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VDC Nissan GT-R R35 DAMD Public 4.0

BDC (Drift)Nissan
420 hp
Horsepower
1740 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2009
Year

Nissan GT-R R35 DAMD Public 4.0 (BDC / Drift)

The Nissan GT-R R35 DAMD Public 4.0 is a heavily modified drift-spec take on the legendary R35 GT-R, built around Nissan’s all-wheel-drive supercar platform and reworked for controlled oversteer. Based on the VDC-style public mod package, it captures the aggressive look and broad-shouldered presence of the GT-R while turning it into a very different kind of machine for tandem and solo drift sessions.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6 (VR38DETT), front-mid mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~420 hp

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic

  • Weight: ~1,740 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,670 mm long × 1,895 mm wide × 1,370 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,780 mm

  • Tires: Performance drift tires on aftermarket multi-spoke wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers

  • Layout: AWD drift setup, front-engined

In the Simulator Feel

The DAMD Public 4.0 GT-R feels like a heavy, powerful, and surprisingly adaptable drift platform. Compared with purpose-built rear-drive drift cars, it carries more mass and traction, which gives it a different rhythm: more commitment on initiation, more patience on throttle, and more need to manage the car’s weight transfer cleanly. Once it’s set, the GT-R delivers a stable, confidence-building slide that suits fast transitions and long, flowing corners.

Engine & Sound: The VR38 twin-turbo V6 brings a deep, muscular tone with a hard-edged turbocharged bark as the revs climb. It has strong midrange punch, and in sim form it feels especially potent when you’re feeding in power to sustain angle or recover from a mistake. The sound is less high-strung than a naturally aspirated drift car, but it gives the GT-R a relentless, forceful character.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable on entry with predictable rotation once you commit, though the chassis rewards decisive steering and setup discipline.

  • Traction: Strong all-around grip, making it easier to catch slides and maintain momentum, but it can feel resistant if you try to force angle too early.

  • Braking: Heavy but consistent, with enough stopping power to set the car up cleanly for drift initiations.

  • Top Speed: Excellent for a drift car, especially on longer tracks where the GT-R’s power and stability let it carry speed between transitions.

Driving Style Tip: Let the car work for you. Use weight transfer, clutch or throttle initiation, and a smooth hand on the wheel instead of trying to flick it like a lighter chassis. The GT-R rewards drivers who keep the slide tidy and use its stability to build rhythm rather than relying on extreme steering angle.

Livery & Aesthetics: The DAMD Public 4.0 bodywork gives the R35 an even more dramatic stance, with wide aero, aggressive vents, and that unmistakable GT-R silhouette. It looks every bit the part in a drift paddock — low, muscular, and ready for a smoke-filled tandem run.

Whether you’re linking corners in solo practice or battling door-to-door in tandem, the Nissan GT-R R35 DAMD Public 4.0 delivers a unique blend of supercar power, AWD stability, and drift-friendly attitude.