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ACL GTR Nissan GT-R 2000

GT1 (2000s)AC Legends
450 hp
Horsepower
1300 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2000
Year

Nissan GT-R GT1 (2000s GT1)

The ACL GTR Nissan GT-R 2000 is a modern-era GT1-style Nissan built around the legendary GT-R nameplate, channeling the late-1990s and early-2000s endurance-racing formula into a brutally quick, all-wheel-drive package. While presented through AC Legends' mod interpretation, it evokes the era when exotic silhouette racers delivered huge power, massive aero, and relentless pace on long straights.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Twin-turbocharged Nissan inline-6 race engine, front-mid mounted, paired with a motorsport AWD system

  • Total Output: ~450 hp

  • Redline: ~8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,300 kg

  • Dimensions: Based on GT1 silhouette proportions; wider and lower than the road car with extended aero bodywork

  • Tires: Slick racing tires on lightweight multi-spoke wheels

  • Brakes: Large ventilated race discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The GTR Nissan GT-R 2000 feels like a torque-rich, confidence-inspiring GT1 machine with serious traction off the line and excellent stability under power. Compared with rear-wheel-drive rivals, it is far more forgiving on corner exits, but the extra driven axle and substantial aero load mean it still demands clean inputs to stay fast. It rewards carrying momentum and using the AWD grip to launch out of slower corners with authority.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo inline-6 delivers a deep, mechanical soundtrack with a hard-edged turbo shriek when the boost comes on. It pulls strongly through the midrange and feels especially muscular in the simulator when short-shifting or exiting bends under load, with the AWD system making every bit of torque usable.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and predictable, with mild understeer if you enter too hot.

  • Traction: Excellent on corner exit thanks to AWD, especially in low-grip conditions.

  • Braking: Strong and reliable, though the car responds best to smooth trail braking.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive on fast circuits, especially where boost and aero efficiency matter.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a high-powered endurance weapon — prioritize clean entries, patient throttle application, and momentum preservation. It shines on fast, flowing tracks where AWD traction and GT1 aero can work together.

Livery & Aesthetics: The car has the unmistakable menace of a GT1 silhouette racer: wide arches, low roofline, aggressive aero, and that iconic GT-R presence translated into a pure race car shape. It looks tough, muscular, and purpose-built from every angle.

Whether you're chasing lap times or just want a brutally effective early-2000s GT machine, the ACL GTR Nissan GT-R 2000 brings old-school endurance-racing energy with the security of AWD grip and classic Nissan attitude.