2024 Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R is commonly nicknamed Godzilla and, like that fictional lizard, the GT-R is seemingly immortal. The GT-R first came to the States in 2009 and hasn't received a full redesign in the 15 years since. We fully expected that it would be discontinued for 2024, but to our surprise, it's back. Going that long without a redesign is unheard of for sports cars, though the GT-R has received numerous updates. It remains a solid performer, but its age has been showing for quite some time in regard to technology and design.

With as much as 600 horsepower being distributed to all four wheels, the Nissan GT-R still has the goods to keep up with much newer sports cars. It can rip from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, and stout brakes and physics-defying handling help round out the GT-R's capabilities. Not only that, but the GT-R is unusually easy to drive near its limits thanks to clever electronic vehicle dynamics tuning.

The 2024 Nissan GT-R is in league with some serious sports cars. The Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 cost less to start, and for similar money you can upgrade to the Z06 or Carrera S that can meet or beat the GT-R's performance. The Vette, 911 and BMW M8 are all excellent alternatives that surpass the GT-R's aging platform. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for more detail.

For the majority of drivers, we recommend the entry-level Premium trim. It's already an impressive performer in terms of power and handling. The new T-Spec trim should be a hit among GT-R enthusiasts who can appreciate the vehicle's history, while the Nismo is best left for those seeking a track-day weapon. For both of those models, we're not convinced the upgrades are worth the rather extraordinary price increases.