Nissan: GT-R News
01-15-2004, 05:22 PM
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The latest about the GTR from Ghosn is that it's delayed yet again. It's not a priority right now within Nissan. As you saw from the Detroit SHow, Nissan's priority was TRUCKS this year. And it's trucks for now. That's what they are missing, that's what has high margins. Though the GTR will be sold globally and possibly with a turbo engine outside North American and with a V8 inside North America. Sounds like we have to wait for another 2 years before we see it in dealerships.
The GT-R is a one of a kind vehicle. Making it share platforms and engines dilutes the hell outta it.
I heard the V-8 rumor is dropped, the V-6 is in with turbos. Also, not sure if it will be a Nissan or an Infiniti. GHosen wants to bring Infinitit to Europe when he takes over Renault in 3 years. But a 60k Infinitit or Nissan may not fly.
Most of the GT_R lovers here are kids, the general public has no idea what a great maching it is. Kids can't buy 50-60k+ cars.
I would love one, if done right.
01-16-2004, 12:56 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
What happend was the R34 GT_R was to be the last Skyline. Nissan was broke and did not have any money to develop a R35. SInce their turnaround, they now have money. The R35 was/is not a priority. AS stated, it is to continue to make money, hence the trucks.
The GT-R is a one of a kind vehicle. Making it share platforms and engines dilutes the hell outta it.
I heard the V-8 rumor is dropped, the V-6 is in with turbos. Also, not sure if it will be a Nissan or an Infiniti. GHosen wants to bring Infinitit to Europe when he takes over Renault in 3 years. But a 60k Infinitit or Nissan may not fly.
Most of the GT_R lovers here are kids, the general public has no idea what a great maching it is. Kids can't buy 50-60k+ cars.
I would love one, if done right.
What happend was the R34 GT_R was to be the last Skyline. Nissan was broke and did not have any money to develop a R35. SInce their turnaround, they now have money. The R35 was/is not a priority. AS stated, it is to continue to make money, hence the trucks.
The GT-R is a one of a kind vehicle. Making it share platforms and engines dilutes the hell outta it.
I heard the V-8 rumor is dropped, the V-6 is in with turbos. Also, not sure if it will be a Nissan or an Infiniti. GHosen wants to bring Infinitit to Europe when he takes over Renault in 3 years. But a 60k Infinitit or Nissan may not fly.
Most of the GT_R lovers here are kids, the general public has no idea what a great maching it is. Kids can't buy 50-60k+ cars.
I would love one, if done right.
Same can be said for the NSX.
01-18-2004, 02:05 PM
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this is the only Skyline for me
http://www.runeb.org/www_docs/Jexoti...ateskyline.avi
btw they don't start driving it until half way through the vid.. but boy do they drive it
http://www.runeb.org/www_docs/Jexoti...ateskyline.avi
btw they don't start driving it until half way through the vid.. but boy do they drive it
03-14-2004, 07:13 PM
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Another Delay For GT-R - - - Source: Autoexpress
Fans awaiting the all-new Nissan GT-R shouldn't hold their breath - the supercar has been delayed again. Product planning boss Patrick Pelata says it will now be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007. He told us: "A car such as the GT-R has to make technology breakthroughs. It takes time to find these solutions."
Fans awaiting the all-new Nissan GT-R shouldn't hold their breath - the supercar has been delayed again. Product planning boss Patrick Pelata says it will now be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007. He told us: "A car such as the GT-R has to make technology breakthroughs. It takes time to find these solutions."
03-26-2004, 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
What happend was the R34 GT_R was to be the last Skyline. Nissan was broke and did not have any money to develop a R35. SInce their turnaround, they now have money. The R35 was/is not a priority. AS stated, it is to continue to make money, hence the trucks.
The GT-R is a one of a kind vehicle. Making it share platforms and engines dilutes the hell outta it.
I heard the V-8 rumor is dropped, the V-6 is in with turbos. Also, not sure if it will be a Nissan or an Infiniti. GHosen wants to bring Infinitit to Europe when he takes over Renault in 3 years. But a 60k Infinitit or Nissan may not fly.
Most of the GT_R lovers here are kids, the general public has no idea what a great maching it is. Kids can't buy 50-60k+ cars.
I would love one, if done right.
What happend was the R34 GT_R was to be the last Skyline. Nissan was broke and did not have any money to develop a R35. SInce their turnaround, they now have money. The R35 was/is not a priority. AS stated, it is to continue to make money, hence the trucks.
The GT-R is a one of a kind vehicle. Making it share platforms and engines dilutes the hell outta it.
I heard the V-8 rumor is dropped, the V-6 is in with turbos. Also, not sure if it will be a Nissan or an Infiniti. GHosen wants to bring Infinitit to Europe when he takes over Renault in 3 years. But a 60k Infinitit or Nissan may not fly.
Most of the GT_R lovers here are kids, the general public has no idea what a great maching it is. Kids can't buy 50-60k+ cars.
I would love one, if done right.
09-28-2004, 03:19 PM
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I mean at this point, 300 HP, two years from now, will be mainstream for the sport enthusiast.
This thing will have 450. Think about it. Just a few years ago, 450 was what the Viper made and it was THE power to have. It was thought of as stratospheric. Now you can get almost as much with a Vette, a GTO for 35K or a discontinued Cobra.
It's just getting crazy out there with power.
This thing will have 450. Think about it. Just a few years ago, 450 was what the Viper made and it was THE power to have. It was thought of as stratospheric. Now you can get almost as much with a Vette, a GTO for 35K or a discontinued Cobra.
It's just getting crazy out there with power.
09-28-2004, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreamdtt2000
If that's the car. I rather get the old one.
Does not resemble anything close to a traditional skyline. I don't like it. The 400hp sounds good but 180mph, I expected 200pmh.
09-28-2004, 04:21 PM
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The face reminds me of the new M... the hood, and front proportions... I think this car will be a beast. By the time it's ready for production it'll be tight. I don't mind the 450HP... just matters how they price this thing.
10-03-2004, 09:00 AM
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The next egn Skyline???
yea, the V36 Skyline. Comes with a high displacement 330hp 4.1L V6.
http://49uper.com:8080/html/img-s/13533.jpg
parbably a photoshoped picture...
http://49uper.com:8080/html/img-s/13533.jpg
parbably a photoshoped picture...
10-03-2004, 10:37 AM
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I suspect those are modified M35 headlights on the new Lexus IS300 body.
10-03-2004, 11:42 AM
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That photoshop may not be that far off. I trust that the NA G35 (might be G40 based on engine size) will make it a bit faster than last time - the Skyline was out for over a year before the G35 debut in NA. The current Skyline is going on 4 years so this one might not be that far off - probably late 06 as an 07 model. Infinit will need something like this to keep its line fresh - all of the new M hoopla will have died down by then.
10-03-2004, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Damnit noob. That pic is old and that is our G35. My brain still comprehends Skyline as the GT-R.....
The Skyline has several models including the GT-R and sedan V35 (NA G35). Compared to perhaps yesterday, yes it's old but I think it's been around the net for less than a month.
10-05-2004, 04:22 PM
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the new infiniti GTR will have 450HP+... it is either 3.3TT or 3.5TT.
Expect half the current M3 and boxer S owners show up at Infiniti Dealer in 07.
Expect half the current M3 and boxer S owners show up at Infiniti Dealer in 07.
10-05-2004, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
the new infiniti GTR will have 450HP+... it is either 3.3TT or 3.5TT.
Expect half the current M3 and boxer S owners show up at Infiniti Dealer in 07.
Expect half the current M3 and boxer S owners show up at Infiniti Dealer in 07.
10-06-2004, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I mean at this point, 300 HP, two years from now, will be mainstream for the sport enthusiast.
This thing will have 450. Think about it. Just a few years ago, 450 was what the Viper made and it was THE power to have. It was thought of as stratospheric. Now you can get almost as much with a Vette, a GTO for 35K or a discontinued Cobra.
It's just getting crazy out there with power.
This thing will have 450. Think about it. Just a few years ago, 450 was what the Viper made and it was THE power to have. It was thought of as stratospheric. Now you can get almost as much with a Vette, a GTO for 35K or a discontinued Cobra.
It's just getting crazy out there with power.
Scary thought.
10-06-2004, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by slyraskal
Another thing to note, is that with the increase in power we've been noticing over the years, and the costs not going up too much, there's gonna be a lot more idiots and crazy drivers on the road with cars that have more power than they can handle.
Scary thought.
Scary thought.
yah so the wise decision to make is Make ur car have more HP and faster than theirs.
10-07-2004, 10:50 PM
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have you seen this sketch yet gav? what's the deal with it?
10-08-2004, 11:33 AM
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wow... that's the best looking Nissan I have seen in a WHILE.. esp from the front. looks TOUGH!! I hope it looks like that!! 
10-08-2004, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mattg
have you seen this sketch yet gav? what's the deal with it?
10-08-2004, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
This sketch I saw with the previous sketch but I did not post cos it does not look like what a stock Skyline could look like. So I ignored.
10-08-2004, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
and the one you posted DOES look like what a stock Skyline could look like?????
The above pic, looks like a heavily modified version of a Skyline.
10-08-2004, 01:36 PM
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well, I'm scurred....