Nissan: GT-R News
10-08-2005, 02:46 PM
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Heres nothing really new, but its an article autoweek posted
It’s Almost Here…. Get ready for Japan’s Corvette, the Nissan GT-R PROTO
AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 10/7/05
Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, giving hope the GT-R legend would continue into the 21st century. Then at the 2003 Tokyo show, the company announced the next-generation GT-R would roll out in 2007. Now the launch of the newest production model is just two years away, and the new GT-R’s development has moved ahead again with the reveal of the GT-R PROTO. And this time, the GT-R, the first new one in eight years, will come to the States.
The GT-R PROTO’s design is meant to express GT-R heritage from the first model (codenamed PGC10, launched in 1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form. For the first time in GT-R history, the car will be designed as a specific body style, not derived from a sedan. The front end’s center air intake is designed to optimize airflow, as well as to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). The front fenders’ shape reflect the aero work Nissan did to optimize airflow around the tires.
The rear of the GT-R PROTO has the signature four-ring tail lamps to provide a visual link to previous GT-Rs. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look.
Drivetrain and suspension details are sketchy at this point, but our spies tell us the car will be a stout performer. Rumors from Japan say the all-wheel-drive Skyline will be powered by a 450-hp, twin turbo V6 engine. Lotus might have a hand in tuning the suspension.
AUTOWEEK
Posted Date: 10/7/05
Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, giving hope the GT-R legend would continue into the 21st century. Then at the 2003 Tokyo show, the company announced the next-generation GT-R would roll out in 2007. Now the launch of the newest production model is just two years away, and the new GT-R’s development has moved ahead again with the reveal of the GT-R PROTO. And this time, the GT-R, the first new one in eight years, will come to the States.
The GT-R PROTO’s design is meant to express GT-R heritage from the first model (codenamed PGC10, launched in 1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form. For the first time in GT-R history, the car will be designed as a specific body style, not derived from a sedan. The front end’s center air intake is designed to optimize airflow, as well as to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). The front fenders’ shape reflect the aero work Nissan did to optimize airflow around the tires.
The rear of the GT-R PROTO has the signature four-ring tail lamps to provide a visual link to previous GT-Rs. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look.
Drivetrain and suspension details are sketchy at this point, but our spies tell us the car will be a stout performer. Rumors from Japan say the all-wheel-drive Skyline will be powered by a 450-hp, twin turbo V6 engine. Lotus might have a hand in tuning the suspension.
10-08-2005, 03:50 PM
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Nicer than the 2001 concept. The GT-R is going to be very sleek and awesome.
The small blue car on the front of the magazine is the Nissan Foria concept, a homage to the old Datsun sedans and coupes. We're talking about it on Freshalloy of course.
The small blue car on the front of the magazine is the Nissan Foria concept, a homage to the old Datsun sedans and coupes. We're talking about it on Freshalloy of course.
10-09-2005, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
if they can get a production car looking even partly close to this, damn - it'll send shockwaves all over the sports car world. ppl will be like, Z0-what?
10-11-2005, 02:04 PM
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bump
any updates or real photos yet?
any updates or real photos yet?
10-11-2005, 06:12 PM
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Nice
10-14-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Worldcarfans
http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto...id/6051014.001
Now with the launch of the production model getting closer, Nissan is set to unveil a near final production model called the GT-R PROTO in one week's time at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. One week ago Nissan released some teaser design sketches of the Nissan GT-R PROTO Concept. Stunning!
Seen here testing at the Nurburgring test track in Germany is a Skyline GT-R test mule wearing a heavily modified body of an Infiniti G35 Coupe. To clarify, the G35 Coupe was named the Skyline in Japan since 2001 but never received an ultra-high-performance engine/drivetrain and therefore never lived up to it's predecessor's supercar status. But that's all going to change now with the new GT-R. Taking a closer look at these photos you'll notice the slightly more acute roofline, hood air-scoops, widened body with flared fenders, rolled out rear quarter panels and rocket launcher like dual exhaust pipes which is rumored to give way to 480hp from a 3.2 liter twin turbo V6 engine. Sources say that the purpose of this particular testing session was to evaluate the GT-R's suspension which is being tuned by Lotus at their development center in England. This GT-R will be exported globally and that includes US (under Infiniti brand) and Australia. Look for a price tag around $80,000 USD.
Now with the launch of the production model getting closer, Nissan is set to unveil a near final production model called the GT-R PROTO in one week's time at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. One week ago Nissan released some teaser design sketches of the Nissan GT-R PROTO Concept. Stunning!
Seen here testing at the Nurburgring test track in Germany is a Skyline GT-R test mule wearing a heavily modified body of an Infiniti G35 Coupe. To clarify, the G35 Coupe was named the Skyline in Japan since 2001 but never received an ultra-high-performance engine/drivetrain and therefore never lived up to it's predecessor's supercar status. But that's all going to change now with the new GT-R. Taking a closer look at these photos you'll notice the slightly more acute roofline, hood air-scoops, widened body with flared fenders, rolled out rear quarter panels and rocket launcher like dual exhaust pipes which is rumored to give way to 480hp from a 3.2 liter twin turbo V6 engine. Sources say that the purpose of this particular testing session was to evaluate the GT-R's suspension which is being tuned by Lotus at their development center in England. This GT-R will be exported globally and that includes US (under Infiniti brand) and Australia. Look for a price tag around $80,000 USD.
10-15-2005, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
I doubt it'll top more that $75K. Atleast for a "base" model.
Last edited by heyitsme; 10-15-2005 at 09:16 PM.
10-16-2005, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by invincible569
I've always been a fan of the old skyline since day 1. Hopefully one day this wish will come true where the REAL skyline comes to the U.S. with great raw power!
10-17-2005, 01:20 AM
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"real" skyline = the GTR..... 
10-17-2005, 08:17 AM
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Man I'm going to edit the topic of the thread to say "GTR". I too am also sick of everyone using "skyline" as a term for thinking 4wd twin-turbo.
The skyline is ALREADY out, I see them everyday. It's the "GTR" we are waiting for....
The skyline is ALREADY out, I see them everyday. It's the "GTR" we are waiting for....
10-18-2005, 05:08 PM
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10-18-2005, 05:17 PM
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GT-R PROTO countdown begins
www.gtrproto.com
that is all i have to say
rumors : 60-80k, limited to 1000 here in the states, 450hp awd attessa
ps. Nissan, you son of a bitch for making this site!
that is all i have to say
rumors : 60-80k, limited to 1000 here in the states, 450hp awd attessa
ps. Nissan, you son of a bitch for making this site!
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10-18-2005, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
Man I'm going to edit the topic of the thread to say "GTR". I too am also sick of everyone using "skyline" as a term for thinking 4wd twin-turbo.
The skyline is ALREADY out, I see them everyday. It's the "GTR" we are waiting for....
The skyline is ALREADY out, I see them everyday. It's the "GTR" we are waiting for....
10-18-2005, 06:46 PM
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10-18-2005, 07:33 PM
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I'm sure that that webpage has gotten alot of hits lately...
I've been checking out this thread to see if anyone has posted pre-release pictures...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...79#post4459179
I've been checking out this thread to see if anyone has posted pre-release pictures...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...79#post4459179
10-18-2005, 08:09 PM
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who is actually gonna check tonight in the middle of the night?
