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Photos: $1 million gold car unveiled in Automechanika Dubai

Automechanika Dubai is the largest trade exhibition in its kind in the MENA region.

The Nissan R3 GT-R, called ‘Godzilla,’ was revealed at the Automechanika automotive parts exhibition in Dubai’s World Trade Centre yesterday. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Showcased by Japanese sports cars customisers Kuhl Racing, the car is covered with a gold paint sheen applied by Japanese body-shop Artis Izawa and further engraved by artist Takahiko Izawa. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold plated Nissan R35 GT-R. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

The car was first shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January and features a 3.8 litre V6 twin turbo engine with 545 horsepower and 6-speed dual clutch transmission. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold plated Nissan R35 GT-R. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold plated Nissan R35 GT-R. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold plated Nissan R35 GT-R. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold plated Nissan R35 GT-R. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

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