When it came to the R35 GT R's launch, its all wheel drive system was top of the class, giving unbelievable grip and cornering – crazy stuff. A key to the GT-R's giant killing performance was the ATTESA E-TS system, which can send up to 50% of the power to the front wheels. But since its debut, many other manufacturers have designed their own, high tech AWD systems. Others claim that the GT-R's system is still one of the best, offering a very different driving experience to its rivals. But some argue that newer AWD systems, particularly in high performance EVs, have settled the question in those arenas, too. But this debate also tends to include the larger question of whether the mechanical approach to performance that the GT R has taken is even relevant in an increasingly electronic, software driven automotive landscape.