[racerzuo]

sweet stuff~!!!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Gener...rticleId=117104?

Quote:

Earlier this week we showed you the first pictures of what we thought was the 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Turns out it will be the 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R instead. And we not only have a new batch of spy photos, we have exclusive new spy video of Nissan's upcoming supercar.

Caught testing on the famous Nürburgring test track in Germany, the Skyline GT-R sounds as though it has the twin-turbo V6 we expected instead of a 4.5-liter V8 as some earlier rumors suggested. The 3.8-liter engine will be fed through a front mount intercooler and make at least 450 horsepower.

Our video also confirms another unknown about the Skyline — its transmission. Although every other Skyline before it has used a true manual gearbox, this GT-R has either a very quick shifting sequential manual or a full-blown automatic. Listen carefully as it pulls into traffic when exiting the track; this Skyline is upshifting much quicker than any standard gearbox would.

You'll also notice a certain 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo following closely on the heels of the Skyline prototype, a clear indication of Nissan's performance targets. The Porsche puts down 480 horsepower through a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and has been timed around the famous test track in a little over 7.5 minutes. Back in 1995, the Nissan Skyline was the first production vehicle to break the 8-minute barrier. When asked about how the next Skyline would measure up against modern rivals, Carlos Tavares, Nissan's product chief, told Automobile magazine, "We will be very competitive. If we are not, we will do it again."

It will be another year or so before we know the true capabilities of this particular Skyline as Nissan isn't planning on showing the finished car until next fall's Tokyo auto show. Sales in Japan begin shortly thereafter, with U.S. deliveries beginning in the spring of 2008.

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[derekthecynic]

freaking.....dope...........

[jphase]

sounds meaaaaann!!! haha

[Orijinalx]

i hope thats not the only gear box that it comes with. Release in america in the Spring of 2008!

[kuku]

If it's built for the track... it'll be a semi-auto gear box I bet.

[roflingsam]

that 911's hot. keke.................

[OMGHIyori2U]

7 speed 7 speed!


Btw since the gt-r is most likely going to be my next car, my nickname for it will be GT-Rawr lol

<---saving money like mad

[roflingsam]

whats so special about a 7 speed?

[HKS457]

wheres the give away sweepstakes for this?

[ZiGeNX77]

Yeah I wouldn't want a 7 speed... too much shifting!

The GT-R looks promising. The Japanese stallion!

Make sure when you post videos, also post in the videos thread to keep track of all the videos here.

[OMGHIyori2U]

Yeah I wouldn't want a 7 speed... too much shifting!

if they come with paddle shifters, it won't be any problem at all.

[Missing]

Damn that's so nice. It's a f'n beast.

[DVS_WiNdz]

Nice.. can't wait till it comes out.. Finally a American release of a GT-R..

[zOMG]

7 speed 7 speed!
Btw since the gt-r is most likely going to be my next car, my nickname for it will be GT-Rawr lol

<---saving money like mad

lol so you got at least $70,000+ laying around?

[panda]

lol so you got at least $70,000+ laying around?

psh. i got that much, in lint.

[Rink]

lol so you got at least $70,000+ laying around?

Pshhh, that's only if you import it from Japan. If they plan to sell them in the U.S., do you really think that they'll sell them for $70,000 at the dealership? I think not. Nonetheless, it's gonna be pricey as hell.

[azn akira]

Pshhh, that's only if you import it from Japan. If they plan to sell them in the U.S., do you really think that they'll sell them for $70,000 at the dealership? I think not. Nonetheless, it's gonna be pricey as hell.

exactly where are you getting this info from? only if you import them form japan? the current estimates on prices is about $70k, not to mention the fact that dealers will mark them up

[OMGHIyori2U]

I never said I had $70k laying around. I said it will be my next car and that I am saving money like mad right now. That doesn't mean that I will also get it when it comes out. When I have enough money, I will get it brand spankin new, unless something else comes out that peaks my interest more


Besides, if the next gen v8 M3 comes out and is priced around $55k-60k, I don't see why the GT-Rawr will cost $70k.

[v8subie]

as much i like the skyline, i hate this new breed of skyline(?) that's coming out. it's just that nissan make everything look the same. i mean, isn't the g35 (states) the skyline (jdm)?

Pshhh, that's only if you import it from Japan. If they plan to sell them in the U.S., do you really think that they'll sell them for $70,000 at the dealership? I think not. Nonetheless, it's gonna be pricey as hell.

you have to deal with the EPA and DOT not to mention to go through US Customs. Then at one point, you have to have the car converted and modified to meet with DOT and EPA standards.

[OMGHIyori2U]

as much i like the skyline, i hate this new breed of skyline(?) that's coming out. it's just that nissan make everything look the same. i mean, isn't the g35 (states) the skyline (jdm)?

uhh yes, and your point is?