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2018 Nissan GT-R

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 GT-R.

Transmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2018 Nissan GT-R is EPA-rated at 16/22/18 mpg city/highway/combined and has been independently tested at 2.9 sec 0–60 mph.

Model year2024202020182014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque97 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeFront: P255/40RF20; Rear: P285/35RF20; Summer: Front: P255/40ZRF20; Rear: P285/35ZRF20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 or 10.0; Rear: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546JF00A
Spark plug22401JF01D
Front wiper blades28890JF30A discontinued · alt 2889039B1A
Serpentine belt11720JF00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 21200KB50A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3922 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the GT-R of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.90 sec — 2018 Track Edition Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec565 hpAWD
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec600 hpAWD
2017Premium Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
2017Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
201645th Anniversary Gold Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec545 hpAWD
2020NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.40 sec600 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.80 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 97 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs62.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts97 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.028 - .031 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0
Engine Compression116

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360°, Step 3: 258.0166 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360°, Step 3: 258.0166 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
121.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
4120.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.16 mm Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
265 degrees65 degrees
365 degrees65 degrees
4Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
530 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
6135 degrees135 degrees
7135 degrees135 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
2Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1633 ft. lbs
490.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
112.0 inch lbs.12 in
248.0 inch lbs.48 in
3120.0 inch lbs.120 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miSteering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 24,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 36,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miSuspension System (inspect alignment) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 48,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

What gas mileage does the GT-R get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.