What a surprise; the world’s fastest man appreciates one of the world’s fastest sports cars.
Okay, even if this was a P.R. stunt, you can’t deny that the GT-R seems almost tailored exclusively for Bolt’s charisma (and performance). The partnership between Nissan’s Godzilla and Usain Bolt goes a while back, with the Japanese car company even coming up with a limited-edition GT-R christened after the athlete.
In fact, the Jamaican Bolt helped develop a one-off GT-R painted in a gold color embossed with his signature and featuring interior fittings finished in real gold (which was auction off for charity), so it was mandatory of Usain to show us behind the scenes at the NY Auto Show – (where the model was officially unveiled).
Sporting a gold color just like his own creation, the new model appeals to the renowned athlete, especially with its upgraded, more luxurious interior, but as a GT-R owner the man also appreciates the vehicle’s build quality, fuel economy and performance (obviously).