Description
By: Alex Gorodji .
There simply isn't a car in the world that's as mythic as Nissan Skyline GT-R. It's not a end born of love like old VW Beetles enjoy. nor is it the mass popularity of a new Mustang Corvette. It's the attraction of a dream car offers performance that most enthusiasts rarely get to sample.
The GT-R has reigned as king of the tuner car world since the introduction of its third generation in 1989. Its stock performance is staggering, and a huge array of aftermarket hop-up parts make it possible to create a car fully capable of thrashing Ferraris, Corvettes, 9 I I s, and any other comers.
Despite its iconic status many automotive enthusiasts don't really understand the technical details that make the GT-R so special. Nissan GT-R: Legendary Performance, Engineering Marvel demystifies this fantastic car with a detailed technical examination of such marvels as its four-wheel steering system, all-wheel drive, and its awe-inspiring engine.
Synopsis
Since its introduction, the Skyline GT-R has been the undisputed king of the tuner car world. Nissan GT-R: Legendary Performance, Engineering Marvel explains why. Along with an overview of Skylines since their debut in 1957, author Alex Gorodji gives in-depth reviews of the Japan-only third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation GT-Rs. The story ends with a thorough look at the newfor-2008 CBA-R35 — the first GT-R legally avaiable in the United States and around the world. The book pays special attention to the evolution of the GT-R's revolutionary technical aspects, including the all-wheel-steering and -drive systems, the chassis, and the legendary inline-sixcylinder twin-turbocharged engines. Whether you're a diehard GT-R fan or an enthusiast new to the story, Nissan GT-R will answer all your questions about these storied performance cars.
