This is our first look at the new Nissan GT-R racer, which will debut in next year's Japanese Super GT series.

Unfortunately for Nissan and its racing/tuning arm, NISMO, this is not a series in which the production car's amazing four-wheel-drive traction will give it an advantage, like the Skyline GT-Rs of old: the cars are built to very specific regulations which outlaw four-wheel-drive and allow bespoke silhouette designs.

This year, the championship was won by a Honda NSX, which beat Nissan's 350Z racer. Whether or not the new GT-R will be more successful remains to be seen, but it shares little with the road-going car. Nissan GT-R Still, it doesn't rob the Super GT car of its visual impact. It's quite something, and it's a shame they'll have to run it with sponsors - this black colour is perfect.

The front is so ugly. It's pretty badass, though.

The R34 and 350Z JGTC cars looked better by miles

I agree. the R34 looks more muscular. check out this pic http://www.japanesesportcars.com/galleries/img2776.htm

That's a drift car not a GT car, stop zzzzing up our threads!

Hahahaha sweet post by customking. The back of that thing looks fantastic. So wide and low.

Forgive my ignorance, but why doesn't Nissan race their car in a series...with 4WD?

P.S. Where have you been Tune?

I've been her all the time, haven't been too active though, I think I'm progressively picking up Phix's cynicism (sp?).