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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
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In brake testing, we've recorded a best 60-0 mph stopping distance of 98 feet, a very short distance indeed.
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Just as with nearly any other low-production, high-price supercar, there are no actual crash-test ratings for the 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have smashed a GT-R, thankfully, but that leaves us all to wonder about the GT-R's safety.
Feature-wise, you'll find side airbags and curtain airbags, while all-wheel drive and stability control will help guard against any temptation from the GT-R's massive output. While you'd be foolish to turn these systems off on the street, these highly evolved traction and stability controls can be deactivated out on the track.
A RearView Monitor is now standard on all models--which is a good thing, as in past models we've found that the GT-R's thick rear pillars can get in the way of outward visibility.
Conclusion
There are still no crash tests to go on in judging the GT-R's safety; but it's no slouch in features.
