Make: Nissan
Model: GT-R Premium Package
Year: 2017
Mileage: 5,000
Price: $105,000
Horsepower: On pump gas, it’s 700. On E85 Ethanol gas (which allows more horsepower), it’s 790.
Background: Over the course of Larsen’s car-owning years, he claimed to have had seven Mustangs. Later, he ended up with a 2013 GT-R and had a thirst to upgrade. He scanned for 2018 models and used 2017’s with low mileage. Soon, he stumbled upon a 2017 Nismo that was almost a fair price, but Larsen claims could have been better. There was a company in Georgia that he had been speaking with for a few months about purchasing, and they had the 2017 premium package.
“The car was a good buy because it had pretty much everything done on it that I would do to it myself,” said Larsen. Before he knew it, he traded in his 2013 and adopted his 2017. The gentleman in Georgia who sold him the car did the build himself.
He’s loved his car since he got it. Some of his favorite features about it are the carbon fiber touches on it and the wheels. He is also a fan of the amber red leather interior, stating, “They made the car look a lot more high end, exotic.” Larsen also adds that he is an airline pilot for United, so he definitely likes the speed factor.
He bought the car with a little over $50,000 worth of upgrades already on it. The car has an Alpha 9 Turbo Kit.
Some of the modifications off of the build list are as follows:
-AMS Bolt-on turbocharger upgrade kit
-AMS Street Intercooler
-Cobb AccessPort with TCM AP-NIS008
-Cobb Intake System
-AMS Downpipes
-Ohlins Nissan Road & Track coilovers
-Nissan GT-R OEM Black Edition Matte Carbon Trunk Wing
-JDM LED Side Markers
-Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
-GTC Titan 102mm Titanium Exhaust System, including Midpipe
-Walbro 450 High Pressure Fuel Pump E85 Compatible
-Rexpeed Matte GT-R R35 Carbon Fender Vents
As for future modifications, Larsen says he would probably upgrade his transmission since it is still stock, but he is fairly satisfied with what he has. He can give the car a punch once in awhile and enjoys driving it. However, he prefers to not use the car as his daily ride and has another vehicle he uses for everyday needs. He likes to save his GT-R for showing and something to get a solid and powerful drive out of. Down the road, he could see himself getting a Porsche or a Ferrari, but that’s in the years to come.
