The legend is real – 2010 Nissan GTR

Part 2 of 2.

Slippery Shape

When I got to the target I stood there motionless for what must have been a long time. Forget everything you have seen on the television or in magazines. Cameras should be prohibited from taking pictures of, or filming, the 2010 Nissan GTR. The images they produce are nothing, absolutely nothing in comparison to the real machine (GTR).

The GTR has a presence and a stance that photos/film cannot prepare you for. The grill opening with rounded edges (at the front of the car), functional hood scoops, blades on the edges of the front fenders, vents at the back of the front fenders and creased ‘sword edge’ C- pillars combine to create a menacing machine. In aerodynamic terminology the GTR has a ‘slippery shape’, one which grabs your attention, takes all of it and does not give it back!

I can picture the GTR passing your favorite eatery – you are compelled to stop in mid-bite, distracted, your hand releases the fork as you get lost admiring an aerodynamic masterpiece.

If I had any doubts in my mind that the GTR was a true supercar, what I saw settled the debate.  As I stood next to the GTR, I was humbled by the thought that such a beautiful thing could be sculpted from aluminum.  Its ferocious poise aside, the GTR looks fast even when it’s parked! Pardon my exuberance, this was my first man to machine encounter with the GTR. Yes, I am late to the party, but as they say, better late than never.

Brembo Calipers

I spent the next five or so minutes (I was hurrying – Rodney King – remember?) walking around the car. As I did, I examined the massive, six piston, gold, front brembo brake calipers and 15 inch rotors (as large as the wheels/rims on some sport compact cars), the lightweight 20 inch rims with knurled bead area, wrapped with high performance Bridgestone rubber, the sleek aerodynamic lines which are as sharp as a razor’s edge, the racing inspired interior, the quad chrome tipped exhaust pipes and the signature circle lights. To say I was blown away by the GTR is an understatement. Its impact was more forceful than the winds accompanying a category 5 hurricane!

Before I left, my attention was drawn to two sheets of paper on the GTR. The first was on the front windshield and the other, on the right front window/glass. The first stated the price of the GTR – $85,667. In my language, based on my income, it means that I will have to sell a body part or an organ to raise the cash needed to enjoy the GTR!

The second had this title – The Legend Is Real. Shakespeare could not have said it better!

NB. The following day I went to the dealership and spoke to the Sales Manager, Mr. Michael Chisholm, a sociable individual who hails from ‘the rock’. With his cooperation I was allowed to take several pictures of the GTR and I received a brochure for which I was most grateful.

Cecil Munroe Gleaner On-Line Writer