Official Nissan GTR 2008 thread - photos and video inside from Goodwood

[psd1]

Originally Posted by King Nismo

So how many are getting this the second it comes out???

Not me.

How's the GTR coming? Got pics???

[LiamGTR]

Is this not going to be a Skyline ? everywhere I see it it's just being called the Nissan GTR

[Scott]

No, it is not a Skyline, its a GT-R.

[Mookistar]

Originally Posted by L14M0

Is this not going to be a Skyline ? everywhere I see it it's just being called the Nissan GTR

Makes you feel proud to be a member of the GTR register and OFFICIAL GTR owners club, none of those dodgy generic "Skyline" forums or clubs



(please note the opinions expressed in this post are not those of the GTR register, GTROC or thier affiliates. We recognise the fact there are many other forums such as Skyline owners, SOC, Skyline Owners club, SOC Owners Club, and the forum whose name shall never be uttered. All opinons expressed in the post should be accepted as banal drivel, and the poster as such should be disregarded as a fool)

[LiamGTR]

Sorry for being soo Foolish , lol

[LiamGTR]

for this being the concept:


It seems it is going to hold a great resemblance, which is not very common these days, usually the concepts look like a totally different car

[psd1]

Originally Posted by L14M0

for this being the concept:


It seems it is going to hold a great resemblance, which is not very common these days, usually the concepts look like a totally different car

Thankfully the only resemblance I see is the cockpit section...that thing is heinous!!!!

[Benji Linney GTC]

Originally Posted by Blow Dog

All images and videos copyright GTR Owners Club.
Thanks to Scott Martin for these photos and the videos.
Thanks to John Fuggles for the information.

• Engine still unknown, but definately did not sound like a V8 - too quiet, too.
• Redline at 8000rpm
• Paddle shift, either six or seven speed
• Rumours 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 - thought we could read from pics but they appear 20"
• Has apparently been designed to be driven to the shops but without compromising it's on-road capability.
• More testing at the ring later this year and summer testing in arizona desert
• Japan and USA first for deliveries
• Europe will have it before July 2008
• Two main markets for Europe: Germany and UK
• Over 40 people in the UK have put depsoits down already (inc 1 premiership footballer)
• Official dealers in the UK - up to five, will be announced VERY soon.
• GTROC will be taking £1k fully refundable depsoits on behalf of the dealers as soon as we can agree T&Cs and get it in the shop
• Price itro £55k
• Official unvieling at the Tokyo motor show this year.
• This car is the new grey, there is a new silver coming out, bayside blue may be dropped as a colour
• The test driver was a French VP of Nissan and he thinks it will be a smash hit
• Test driver commentted that Porsche have a lot to be worried about (sure, haha -cem)
• It has been top speed tested in Germany at 180mph and was - "very stable"
• Other test drivers have desrcibed it as "frighteningly quick" and "very smooth" certainly from the way it pulled away it was effortless.
• Interesting clutch arrangement meant it had trouble staying stationary in gear (or maybe that was an issue not yet ironed out)
• The Chief Designer (met him as well -Fuggles) said it will be difficult to modify a lot because it is very complex
• They want to keep the front secet and it was suggested that what was underneath the camogflague was not the finished article anyway
• The information was on the goodwood website but was removed later
• The GTROC was asked to be discrete about the new car prior to it being shown but now it has had its forst public showing it is fine to puiblish details and photographs
• Option magazine came to Goodwood on speculation, having heard a rumour. The GTROC was on hand to tell them where it was and the route is was taking out of the garage and the route to the hill.
• The GTROC is already working on the UK launch with dealers and Nissan and will be involved
• The GTROC is meeting Nissan in October (in Japan) to discuss other ways the club and Nissan can work together
• Rear seats have sub holes (ICE?)
• 3 buttons on dash: "T", "S", "V"
• Bose sound system
• Gauge: 340kmh
• If you notice in the pictures the rear wing is different again: so looks like they're still testing rear wings
• Front lights are currently the same as the prototype
• 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
• It appears also to have cruise control, proving it is a tourer/every day car as well as a track beast
• Door handles have a push in button for them to pop out to pull on
• The car at Goodwood has different aero parts to some of the other models seen at the Ring, not just the rear spoiler
• Quad exhaust system to mirror the twin round lights
• Brembo 6 pot callipers
• Bridgestone Potenza RE070
• Satellite Navigation screen in with MFD
• Steering wheel still has the R34 GTR look and feel

Great post. some more info


6,600,000 yen GTR 8,000,000yen Vspec, 12,000,000yen Premium

VQ38VHRTT

V6DOHC twin turbo

460 - 480 HP

Torque: 55 - 58 kgm

Intercooler and other parts developed with Kakinuma-san Reimax (400R fame). Engine with Cosworth, according to Reimax.



also got the letter. rather buy mine from Japan

[moleman]

Originally Posted by Benji Linney GTC

12,000,000yen

At today's exchange rate that's less than £50k!

[Bajie]

Landed?

[moleman]

No mate. Just exchange rate.

Landed it will be £120k plus your first born, left testicle and two pints of AB negative.

[Bajie]

pmsl

Only option I have left is the "Toy Boy" one and I'm reliably informed I'm too old for that ...

[Benji Linney GTC]

Originally Posted by moleman

No mate. Just exchange rate.

Landed it will be £120k plus your first born, left testicle and two pints of AB negative.

not exactly

circa 65k landed for the premium, high power output 2 seater race base verson.

entry level GTR around 40k landed vs UK 55k with UK limited model badged, poss oil coolers, poss uk tweeked suspension etc...etc..

[Blow Dog]

Originally Posted by moleman

No mate. Just exchange rate.

Landed it will be £120k plus your first born, left testicle and two pints of AB negative.

lmao...

Some more pictures coming tomorrow, real good ones with close ups of interior, bodywork and also a lovely shot of Doc. Scott.

[Pugwash]

Originally Posted by Blow Dog

All images and videos copyright GTR Owners Club.
Thanks to Scott Martin for these photos and the videos.
Thanks to John Fuggles for the information.

• Europe will have it before July 2008
• Over 40 people in the UK have put depsoits down already (inc 1 premiership footballer)
• Official dealers in the UK - up to five, will be announced VERY soon.
• GTROC will be taking £1k fully refundable depsoits on behalf of the dealers as soon as we can agree T&Cs and get it in the shop

I have a couple of questions that I would love answers to:

Where did the July 2008 date come from? this excites me greatly

How have 40 people in the UK put deposits down, Nissan Dealers are not allowed to take deposits until the car is available on the NORDIS system and it's not. Presumably these are not official deposits then?

Any ideas on the official 5 dealers - is this to sell or service?

GTROC taking deposits - will this guarantee delivery of the first GTRs to hit the UK? If so I'm joining (haven't joined before as I have no interest in earlier GTRs - sorry lads )

PLease reply, I'm very excited, which reminds me I should really clear that up