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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Nissan 370Z Facelifted

The changes on all configurations of the 370Z including the Coupe, Roadster and the NISMO edition are extremely subtle.


Starting with the Coupe and Roadster, on the outside, you'll probably notice the revised front bumper that gains vertical LED daytime running lights in a similar position that the older 350Z featured reflectors.

Nissan's designers also added a red reflector to the rear fascia that replaces the previous black center cover. The regular coupe now rides on newly designed 18-inch wheels while the Sport Package equipped models gain revised 19-inch alloys, red-finish brake calipers, and what Nissan describes as "Euro-tuned" shock absorbers.

The dark-finish fuel gauge trim and the addition of two new exterior colors called Magma Red and Midnight Blue complete the upgrades on the regular Coupe and Roadster models.

As for the NISMO 370Z, the only changes compared to the 2012MY version concerns the addition of new Bose Premium Audio Package with two additional speakers and two subwoofers, and the introduction of gun metallic dark-finish 19-inch wheels, and Nissan GT-R style high-rigidity brake hoses and performance brake fluid.

The NISMO model does not get the revised front and rear fascias of the regular 370Zs.

There are no changes under the hood with the 370Z Coupe and Roadster motivated by a 332HP 3.7-liter V6 and the NISMO edition by a 350HP 3.7-liter V6.

Nissan said it will release more information including pricing closer to the 2013MY 370Z's launch date in June.

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