KISARAZU, Japan — Amuse, the experienced GT-R tuning firm, has managed to squeeze more than 600 horsepower out of Nissan's newest sports car.
Called the Power House Phantom GT-R, the Amuse kit is based on the Black Edition model and ups power to 602 hp and 571 pound-feet of torque. The Amuse treatment helped the vehicle sprint around the famous Tsukuba track in a record time of just over 59 seconds.
Modifications include the removal of the speed limiter, an electronic boost controller and a retuned ECU that allows for much higher boost pressures. The vehicle's stock exhaust is replaced by a light and high-flowing titanium exhaust that gets rid of the heavy silencers and catalysts.
For improved handling, the GT-R's factory suspension now has stiffer, height-adjustable springs and threaded sleeves. Recaro carbon-Kevlar seats and a Momo steering wheel finish off the package, which saves the Japanese monster a total of 100 pounds.
Amuse products are available at most U.S. tuning shops.
What this means to you: This package makes the GT-R more than just amusing on the tarmac. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
Called the Power House Phantom GT-R, the Amuse kit is based on the Black Edition model and ups power to 602 hp and 571 pound-feet of torque. The Amuse treatment helped the vehicle sprint around the famous Tsukuba track in a record time of just over 59 seconds.
Modifications include the removal of the speed limiter, an electronic boost controller and a retuned ECU that allows for much higher boost pressures. The vehicle's stock exhaust is replaced by a light and high-flowing titanium exhaust that gets rid of the heavy silencers and catalysts.
For improved handling, the GT-R's factory suspension now has stiffer, height-adjustable springs and threaded sleeves. Recaro carbon-Kevlar seats and a Momo steering wheel finish off the package, which saves the Japanese monster a total of 100 pounds.
Amuse products are available at most U.S. tuning shops.
What this means to you: This package makes the GT-R more than just amusing on the tarmac. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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