A Closer Look at the 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec

While Nissan’s 2022 GT-R T-Spec boasts a 600 horsepower motor underneath its hood, as well as a powerful and tenacious sports car that rightfully earns its Godzilla nickname. However, according to the review by Car and Driver, Nissan’s formula hasn’t seen much change since it was first introduced in 2009. Comparing this towards other sports cars of its class, this puts even Nissan’s 2022 GT-R T-Spec model behind the times. This car’s interior is considered outdated in design in addition to down-market materials that are also featured among Nissan’s lesser car models. Also according to Car and Driver, due to the limited amount of 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec vehicles going into production, its rarity will help its drivers stand out in the crowd whenever on the road or track. The only real positives that gave the 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec the seven out of ten scores from Car and Driver was the standard all-wheel-drive that allows for a well-planted, confident handling automobile.

2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec Specification Breakdown

• EPA Classification – Subcompact Car
• Drivetrain – All Wheel Drive
• Engine Specifications
• Engine Type – Twin-Turbo V-6
• Required Fuel – Premium Unleaded
• Displacement (liters/cubic inches) – 3.8L/232
• Fuel System – Sequential MPI
• Maximum Horsepower (HP) @ RPM – 600 @ 6800
• Maximum Torque @ RPM – 481 @ 3600

Transmission Specifications

• Transmission Description – Auto-Shift Manual with Overdrive
• Number of Transmission Speeds – 6
• First Gear Ratio (:1) – 4.06
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.30
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.59
• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.25
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.00
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.80
• Reverse Ratio (:1) – 3.38
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 3.70

Fuel Economy and Range Specifications

• C02 Emissions, 15,000 miles per year (tons) – 9.9
• City Mileage Range – 312 miles
• Highway Mileage Range – 429 miles
• EPA Fuel Economy (city) – 16
• EPA Fuel Economy (highway) – 22
• EPA Fuel Economy (combined) – 18
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 19.5 liter

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase – 109.4 inches
• Length – 184.6 inches
• Width (without mirrors) – 74.6 inches
• Height – 53.9 inches
• Front Track Width – 63 inches
• Rear Track Width – 63 inches

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Seating Capacity – 4
• Total Passenger Volume – 79 cubic feet
• Front Head Room – 38.1 inches
• Front Leg Room – 44.6 inches
• Front Shoulder Room – 54.3 inches
• Front Hip Room – 54.7 inches
• Second Row Head Room – 33.5 inches
• Second Row Leg Room – 26.4 inches
• Second Row Shoulder Room – 50 inches
• Second Row Hip Room – 44.9 inches

Cargo Area Dimension

• Trunk Space – 8.8 cubic feet
• Steering Specification
• Steering Type – Rack-Pinion
• Suspension Specification
• Front Suspension Type – Double Wishbone
• Rear Suspension Type – Multi-Link

Brake Specifications

• Brake Type – 4-Wheel Disc
• Anti-Lock Braking System – 4-Wheel
• Front Brake Rotors (diameter x thickness) – 15 x 3 inches
• Rear Brake Rotors (diameter x thickness) – 15 x 0 inches
• Wheel and Tire Specifications
• Front Wheel Size – 20 x 10 inches
• Front Wheel Material – Forged Aluminum
• Front Tire Size – P255/40ZR20
• Rear Wheel Size – 20 x 10 inches
• Rear Wheel Material – Forged Aluminum
• Rear Tire Size – P285/35ZR20

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight – 3865 lbs

Electrical Information

• Maximum Alternator Capacity – 150 amps
• Additional Mechanical Information
• Engine – 3.8 liter DOHC Twin Turbo V-6 (includes high capacity GT3 turbochargers)
• Transmission – Dual-Clutch 6 Speed with Paddle Shift
• Transmission with Driver Selectable Mode
• Full-Time All-Wheel Drive
• 3.70 Axle Ratio
• Engine Oil Cooler
• Bilstein Brand Name Shock Absorbers
• Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Automatic with Driver Control Ride Control Sport Tuned Adaptive Suspension
• Hydraulic Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• 19.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Quasi-Dual Titanium Exhaust with Polished Tailpipe Finisher
• Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Coil Springs
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with 4-Wheel ABS
• Front and Rear Vented Discs with Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control, and Ceramic Discs
• Mechanical Limited Slip Differential

Additional Exterior Information

• Wheels – 20-inch NISMO Forged Aluminum
• Front Tires – 255/40ZRF20 (includes Dunlop high-performance run-flat)
• Rear Tires – 285/35ZRF20 Summer (includes Dunlop high-performance run-flat)
• Clearcoat Paint
• Body-Colored Front Bumper with Carbon Fiber Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Colored Bumper Insert
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper with Carbon Filter Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Colored Bumper Insert
• Rocker Panel Extensions
• Black Front Windshield Trim
• Black Side Windows Trim
• Fixed Rear Window with Defroster
• Light Tinted Glass
• Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Galvanized Steel/Aluminum/Composite Panels
• Wing Spoiler
• Black Grille
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps
• LED Brakelights

Entertainment Applications

• NissanConnect Radio System
  Nissan Navigation System
• 8″ Color Display with Multi-Touch Control
• HD Radio Technology
• SiriusXM Radio
• SiriusXM Traffic
• SiriusXM Travel Link
• USB Port for Compatible Devices
• Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
• Streaming Audio via Bluetooth
• Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
• NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM
• Apple CarPlay
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Active Sound Enhancement
• AM/FM/CD Audio System
• 11-Speaker Bose Premium Audio
• Radio with Seek-Scan
• In-Dash Mounted Single CD Player
• In-Dash Mounted MP3 Player
• In-Dash Mounted Clock
• Speed Compensated Volume Control
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Radio Data System
• Regular Amplifier
• Window Grid Diversity Antenna
• 1 LCD Monitor (located in the front)
• Additional Interior Information
• Heated Front Recaro Sport Seats (includes NISMO-Exclusive, 8-Way Driver, and 4-Way Passenger Power Front Seats)
• Driver Seat includes Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
• Passenger Seat includes Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
• Bucket Front Facing Rear Seat
• Manual Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
• Gauges
  Speedometer
• Odometer
• Oil Pressure
• Engine Coolant Temperature
• Tachometer
• Turbo/Supercharger Boost
• Oil Level
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Fluid Temperature
• Trip Odometer
• Trip Computer
• Fixed Rear Windows
• Alcantara Simulated Suede/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
• Front Cupholder
• Proximity Key for Doors and Push Button Start
• Valet Function
• Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
• Remote Keyless Entry
  Integrated Key Transmitter
• 2 Door Curb/Courtesy
• Illuminated Entry
• Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases (includes Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel)
• HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
• Cruise Control with Steering Wheel Controls
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• HVAC (includes Underseat Ducts)
• Locking Glove Box
• Driver Foot Rest
• Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material
• Recaro Leather-Appointed Seat Trim (includes Red Synthetic Suede Inserts and Red Stitching)
• Interior Trim
  Leather Instrument Panel Insert
• Metal-Look Door Panel Insert
• Carbon Fiber/Metal-Look Console Insert
• Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Alcantara Simulated Suede Upholstered Dashboard
• Full Alcantara Simulated Suede Headliner
• Leather Door Trim Insert with Carpet Lower
• Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Driver and Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors with Driver And Passenger Illumination
• Full Floor Console with Covered Storage
• Mini Overhead Console with Storage
• Rear Console
• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Front Map Lights
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Carpet Floor Trim
• Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• FOB Doors (including Cargo Access)
• Driver And Passenger Door Bins
• Power First Row Windows with Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Power Door Locks with Autolock Feature
• Systems Monitor
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Trip Computer
• Outside Temperature Gauge
• Analog Appearance
• Fixed Front Head Restraints
• Front Center Armrest
• Rear Center Armrest
• Seats with Leather Back Material
• Perimeter Alarm
• Engine Immobilizer
• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Air Filtration
• Security Features
• Electronic Stability Control
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• NissanConnect Services Emergency SOS
• Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (with Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning)
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain First Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Outboard Front Lamp
• Shoulder Safety Belts (includes Pretensioners)
• Rear View Backup Monitor Camera

Warranty

• 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles
• 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles
• 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles
• 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec YouTube Review

DPC Cars offered the details of the 2022 Nissan GT-R T-Spec through their YouTube channel. Within their review, they bring up the two new body colors this version of the GT-R line offers, which are Midnight Purple and Millenium Jade. However, the coloring scheme is the only real new feature that came with the GT-R T-Spec, something of which critics are increasingly pointing out has become boring.

Conclusion

As impressive as the Nissan’s 2022 GT-R T-Spec may seem to the average driver who may not pay much attention to the trends of the automobile industry, this is not the case among car enthusiasts who are more attentive. They continue to voice they would rather see Nissan pay more attention to upgrades that matter instead of color changes.