From AutoExpress, 7th of June
" Ever heard the motorsport catchphrase 'racing improves the breed'? It's clearly the one Nissan has adopted as it begins to prepare its forthcoming GT-R supercar, unveiled as a concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show.
Engineers have taken the twin turbo V6 that's expected to power the roadgoing GT-R and, with the help of the firm's tuning arm Nismo, fitted it to a racing version of the current GT-R 34.
Our picture shows the car's track debut. Few manufacturers are prepared to carry out development work in public, but the move shows the confidence bosses have in the unit, which in race form is believed to develop at least 450bhp. The engine for the production car ? due in 2004 ? will develop 400bhp. Insiders hint that the powerplant will combine with electric motors in the front wheel hubs to create the world's first hybrid supercar."
" Ever heard the motorsport catchphrase 'racing improves the breed'? It's clearly the one Nissan has adopted as it begins to prepare its forthcoming GT-R supercar, unveiled as a concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show.
Engineers have taken the twin turbo V6 that's expected to power the roadgoing GT-R and, with the help of the firm's tuning arm Nismo, fitted it to a racing version of the current GT-R 34.
Our picture shows the car's track debut. Few manufacturers are prepared to carry out development work in public, but the move shows the confidence bosses have in the unit, which in race form is believed to develop at least 450bhp. The engine for the production car ? due in 2004 ? will develop 400bhp. Insiders hint that the powerplant will combine with electric motors in the front wheel hubs to create the world's first hybrid supercar."