The 2017 Nissan GT-R: Polished to perfection

Nissan GT-R, a legendary supercar, is known for its mastery at every touch point. The craftsmanship that goes into the making of the Nissan GT-R is done with utmost precision, as each part is built and finished meticulously.

Aside from the engine that is built by a Takumi (a master craftsman), another area that is perfected by the hands of a Takumi is the polishing process. The process requires the Takumi to inspect, check and then polish the coat to perfection.

This new video introduces the craftsmanship behind the Nissan GT-R Coloring & Polishing processes. Notes to Editor: In Japan, the term takumi is used to describe a master craftsman who has perfected his skills over years of painstaking work and dedication. It is reserved for those who are at the very top of their profession. At Nissan’s expansive engine factory in Yokohama, five men have been designated as takumi. They are the sole assemblers of the engines that power one of the most heralded sports cars in automotive history - the Nissan GT-R.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world’s best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the RenaultNissan Alliance.