The GTR EVOLUTION model

[Unholy S14]

as some of you know the gtr will have 3 trims, with the evolution being the top model

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/uploads/7ca84fdb-0c66-b066.jpg

[exitspeed]

Looks nice besides the wing.

The headlights are slightly different then the prototype pics. They have the L shape to them like the Infinity's.

[SNC240SX]

Looks pretty crazy. The wing kinda looks like a kouki 180sx wing gone mad!

[Cashizslick]

Sick car - ill totally rock one.


if i can afford it that is . .

[TheWolf]

why go after the "Evo" namesake.. a 100k 350z.. that's alot of add-on's

[adrians_s13]

wow... I can't wait to see them on the streets

[ManoNegra]

Wow, looks crazy - in a good way.

[s13gold]

how much will they be runnning for???

[WILDACEX187]

me like. will it come out like that here with the carbon hood? i've never seen a real carbon hood before. looks super hot, wing can be turned down a notch though :D

[OJmobileII]

Looks nice besides the wing.
The headlights are slightly different then the prototype pics. They have the L shape to them like the Infinity's.

i like these headlights alot better than the prototype pics that i have seen.

[iwishiwas-all*]

i smell photochop, alotta those magazines make their own reditions of the cars.

[exitspeed]

i like these headlights alot better than the prototype pics that i have seen.

Me too. I don't think they're legit though.

[mrmephistopheles]

http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/4452/shoppedrb0.jpg

[irax]

AWWW maaan.. i was not the one pointing out the photoshopedness...

yeah that this is deffinatly a shop, they have not toured that car without its oversized bra and panties.

[OptionZero]

Definitely photoshopped.

Some other blog said the prices would be $35k for the base model, but thats ridiculously off. Maybe 35 euros or something, but i can't see any version of the skyline coming in below $50K USD.

Three trim levels seems stupid for a limited production car. Make one version with a conventional 6 speed, one version with the DSG box, and give everything the best possible engine, chassis, suspension, blah blah.

There's already like 6 trim levels of 350z for the broke people who can't afford the GTR.

[irax]

a base model GTR would just be a infiniti G35 or G37

[RoyalFlush]

damn the front end of the second pic looks almost exactly like a celica

[TheSquidd]

Perhaps the three trim models aren't as different as you think.

One 6spd
One SMG or whatever
One Fancy tarted up one, the EVO, aero, bigger wheels, bigger brakes. Probably SMG. Perhaps even one of these is a track only model such as the M3 GTR.

[atopper]

Damn that looks pretty sweet

[OptionZero]

TheSquid:
On FA, there's an article saying there could be as much as a 15k difference in various trim levels, which doesn't make much sense. There was also the implication that the lowest model might not even be turbo? Also far-fetched.

If the tranny were the only difference...well..why not just make the DSG tranny an option, and any aero/wheels/fancy brakes an option

[TheSquidd]

I was not awares.

[irax]

TheSquid:
On FA, there's an article saying there could be as much as a 15k difference in various trim levels, which doesn't make much sense. There was also the implication that the lowest model might not even be turbo? Also far-fetched.

If the tranny were the only difference...well..why not just make the DSG tranny an option, and any aero/wheels/fancy brakes an option

not that far fetched since skylines even came in 4cyl models well... i think the last time they did that was the r32? but yeah there are non turbo skylines obviously non-gtr. It sounds like they are treating the GTR as a regular ole skyline. and a 15k difference between the base model and the topof the line is not that unheard of.

[WILDACEX187]

hope its not a shop, i really like the new g35 head design on there

[irax]

it is a ph o tO sh OP

[WILDACEX187]

grrr why do they have to get us all excited for?

[OptionZero]

not that far fetched since skylines even came in 4cyl models well... i think the last time they did that was the r32? but yeah there are non turbo skylines obviously non-gtr. It sounds like they are treating the GTR as a regular ole skyline. and a 15k difference between the base model and the topof the line is not that unheard of.


The g35 is already the "skyline." As has been known for quite some time, the GT-R is no longer a trim level of the Skyline, it is being made its own car, to be used as the "halo car" for the brand.

There's no point to a 35K "base" GT-R when there's already a 350Z and an upgraded track version rumored to be on the way. If it's luxury based, there's already the redesigned G35 coupe.

[Farzam]

I hope that's real.

[irax]

i agree with the fact that there is not going to be a 35k GT-R since that is basically a g35/37 or a 350z. I think if there is a base trim model it THINK it would be around the 45k spot, I'm just saying it sounds like to me that they are using their business model of the previous skylines IE R34 and older for their GT-R model.

[SimpleS14]

I highly doubt such a design as that photoshopped pic will be released. However, I can see an aftermarket company making something like that. I'm interested in the base level trim GT-R....then again...I'm interested in the car as a whole.

[SNC240SX]

I just think they should stop messing with our minds and take off that bra!! Man it feels like ive said that before................

[exitspeed]

If they had a $45 base model, it will sell very well.

[OptionZero]

Didn't Nissan say they were only producing a couple thousand GT-R's? It can't sell that well if they don't have that many to sell! =P

Thats what bugs me about this. They make a big deal about how special the GT-R is gonna be, then pump out some weakshit versions? There should be one GTR, maybe some options on aero, tranny, blah blah. If u want a 45k car, pump up the G35C and make an m3 fighter out of it.

[exitspeed]

Thats what bugs me about this. They make a big deal about how special the GT-R is gonna be, then pump out some weakshit versions? There should be one GTR, maybe some options on aero, tranny, blah blah. If u want a 45k car, pump up the G35C and make an m3 fighter out of it.

I see what you doing there. I do agree with that way of thinking too.

[irax]

but... couple of thousand could mean like 5-6 thousand.

[TheSquidd]

Perhaps there will be a limited run of the top of the line version, and the 15k cheaper one will be widely available.

There's no reason for them to make the low end model rare, because that would be two reasons NOT to own it and just go for the top of the line. Weak AND limited production? That'd be like Porsche making the Boxter a limited production. Why buy it?

[swift_style]

looks too much like a g35. If it is shopped, why did they create the new gtr to look like a g35?

[OptionZero]

Again, it has to do with Nissan's "separation" of the GT-R badge. That move was supposed to add even more "panache" and create an aura of exclusivity and pride to its new halo car.

Shitty models, especially if they go so far as to make non-turbo versions...thats dumb.

But hey, I thought the GT-R should have been an infiniti, so it's not like Nissan hasn't fucked up before.

here's how it should be:

GT-R: 75k, 450HP blah blah vq37hrdett wutever letters, big brakes, big wheels, all the aero, wutever attessa shit, this is nissan's 911 turbo

G35C: 30-35k, 320 wutever it makes already, 2+2 seating, rwd, drop the awd shit waste of money, 3-series/IS fighter
G35C variant: 45-50k, detuned GTR engine, 400hp , no attessa still RWD, keep the luxo barge features , fights m3/s4/lexus F
350Z: 30-35k, 330 hp n/a, rwd, appeals to general sports car market, japanese msucle car
350Z variant: 45-50k, same 400hp detuned gtr engine, shave massive weight, this is nissan's 911 Carrera


and i wouldn't buy any of them because i want an AM v8 vantage and a lotus exige first =P

[FRpilot]

Looks pretty crazy. The wing kinda looks like a kouki 180sx wing gone mad!

i second that.

new gtr is ugly like all new cars

[azndummie]

thats crazy looking i think they should make the wing lower and better looking

[fliprayzin240sx]

NEWS:

GT-R lifts a wheel at Nürburgring
After six long years since the Nissan GTR Concept was first unveiled in October 2001, the wait is now only months away, with the public and market debut at the Tokyo Motor show this October. Production is set to commence immediately after its debut with first Japanese deliveries occurring simultaneously throughout the winter. Sales in the U.S. and Canada are set to start in the Spring of 2008.

The GTR is expected to be available in three different model levels. Despite our previous reports of a 4.5 liter V8 engine delivering 450hp, it is now commonly known that it will be a 480hp twin-turbo V6 engine in the standard base GTR as well as the middle level GTR V-Spec. They will be priced at roughly $57,000 and $67,000 respectively. The range topping EVO version with the same VQHRTT engine as the standard and V-Spec models gets a power increase up to 530hp while losing 220 lbs. from the body for an unbelievably inexpensive price of $94,000.

Seen here are the latest wheel-lifting photos of the GTR testing at Germany's Nürburgring
http://images4.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos/6070526.001/6070526.001.1M.jpg

$57k for the base, looks like theyre gonna give Corvettes a run for their money in the affordable sports car segment.

[BOROSUN]

i cant wait when they start dominating, speed world challenge & american lemans GT1&2.

[OptionZero]

actual weight savings and power increase? excellent, bout damn time
wish they coulda done that to the Z for a better track model

it wont actually ever sell for $57k though,...like everyone's said, markup is gonna be rape

[ONYX S-13]

$57k for the base, looks like theyre gonna give Corvettes a run for their money in the affordable sports car segment.

+1 On this.

Interesting thought.. I love the New Z06's but this car looks like it could be a direct rival for the Vette for the best bang for bug pure sports car in america.. According to the specs both have the right concepts behind them. Decent to light(er) weight then others in their class, great looks, great power, and a low low price tag for what you get (a potential exotic killer with little to no mods)..

I know nissan's main rival is the Porsche Turbo (at least it was in the past[R33's and 34's]) but now it might just be the Z06..

2008 NEEDS TO HURRY UP AND COME ALREADY !!!!!!:aw: :hs:

[Dutchmalmiss]

http://cars.ign.com/articles/798/798833p1.html

hope thats not a repost...

[GSTracer05]

The old Skyline just looks so much sexier. (Seems like the older body was longer). You would think they would try and come up with something that beats the older version as far as cosmetic appeal goes. Looks very much like a Z with a bodykit of some sort.

[SimpleS14]

actual weight savings and power increase? excellent, bout damn time
wish they coulda done that to the Z for a better track model

I believe they are doing that with the next generation Z.

http://cars.ign.com/articles/798/798833p1.html

hope thats not a repost...

I saw this back in January, but that was in Japanese...this is my first time seeing the English dubbed version.

[eastcoastS14]

very nice...so is anyone actually thinking of getting one....any of you guys with real jobs that is

[SimpleS14]

very nice...so is anyone actually thinking of getting one....any of you guys with real jobs that is

I am...but two years after its out (yes I will have a real job by then). However, I do like the concept (or idea) of the next gen Z.

[Wei240]

how much did the r34 gtr sold for in japan in terms of usd, 40k? i don't remember, but i don't think it was astronomical...

don't think i'll ever get this car, i can always dream... maybe stick some parts into some other platform like the g or z...

[ayuaddict]

im gonna have to find a job at an insurance company or junkyard and maybe ill be able to score one of those "VQ37DETT (whatevers its gonna be called)" within 15 years....

[MELLO*SOS]

Fresh off Digg/Jalopnik:

http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2007/06/medium_622825991_34a2b33299_o.jpg (http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/goodwoodgtr/)

[Yuri]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x158/DKapt/Jack%20and%20Kowalski/kowalskidrivetime.jpg