Would you like to arrive on your wedding day in a true sports car? Take a look at the Nissan GT-R, a Japanese supercar that you can hire as your wedding car. Read more
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The current Nissan GT-R came onto the market in 2007 and has stayed broadly the same car ever since, with small updates along the way. It has a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, four-wheel drive and a wide, angular body with four round rear lights. Among enthusiasts it is known as Godzilla, a nickname that dates back to its predecessors.
As a wedding car, the GT-R is a choice for couples who love technology and speed. It does not look graceful like a classic car, but muscular and modern. At a wedding with a bold or contemporary feel, such as a party in a warehouse, at a racing circuit or in a modern venue, it fits right in. A groom who is mad about cars is often delighted by the surprise.
A GT-R in pearl white is a natural choice as a wedding car. The paint shifts slightly in shade with the light and goes well with a wedding dress in the photos. A sports exhaust gives a powerful sound as you pull away, which makes an impression at your entrance or when saying goodbye to your guests.
This is a coupé with two long doors and low seats. Getting in therefore calls for a different technique than in a saloon: stand with your back to the seat, lower yourself down and then swing both legs in at the same time. With a slim dress this goes smoothly, and with a full skirt it is a matter of gathering the fabric neatly before you sit down.
The GT-R officially has four seats, but the back seat is small and best suited to short distances or to luggage. Plan on the couple sitting in the front. A long train can be laid on the back seat behind the front seat, so that it does not end up creased in the footwell. A tall veil or an updo may touch the low roofline, so bear this in mind when choosing your hairstyle.
The GT-R is fast and feels stable thanks to its four-wheel drive. On a wedding day, driving calmly is the wisest approach: with a dress and flowers in the car, nobody wants to brake hard. For self-drive, rental companies often set requirements for age and driving experience, so ask about this when you request a quote.
A modern sports car looks best in a setting with clean lines: a concrete façade, a car park deck at sunset or a straight road through open polder. Ask the photographer to capture the car from a low angle and from the front too, as that is where the wide nose is at its strongest. Decoration is possible, but keep it modest so that the shape of the car stays visible.
Plan the moment the GT-R pulls up with care. Keep your guests outside, make sure the photographer is ready and then drive calmly onto the grounds. A powerful engine note at the right moment works better than a car idling by the door for a long time.
If you would like to see more sporty options, take a look at the overview of sporty wedding cars. It includes, for example, the Porsche 911, a comparable sports car with a very different character. You can find everything from this brand on the page with Nissan wedding cars.