This is the one badge that cannot just be bought but is to be earned. Let’s take a look at five other automotive marvels that have been graced with the GTR badge.
- The GTR badge stands for Gran Turismo Racing.
- Cars from various nationalities adorn the GTR badge
- Two of the cars in this list are Nissans.
1. BMW E46 M3 GTR
This vehicle is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 444 BHP and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The automobile accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in under 3.4 seconds. This new V8 BMW was instrumental in their victory against the legendary Porsche 911-GT3-R, the same Porsche that had narrowly defeated BMW in the previous championship. BMW built 10 street-legal M3 GTRs for the public in order for them to race their new V8 M3s.
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2. McLaren F1 GTR
The McLaren F1 was already the world’s fastest road-legal automobile in the 1990s. McLaren, on the other hand, sought to take their track vehicle to the next level. The F1 GTR was already well-known at the time for winning the 1995 Le Mans 24-hour race and consistently placing on the podium. The F1 GTR was fitted with BMW’s renowned V12 engine, cooling ducts, and a large rear wing, as well as a restrictor that limited the engine’s output to 600 BHP.
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3. Mercedes Benz CLK GTR
This machine would be familiar to anyone who grew up playing video games in the 1990s. This vehicle was truly a GT legend. To be qualified to compete in the FIA GT championship, a handful of CLK GTRs were produced for road use. This automobile had a carbon fibre body and a V12 engine that produced just over 600 horsepower. AMG bought an F1 GTR to check whether their CLK could outrun McLaren, and they did, defeating McLaren that year.
4. Nissan Skyline R34 GTR
In the 1990s, the R34 GTR was one of the most sought-after automobiles. When compared to other touring automobiles, this automotive marvel was much ahead of its time. This vehicle had a four-wheel-drive technology that allowed it to take turns at breakneck speeds. The R34 also included a twin-turbo straight-six engine with an estimated output of around 280 horsepower, as well as carbon elements like the rear diffuser on V-Spec models. For most petrolheads, the R34 GTR is the pinnacle of performance.
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5. Nissan R35 GTR
When one thinks of the acronym GTR, an image of an R35 immediately comes to mind. Nissan’s contemporary GTR is now in its fourth generation. In 2007, the R35 was created for the first time. Nissan has been tinkering with it and fine-tuning it over the years. The R35 is known for its amazing acceleration and the fact that it competes with Ferraris and Lamborghinis on a level playing field. Automakers have just recently been able to match with its 0-100 time of less than 3 seconds. The revised launch control system and four-wheel-drive mechanism make this feasible.
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