Papercraft model of the Nissan GT-R Nismo, the high-performance GT-R variant developed with racing-derived technology.
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Season | 2014 |
| Category | GT |
| Scale | 1:24 |
| Difficulty | High |
| Estimated time | 4-5 hours |
| Print format | 3 A4 sheets |
| Source | Unknown |
What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.
The GT-R Nismo uses components proven at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with a reinforced twin-turbo V6 and more aggressive aerodynamics than the standard road-going GT-R.
The GT-R traces its lineage directly to the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a model that earned the nickname "Godzilla" back in the 1990s for beating far more expensive rivals on track. The current generation, known as the R35, was unveiled in 2007 under chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno, who put the car through an intensive development program on the Nürburgring Nordschleife until it became a benchmark for accessible performance against much pricier European supercars.
The Nismo version, launched in 2014, is the most extreme evolution of the road-going GT-R: it packs a reinforced twin-turbo V6 with components derived from the GT3 racing program, a lightened body, and aerodynamic elements — such as the rear wing and side skirts — carried over almost directly from the race car. Its stated goal was always to cut lap times at the Nürburgring, a circuit where successive GT-R generations have set benchmark times for production cars, fueling an ongoing rivalry with brands like Porsche.