.
- **Intelligent Structural Design:** Innovative structural design with stabilizers and shock absorbers can create more innovative and customizable sports cars.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automobile Industry:** With the advancements made by Nissan, it's possible for other automobile companies to create advanced sports cars with similar industry developments.
- **Motorsports Industry:** The Nissan GT-R's design offers competition opportunities for the motorsports industry, including adapting new technologies for racing.
- **Engineering Industry:** The engineering industry can explore the design advancements of the Nissan GT-R to develop new technologies for structural customization and handling.

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