Getting to grips with a monster of the motoring world - the Nissan GT-R

Simon Davis gets behind the wheel of not just one, but three different Nissan GT-Rs — including the iconic R34 Skyline GT-R — at Silverstone

For most people, the name ‘Godzilla’ relates to a rather corny film about a gigantic, angry lizard that wreaks havoc on ’90s New York City. It’s all a bit naff and over the top, but entertaining nonetheless.

In the motoring world, on the other hand, ‘Godzilla’ refers to one of the most iconic cars to ever be put into production — the Nissan Skyline GT-R. While there’s plenty that’s entertaining and over the top about the GT-R, it certainly isn’t naff.