Photos: Nissan GT-R cabin tech

It is probably the most hyped and anticipated car of 2007. So why has no one bothered to take a look inside the cabin? CNET Car Tech saves the day with a rundown of the major interior tech features of the Nissan GT-R, including some serious performance-related gadgetry and diagnostic systems, and a unique human machine interface.

CNET Reviews staff

Nov. 15, 2007 2:08 p.m. PT

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The 480-horsepower Nissan GT-R has plenty to recommend in terms of performance and body style, but it also has some advanced technology in the cabin. View Local Inventory

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The GT-R's in-dash touch-screen LCD features a unique cluster of virtual gauges, which provide diagnostic on vehicle systems including fuel flow, oil pressure, and torque split. The information readouts can be customized according to driver preferences. View Local Inventory

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A nice boy-racer tech feature is the turbo boost gauge, which lets drivers know how much pressure the GT-R's twin turbos are producing. The rotary dial to the right of the LCD is a specifically designed human-machine interface (HMI) for the GT-R. View Local Inventory

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The multifunction meter can also be used to view information on brake pedal pressure. (The GT-R comes standard with all-round cross-drilled Brembo rotors to slow the bullet car down.) According to Nissan, this kind of information can help drivers with "safe, high-performance driving". View Local Inventory

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According to Nissan, the GT-R can launch itself from 0 to 60 mph in three-and-a-half seconds. If you don't believe them, you can use the car's built-in stopwatch to find out for yourself. View Local Inventory

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The GT-R features a specially designed dual-clutch transmission, which is controlled by either by this stumpy shifter or by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The red start button is the gateway to the GT-R's twin-turbo charged V-6. View Local Inventory

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Due to the cozy dimensions of its cabin, the GT-R comes with a specially designed Bose audio system, which includes two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area. View Local Inventory

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According to Nissan, the GT-R's instrument panel is designed and arranged to be easily visible in order minimize the driver's head movement when traveling at high speeds. The 220-mph speedometer confirms that high speeds are indeed on the agenda. View Local Inventory

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The timer is started with a button on the top right-hand side of the steering wheel. The stopwatch function is linked to the GT-R's GPS navigation system to enable speed demons to track their progress over preset distances. View Local Inventory

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Perhaps the most gimmicky feature of the GT-R's cabin tech is its "driver notes" function, which gives drivers the chance to enter observations on the car's performance or systems. Note to self: "GT-R goes fast." View Local Inventory

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The GT-R's optimal gear-shift map is designed to give drivers information for the purposes of "economical vehicle operation," according to Nissan. Yeah, right. View Local Inventory