10 Better Nicknames For The Nissan GT-R
'Godzilla' is getting old. Here are 10 better monikers for the superlative GT-R.
The Nissan GT-R has colloquially been known as Godzilla since the early 1960s when early versions of the car could be seen on the silver screen next to, and underfoot, the giant lizard. Over 50 years later, we're still using the same nickname for Nissan's halo car. Time for a change, we think.
After spending a week with the 2018 Nissan GT-R Track Edition recently, some other nicknames came to mind that might fit this supercar better. Some are silly, though all are accurate to a degree. My favorite is the first one in our list. Click through to find yours.
Gallery: 10 Better Nicknames For The Nissan GT-R
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