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Old 27th August 2007, 05:05 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 29th August 2007, 06:02 AM   #32 (permalink)
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the GT-R is not going to have the same engine as the 350Z with TT added. it never was.

there would be no point in keeping that top-secret as it's already been seen and done.

the GT-R's engine has been created specifically anew for the GT-R's unique requirements.
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doesnt vr mean magnesium block in nissan speak?
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Hmm, turbos integrated in the exhaust manifolds. That will not be easy to swap with new/larger/better turbos. But it saves space and a few kg.

And I do hope that the weight of the car (1750 kg) is incorrect. That is at least one barrel of crude oil too much.
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Weight is about the area I expected, but hoped was wrong about
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how reliable is that information likely to be? More so than other japanese car rags?
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Old 12th September 2007, 03:12 PM   #38 (permalink)
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how reliable is that information likely to be? More so than other japanese car rags?
Hard to say.
They were absolutely correct about the R34 Nur when it came out. Then again, they've also been completely wrong in the past too.

There are only 2 weeks before Nissan Japan can take pre-orders and only 6 weeks before the car is officially unveiled, so at least some of the info in this review is likely to be accurate.
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Hmm, turbos integrated in the exhaust manifolds. That will not be easy to swap with new/larger/better turbos. But it saves space and a few kg.

And I do hope that the weight of the car (1750 kg) is incorrect. That is at least one barrel of crude oil too much.
If this is correct .. And it only has 470-480bhp .. And it is outperforming the new 997 turbo .. Then, hell they must have worked wonders with that torque curve!

I don't believe it will be that fat. The old one was too heavy! (One of my only dislikes of the car). The new one uses high-tech materials! Feathers, bubbles of air and all sorts if light things. Lightweight is the future! Nissan won't let us down! Please!

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It would be hugely expensive to build the car with lots of exotic composites.........I cant see it being a featherweight either ALA GT3 Porsche. Damn shame but I guess its possible seeing as the engine will be lighter than an RB26 and the body is alloy??

Im sure lots of you will be in Japan for the official release so you can enlighten us
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Old 14th September 2007, 12:57 AM   #41 (permalink)
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They can't use loads of exotic materials as they need to keep the cost in check.
Allegedly, Nissan's goal is a 911TT competitor for Carrera money so that's what you should expect.
The later versions Nismo, v-spec or whatever will be the lightweight ones.
(hopefully).
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They can't use loads of exotic materials as they need to keep the cost in check.
Allegedly, Nissan's goal is a 911TT competitor for Carrera money so that's what you should expect.
The later versions Nismo, v-spec or whatever will be the lightweight ones.
(hopefully).
Maybe I shouldn't have used the word light. Maybe lighter.

The R33/R34 were not exactly light cars. If Nissan is hoping to outperform the 911 turbo in a car that weighs 1750kg and has 470-480bhp then the space under the torque curve would have to be huge (due to the 200kg increase in weight over the 911).And remember the 911 turbo has a fantastic spread of torque to begin with!

To get that performance something magical has to be happening (either some real clever technology OR weight saving)

Thus, I can't see how the car can be that heavy. I would expect the weight to drop below that of the 34. Not increase above it. And certainly be nowhere near 1750kg. I'll bet my trousers on it!!

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Old 16th September 2007, 06:51 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Well, I admire your optimism, but I'm convinced it'll be heavier than the BNR34.
I mean, just look at the weight of the Fairlady Z or the Skyline (G37) coupe.
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