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King Nismo · 20th October 2006, 01:54 PM

oooh I also have so extra info.....

Nissan GT-R
Storming GT-R gets off to flier!
The sensational Nissan GT-R supercar eats Ferraris and Porsches for breakfast. Full report and video footage
By Peter Lyon 18th October 2006

Despite disguise, aggressive styling of Nissan’s all-new supercar is clear to see

Under the skin, the GT-R packs an incredible punch; its specially built 480bhp 3.8-litre V6 engine features twin turbos tuned by motorsport expert Cosworth

Called the GT-R, the new model was snapped by our spies at Germany's Nürburgring circuit. It was under¬going high-speed testing that saw it break the eight-minute barrier for the first time, with a lap of seven minutes, 58 seconds.

Wearing only minor camouflage on the front end and tail, the model is virtually undisguised, and it's immediately obvious just how aggressive it is. Using sharp edges and angles, the stylists have evolved the current car's shape with a recognisable but futuristic design.

And from the low nose to the shark gill-like side air intakes and high rear - complete with its smart boot spoiler and twin circular tail-lights - the GT-R looks stunning. Detailing is beautiful, too, with NACA bonnet ducts and blacked-out A-pillars echoing a jet fighter cockpit. As Skyline enthusiasts will know, the looks aren't only for show. Under the skin, the GT-R packs an incredible punch; its specially built 480bhp 3.8-litre V6 engine features twin turbos tuned by motorsport expert Cosworth.

Keen to make the newcomer competitive with current supercars, as well as the forthcoming V10-powered Lexus LF-A, Nissan engineers have tweaked the V6 to provide boost from 2,000rpm all the way to the 6,000rpm red line.

Compared with the previous model's high-revving straight-six, the new powerplant is said to feel far more torquey, offering throttle response similar to that of a large V8. All this power is sent to the tarmac via a totally fresh four-wheel-drive system.

Details are sketchy, but the set-up won't feature a centre differential, and is likely to use a clever clutch instead. A new six or seven-speed gearbox with two pedals - similar to VW's DSG - will feature, as there will be no manual.

Set to get its official world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in a year's time, the GT-R could go on sale in the UK in 2008 with a price of around £50,000.

GTRJack · 22nd October 2006, 08:31 PM

Longer better video with no voice comment. Listen to the sound of the car

Video: Video - New nissan skyline gt-r undercover spy shots, some spy shots of the skyline testing lightly disguised at the Nurburgring

diddy_p · 22nd October 2006, 10:32 PM

looks pretty cool! i wish we knew what times it was getting, and what they are aiming at.

King Nismo · 22nd October 2006, 10:36 PM

Yea....I am still curious of it...doesnt have the deep engine tone of the RB but sure does sound nice! why doesnt it sound like a Z anymore? I guess I would have to hear it in person to really tell. The VQ in the Z sounds sooooooooooooooooo silky smooth.

GTRSTILL · 23rd October 2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blow Dog

Well indeed. The single biggest credit we can attribute to any GTR is it's massively over engineered block. If 350BHP was the limit of it's potential, it would not have had the success we've seen.

Do you still run a GTR Big Dog? Difficult to tell by your website.

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20th October 2006, 01:54 PM	#91 (permalink)
King Nismo GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 434	oooh I also have so extra info..... Nissan GT-R Storming GT-R gets off to flier! The sensational Nissan GT-R supercar eats Ferraris and Porsches for breakfast. Full report and video footage By Peter Lyon 18th October 2006 Despite disguise, aggressive styling of Nissan’s all-new supercar is clear to see Under the skin, the GT-R packs an incredible punch; its specially built 480bhp 3.8-litre V6 engine features twin turbos tuned by motorsport expert Cosworth Called the GT-R, the new model was snapped by our spies at Germany's Nürburgring circuit. It was under¬going high-speed testing that saw it break the eight-minute barrier for the first time, with a lap of seven minutes, 58 seconds. Wearing only minor camouflage on the front end and tail, the model is virtually undisguised, and it's immediately obvious just how aggressive it is. Using sharp edges and angles, the stylists have evolved the current car's shape with a recognisable but futuristic design. And from the low nose to the shark gill-like side air intakes and high rear - complete with its smart boot spoiler and twin circular tail-lights - the GT-R looks stunning. Detailing is beautiful, too, with NACA bonnet ducts and blacked-out A-pillars echoing a jet fighter cockpit. As Skyline enthusiasts will know, the looks aren't only for show. Under the skin, the GT-R packs an incredible punch; its specially built 480bhp 3.8-litre V6 engine features twin turbos tuned by motorsport expert Cosworth. Keen to make the newcomer competitive with current supercars, as well as the forthcoming V10-powered Lexus LF-A, Nissan engineers have tweaked the V6 to provide boost from 2,000rpm all the way to the 6,000rpm red line. Compared with the previous model's high-revving straight-six, the new powerplant is said to feel far more torquey, offering throttle response similar to that of a large V8. All this power is sent to the tarmac via a totally fresh four-wheel-drive system. Details are sketchy, but the set-up won't feature a centre differential, and is likely to use a clever clutch instead. A new six or seven-speed gearbox with two pedals - similar to VW's DSG - will feature, as there will be no manual. Set to get its official world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in a year's time, the GT-R could go on sale in the UK in 2008 with a price of around £50,000.

22nd October 2006, 08:31 PM	#92 (permalink)
GTRJack GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Thailand/Norway Posts: 1,114	Longer better video with no voice comment. Listen to the sound of the car Video: Video - New nissan skyline gt-r undercover spy shots, some spy shots of the skyline testing lightly disguised at the Nurburgring

22nd October 2006, 10:32 PM	#93 (permalink)
diddy_p GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 103	looks pretty cool! i wish we knew what times it was getting, and what they are aiming at.

22nd October 2006, 10:36 PM	#94 (permalink)
King Nismo GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 434	Yea....I am still curious of it...doesnt have the deep engine tone of the RB but sure does sound nice! why doesnt it sound like a Z anymore? I guess I would have to hear it in person to really tell. The VQ in the Z sounds sooooooooooooooooo silky smooth.