Is The 2021 Nissan GT-R Still A Legendary Speed Machine, Or Is It Past Time To Move On?

[@manuelcg01]

The GTR will always be my dream car.

[@jrive075]

same

[@ed12888]

Me too

[@dennissmith7214]

Low budget dreams! 🤭😳🤣🤣

[@jardhino_racing8417]

Me too

[@xoukilong]

Dream bigger

[@redwineisfine]

Roman: offers terrible dad jokes Tommy: just continues with the report ignoring roman laughing at his jokes

[@jasonblair4057]

This will always be an iconic car that made other manufacturers up their game and bring us these new awesome cars.

[@theninethrees8044]

This is a classic case of “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” However, improvements can be made with new tech. For ex, an 8 Speed gear box

[@TheMostSmokeCrew]

I think the tuning industry is still doing things with the GTR platform. Nissan may be keeping similarities on purpose because the tuners understand it. Change is inevitable.

[@president_chimp]

@@TheMostSmokeCrew I'm still having fun modifying mine. Plenty of my friends moved on to other cars, but they missed the GTR and the GTR community, So they came back

[@colten53]

It’s really hard to improve on what they already have. It’s one of the best track cars that you can buy from a dealership in the world, but the design is also quite practical, and you could theoretically use it as a daily driver. The only competition in its price range and class is Porsche

[@dghost198]

5:20 that was the most pathetic launch...

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Agreed.

[@ahmedhishamdr8485]

This guy isn’t a sports cars driver!

[@Brandonchristie743]

Kid or just got his license

[@skip741x3]

I saw a 90yr old blue haired granny leaving the stoplights in her camry Wayy quicker than this kid in the gtr. that was painful to watch a gtr being launched so poorly

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

@@skip741x3 l😆l.

[@FougaFrancois]

As a GTR owner (4 of them including Nismo) since 2010, I think you have a problem with your 0 to 60 testing, not sure what you are doing wrong, but you are very far from what I get on my 2016 Nismo for example.

[@RodrigoMJ32]

He's doing EVERYTHING wrong man and congrats on owning one heck of a SUPER CAR!!!!!!!!

[@mikeduncan7552]

TFL guys know nothing. All youtubers think they are experts. hilarious

[@jimbreedlove2161]

As a dad, like Roman, I have to laugh at my own jokes because none of my family ever will.

[@miltonwong8486]

GT-R was always my dream car since High School time, after all this years, and knowing R36 is around the corner with Nissian to stop the production on R35, I finally saved up and got my Dream Car delivered last week! Need I say more!? This car is a SUPER GODZILLA and will always be, the best car in my heart no matter what.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

STILL A BEAST 💪

[@TorontoMiniClub]

A new GTR is coming in the next couple of years with a rumoured hybrid system so yes Godzilla will die but Mecha Godzilla will rise.

[@cuddlehugbro2387]

Bought a GTR last 2 years and i would say one of the best car i ever own. I did own a few porsche car before but the driving 'feel' in the GTR is so addicting. Will keep it because i know it will become legend in future.

[@Kingcold2002]

GTR VS TRX

[@NWI_Steel]

YES

[@SacrificeBreedsSuccess]

Lol TRX gets eaten alive everywhere

[@anilmahabirsingh422]

The TRX would be eaten alive by a 14 year old car 😎😎

[@chuckersw]

Yes!

[@chuckersw]

Read my mind!

[@matticusmac6452]

Still my dream car, and they look epic in person!

[@iluvcakes19]

They look epic on the screen of my cellphone

[@pupak3000]

I saw a Nismo a few days ago... it's just awesome 👍

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

The 2017-current redesign models are beautiful

[@HDHQDIRECT]

Testing 0 to 60 times in high altitude is like putting a governor on the car.. Worst possible location to be testing cars for speed comparisons with anything that needs to breathe.

[@anthonygenovese7578]

Really affect 0-60 times by 0.7 seconds though? That's a big call

[@HDHQDIRECT]

@@anthonygenovese7578 it's not a big call, when you do the exact same tests in Ohio and you get close to what the manufacturer claims.. My Q50 Redsport is getting 0 to 60 times in Ohio of 4.6... Am I to believe my car is faster than a GTR? Only if I follow these results.. Ask someone who flies a jet, would you rate the top speed of a jet at 5,000 feet or 30,000 feet and does it make a difference...

[@hello_world_522]

Yes @hdhqdirect you are absolutely right. High altitude affects performance. In high altitude quarter mile would be in around 11.6 to 11.8 stock. In low altitude its around 11.1 to 11.3.

[@oogleboogle123456789]

@@anthonygenovese7578 being so much higher than sea level means less oxygen which in turn means less HP the engine can produce just like if you were to try to run up there you'll run out of breath much faster due to lack of oxygen

[@leezananny2639]

They test all vehicles at that altitude. So, you can see the effects of altitude on all vehicles that these blokes are willing to test there. Still very quick.

[@wompa70]

The GT-R has always been my lottery car. It still is.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

There's a joke in the supercar community that goes something like, "Should have gotten a GT-R 😂" When their Ferrari or Lamborghini breaks. Speaks to the reliability of the car.

[@dennissmith7214]

There’s a joke in the towing business..........just follow a GTR around doing launch control, won’t be long for the transmission to go and it won’t be covered under warranty! 😳🤣🤣👌🏽

[@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511]

Very reliable for what they do.

[@darylobey8867]

Iv seen so mamy videos pf those cars catching on fire :/

[@DynamteKid316]

@@darylobey8867 they didn't follow the manual or mod gone to far that's why it caught on fire. #Respect

[@DynamteKid316]

@@darylobey8867 watch 4 Brother's KZbin channel no issues with he's GTR. Because it was well maintained by the owner thank you!

[@robc5082]

I had a chance to flog one at speed on a track, and it was better than I had hoped. Really a fun and forgiving car to drive. Plenty of power and very predictable.

[@codyschmid6807]

I really want to see a car like this on the slip test. I've always been curious about how these high performance cars would hold their ground compared to others.

[@PRCORPSMAN13]

I still list for the a grt old or new, these are amazing cars

[@TheDonChicho]

Still a beautiful car I'd love to own

[@RANDsreviews]

I love GTRs!!! The experience is like no other car. Thanks! BTW I’d pass on today’s GTR. It’s too expensive and no deals. I’d probably wait for the new Z06/ZR1 for the same price.

[@silindilecalvin5489]

The love that I have for this car😭🙏🏾

[@JamieToddBand]

Last night...Woodward Ave...this Civic Type R driver moves over, slows down, and pays RESPECT.

[@jameskikuoka4863]

I have lived through RMS and an IMS failure in a Porsche 996 & 997. With the GTR, I have NO FAILURES OF ANY KIND. It is easier to drive at the limit and instills confidence. Try driving a 911 when you are a little tired or caught in a rainstorm/bad weather.

[@cherishctz]

You can’t test this car in cold and elevation and cold ground would effect everything

[@MikeL-lm9bx]

Great review. I am currently torn between a GT-R and the GT500. The GT-R came out when I was in college, and has been my dream car since then. The GT500 seems like a lot of car for the money though. I have owned a GT350, and currently have a 2019 ZL.1 I'm conflicted on the GT500. I'm worried it will be very similar to the ZL1.

[@johnnysmithy1783]

There's a funny saying,, if you have a fast car, then you always want to race a GT-R to check if your car is fast enough.

[@Emilthehun]

When nissan gets it self together, they will put a 10 speed , and watch this monster go. Even after all this time it's still a good looking car.

[@gav240z]

Anyone who's driven any GTR will be able to agree they are very special cars.

[@anthonyharipersaud6862]

I would still love one of these

[@conradsealy9603]

Even when the R35 goes out of production(2022) it will still be highly desired despite the haters.

[@daviddenley3512]

The original Nissan Skyline R32 was also known as Godzilla for the way it smashed the opposition on the racing tracks in 1994, it raced under the banner of "Carlsonic" This was the second GTR but the first that had 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel Steering. These engines in these car were capable of over 1000hp and remain reliable. Other GTR's have been built that might be faster but for the pure driving pleasure only the R32 had this magnificent if a bit difficult drive train. Following Godzilla's first year of racing, Godzilla was banned because no other vehicle stood any chance of winning any race whist the R32 was there and the rule book had to be changed forever.

[@paullee9982]

Still love the GTR. One of a few cars that I love staring at on the road, more so than most of the exotics these days. the other would be a viper TA, esp the rear. Gets me all the time.

[@CARBONIZEDMUNKY]

Alex drives that GT-R like a grandma going to the bank on a Sunday

[@RemykhTV]

I still love the GT-R! Who cares how old it is. It still looks and performs good in 2021

[@imjco1927]

As a matter of fact, the digital display of the GTR is developed by Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi, the developer of the famous video game Gran Turismo.

[@RobertMayfair]

It's still the first car I'd buy if I was rich

[@useritscarrot]

Much respect for the R35. It's heavier than it's ever been. But still a great piece of machinery. I do wish the Z could utilize the VR38dett too...

[@Vin3Man]

Its a modern 3000gt vr4...too heavy for its HP.

[@Honeypot-x9s]

No they get out of their own way very well, having driven a few generations of them either on test drives or borrowing it from a friend. though I agree they defiantly should turn up the HP a bit from the factory. My 2 biggest gripes about the GT-R is: 1: the price.. when it launched fit was truly best bang for the buck being below 100K for mid tier and like 60-70K for the “core” model (base). Now a days at well north of $100K starting price, a gently used McLaren looks increasingly appealing. 2. The visibility out of the car makes it feel massive, more massive than it really is. Yes it’s heavy full size car, but it feel way bigger when really can’t see around it’s hips or it’s rear end very well. And really can’t see anyone behind you very well.. my same friend also owns a lambo aventador and if front end fits then rest of the car will, it feels easier to manage in tight spaces. The GT-R has child baring hips, the ass end is wider than front end, so just because the front end fits doesn’t mean the rest of the car will follow. Also lambo had blind spot monitoring system and the GT-R at-least his model seems to lack it. So in traffic GT-R has some interesting blind spots…

[@alienation-e6h]

@@Honeypot-x9s The Corvette C8 is to 2020/2021 what the GT-R was to 2007/2008.

[@andrewmorton3277]

Love my GTR (LM20). Incredible machine

[@triaxe-mmb]

I really hope they are working on the next GTR...every generation has set a standard for their era - hopefully if/when they do a new one, it will return this to the top of the mountain and reset the expectations of what a performance cars should do like this did in 2007/9

[@TheMickJones]

Another good one fellas! I sure do enjoy watching you two get together and just have a great time. Keep it up!

[@ravibhajan2921]

That dude doesn't know how to drive GTR, Godzilla has it's personality. KING OF STREETS IS GODZILLA.

[@David-ow9bc]

Credit due and earned. Still king of the road most often

[@RawNoLimits]

How do you fudge up the launch that bad to get a nearly 5 second 0-60 time on this thing?

[@kevinknotts6337]

So basically you were asking if the GT-R was still relevant! Then you drove it and realized how foolish that question was. Sure it’s not the “bargain” it once was but it can still compete with the other cars in that class. As far as I’m concerned the Tesla cars should not be mentioned when listing GT-R competitors. Sure it can do 0-60 insanely fast but I don’t think you can race those cars on a road course. So in my mind those electric cars are still somewhat of a novelty until they can do multiple 1/4 mile blasts as well as track days like the GT-R can. I feel that way about some of the Hellcat vehicles too. Ok you did a fast 1/4 mile.........the GT-R can get close to your 1/4 mile time and leave you on a road course.

[@mikehub6664]

I remember when people were using the snow/mud stuck setting as launch control in 2009 because it was faster than the actual 2.9 vs 3.5sec, but caused stuff to break. Wasn't till the next revision that they made the launch control faster. I don't remember if or when they removed snow/mud stuck mode.

[@animalmother4]

Ill always admire this car and nissans commitment to slight yearly improvements to a proven formula

[@desmondhunter5244]

Yes I still lust after the GTR. working at Nissan I had the pleasure to drive one once. I’ve been in love every since

[@regsparkes6507]

Yes, I'd gladly allow Nissan to park that GT-R in my garage/driveway any day it wishes. I'd love to take this for a run or twelve!

[@aaronbritt2025]

It's still got that street cred though. I honestly don't believe you're complaining about this being $120k in a time where pick up trucks are $90k and Jeep Wranglers are $75k. Hell, Honda Civic's are $40k. This is more car than 3 Honda Civics.

[@alienation-e6h]

A C8 Corvette can be had for nearly $40k less and will still be faster 0-60 than a GT-R.

[@aaronbritt2025]

@@alienation-e6h Until you get a little dust or moisture on the ground.

[@vincef7487]

2:51 It’s pronounced: “T S U N E M I O O Y A M A”, just like it’s spelled.😃

[@ajaygeorge79]

The GTR will still be an icon and i would buy it at a heartbeat anyday over a tesla.. Tesla is still learning to make a drivers cars .. they have a long way to go.. maybe not on the tech side but atleast on the drivability side of things

[@kdash0213]

love the review, I just put an downpayment on a 2021 gtr, waiting for it to ship from Japan!

[@StgVirus1]

After watching Godzilla, I'd say it's still a beast or monster I would say.

[@speedRacer05]

So cool... I wish they would refresh the interior and tech.

[@myharpoon1976]

Tommy, I think you were confused. The Model S actually looks good (even though it's almost as old as the GTR). It's the Model 3 and Model Y that are ugly and look like door stops.

[@danielmapp6577]

GTR was 5 years old when the Tesla S came out. It’s about 50 percent older. But good points on the designs.

[@JayJay-vd4jp]

Even though it’s 10+years old, no 20” touchscreen dash, tech from the 2000 but I still take this over any 2020 car.... what other cars lasted this long and is still talked about even today. I never understood the key joke... does AMG keys look different to a entry level a class? Is the bugatti key look any different to a vw golf?

[@ivorton23]

You guys should review an r32 n an r33 skyline

[@me2ontube]

it never really did it for me but looking at it now I'm kinda liking it

[@andrewmorton3277]

It’s one of those cars that looks MUCH better in the flesh

[@zefolantar]

Looks eerily similar the car that savagegeese just reviewed, or did you happen to get your hands on another blue GT-R? Sure is a technological beast though! What a beauty! 😳

[@hello_world_522]

There will always be faster vehicles but this car is one of the best built and most reliable sports cars out there that is easy to maintain and cost efficient to maintain. It's also reliable when bringing up the power with bolt ons. The GTR does not need approval, it is not a status car and it is not supercar. What it is however if you've ever owned or driven one is a fun, reliable, easy to drive/handle and predictable car. Each model year from CBA to DBA to DBA refresh has some small revisions to updates. 10 or 20 or 30 years from now you will see these cars around as they are very reliable and a Japanese car icon. It's only kryptonite is rusting if left outside or not taken care of.

[@manii8597]

With that kind of money you can get a Tesla, with no soul on it, the engine is the soul of the car, just by listening to the engine you embrace your relationship to it, in a Tesla you don't get that feeling.

[@MrM3drvr]

This is not a 0-60 car. This is a track built purpose car. Let's see how a stock tesla does vs this around the track. Completely missed the point of this car. You can't compare the two. That's like comparing a tesla to a trx and saying the trx is better because the tesla can't tow as much. At least put this car around your track with your Stig and then compare what it beats in the same price class.

[@alienation-e6h]

I would enjoy watching a GT-R and Corvette C8 track battle.

[@cjvx7208]

Time will never cast away the Lux of a GTR from the hearts of the true enthusiasts

[@benitoschannel7233]

GTR is my dream car! One day I WILL! have it. I love it soooooo much🤘🏻✊🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Oduck22]

Every Dual Clutch I’ve ever driven which is around ten cars, they hate being brake torqued and have a much larger delay than just lifting off of the brake and then flooring the gas.

[@MDHenry4]

Doorstop vs Godzilla and Fast and Furious awesome! Thanks for the ride.

[@TyinAlaska]

Japanese when spelt with English letters sounds like this: Spelled: A E I O U Sounds like: Ah Eh Ee Oh Oo Then just place the consonant sound in front of each vowel. Example: Spelled: Ta Te Ti To Tu Sounds like: Taw Teh Tee Toe Too The person who built the engine is Tsunemi Ooyama. [ts-oo-neh-mee Ohh-yaw-maw]

[@LB_Emoto]

Clearly an ignorant oversight by the reviewer.

[@koolkeith8908]

A GTR will smoke a Tesla S on a track with corners. Also, if you launch it in manual, not automatic, the turbos will spool up immediately and give you faster launch times. GTRs also happen to be bombproof unlike its competitors.

[@GATORADDAM]

Hey Roman..... You do a lot of thumbnails as if you're pulling your hair out. Go ahead and do it and it won't be sticking up in the air anymore! Hahaha Hahaha.

[@daweed980]

Seriously! He's either jumping up in the air or pulling out his hair on every single thumbnail.. very odd.

[@Cages_Domain]

Agreed 👍 GTR is my dream car 😍

[@whoseyourchef2160]

This or an M5 Competition/E63S/RS6/RS7, for the same money?

[@andrewmorton3277]

GTR all day, every day

[@robertstarr3929]

Until I can win one, I’ll still dream of one.

[@kainpepe3595]

Still my favorite dream car, still saving to buy 1.. in gods perfect time 😇

[@aky19832001]

Nothing like a Porsche. When I got a chnace to drive this car. I found that it had noticeable turbo lag, very heavy and drives like it's shocks are made out if wood.

[@jeffh7021]

I love your comparisons at the end. I would get all three of those cars you mentioned if I could.

[@robertbonefant8271]

Just wait for the C8 ZO6 ! It will make Roman and Tommy forget all previous sports cars.

[@desertmike680]

Thank you, Tommy! Tesla's do look like doorstops! Better off with the GTR versus Tesla any day!

[@RegisteredNurseLA]

Whatever happened to that Porsche yall bought?

[@mion1981]

GTR will always be my pick!

[@ajvboston1]

Hey what ever happened to your dads Diamond Jubilee?

[@svg571]

putt all 3 switches ,and launch at 4 000 rpm there you find 2.7sec.

[@josephmcclary9667]

Not at their altitude.

[@flanerpete2040]

Altitude will definitely affect performance. Can feel the difference in my '09 MazdaSpeed3 at 8600'.

[@IKnewMickey]

Also. How does Paul not drive this on the track to put a time on the board? ALL the vehicles you get should have a time on the board. AND ....Nathan we noticed gets the kick.

[@TFLcar]

Because Nissan asked us not to track it before one of their experts could go over it.

[@IKnewMickey]

@@TFLcar Why not wait for the Nissan experts to finish up? Would have made for a more interesting video.

[@sink61]

Still a fantastic car even with the dated interior tech.

[@fastgetz31]

I still would love to have one

[@candlercando]

Time to retire th godzilla name for this car. It only applies to the older models going up against the same generation of cars from that era.

[@terrencejones9817]

A video about the GTR and you focus on 0-60 times and interior? You've completely missed the point of the GTR.

[@TFLcar]

What point would that be? The fact that’s it’s one of the oldest sports cars in the world without an modern update?

[@terrencejones9817]

@@TFLcar How about Focus on the game changing AWD system, the rear mounted Trans axle set up. The records that it broke on the nurburgring. It's a track car. Talking about 0-60 is maybe 1 tenth of its capabilities.

[@aaronbritt2025]

Stopped developing the Z? Didn't you guys do a video about the 400Z coming out next year?

[@aaronbritt2025]

@@grahamstefaan not really the old "chassis". Same platform as the 370, but the front and rear subframes are all new, meaning the suspension pickup points are all different. The engine an tranny mount locations are also different. It's not going to feel like a 370 at all.

[@michaelherrera5394]

Should have turned off traction control

[@northland_frontier]

Still my dream car...

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Roman and Tommy you are both RIGHT...still a bit quirky but love and lust still strong

[@briansr.4018]

I lust after the car and still want one, but I have to be honest and say it is time for a revision. This has been the platform and bodystyle since its debut in 2007, and released in 2009. It's getting long in the tooth.

[@Bigdogtom68]

For that price, get the TRX. Come on guys, put those two vehicles at your favorite race track and don't use launch mode in the GT-R... you should have a really close race!

[@anilmahabirsingh422]

I would still buy one ( for my son though ) at my age I want something a little more comfortable 😄😆😅

[@Malc664]

Hear, hear.

[@ryanhall3689]

From a R32 GT-R owner. This R35 is not or never been godzilla. Only the R32 chassis.

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

Looks good but dated...For $120k I would buy almost any other car. To me it’s a $55k car.

[@alienation-e6h]

Agree. C8 Corvette can be had for nearly $40k less and will get you a faster 0-60 time.

[@robertfoster3384]

Manual mode for the gearbox is much quicker in launch control . Automatic mode will not give you the maximum performance!

[@one277]

Any version of the GTR... anytime... any year... always