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Look back through Nissan history and you\u2019ll see that it\u2019s widely agreed that anything with GT-R badge on it should be treated with reverence and, if you\u2019re racing it, extreme […]","datePublished":"2013-04-06","dateModified":"2013-04-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/FRZ-2057-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/FRZ-2057-2.jpg","height":383,"width":511},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/a-future-classic-from-the-imperials-classifieds-the-nissan-gt-r-black-edition\/","about":["Cars","Modified Cars","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":453,"keywords":["Imperials","nissan","Nissan GT-R"],"articleBody":"Okay, so maybe we\u2019re jumping the gun a bit by calling the really-not-that-old-at-all Nissan GT-R a classic, but you\u2019ll be a petrolhead that needs his petrolhead examined if you think that the GT-R supercar-smasher won\u2019t be regarded as one of the all-time automotive greats, in the not too distant future.Look back through Nissan history and you\u2019ll see that it\u2019s widely agreed that anything with GT-R badge on it should be treated with reverence and, if you\u2019re racing it, extreme caution. From the late 80s R32 Skyline GT-R \u2013 the first serious power GT-R with the now legendary 2.6-litre, twin-turbo, straight-6 \u2018RB\u2019 series engine – right through to the R33 GT-R and R34 GT-R, all running the same RB26 engine, and all now Japanese performance legends. The old Skyline GT-Rs were the techno wizards of their time with that thumping turbo powerplant and a clever torque splitting four-wheel drive system.Nissan dropped the \u2018Skyline\u2019 badge for their current GT-R, the R35, and thanks to a five-year GT-R production gap and the usual GT-R engineers\u2019 thirst for all things Porsche-beating, the new R35 GT-R bought an all-new V6 twin-turbo engine, quick-shift automatic gearbox and high tech launch control. Blistering 60mph assaults in just over 3 seconds were now possible. In 2007, the new R35 GT-R threw down the gauntlet to the old school supercars. It then picked that gauntlet back up again and slapped them around the face with it!Now look at this  Imperials\u00a0Black Edition GT-R, resplendent in Ultimate Silver metallic paint over blacked-out 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels. It\u2019s the more exclusive Black Edition with special exterior and interior colourways and trims, but it’s still 100 per cent performance GT-R under those tasty extra bits and bobs. All for under \u00a338k, with extremely low miles, premium Bose sound, heated full leather and Alcantara seats, Xenon power headlights, and more.The R35 GT-R has been tested against supercar royalty time and time again, and more often than not comes out smugly on top, and that\u2019s against cars that cost much more. The GT-R has always been the underdog in terms of price and Flash Harry build materials, but it always brings it\u2019s a game in terms of grip-technology and turbocharged might. That’s why they call ’em Godzilla.If you\u2019re looking for a weapons-grade, near-200mph car with more bite than a pissed off pitbull and more poke than a Porsche, then this special edition, 480bhp Imperials GT-R is well worth your attention. Ultra-modern classics don\u2019t come much more menacing than this.Car and images supplied by Imperials. To see their full range of sports, prestige and 4×4 vehicles, please click here. By Dan Anslow\u00a0 "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Sports Performance Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"A future classic from the Imperials classifieds: Nissan GT-R Black Edition","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/sports-performance-prestige-cars\/a-future-classic-from-the-imperials-classifieds-the-nissan-gt-r-black-edition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]