Major 2008 Nissan GTR Update!

[guitarlix]

Car caught at Goodwood festival





Juicy Details:


Redline at 8000rpm

Rumored 480HP 3.7L V6

Rumors of three derivations initially not confirmed, but there will be different versions over time

New 'Super MFD' - advanced controls relating to the set up of car

Wheel sizes unknown - but appear 20"

Japan and USA first for deliveries

Official unveiling at the Tokyo motor show this year.

The test driver was a French VP of Nissan and he thinks it will be a huge success. Test driver commented that Porsche have a lot to be worried about. Other test drivers have described it as "frighteningly quick" and "very smooth" certainly from the way it pulled away it was effortless.

3 buttons on dash: "T", "S", "V"

Bose sound system

Gauge: 340kmh(211MPH)

Steering wheel has other controls on it such as stereo etc.

There appears to be a lap timer as well linked to buttons on the wheel

Door handles have a push in button for them to pop out to pull on

Quad exhaust system to mirror the twin round lights

Brembo 6 pot calipers

Bridgestone Potenza RE070

Satellite Navigation screen in with MFD

[Quickening]

Can we expect a Inifinit reskin? As this is probably going to put the whole brand to shame.

[guitarlix]

Doubt it. I think it's going to stay Nissan only.

[JJ26]

Originally Posted by Quickening

Can we expect a Inifinit reskin? As this is probably going to put the whole brand to shame.

Yup, Nissan only.

[Strapping.Young.Lad]

Ill take that Ford Gt behind it

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by FordRules

Ill take that Ford Gt behind it

Nissan > Ford.

[redTT]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Nissan > Ford.

Ford GT>Nissan GTR
Ford GT = True ferrari beater supercar
Nissan GTR = A done up 350z

[1931Chevy]

When Ford gets back on track they need a Ford GT replacement , something to really compete againts this imports because, Nissan is bringing the GTR, Honda will bring their V10 sport car and Toyleta the Supra , GM has the Corvette so I imagine this cars will be in the same category as Viper and Corvette

[Koasterking]

Any word on starting price?

[JBsZ06]

I would imagine if sales start to fall there will be an infiniti version faster than you can say.......

Nissan dealers are among the worst....

I don't know why but around here my wife was horrified by their behaviors recently as we went shopping. (she liked the look of the Altima coupe for a few minutes so I took her shopping/she didn't like the economy car though)

Infiniti on the other hand truly was a enjoyable experience.

Take it for what its worth but at 60 or 70 grand I believe the buyer deserves the Infiniti buying experience...

there is a lot to be said for buying experiences and the manner in which a dealership carries itself.

JMO

[Joevette]

ehh, i'll take an R34 please

[guitarlix]

Originally Posted by redTT

Ford GT>Nissan GTR
Ford GT = True ferrari beater supercar
Nissan GTR = A done up 350z

This coming from a TT driver.

Typical GMI response. If it's anything Asian, it's a "done-up"/"glorified" something else. I hope people realise how retarded they sound when they post something like that.

[guitarlix]

Originally Posted by Koasterking

Any word on starting price?

Around $60K

[minnfang]

I'm a GM guy, but... the GTR looks like it has a lot of potential. I REALLY like the look of the greenhouse - it reminds me of a Rolex series road racing car. We'll see how the front end turned out when the bra is removed.

If they have kept the weight down, this thing could really push the big boys (Vette, Viper) on a race track. I just wonder though how durable 480HP from an 8,000 RPM 3.7L V6 will be.

BTW - that color looks great on the Lambo.

[E. Haskell]

Originally Posted by minnfang

If they have kept the weight down,

With AWD and TTs, that'll be hard to do. I would expect 3500lbs+.