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Nissan has put on sale in Japan an exclusive Nissan GT-R V-Spec, a car aimed specifically at enthusiasts who want to have a perfectly street legal vehicle, but with the benefits of a race car.

The standard GT-R is already a spectacular supercar that seems out of any race, and now with this V-Spec, Nissan has taken a further step in raising the performance of this model to completely unforeseen heights.

Externally, this exclusive version of the GT-R includes a special rear spoiler, grille and brake pipes made entirely of carbon fibre, tyres with a unique thread design just for this version, and a new body color called the Ultimate Black Opal that has been created exclusively for this release.

The interior of the GT-R Spec-V is a two-seater with Recaro brand carbon fiber seats. The rear seats have been removed and most of the components adorning the front dash board have been made of carbon fibre. The fact that most components have been made of carbon fibre is to reduce the overall weight, a total of 60 kgs has been reduced from the overall kerb weight.

The GTR is powered by a 3.8 liter V6 twin turbo engine with an output of 478 horsepower. But the performance of this model has been improved furthermore by introducing a high-gear boost, control operated by a switch mounted on the steering wheel this temporarily increases the acceleration of the twin turbo engine to provide more torque in the mid to high speed range, thereby achieving a greater sense of acceleration.

But this does not stop here because the system also ensures that the engine can also operate well at lower speeds to save on fuel consumption.

In addition, this vehicle also features a braking system utilizing high-tech carbon-ceramic discs that like a true champion, produce superior braking that has not been seen on any other Japanese street car racer yet. Specifically, it does not wear off so quick (unlike on the Porsche 911 Targa we tested last week).

The Nissan GT-R Spec-V for the moment is to be marketed only through seven Japanese dealers, whose team of mechanics have received special training on this car and also have great experience on racetracks.

It is possible that in the future this may be extended to other continents but nothing is confirmed yet and for the moment set with the seven dealerships in Japan only.

All those who are interested can purchase them from last Monday through any of the seven Japanese dealers. However, prices remain a little sketchy due to laws in importing new Japanese cars. No news yet if it will ever become available through Nissan Australia either.