A supercar icon that's showing its age - CNET

For the uninitiated, Nissan's GT-R is a bit of an unusual proposition. It's a heavy car, but one that feels light and nimble, more at home on the track than the road. And it isn't a particularly aggressive-looking car, yet it's faster than damn near anything else out there. It's also something of an old car , entering its eighth model year for this, the 2016 GT-R. It's also a sign that perhaps it's time for some changes. Despite looking largely the same it has for the better part of a decade, Nissan has continually evolved and changed what's under the skin. 2016's updates are perhaps the slenderest yet, with very little changing since we. Owners will find this latest GT-R rolling on new 20-spoke, 20-inch Rays wheels that are forged, and in my opinion, quite striking -- though last year's 10-spoke... There is a new color, a sort of Champagne gold Limited Edition designed to commemorate the GT-R's 45th anniversary. Before you fret about why Nissan didn't save this for the 50th anniversary, know that fewer than 30 gold cars will come to the US, so it's unlikely you'll be troubled by one in the real world. For those going for a sophisticated, somewhat understated look, the Deep Blue Pearl color in our. Source: www.cnet.com