Nissan GTR gets a new target car? Updated pics/info inside
Well I for one am following this very closely. GTR targets a new Porsche and the bra on the GTR is taking a bit more of a closer shape to the car, revealing a bit more of what the production might look like. If anyone has been following the unfolding of this car, the picture differences should be a lot clearer to you.
Clearest Look Yet as the GTR sets it's sights on the Porsche Carrera GT
The Nissan GT-R development team has made another run at the Nürburgring record books this morning--and the Porsche 911 Turbo is no longer its target. Sources intimately familiar with Nissan's latest test sessions inform us that the group is now gunning to beat the Porsche Carrera GT--a remarkably lofty goal considering that that Walter Röhrl reportedly piloted a Carrera GT around the 'Ring in 7 minutes 28 seconds. Another Carrera GT, driven by Horst von Saurma, managed a lap time of 7:32.
Our sources tell us that, thus far, the Nissan has fallen short of the Carrera GT's record-time, but not by much. Our mole tells us that some wet sections of the track slowed them down, and that with optimum track conditions, some heroic driving could still reel in the Porsche Supercar. Nissan reps would not divulge any specific lap times, but they hinted that something under 7:35 may have been achieved. Regardless, it's clear that Nissan's goal of overtaking the 911 Turbo has been achieved in a big way.
Stopwatch drama aside, Nissan also gave us some new eye-candy by removing most of the camouflage that has been a staple of GT-R sightings for more than a year now. Although not in showroom shape, the latest GT-R test cars give us our clearest look yet at the prototype's front bumper and headlights, and the GT-R badge is now prominently displayed in the grille-opening, and on the trunk lid. We also managed a pretty revealing interior shot as one GT-R prepared to launch. The rear vinyl camouflage has also been removed, and now only flat-black paint remains to obscure the GT-R's true styling. This is as close as we're likely to get to an undisguised car until the car's Tokyo Show debut.
In their most recent 'Ring runs, Nissan rented the track early Monday morning, and had three GT-R prototypes--spaced one-minute apart--all taking their best shots. One of the GT-Rs was reportedly driven by Horst von Saurma--the same 'Ring specialist that drove the Carrera GT to a 7:32 lap time. Another driver was said to be a Japanese driver named Shimizu--possibly well-known racer Kazuo Shimizu. The third GT-R pilot went un-named.
Nissan will likely continue their assault on the Nürburgring--and on the Porsche legacy--for the rest of this week. If the GT-R manages to do the seemingly impossible and unseat the Carrera GT, we'll let you know.
Updated Pics:
This is what many people think the production version will look like.
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also some not very informative words from Nissan at a conference today
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NISSAN ANNOUNCES FIRST DETAILS ON NEW GT-R
26 Sep 2007
- Global website goes live today -
Tokyo, Japan, (September 26, 2007) – Nissan today started the pre-launch activities in support of the all-new GT-R, the high performance sports car to be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show on October 24th. Central to the launch of GT-R, which will ultimately go on sale around the world, is a dedicated website that will provide all information on the car, including latest news, specifications and where to buy. The address for the website is Nissan GT-R Official Global Site and will available in six languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German, French and Italian.
With sales due to start in Japan in December, Nissan is today also confirming the final name of the car. Previous generations of this car were known as the Skyline GT-R; the new name for this car is simply “Nissan GT-R” in all global market. Supporting substantial early customer interest in the Nissan GT-R, the company is today making available for customers in Japan some initial details including basic specifications, colors and practical information on placing pre-orders. Prices in Japan for the Nissan GT-R will start from around 7.8 million yen.
In support of the sale of the Nissan GT-R, the company also announced today the establishment of 160 Nissan High Performance Centers in Japan. These centers have been established to provide specialist sales and servicing support for customers of the Nissan GT-R.
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and other price speculation
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08 GTR Prices and specs - latest.
Thanks to Shin from Japan for this info:
Hi,
The following is the detailed information re: new high-performance car.
Other information except front face, rear and interior will be disclosed by Nissan Page Ranking on 26th or 27th September.
The car model is CBA-R35 and the name is "NISSAN GTR".
Regards,
Shin
GT-R 7,770,000JPY (ex. TAX etc)
- Dunlop Sport Tyre
- Crome Colour Coat Rays Forged Aluminium Wheel
- Fabric Seat
GT-R Black Edition 7,927,500JPY (ex. TAX etc)
- Bridgestone Potenza Run-flat Tyre
- Black Crome Colour Coat Rays Forged Aluminium Wheel
- Fabric Seat
Factory Optional Parts
- Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat Tyre
- Thacham Cat1 Alarm
- BOSE Sound System
- SRS Driver and Passenger airbag with Side Airbag System and Cartain Airbag System
Body Colour:
Ultimate Metal Silver
Titanium Grey
Dark Metal Grey
Super Black
White Pearl
Red
If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
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If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
Well that's what I think too, but theres tons of people out there who just can't get past the fact that "it's a nissan". Like it's impossible for nissan to build a good car or something, that's only something ferrari and porsche and all those level manufacturer's can do... But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
Well that's what I think too, but theres tons of people out there who just can't get past the fact that "it's a nissan". Like it's impossible for nissan to build a good car or something, that's only something ferrari and porsche and all those level manufacturer's can do... But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
I can't wait to see the actual numbers for this thing when it comes out or what will be possible with these things once tuners get a hold of them
If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
Well that's what I think too, but theres tons of people out there who just can't get past the fact that "it's a nissan". Like it's impossible for nissan to build a good car or something, that's only something ferrari and porsche and all those level manufacturer's can do... But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
I can't wait to see the actual numbers for this thing when it comes out or what will be possible with these things once tuners get a hold of them
Oh me too, I want to see what that VR38 can do. I'm very concerned on how much this will truly weigh though and how the brakes will be. Those have always been weak spots of previous skylines.
I also updated the expected production GTR picture with a photoshop of the first one so you get a better idea of what to expect
God willing...this will be the first import I'll own. I'm hoping that the SS Vette will deflate the demand/price for used Z06s...witch in turn may give me some leverage on a used GT-R...
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If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
Well that's what I think too, but theres tons of people out there who just can't get past the fact that "it's a nissan". Like it's impossible for nissan to build a good car or something, that's only something ferrari and porsche and all those level manufacturer's can do... But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
I can't wait to see the actual numbers for this thing when it comes out or what will be possible with these things once tuners get a hold of them
Oh me too, I want to see what that VR38 can do. I'm very concerned on how much this will truly weigh though and how the brakes will be. Those have always been weak spots of previous skylines.
I also updated the expected production GTR picture with a photoshop of the first one so you get a better idea of what to expect
Well if you think about the RB26 it was a cast iron block, it was smaller displacement than an LS1, two less pistons, and because of all of the reinforcement on it, I remember reading it weighed over 500lbs with all ancelieries(sp). Though I really don't understand the concept of making an awd coupe if it's going to weigh so much, doesn't that defeat the purpose of it handling well?
That's really really impressive. Anyone know if there is a list of times for cars around the ring, by make and model? Be interesting to see how some other cars fair.
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That's really really impressive. Anyone know if there is a list of times for cars around the ring, by make and model? Be interesting to see how some other cars fair.
If it's within 10 seconds of a lap time of a Carrera GT and the top model only costs a little over $73k then Nissan has a serious winner on their hands!
Well that's what I think too, but theres tons of people out there who just can't get past the fact that "it's a nissan". Like it's impossible for nissan to build a good car or something, that's only something ferrari and porsche and all those level manufacturer's can do... But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
I can't wait to see the actual numbers for this thing when it comes out or what will be possible with these things once tuners get a hold of them
Oh me too, I want to see what that VR38 can do. I'm very concerned on how much this will truly weigh though and how the brakes will be. Those have always been weak spots of previous skylines.
I also updated the expected production GTR picture with a photoshop of the first one so you get a better idea of what to expect
Well if you think about the RB26 it was a cast iron block, it was smaller displacement than an LS1, two less pistons, and because of all of the reinforcement on it, I remember reading it weighed over 500lbs with all ancelieries(sp). Though I really don't understand the concept of making an awd coupe if it's going to weigh so much, doesn't that defeat the purpose of it handling well?
exactly. That's why I'm waiting to see what the vr38 can do
speculation says the car is weighing anywhere from 3500-3850 depending on the source. That's too heavy
Last edited by siberian57 : 09-29-2007 at 06:21 PM.
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Nissan GTR gets a new target car? Updated pics/info inside
<-----He's got his popcorn! 11-1 bitches! Up next: Detroit Lions
But I do agree, this car if these hold true will be incredible
I'm hoping that the SS Vette will deflate the demand/price for used Z06s...witch in turn may give me some leverage on a used GT-R...
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