The powerful GT-R demo car displayed by KUHL JAPAN at the Osaka Auto Messe

A record 660 customised cars were gathered at the Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024, held at Intex Osaka from 10-12 February 2024. The KUHL JAPAN booth, which was particularly large at the event, displayed a wide range of new products painted in the same gold colour. The new concept model based on the Nissan GT-R stood out in particular and was a big hit with the crowds that constantly gathered around the car.

The thoroughly detailed attention to detail was also noteworthy

When we spoke to them, they told us that the car on display was the “R35GT-R KUHLRACING 2024EDITION WIDE BODY”, and while still a prototype, it was built in anticipation of a future release.

What is most interesting is the shape of the front bumper, reminiscent of the 2024 model that gave it its name. The front face is unique to the 2024 model with daylights, giving the old model a new touch.

By the way, the R35 can be fitted to all R35 models from the first model year to the 2024 model year, but the press line leading to the bonnet was changed in 2017, so there are two different front bumpers and bonnets available for different press lines. Of course, it is also possible to change a pre-2016 model to a 2017 or later press line if the bonnet is replaced at the same time.

Turning to the rear, a four-pronged central muffler catches the eye, and the bumper is also designed to match this, and features a huge diffuser.

The 30 mm wide body landing on each side is achieved by air suspension

As the name ‘widebody’ implies, the wings are widened to allow larger tyres to be fitted. The front wings are of the wing replacement type, while the rear are of the stick-on type. The wide width is 30 mm on each side for both the front and rear, allowing the wheels and tyres to be fitted without having to cut the wings. Incidentally, the company’s own 21x12J-40 wheels are mounted on these wings, and the air suspension is used to keep them inside the wings.

By the way, this is still a concept model, so the side canards and other parts may be a little more docile on the production version, but when you see it in person, the silhouette is powerful and powerful. Many people are already looking forward to its release.

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