Someone has redesigned the Nissan Nismo GT-R to look like a muscle car
Published on Feb 01, 2023 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 14, 2023 at 10:12 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Car designer Evrim Özgün has reimagined the new Nissan Nismo GT-R to look like a muscle car.
Aptly dubbed ‘Nissan Nismo R36’, the new sports car looks meaner and tougher – like a Nissan Nismo that spent a considerable amount of time in the gym.
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Firstly, the front section has been completely redesigned to make the GT-R Nismo a lot wider.
The new front bumper integrates two fenders, new daytime running lights and a new diffuser.
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The hood is bulkier, too, and defined by huge new air vents.
The side profile shows smaller rear windows and redesigned aerodynamic shapes for the doors which, by the way, feature hidden door handles.
All things considered, the rear section is a bit more conventional, with the exception of a new diffuser and the ‘undulating’ wing.
More to the point, aside from the numerous individual changes, the new Nissan Nismo R36 feels and looks like a different car.
The GT-R is an evolution of the iconic Skyline, meaning it is a JDM sports coupe.
By contrast, this one looks like a proper muscle car.
It looks like a pony car that was designed in Tokyo rather than Detroit.
The current-gen GT-R was unveiled over a decade ago but it still looks great.
Partly because of the recent facelift, but also because Nissan nailed the design the first time around and didn’t really need to do much to keep it looking fresh and cool.
But whichever way you cut it, it’s still a 15-year-old project.
At some point in the not-too-distant future, the Japanese automaker will have to design a new model.
Might we suggest the ‘Nissan Nismo R36’ as a source of inspiration?
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
