It’s the new Nissan GT-R!

Don't be fooled by Nissan's claim that its new, 2015-spec GT-R is ‘more mature' and ‘more civilised', because it's probably not. This is the updated version, and it'll still tear your face off.

Oh sure, Nissan has worked on the ‘GT' part of the GT-R badge; certainly the ‘R' is catered for thanks to a twin-turbo V6, four-wheel-drive and enough power to realign the moon. Here though, the bid is to make it more comfortable. As such, there's quite a suite of updates to sift through so pay attention.

So, deep breath... the damper rates of the shock absorbers have been modified to improve cornering stability, there's a new tyre construction for better straight-line stability and ride quality, a modified shim structure between brake pads and caliper pistons (to improve feel) has been introduced, and the steering has been ‘optimised' to reduce engine vibration at idle.

There's been no increase in power - with 542bhp and a 2.8sec 0-62mph time, it's hardly necessary, we think - but the engine and transmission management systems have been retuned, and the clearance of the transaxle and driveshaft has been modified in a bid to reduce vibration and noise. Even the ruddy bearings inside the flywheel housing have been modified so that they chatter less.

Here's the killer, though: the carpet in the boot has been changed to improve sound insulation. Yep, this is chapter and verse on How To Update Your Nissan GT-R.

However, there is a new special edition that could apply to those not seeking additional comfort levels, and it's called the Track Edition engineered by Nismo. As you would suspect, it's been tuned to go fast around a track, and it's been built by Nismo; a stepping stone into the full-fat Nismo GT-R.

You get custom adhesive bonding for increased bodyshell rigidity, flared front arches with air ducts, custom suspension, a new stabilizer with higher spring rates, forged RAYS aluminium wheels and Dunlop Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST tyres. Ready your finest maximum lateral-g face.

It's on sale in Japan as we speak, but there's been no announcement yet from Nissan UK on an expected arrival over on these shores. Still, better to start saving all that money, because the current GT-R starts from £78k and rises to £131k for the range-topping Nismo version.