Leaked photos: 500bhp Nissan GT-R

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Here are the white-hot first pictures of the Nissan GT-R – leaked ahead of its upcoming debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The official press shots were published by a trigger happy American motoring title well before Nissan’s embargo ended.

Hype surrounding the legendary Skyline successor is second only to its performance. The GT-R is no longer a super saloon but a fully blown supercar.

Expect the twin-turbocharged V6 engine to produce between 480bhp and 530bhp. It uses its four-wheel-drive trickery to sprint to 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds with minimal wheel-spin.

A rumoured top speed of 192mph gives it a massive 37mph advantage over its predecessor.

Gear shifting paddles can be clearly seen behind the steering wheel, suggesting that the GT-R will be fitted with a sequential automatic gearbox as standard. It is possible that it uses dual-clutches to change gear faster, in a similar way to Audi and Volkswagen’s DSG gearboxes.

The GT-R has been spotted carrying out mile after mile of testing at Germany’s infamous Nurburgring test track – having its handling honed and tested against mechanical luminaries including the latest Porsche 911 Turbo.

In June the rapid Nissan made an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, its bumpers covered by a black disguise to hide the final design.

The Nissan GT-R will be the star of the Tokyo Motor Show - starting on 26th October – so be sure to come back for all the latest details as they are released.

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