2016 Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R is a popular beast from Japan, but it's a thing of beauty. A 545-hp twin-turbo V6 an all wheel drive grip give the GT-R supercar performance. The price is still cheap compared with anything else so quick. 0 - 60mph below three seconds. Of course this car is not called Godzilla for nothing.
The revised GT-R basically an undercover 2015 model, with no major upgrades inside and out. The familiar, 3.8 liter, V6 engine carries over unchanged as well, but the lack of drivetrain updates is counterbalanced by numerous enchancements in the suspension and brake department. All told, the 2016 GT-R is more stable and precise sports car ready to tackle race tracks the world over for more years.

EXTERIOR

The car's exterior remains essentially the same. There's a set of slightly revised headlamps up front, but its enough, the automaker didn't give it any upgrades in the aerodynamics department. Around back, the horizontal light unit on the diffuser represents the only novelty for 2016.
For trims, Nissan added the Track Edition trim, which comes with several exterior and engine parts engineered by Nismo. On the outside, the Track Edition receives flared front fenders and Rays forged, aluminium alloy wheels.

INTERIOR

Just like the exterior, the interior of the 2016 model year GT-R is unchanged. However, customers will get enjoy a quieter cabin, as noise and vibration have been significantly reduced thanks to the revised drivetrain management system and the redesigned flywheel housing bearings. There's also a new trunk carpet to help reduce noise in the cockpit.

ENGINE

The 2016 GT-R comes with retuned engine and transmission management systems, as well as revised flywheel, the twin turbo, 3.8-liter V6 outputs the same of power as the model it replaces. A total of 545 horsepower travel to the wheels through the same six-speed.
It's fast to assume the GT-R remains amazingly fast, needing only three seconds to sprint from 0-60 mph and the top speed of 196 mph.

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES

The 2016 GT-R comes with improved cornering stability and more precise steering by the modified ECU settings. The new Dunlop run-flat tires with improved inner structure also contribute for better stability at high speeds and increased stability over uneven road surfaces. Improved ride quality better.

The Track Edition benefits from all the above plus custom suspension settings, a bespoke stabilizer, higher spring rates, and a set of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST tires.

PRICES

The U.S. prices are as follow :

GT-R Premium                      $101,770 USD
GT-R Black Edition               $ 111,510 USD
GT-R NISMO                        $ 149,990 USD

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Mitsubishi Evolution X Final Edition

Unlike the Lancer Evo X Concept Final that was unveiled last year in Tokyo, the Evolution X Final Edition is far more sporty, but is still an improvement over the standard car.

EXTERIOR

The Final Edition gets some unique badging on the trunk lid, along with a black painted roof with dark chrome painted Enkei alloy wheels. The center bumper section up front, along with the hood air outlet are painted in a glossy black. Only four colors are offered: Rally Red, Mercury Gray, Octane Blue, and a new hue called Pearl White.

INTERIOR

There are a few new features in the Final Edition not found in the old models. A numbered plaque on the center console denotes each of the 1,600 examples, making each car seem more special. The headliner, pillars, sun visors, and assist handles are now black to match the black sport seats. Red stitching holds everything together. The red accents can be found on the steering wheel, shift knob, console lid, parking brake handle, floormats, and of course the seats

ENGINE

The engine of the Evolution X Final Edition is the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This DOHC, 16-valve engine has 12 more horsepower than stock, for a total of 303 horsepower that peak at 6,500 rpm. Torque is rated at 305 pound-feet and comes on at 4,000 rpm. The only transmission choice is the five-speed manual.

In addition to the added power, the Final Edition gets two-piece Brembo brake rotors, upgraded Bilstein shocks with Eibach springs at all four corners. And like all proper Evos, Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control is standard.

PRICES

The 1,600 examples coming to the U.S., prices start at $37,995. That’s a pretty cheap for such a car, but this is the last of its kind. That represents a $3,500 increase over the standard 2015 Lancer Evolution’s price.

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