Nissan R35 GTR Uncovered. Oh And It's Quick!

[GT-E]

They might be releasing a "track version" that is manual.
The DSG gearbox is a great piece of work. Has all the advantages of a Manual and Auto put together.

[The Monty]

Does anyone think it looks like a DB9?
I reckon there are some cues there.

[The Monty]

[sfr rob]

umm. If you put car covers on both and put them side by side, I would say yeah they are similar, but they don't really look like each other if you study them closely.

[billsta]

Apparently quite a few orders have been taken in Aus already.

[FordFella]

Looks hot, but not as hot as the concept. Pretty bloody fast too - I wasn't expecting it too be THAT fast (I was expecting 'bout 0-100 in ~4 seconds). No doubt will forces many hi-po manufacturers to lift there game.

[Falcon Coupe]

What a great drivers car, id take one any day.

[Fev]

damn sexy damn different and damn quick. the pricing i reckon will be around the $AU120k.. though i dont know power specs im surprised they blew the jap power limit out of the water so bad lol.. even the EVO10 is still 206kw's(although its probably more like 220

[XR6_190]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Does anyone think it looks like a DB9?
I reckon there are some cues there.

Are you a madman????
No seriously, nothing like it, the GTR is way too angular, Bloody quick though

[The Monty]

I know its more angular, but I still think bits like the bonnet draw cues from the DB9.
Then again, I have had a few beers

[M14A-Mclaren]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-gt-r.html

[Steffo]

Haha, I knew it wasn't gonna be as fast as a 997 Turbo.

Can't wait to see one in the flesh. I've liked the R32/R33/R34 GT-R's... so they've got a good track record.

After all the rumours about it, 4.5 V8 N/A, 3.0 V6 TT, 3.2 V6 S/C, 3.5 V6 TT, 4.0 V8 S/C etc etc... the good old 6-cyl twin turbo thing won out.

What's the best its ~200k here though.

[XplosiveR6]

Originally Posted by Disciple

There isn't going to be a regular skyline, this is it. It's now called the Nissan GT-R, no mention of skyline. We may get those farts Infinity G35 etc.

You serious? then what do you call this http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V36/0710/index.html

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by Disciple

There isn't going to be a regular skyline, this is it. It's now called the Nissan GT-R, no mention of skyline. We may get those farts Infinity G35 etc.

Uh... they still make a regular Skyline. Its not "now called the Nissan GT-R." The V35 Skyline has been in production since 2001 (R34's replacement) and is sold in the US as the Infiniti G35. By the time the new GT-R comes out, the V36 Skyline should be out too.

[GT-E]

It is NOT a Skyline, but a Nissan GTR. The Skylines are v36 model designations, where the GTR is a R35 model designation. Nissan still make Skylines, just like Ford Make Falcons.

[LeadFoot81]

Dont like the styling, its a shame it didnt end up looking the circa 2001 show car :(

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by ZapXR6T

It is NOT a Skyline, but a Nissan GTR. The Skylines are v36 model designations, where the GTR is a R35 model designation. Nissan still make Skylines, just like Ford Make Falcons.

Skyline's aren't V36 yet are they? They should still be on the V35 (2001-present). GT-R will either be called R35 or R36.

[MITCHAY]

The current Skyline is V35. This will be just called a GT-R and I believe it will be designated R36

[fmc351]

Originally Posted by The Monty

I know its more angular, but I still think bits like the bonnet draw cues from the DB9.
Then again, I have had a few beers

Nah, I agree with you. Its not the same, but I wouldnt be surprised if the Nissan designers spent a little too much time ogling the DB9 looking for inspiration.

[perrys]

[perrys]

Just for comparison, Skyline V36 sedan


V36 Coupe

[Ives]

The side profile of the R36 Skyline is similar to the Nissan GT-R.

[fmc351]

Nurburgring

Mix of on roads and what looks like Laguna Seca

Better footage of Nurburgring


I think these date back to the beginning of the year though.

[Xitdxr]

People, this is the NISSAN GTR, it will never be known as a skyline.

[ClevlndStemer]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Thats pretty impressive, Are those times quoted the $80kUS model? Because anything under $100kAU that can do that is amazing.

Well here the base model will be well over 100k to the range topping EVO Spec at approx $AUD200k. I think the times come from the EVO spec model.
It will have more power and less weight than the base model. I think that will be the one everyone will be after.

[CSV_LS1]

The new Skyline Coupe and Nissan GTR don't share anything from what i've heard. All new platform.

[FordFella]

V36 Sedan = Blob
V36 Coupe = Gorgeous
GT-R = Godzilla!
GT-Rs interior looks terrible, the design lacks cohesion. I know, race-chic, but it would be good if there was a sense of luxury. Infiniti GT-R anyone?

[JPFS1]

Don't like how they've softened the front end design.. interior looks a little drab... but i could live with all that!

[gazza750]

Originally Posted by Jayden

Is it still auto only? looks sleek, looks like it was designed built and tested in Europe in fact.

itsnot auto its dvg which is manual two clutches but no pedal
and why do people call this a godzilla???????
godzilla is ONLY the r 32 gtr made from 1989 to 1994 all others are just gtr's
the expression came from a motor magazine journo in his writeup about the japanese monster (gtr) killing everything on the race track

[CSV_LS1]

Apparently it runs a transaxle (rear mounted gearbox) like the Alfa Romeos of yesteryear