New Nissan GTR without the masks
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The interior looks much better than previous cars, it looks like proper stitched leather on the dashboard. Overall it looks great but I agree with other's comments about the front, they should have kept it closer to the concept. Regarding weight, I expect it'll be around 1600kg which tallies with the claimed performance and engine power.
Edited by mackie1 on Wednesday 17th October 11:16
130R said:
mackie1 said:
I expect it'll be around 1600kg which tallies with the claimed performance and engine power.
What is the claimed engine power?original post said:
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
mackie1 said:
130R said:
mackie1 said:
I expect it'll be around 1600kg which tallies with the claimed performance and engine power.
What is the claimed engine power?_daveR said:
jon- said:
and I'm a 350z driver so one of their 'targets'.
Are you though? This costs a fair bit more, its performance is in a totally different ball park too. Id say its aimed more at M3/RS4/911 owners?
In reality I'll probably be looking at a used R8 / 911 Carrera S in the 60k price bracket.
The latest 350z is 306bhp so the base GT-R won't feel massively quicker. I imagine the track model will be quite trick.
As for the weight of this thing... The 350z is 1600kgs and is a smaller platform, 2 seats, smaller engine etc. I hate to think what this will tip the scales at.
jon- said:
The latest 350z is 306bhp so the base GT-R won't feel massively quicker. I imagine the track model will be quite trick.
As for the weight of this thing... The 350z is 1600kgs and is a smaller platform, 2 seats, smaller engine etc. I hate to think what this will tip the scales at.
So if the latest 350z is the same weight as the GTR but 114hp less, it will still be noticely quicker?As for the weight of this thing... The 350z is 1600kgs and is a smaller platform, 2 seats, smaller engine etc. I hate to think what this will tip the scales at.
jon- said:
Being a fairly young 350z owner yes. In theory people buy into marques so when I'm ready for the next step up I should be looking at the GT-R.
In reality I'll probably be looking at a used R8 / 911 Carrera S in the 60k price bracket.
The latest 350z is 306bhp so the base GT-R won't feel massively quicker. I imagine the track model will be quite trick.
As for the weight of this thing... The 350z is 1600kgs and is a smaller platform, 2 seats, smaller engine etc. I hate to think what this will tip the scales at.
If the talk is to be believed I would say that the performance difference between the new GTR and the Z would be night and day?! Its supposed to be on a par with the 997 TT rather than a Z/Boxster. In reality I'll probably be looking at a used R8 / 911 Carrera S in the 60k price bracket.
The latest 350z is 306bhp so the base GT-R won't feel massively quicker. I imagine the track model will be quite trick.
As for the weight of this thing... The 350z is 1600kgs and is a smaller platform, 2 seats, smaller engine etc. I hate to think what this will tip the scales at.
If the 1/4 mile time is to be believed then I cant see it being much more than 1500-1600kg region... the time in the article is only 0.1 off the Mclaren F1 time.
Im most curious to see how much it will cost in the UK though. This will be one of the deciding factors on how well it does here. Despite the performance, it wont be looked at as a true 997/R8 alternative, its a Nissan at the end of the day! It needs to be in the £40k-£50k bracket to do well IMO.
_daveR said:
If the 1/4 mile time is to be believed then I cant see it being much more than 1500-1600kg region... the time in the article is only 0.1 off the Mclaren F1 time.
The trap speed will be more telling of the cars performance. If it is trapping around 123-125 mph then it will be fast as 
but if it is trapping less than 120 mph then the 11.7 time is more down to traction off the line. I am pretty sure if you check the trap speed of a McLaren F1 it is pretty high (easily over 135 mph)130R said:
Hope so. 1600 kg is still 100 kg too heavy though IMO. If it came in at 1500 kg with a full tank and 530 hp then it will be impressive, 1600 kg dry is fat.
The M3 or RS4 or 911 Turbo all weigh around 1600kg so it's not like is any porkier than similar cars.The 350Z is lardy for it's class/size, it's 250kg more than an RX8 or Boxster for example.
Edited by mackie1 on Wednesday 17th October 11:57
130R said:
_daveR said:
If the 1/4 mile time is to be believed then I cant see it being much more than 1500-1600kg region... the time in the article is only 0.1 off the Mclaren F1 time.
The trap speed will be more telling of the cars performance. If it is trapping around 123-125 mph then it will be fast as but if it is trapping less than 120 mph then the 11.7 time is more down to traction off the line. I am pretty sure if you check the trap speed of a McLaren F1 it is pretty high (easily over 135 mph)mickken said:
Fume Troll said:
I like it.
It will be a miracle if it is under £40k here though...
Cheers,
FT.
If it's $80k in the US....i'd be reckoning on £65-70k here.It will be a miracle if it is under £40k here though...
Cheers,
FT.
List price in Japan for the hot version is £37k plus taxes.
Nissan said:
“The GT-R requires special attention because its technology is so advanced.
“It also calls for finesse in salesmanship because the sales representative must deal with customers who are going to be very demanding.”
Nissan is setting up 160 showrooms called 'high-performance centres' around the country for maintenance work on the GT-R.
To summarise, then....“It also calls for finesse in salesmanship because the sales representative must deal with customers who are going to be very demanding.”
Nissan is setting up 160 showrooms called 'high-performance centres' around the country for maintenance work on the GT-R.
Nissan said:
We're going to rip your balls off in our High Performance Centres, bring cash, lots of cash, nay...bring more than that
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