Nissan Skyline GTR... 480hp & 530hp!!!
05-11-07, 11:03 AM
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Nissan Skyline GTR... 480hp & 530hp!!!
With an est starting price less than the upcoming M3, but power and performance that will crush it... Time for me to make a deposit on my next whip!
The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectively. Both a 6 speed and an advanced paddle shifting automatic are to be available. The Standard GTR and Spec V will be equiped with a 480HP version of the VQHRTT engine(displacement is either 3.7 or 3.8L as it has not yet been confirmed). The GTR EVO will receive a 530HP version of the VQHRTT engine as well as being roughly 220lbs lighter then the standard GTR, coming with light weight seats, a larger more aerodynamic rear spoiler, large ceramic brake rotors, and a revised Altessa AWD geared for more track use.
The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectively. Both a 6 speed and an advanced paddle shifting automatic are to be available. The Standard GTR and Spec V will be equiped with a 480HP version of the VQHRTT engine(displacement is either 3.7 or 3.8L as it has not yet been confirmed). The GTR EVO will receive a 530HP version of the VQHRTT engine as well as being roughly 220lbs lighter then the standard GTR, coming with light weight seats, a larger more aerodynamic rear spoiler, large ceramic brake rotors, and a revised Altessa AWD geared for more track use.
05-11-07, 11:05 AM
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I know I will stand alone in this notion, but these photos look...well...bad. The shots we had seen previously looked nice and I know this car isn't necessarily about looks but the pictures above look like a ten year old car with lots of ricey aftermarket parts. It just doesn't look...good. It looks cheap to me.
I guess I'll reserve final judgment for when we see the final photos but these are a let down to me, regardless of engine specs.
I guess I'll reserve final judgment for when we see the final photos but these are a let down to me, regardless of engine specs.
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05-11-07, 11:57 AM
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Dealer markup?!?!? Nahhhhhh... Where did you get this silly idea? 
It will be interesting to see how Nissan dealers cope with this - the most expensive car they ever sold - potential GTR customers may not like the experience.
I wonder what the difference between the base and spec-V is going to be to justify $10K. You are right in that the difference between $57K and $94K of the base and EVO spec, respectively seems difficult to justify (other than for collectible value, may be?). I agree with MPLexus301 that it is not a great-looking car (like its predecessors). But then again..., if it drives like magic, who cares
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It will be interesting to see how Nissan dealers cope with this - the most expensive car they ever sold - potential GTR customers may not like the experience.
I wonder what the difference between the base and spec-V is going to be to justify $10K. You are right in that the difference between $57K and $94K of the base and EVO spec, respectively seems difficult to justify (other than for collectible value, may be?). I agree with MPLexus301 that it is not a great-looking car (like its predecessors). But then again..., if it drives like magic, who cares
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05-11-07, 12:19 PM
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I think the performance from those numbers should be staggering, the EVO looks to be a GT3 killer.
Will it convince buyers in AMERICA to look past the NIssan badge? I wouldn't step foot in a Nissan dealership to save my life, they are pretty bad.
For the price, its hard to touch on paper.
05-11-07, 12:21 PM
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This is correct. The Nissan Skyline is our Infiniti G35/G37. The Nissan GT-R is a stand alone model.
I think the performance from those numbers should be staggering, the EVO looks to be a GT3 killer.
Will it convince buyers in AMERICA to look past the NIssan badge? I wouldn't step foot in a Nissan dealership to save my life, they are pretty bad.
For the price, its hard to touch on paper.
I think the performance from those numbers should be staggering, the EVO looks to be a GT3 killer.
Will it convince buyers in AMERICA to look past the NIssan badge? I wouldn't step foot in a Nissan dealership to save my life, they are pretty bad.
For the price, its hard to touch on paper.
05-11-07, 12:25 PM
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This is correct. The Nissan Skyline is our Infiniti G35/G37. The Nissan GT-R is a stand alone model.
I think the performance from those numbers should be staggering, the EVO looks to be a GT3 killer.
Will it convince buyers in AMERICA to look past the NIssan badge? I wouldn't step foot in a Nissan dealership to save my life, they are pretty bad.
For the price, its hard to touch on paper.
I think the performance from those numbers should be staggering, the EVO looks to be a GT3 killer.
Will it convince buyers in AMERICA to look past the NIssan badge? I wouldn't step foot in a Nissan dealership to save my life, they are pretty bad.
For the price, its hard to touch on paper.
I've stepped in a Nissan dealership once. I never will again, they don't treat their customers (or potential customers) with respect.
EDIT: Actually I hate most of the aero package in those pictures.
05-11-07, 01:10 PM
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I think I'm actually like the look of the car more and more as it evolves from what was the concept to the production car. There's a switch.
As for Nissan, I owned a 1998 Altima GLE. Boring as all heck but the dealership and car never let me down. I haven't stepped into a Nissan showroom since then but hopefully they haven't degenerated that badly.
As for Nissan, I owned a 1998 Altima GLE. Boring as all heck but the dealership and car never let me down. I haven't stepped into a Nissan showroom since then but hopefully they haven't degenerated that badly.
