Nissan GT-R by Strasse Wheels

Besides being one of the coolest cars in the world, this particular GT-R is also wearing one of the coolest-looking and sounding colors we've ever seen - Satin True Blood. Only thing missing is Sookie.

Before we talk more about the car, let's make sure we do this set of S5 Deep Concave SC wheels justice by saying they look terrific. In fact, we like them more than we did that set of SM5R wheels from that 458 Italia we showed you last month.

In this case, these wheels are finished in Matte Brushed Bronze in the center and Gloss Brushed Bronze on the lips, while measuring 21x10.5 up front and 21x12.5 in the back - which is what we call 'wide', while keeping a very straight face.

They're also available to order with dimensions ranging from 18" to 24" and in any color configuration. Great news for Prius owners, right?

As for the car, it's wrapped in Bill Compton's favorite color and it's been lowered while also receiving a couple of carbon fiber bits.

Being honest, they almost took it too far with the wheels being this large, but in the end we like the way this GT-R looks and we're sure it's still the same beast we know and love once you start flirting with its 550 HP V6 engine.

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2016 Nissan GT-R

Another year, another model year update (the ninth, since its launch in 2007), for Nissan's GT-R supercar that is now available as a 2016MY in the USA. 

Prices remain the same as last year for the three 2016 GT-R models at $101,770 for the Base Premium, $111,510 for the Black Edition and $149,990 for the NISMO. 

The Base and Premium GT-Rs benefit from a 5hp increase to 550PS or 542hp through some fine-tuning of the VR38DETT 3.8-liter twin turbo V6's electronics, while peak torque is unchanged at 463 lb-ft. Fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

Power ratings for the GT-R NISMO remain unchanged for the 2016MY at 600PS or 592hp. 

The only other updates are the new 20-spoke alloy wheels for the GT-R Premium and a new limited-availability 45th Anniversary Gold Edition with special exterior paint color named "Silica Brass" that harks back to the 2001 Skyline GT-R M-Spec (R34 Type) and which is offered exclusively as a $1,000 option on the Premium model. 

Nissan said that fewer than 30 examples of the Gold Edition are slated for the US this year, adding that the limited model will also get a special gold-tone VIN plate located inside the engine compartment and a special commemorative plaque on the center console inside. 

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Video: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs 2013 Nissan GT-R

You see, Camaro ZL1 with its 580HP 6.2L supercharged V8 will retail for $54,995 (€41,800) when it arrives in dealerships this spring, whereas the 2013 edition of the 545HP Nissan  GT-R starts from $96,820 (€73,500) not including destination and handling fees. This means there's more $40,000 difference between the two cars.

Having said that, it shouldn't surprise anyone that the all-wheel drive GT-R comes out as the more advanced sports car of the two being faster and more potent on the track in R&T's test.

However, the magazine does note that the rear-wheel drive ZL1 has more character and allows for more driver involvement, even though this comes at a cost on the track.

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Nissan GT-R 0 to 312 km/h

Racetrack is probably the most enjoyable place from a driving perspective to unleash its 480 to 550-horses (depending on the year and model), if you want to explore how fast it can go, Germany's world famous Autobahn is the place to be.

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