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Chuck_H · 16th October 2007, 01:28 PM

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After months of spy shots and drip-fed teasers Nissan’s all new GT-R super-coupe has been revealed with the early release of the December issue of MotorTrend. The tagline on the magazine’s cover claims the car is as fast as the Porsche 911 Turbo and is priced less than $80,000, confirming rumors the new GT-R will set a new standard in bang-for-your-buck comparisons.

Other details include the GT-R’s acceleration time of 3.5 seconds for the 0-60mph and 11.7 seconds for the quarter mile. Top speed is claimed to be a staggering 192mph.

Although we still don’t have any official details about the car’s new drivetrain, most are expecting to see a 3.8L V6 engine fed by a pair of turbochargers and mated to a dual-clutch gearbox with the latest ATESSA all-wheel drive setup. The car should measure in at 4,650mm in length and 1,920mm across. There’s rumored to be three different flavors of the new GT-R, starting with a 450hp entry-level model and ranging up to a 530hp flagship. This latter version is expected to be a stripped out racer with plenty of carbon-fiber and a track-tuned suspension.

Stay tuned for the flood of official details and images once the car is revealed at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Motor Authority » First picture: 2008 Nissan GT-R

Gez · 16th October 2007, 01:31 PM

Official unveiling is next week i believe. Anything shown prior to that should be takn with a pinch of salt.

Durzel · 16th October 2007, 01:36 PM

Probably going overboard on the conspiracy theories here but doesn't the front bumper look like a slightly different colour to the rest of the car? It certainly wouldn't be past a magazine to photoshop something to aid sales.

akasakaR33 · 16th October 2007, 01:44 PM

still - very cool. was expecting the missus to say it's ugly, don't buy it, but instead she me surprised by saying, "hey, that looks really good. it's got the roundish Nissan styling. why don't you buy it?"

yikes!

Hugo · 16th October 2007, 02:07 PM

This one looks very real to me!
I really doubt it's a photoshop...

jae · 16th October 2007, 02:13 PM

Because up until the picture at the top of this thread, I really didn't like the look of the new GTR. Damn.

Hugo · 16th October 2007, 02:16 PM

The lens used for this shot also makes it look a tad different..

paul creed · 16th October 2007, 02:35 PM

I would say photoshop.
The front splitter and bumper do not look quite right compared to the road or white line. Good, but something not quite right.

fled · 16th October 2007, 02:56 PM

I say its a 'chop as well. Those non-functional bumps on the lower corners of the front bumper don't make sense. I believe they could be vents that cannot be seen due to the front being covered up.

I will wait the 8 days for confirmation.

stealth · 16th October 2007, 03:11 PM

Well only a few days to go but loads of people will have seen it already so it's possible that it is a photoshop based on bona fida pics . Looks nice though .

Chuck_H · 16th October 2007, 03:31 PM

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Dave_R1001 · 16th October 2007, 04:41 PM

IF that is a photoshop then who ever did it is very very talented. The fact that even the reflection of the horizon in the front bumper/grill looks is what makes me think it could be genuine?

King Nismo · 16th October 2007, 04:47 PM

Im sorry but that is ugly the Proto looked much better.

Hugo · 16th October 2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by King Nismo

Im sorry but that is ugly the Proto looked much better.

I think so too..

trondhla · 16th October 2007, 05:04 PM

Look at the door handles. They are still as on the showcars and cannot be sold on an ordinary prodctioncar.
This is PS picture.

16th October 2007, 01:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
akasakaR33 GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 811	still - very cool. was expecting the missus to say it's ugly, don't buy it, but instead she me surprised by saying, "hey, that looks really good. it's got the roundish Nissan styling. why don't you buy it?" yikes! __________________ http://akasakabcnr33.livejournal.com/

16th October 2007, 02:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
jae New Users Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,274	I really hope that's a photoshop Because up until the picture at the top of this thread, I really didn't like the look of the new GTR. Damn.

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paul creed Gone Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In hell Posts: 4,643	I would say photoshop. The front splitter and bumper do not look quite right compared to the road or white line. Good, but something not quite right. __________________ ( OO\ SKYLINE /OO) GTROC Artwork/Calendar Designer 2002-2008 Get your 2009 Calendar here ---> http://www.gtr.co.uk/products-86.html CAPTAIN BLACK - LIFETIME MEMBER #070 The New Book is out :) http://www.gtr.co.uk/products-64-toV...g_marvel_.html

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16th October 2007, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gez GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London/Sydney Posts: 2,414	Official unveiling is next week i believe. Anything shown prior to that should be takn with a pinch of salt.

16th October 2007, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Durzel GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 3,622	Probably going overboard on the conspiracy theories here but doesn't the front bumper look like a slightly different colour to the rest of the car? It certainly wouldn't be past a magazine to photoshop something to aid sales.

16th October 2007, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hugo GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utrecht! Posts: 510	This one looks very real to me! I really doubt it's a photoshop...

16th October 2007, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hugo GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utrecht! Posts: 510	The lens used for this shot also makes it look a tad different..

16th October 2007, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
fled GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11	I say its a 'chop as well. Those non-functional bumps on the lower corners of the front bumper don't make sense. I believe they could be vents that cannot be seen due to the front being covered up. I will wait the 8 days for confirmation.

16th October 2007, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
stealth New Users Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow ( not far from Jeff ) Posts: 3,206	Well only a few days to go but loads of people will have seen it already so it's possible that it is a photoshop based on bona fida pics . Looks nice though .

16th October 2007, 03:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck_H GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 234	Rehosted picture

16th October 2007, 04:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dave_R1001 GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2,170	IF that is a photoshop then who ever did it is very very talented. The fact that even the reflection of the horizon in the front bumper/grill looks is what makes me think it could be genuine?

16th October 2007, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
King Nismo GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 434	Im sorry but that is ugly the Proto looked much better.

16th October 2007, 05:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
trondhla GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 444	Look at the door handles. They are still as on the showcars and cannot be sold on an ordinary prodctioncar. This is PS picture.