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Sophisticated samurai [automotive engineering]

2008; Institution of Engineering and Technology; Volume: 3; Issue: 16 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1049/et

1750-9645

Sean Davies,

Real-time simulation and control systems

Bucking the trend of automotive manufacturing, the new Nissan GT-R features a custom-designed chassis - no platform sharing for this beast. With the engine located behind the rear axle, the car boasts an impressive 50/50 weight distribution and with Nissan's ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system delivering power to all four wheels, its performance will match its styling. In normal running, the front-to-back power split is mostly toward the rear. In hard acceleration at low speed, the split is 50/50, but beyond that, power delivery to the front wheels does not exceed 30 per cent.