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2020 Nissan GT-R: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 Nissan GT-R is revised turbocharging across the lineup for quicker response. This is a broad performance update, not a redesign.
About the 2020 Nissan GT-R
R35 first generation, 12th U.S. model year; major performance-update year rather than a redesign
Nissan positions the GT-R as an all-weather supercar that combines extreme acceleration and track-capable handling with unusual everyday usefulness. Its rear-biased AWD system, hand-assembled twin-turbo V6, four-seat cabin, and usable trunk distinguish it from many mid-engine two-seat rivals. The central promise is accessible speed: sophisticated drivetrain and chassis controls help drivers use its performance confidently on normal roads as well as closed circuits.
Premium is the road-focused GT-R, with 565 hp, AWD, adaptive suspension, Apple CarPlay, navigation, and Bose audio. Track Edition bridges Premium and NISMO with the NISMO's 600-hp engine, a carbon-fiber roof, firmer suspension tuning, and Recaro seats. NISMO is the most specialized version, pairing 600 hp with carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter carbon-fiber body panels, and track-focused suspension and transmission settings.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
All three trims received revised turbo tuning or hardware for quicker response. Track Edition replaced its previous 565-hp engine with the NISMO's 600-hp twin-turbo V6. NISMO gained quicker-spooling, race-derived turbochargers and revised performance-mode transmission programming.
Styling
Track Edition gained a carbon-fiber roof. NISMO added a carbon-fiber hood, roof, and vented front fenders.
Structural
Track Edition received revised NISMO suspension tuning. NISMO added retuned suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, and more carbon-fiber panels, cutting roughly 66 pounds compared with the 2019 NISMO.
Lineup
The Pure trim was dropped for 2020.
2020 Nissan GT-R specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd Dual-Clutch w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd Dual-Clutch w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 6-Spd Dual-Clutch w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 600 hp | 565 hp | 565 hp |
| Torque | 481 lb-ft | 467 lb-ft | 467 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 8.8 cu-ft | 8.8 cu-ft | 8.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 26.4 in | 26.4 in | 26.4 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 Nissan GT-R redesigned?
No. The 2020 GT-R remained on the R35 platform with AWD and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but it received a broad set of performance updates.
Does the 2020 GT-R Track Edition have the NISMO engine?
Yes. The 2020 Track Edition uses the NISMO's 600-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 with quicker-spooling, race-derived turbochargers, replacing the prior 565-hp engine.
What changed on the 2020 GT-R NISMO?
The 2020 NISMO gained quicker-responding turbochargers, revised performance-mode transmission programming, carbon-ceramic brakes, retuned suspension, and additional carbon-fiber body panels. Together, the updates cut roughly 66 pounds compared with the 2019 NISMO while output remained 600 hp.
Was the Nissan GT-R Pure offered for 2020?
No. The Pure trim was dropped after 2019, so the 2020 range consisted of Premium, Track Edition, and NISMO models.
Is the 2020 Nissan GT-R meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Yes. The underlying platform carried over, but the 2020 model brought quicker turbo response across the range, a 600-hp Track Edition, substantial NISMO upgrades, and the departure of the Pure trim.
2020 Nissan GT-R Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Nissan GT-R.
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