View Full Version : 08 skyline spy shot in Germany
RiversideS13
10-09-2006, 09:24 PM
make sure you click the picture icon to see more pictures
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Spy_Shots_and_Future_Cars/Spy_Shots_2008_Nissan_Skyline.S178.A10952.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/09/spied-2008-nissan-gt-r/#more-4215
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/1-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/4-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/2-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/5-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/3-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
unwed_transient
10-09-2006, 09:31 PM
i had hoped they would steer clear of anything looking like the g35...
budget constraints i guess.
LookOut Nick
10-09-2006, 09:34 PM
looks very exotic to me..very super car oriented
TheWolf
10-09-2006, 09:37 PM
slow!!!!!
postoshort
LB.Motoring
10-09-2006, 09:42 PM
Looks good, they still have the g35 ish platform, but looks like a goodd direction
looks sharp
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/coupes/0601_900_Nissan_Skyline+2008_Nissan_Skyline_GTR+Fu ll_Driver_Side_View.jpg
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/coupes/0601_900_Nissan_Skyline+2008_Nissan_Skyline_GTR+Dr iver_Side_Front_View.jpg
I still hate the roofline. Everything else looks tasty though.
A Spec Products
10-09-2006, 09:47 PM
looks pretty good
i dont like the wing tho
on those concept pics, they shouldve painted the black parts below the headlights and grill
i think that looks weird like how it is
LB.Motoring
10-09-2006, 09:49 PM
yah should stick with the prototype wing :)
usdm180sx
10-09-2006, 09:57 PM
I still hate the roofline. Everything else looks tasty though.
+1 The roofline looks partially evolved...yuck
LB.Motoring
10-09-2006, 10:01 PM
oh and the mirrors... damn i just spotted those ewwie things >_<
BOROSUN
10-09-2006, 10:33 PM
hot sizzle...
i wonder how much power its producing?
Drift Motion
10-09-2006, 10:55 PM
i like the tail
but still not as sexy as the R34...sigh
and its GTR no more Skyline
qt_240
10-09-2006, 11:23 PM
i like it ..
TurDz
10-09-2006, 11:51 PM
YEEEEESSS!! It doesn't look like the concept car anymore! They took styling points from it, and it looks like it was put into fusion with the R34 body style and stance.
I like it a lot. (And I hated the concept car).
The car looks very promising aerodynamically too.
!Zar!
10-10-2006, 12:02 AM
This is one of the few, "concept cars" from this generation that I'm pleased with as a whole.
The roof line still has the jagged lines but I believe they will smoth that out.
EchoOfSilence
10-10-2006, 12:16 AM
it looks like they only changed the front end and the mirrors
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 07:46 AM
I still like the whole package. Yea, kinda G35-esque, but then again the G35 is sexy, sooooo...I actually like the roof line personally. Over-all i think this looks more like a $100k sports car then the R34 did.
MELLO*SOS
10-10-2006, 09:43 AM
Appears i'm the odd man out here but... Yuck, it looks like a rx8 mated with a g35. I'll take an r34 over that trash any day. :barf:
AceInHole
10-10-2006, 09:54 AM
I like my G35c, but if it can hang with the Z06 or Elise I may make the move from SCCA FS to SS (assuming it's classed there)...
It's super hot as is.
I love the design, even the parts that some of you guys consider quirky.
Too bad I won't be able to trade my evo in on one, since the price is projected to be around $75k.
Rumor has it that it may be called a Nissan Skyline GTR in the US, due to name recognition.
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 10:59 AM
It's super hot as is.
I love the design, even the parts that some of you guys consider quirky.
Too bad I won't be able to trade my evo in on one, since the price is projected to be around $75k.
Rumor has it that it may be called a Nissan Skyline GTR in the US, due to name recognition.
They have commited to selling it as a Nissan GTR. The Skyline part though is not going to be included. At least thats what the last report I read said.
cisco240
10-10-2006, 11:15 AM
I like it. Wonder when they will finally come out though.
ladiesman8527
10-10-2006, 11:18 AM
:hitit: ....i want concrete engine specs...no more "likely" engine specs.
HyperTek
10-10-2006, 11:53 AM
sweet i wonder if it will come with the roll cage heheheh
I think this car will grow on me. when teh z33 was introduced I wasnt too crazy about it, but now i love that car.
dam was that nurburgring?? musta been nice.. i hope someday i can drive on that road
LB.Motoring
10-10-2006, 12:02 PM
they can bury me there! :keke: I hope to roll on that baby at least once....
Cashizslick
10-10-2006, 12:12 PM
This car looks great.
Ill buy one. . . so long as its a turbo model.
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 12:13 PM
Update: Here's some shots of it ON the ring.
http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/first-shots-of-the-skyline-on-the-ring/
LB.Motoring
10-10-2006, 12:47 PM
hehehe
sick rear tuck :keke:
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/skyline-ring-1.jpg
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/skyline-ring-2.jpg
S13 Charlie
10-10-2006, 01:11 PM
Wow! That's all I can say! The still photos are ok, but when you see the suspension compressed in the action photos, woooo, makes me want to sell a kidney to be first in line to buy one. There are still a few funky parts to the overall design, but I have a feeling those will grow on me and become endearing features as time goes on. I don't mind that it'll be called the "GTR" although it would be nice to see "SKYLINE" on there somewhere, but it won't be long until someone in the aftermarket comes out with decent badging to add on there. Viewed close the wing does look funny, but in motion, it almost looks like it's floating above the trunk, with the two-tone coloring it has. My guess is that it's all Carbon Fiber, just color-matched on the top half. When this car comes out, it's going straight to the top of my list of dream cars. wow. As far as possible engines, just looking at the hood and the huge exhaust pipes, I'm willing to bet that it's a TT V8. Displacement maybe 4.2-4.5 liters? I can only imagine how much of a demon it would be with a few tweaks here and there, much like the holy grail RB engines. Oh well, i'm done rambling on. Thanks for the pictures, you've got me all excited about the GTR again!
-C
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 01:30 PM
Wow! That's all I can say! The still photos are ok, but when you see the suspension compressed in the action photos, woooo, makes me want to sell a kidney to be first in line to buy one. There are still a few funky parts to the overall design, but I have a feeling those will grow on me and become endearing features as time goes on. I don't mind that it'll be called the "GTR" although it would be nice to see "SKYLINE" on there somewhere, but it won't be long until someone in the aftermarket comes out with decent badging to add on there. Viewed close the wing does look funny, but in motion, it almost looks like it's floating above the trunk, with the two-tone coloring it has. My guess is that it's all Carbon Fiber, just color-matched on the top half. When this car comes out, it's going straight to the top of my list of dream cars. wow. As far as possible engines, just looking at the hood and the huge exhaust pipes, I'm willing to bet that it's a TT V8. Displacement maybe 4.2-4.5 liters? I can only imagine how much of a demon it would be with a few tweaks here and there, much like the holy grail RB engines. Oh well, i'm done rambling on. Thanks for the pictures, you've got me all excited about the GTR again!
-C
Most reports state it will be a 3.7liter version of the new VQHR, but a TT version. So techinally a VQ37DETT.
ThatGuy
10-10-2006, 01:31 PM
By the hood vents and the visible FMIC in the 3rd pic, I'd say TT V8 is true. :bow: Should be nice. Can't wait to see the actually numbers and specs, not to mention some pics from aftermarket tuners. You know once they get their hands on these it's gonna be wicked. :rawk:
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 03:03 PM
^
I'm willing to bet you a year of premie subscription it won't be a V8 and will be a TT VQ or VQHR...What do ya say? Friendly bet?
ThatGuy
10-10-2006, 03:12 PM
While I wouldn't mind you remaining a premie for at least another year, you are too confident for me to consider a wager. :D
exitspeed
10-10-2006, 03:17 PM
While I wouldn't mind you remaining a premie for at least another year, you are too confident for me to consider a wager. :D
;) :bow: Cool...
King 240
10-10-2006, 03:19 PM
Man I can't wait to see this thing.
I've been saving since I heard about this car, plus I plan on selling my 240 and jeep when it comes out to help aid the funds. I don't care if I have to live in the thing, I want one and I'll donate a testicle to get it...maybe both, I won't needs kids I'll have this :)
Man I can't wait to see this thing.
I've been saving since I heard about this car, plus I plan on selling my 240 and jeep when it comes out to help aid the funds. I don't care if I have to live in the thing, I want one and I'll donate a testicle to get it...maybe both, I won't needs kids I'll have this :)
yes i can already see a lot of people going in debt for this car and a lot of marriege ruined.
silverarrow27
10-10-2006, 07:04 PM
Looks fugly to me
midnight zenki
10-10-2006, 07:05 PM
While I wouldn't mind you remaining a premie for at least another year, you are too confident for me to consider a wager. :D
Modified magazine ran a photoshop contest for the GTR and the winner pulled of a wicked Top Secret chop as well as some really nice NISMO chops, I would link it but I am at work right now. If its not linked or posted Ill do it when I get off.
SiI40sx
10-10-2006, 07:16 PM
the rear window of that car is really annoying
WILDACEX187
10-10-2006, 07:31 PM
im loving the new re-design. good job nissan!!! :bow:
drift freaq
10-10-2006, 09:55 PM
its not looking bad to me. Definitely is looking like the Z's bigger brother. Which is ok by me. On top of that it will be a TT V6 though there is still debate on the engine size. Originally it was supposed to be a 3.3 destroked 3.5. Now people are saying its going to be a 3.7 hmmm
SimpleS14
10-10-2006, 10:02 PM
Man...the more I see pics of this car the more giddity I feel inside. Just like a little kid waiting for the new and badass toy to hit the market haha I love the styling....its bold, aggressive and damn sexy...worth the price tag I believe.
We all know it will have a VQHR variant motor in it...Nissan wouldn't spend so much money in development in that motor and not try to use it across as many platforms as possible. Also, we know the block of this new VQ can withstand up to 1000hp stock. The one thing that is still up in the air is the internal work and head work that is done for the GT-R. Rumor says Cosworth is involved with this....but I guess we have to wait until 2007 for confirmation.
Either way....this car...or the next M with the new VQ is going to be my next toy haha
MORE PICS:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/country/jcf/spyphotoID/6061010.003/nissan/spy-photos-nissan-skyline-gt-r
ONYX S-13
10-11-2006, 10:38 AM
yes i can already see a lot of people going in debt for this car and a lot of marriege ruined.
Hah ha.. I wasn thinking the same thing..
WILDACEX187
10-11-2006, 12:01 PM
Man...the more I see pics of this car the more giddity I feel inside. Just like a little kid waiting for the new and badass toy to hit the market haha I love the styling....its bold, aggressive and damn sexy...worth the price tag I believe.
We all know it will have a VQHR variant motor in it...Nissan wouldn't spend so much money in development in that motor and not try to use it across as many platforms as possible. Also, we know the block of this new VQ can withstand up to 1000hp stock. The one thing that is still up in the air is the internal work and head work that is done for the GT-R. Rumor says Cosworth is involved with this....but I guess we have to wait until 2007 for confirmation.
Either way....this car...or the next M with the new VQ is going to be my next toy haha
MORE PICS:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/country/jcf/spyphotoID/6061010.003/nissan/spy-photos-nissan-skyline-gt-r
that article says a v8. i really hope we get the v6 turbo though
articdragon192
10-11-2006, 12:24 PM
Looks hot. I want. The rear wing reminds me of the R32 GTR wing.
midnight zenki
10-11-2006, 10:13 PM
Couldn't find a posting of the photoshop so I had to scan it, but this was the winning design...
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/520/08gtrchopkd4.png
EchoOfSilence
10-12-2006, 02:45 AM
Oh shit, that looks crazy.....
crazy reflection, crazy v-mount!
exitspeed
10-12-2006, 07:21 AM
That looks like a Skyline to me...Dope.
'90RPS13
10-12-2006, 07:33 AM
That scan looks sick. I am with exitspeed though, I am thinking V6 TT. I remember reading in Motor Trend a while ago Nissan wasnt using a V8 but rather keeping the monster alive with 6 cylinders. But then again that was like 6-8 months ago. *a
SimpleS14
10-12-2006, 08:02 AM
that article says a v8. i really hope we get the v6 turbo though
It wouldn't make sense IMO. The V8 is heavier and costly to modifiy (IMO) and properly cost more to produce given the numbers are not as high as the VQ. Another thing is they are trying to compete with the Porsche 911 Turbo, such as the one in the background in this pic...
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/spyphotos/6061010.003/6061010.003.mini1L.jpg
The Porsche has been using a 6cycl, twin turbo, AWD setup for awhile and I can see Nissan trying to mate up with that setup as much as possible.
As far as emissions goes....I'm pretty sure Nissan can make this pass emission laws worldwide. Lets just hope California doesn't try to sue them again. :D
exitspeed
10-12-2006, 08:33 AM
Is it a quincedence that the LP says BN?
SimpleS14
10-12-2006, 09:55 AM
Is it a quincedence that the LP says BN?
What do you mean?
Your not talking about in relation to the BNR3* chassis codes....right?
EchoOfSilence
10-12-2006, 12:58 PM
The Porsche still looks sportier :keke:
i don't know... the fenders are too tall to look like a car that'll take on z06's, 911's, etc.
In that picture, it looks like a 2-door camry on steroids
SimpleS14
10-13-2006, 08:12 AM
SPY VIDEO!!!!!!
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=117104?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 .*
I was waiting for this....
FinalDrive
10-13-2006, 09:11 AM
finally a video!
so no traditional manual gearbox? i'm a little disappointed... not that i could afford to buy one anyway, but still
WILDACEX187
10-13-2006, 10:14 AM
why are u dissapointed? all the new super cars have this feature why shouldnt our favorite :). im sure they'll offer a traditional gearbox (ihope)
ONYX S-13
10-13-2006, 11:31 AM
They better !
There's just something about a traditional manuel that makes the car feel..... Like a car instead of a computerized box... You don't really "feel" the car with auto and paddle shift cars... OH well.. Still looks ok. Thanks for the video.
DoriftoPnoy
10-13-2006, 05:51 PM
oh wow i can't wait. gotta get some ransom money to buy one of these. or i can just wait til my mom divorces my dad cuz he's gunna buy one and i'll just borrow it from him.
SimpleS14
10-14-2006, 06:13 PM
or i can just wait til my mom divorces my dad cuz he's gunna buy one and i'll just borrow it from him.
That's messed up haha
crashdrive
10-14-2006, 08:21 PM
i just dont like the 4 wheel steering hope they will have only a RWD like a base model
luckyrb13
10-14-2006, 08:52 PM
IT does look sweet but i agree with that the paddle shift just takes something away from the car. Id rather have manual, but what the hell ive never even driven a padlle shift so i guess my opinion doesnt count hat much..lol
WILDACEX187
10-14-2006, 10:46 PM
nope, torque splitting awd. its not a gtr if its not awd
Wykydtron
10-14-2006, 11:57 PM
Also, video of the GTR, listen to that 6 cylinder growl...
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=117104
i think the older roof line is better:
http://www.cycloneinjapan.com/upload/files/46/Nissan-GTR-Proto-Concept-Dieselstation.jpg
RiversideS13
10-15-2006, 02:16 AM
the older design of roofline looks like G35.
does anyone got interior pictures?
redsuns3838
10-15-2006, 03:39 AM
not bad looking from afar, the quarter window or whatever its called just looks so damn tiny...
i agree with NRG, older roofline is much better.
i guess it doesnt matter either way cuz ill never buy one of these. hehe
all in all: i miss R34s =(
BOROSUN
10-15-2006, 04:16 AM
ive been starring at that pic for 35+mins now. i still like the new roofline better.
SyrusStephens
10-16-2006, 01:41 AM
when the reports were first coming out, the engine specs were shady and i was holding my breath. at least its gonna be a twin turbo beasT!!!
kenversusryu
10-16-2006, 02:28 AM
werd. New roofline looks ten times better than the rounded out g35,350z plain jane roofline.
But who cares about roofline. I wanna drive it~
Vatche
10-16-2006, 04:05 AM
i just dont like how the rear kinda looks like a cobalt, otherwise the car looks kinda like the new camaro haha. eh its still nice.
exitspeed
10-16-2006, 08:04 AM
otherwise the car looks kinda like the new camaro haha. eh its still nice.
WHAT!? :duh: Other then the fact it has wheels, and doors, I see no resembalance to the new Camaro. But if you say so...:D
axiomatik
10-16-2006, 11:36 AM
Damn, those are huge exhausts for a production car. I still like the look of the older roof-line better, that kink in the c-pillar looks awkward and I don't like how high the top of the windshield is. Also, it really doesn't look anything like a G35, so I don't know what you people are complaining about. It looks almost exactly like the last concept they showed, I'm impressed that they aren't dumbing it down for production.
I also think it looks way better than the R34. I never liked the R34, it was lumpy and badly proportioned. The greenhouse was too small for the rest of the body, the rear fenders were ridiculously large and tall, and the rear end looked rather cheap. Only the front looked good.
exitspeed
10-16-2006, 11:40 AM
Damn, those are huge exhausts for a production car. I still like the look of the older roof-line better, that kink in the c-pillar looks awkward and I don't like how high the top of the windshield is. Also, it really doesn't look anything like a G35, so I don't know what you people are complaining about. It looks almost exactly like the last concept they showed, I'm impressed that they aren't dumbing it down for production.
I also think it looks way better than the R34. I never liked the R34, it was lumpy and badly proportioned. The greenhouse was too small for the rest of the body, the rear fenders were ridiculously large and tall, and the rear end looked rather cheap. Only the front looked good.
OMG! Someone whilling to admit they ain't swinging from R34's nuts just cause it's an R34! I agree and think the R33 and R32 are better looing cars.
SimpleS14
10-16-2006, 07:04 PM
OMG! Someone whilling to admit they ain't swinging from R34's nuts just cause it's an R34! I agree and think the R33 and R32 are better looing cars.
Bee*R R324 GT-R is nice
WILDACEX187
10-16-2006, 08:24 PM
i like the r32 the best. for sum reason i dont like the stylings of the 33 too much. saw one in person and didnt really like it.
drift freaq
10-16-2006, 08:55 PM
if you guys want to take a shot at guessing where the new roof line came from look no further than the Ken Mary GTR from the 70's. I would hazard a guess they were looking at all the old Skylines and trying to incorporate design cues from across the generations.
Look at the 350z and you see the same styling approach. It has touches of the S30 combined with touches of the z32 to come up with a design that crosses them and enters another area while staying true to heritage. You all may feel it does not look like a GTR, based on the whole race coupe styling of the last generations of the R series. Though fact is Skyline GTR's have been through many design changes over the years. If you look at it carefully you see Ken Mary, you see R series derivative style front Facia and rear end. Its not bad and of course its not going to please everyone, chassis design changes rarely do. For the people that diss, your lost on the fact that at least its back and we are going to get it!! Its a step in the right direction for Nissan to make this car finally the world car it should have always been IMHO.
ONYX S-13
10-17-2006, 10:00 AM
I also think it looks way better than the R34. I never liked the R34, it was lumpy and badly proportioned. The greenhouse was too small for the rest of the body, the rear fenders were ridiculously large and tall, and the rear end looked rather cheap. Only the front looked good.
YESSSS.... The front of ther R34 looked ok.. The rest looked bad.. I used to hate R33's but now they are my favorite.. I like the 32's also but the tail's gotta go..
FaLKoN240
10-17-2006, 12:10 PM
I'd rather have S15s in America, than that GT-R.
drift freaq
10-17-2006, 12:18 PM
I'd rather have S15s in America, than that GT-R.
Ya but S15's are dead in the water Scott. Until Nissan officially re-releases the Silvia(which is actually in the works in Japan) We will not see another car in the Silvia/SX lineage.
180sExy
10-17-2006, 12:20 PM
i'd like see a 08' 240sx
FaLKoN240
10-17-2006, 12:23 PM
Ya but S15's are dead in the water Scott. Until Nissan officially re-releases the Silvia(which is actually in the works in Japan) We will not see another car in the Silvia/SX lineage.
I shall wait for that then.
drift freaq
10-17-2006, 12:24 PM
i'd like see a 08' 240sx
It would most likely be a 250sx. More likely 09 as well.
exitspeed
10-17-2006, 12:52 PM
It would most likely be a 250sx. More likely 09 as well.
Yea, it will be a 250sx if they even go with that nomenclature. Remember that the 240sx was not exactly successfull on US soil. Though a small RWD model may be in the works (see Urge concept for reference), I don't see them going with the SX name again. I keep my fingers crossed that Nissan will build another car along these lines. It would be so choice.
ONYX S-13
10-17-2006, 03:33 PM
I'd love to see a real sivia make it to the US... I know the S15 is "dead" but if nissan released them here for like a limited time (Like only 2,000 cars or something) I'd buy one in a heart beat. Even if they put infiniti badges on it. It's not like they styling is outdated or anything.. The only thing that might have to get changed to make it look like every other new car is but LED tailights on there..(Last time i checked or saw one it didn't look like it had LED tails or course I've only seen them in daylight). I'm so in love with that car...
drift freaq
10-17-2006, 06:08 PM
I'd love to see a real sivia make it to the US... I know the S15 is "dead" but if nissan released them here for like a limited time (Like only 2,000 cars or something) I'd buy one in a heart beat. Even if they put infiniti badges on it. It's not like they styling is outdated or anything.. The only thing that might have to get changed to make it look like every other new car is but LED tailights on there..(Last time i checked or saw one it didn't look like it had LED tails or course I've only seen them in daylight). I'm so in love with that car...
well this has been covered on numerous occasions in the past but I will reiterate for the newer members sake. S series chassis's cannot be built nor will they be built anymore for two reasons. At the end the S15 was not a successful car for Nissan in Japan. It was to expensive for what it was. So it did not sell well. Two: The S series factory assembly line no longer exists. In typical Japanese fashion once Nissan ended the series a few years back they disassembled that particular assembly as it was actually an outdated assembly line.
There was not enough popularity at the end of the series line to even think of bringing them back nostalgia wise. Plus we are talking about Japan not the U.S. Japanese very much think along the lines of replacing stuff every 5 years anyways. They want new stuff not yesterdays news.
Add to that there are so many 180sx's on used lots in Japan for cheap if someone really wants a S series chassis they can get them dirt cheap.
WILDACEX187
10-17-2006, 06:42 PM
im with u freaq. as much as i love the s15 i know its dead and i have to look towards the future and hope nissan release a rwd coupe and or sedan at an with a nice motor and good chassis
azndummie
10-23-2006, 10:20 PM
many people think that its going to be a r35 when i read around and it said it is probably going to be an r36 beucase the g35 was the last gen skyline
wootwoot
10-23-2006, 10:29 PM
Well whatever case the next basemodel rwd car they offer will be a far supperior successor to the 240sx. Double wishbone reigns supreme!
many people think that its going to be a r35 when i read around and it said it is probably going to be an r36 beucase the g35 was the last gen skyline
the new skyline are V chassi, not R.
rolloverboi
10-24-2006, 01:01 AM
the proto type wing looks really similar to the 350z nismo wing . . and the new VQ35HR will first be put in the 2007 350z model of course non turbo but nissan claimed 330horse to the crank which is pretty powerful . .
SimpleS14
10-24-2006, 06:57 AM
the proto type wing looks really similar to the 350z nismo wing . . and the new VQ35HR will first be put in the 2007 350z model of course non turbo but nissan claimed 330horse to the crank which is pretty powerful . .
The new VQ35HR is already in the new G35 sedan.
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