Nissan has exclusively announced that its super athlete 2012 Nissan GT-R is about to hit the offcial dealerships across Japan from November 17th with a starting price of 8,694,000 (approximately 107,000 USD) for the GT-R Pure edition.

The staggering, improved and freshened ride is also preparing for a North American premiere at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.

As a part of the continuous advancement of the GT-R design, technology and performance, the new model year ultrasports monster ride benefits from strengthened output figures, improved fuel efficiency, smoother handling, a facelifted exterior with enhanced aerodynamics, revised cabin ambience and sleek new alloys and tires.

With a new red color engine cover that alerts for its improved power figures, the 2012 GT-R now officially tops the massive 530 horsepower (390kW) at 6,400rpm and maximum torque of 612 Nm from 3,200 to 6,000 revs.

Another highlight for the new model year is the expansion of the ride's lineup, showcasing the addition of a racing circuit use-only "Club Track" edition and a highly luxurious "EGOIST" version that can be individually styled according to the precise desires of each individual customer. The full model lineup for 2012 includes six versions - the "Pure edition," "Black edition," "Premium edition," "SpecV," "Club Track" and "EGOIST" – offering buyers wide variety of dynamic performance, style and comfort.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R is scheduled for market launch in North America, Europe and other regions after February 2011, while its ultra fancy EGOIST edition is still under consideration for Europe and the Middle East.

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