RE: GT-R World And US Launches Confirmed
Tuesday 21st August 2007
After its millionth launch, we'll finally get to drive itNissan has chosen a time and place to unveil the New GT-R to the world, The Tokyo Motor Show in October.
GT-R World And US Launches Confirmed
Just how many more launches will there be?
After its millionth launch, we'll finally get to drive it
After its official unveiling they’re going to be shipping it out to LA to have an official launch for North America at the LA Motor Show in November.
We can't wait to see this car after all the spy pics and images of it putting in some great times at the Ring. But we wonder just how many launches a car needs to have before we can actually buy it?
Still, we’d like to be there, please Nissan….
Discussion
You do have to wonder where the development of the GT-R will go though. Roomers of bonnet re-designs for supercharger applications on even more focused versions. Comes with forged bits as standard etc so it is future tweak friendly. The design is awesome. Even the wheels are designed with a negative venturi-effect, so that the faster you go - they suck in additional air to cool breaks!!
GTR-R…GTR-RS…phwoor!!!!
With the success of the (Shhh - Toyota part owned, Toyota money) Subaru's halo, Imprezza short runs and Honda with the R-types, little wonder Nismo is a big part of the company rather than a funded partner company now.
When at the Ring with Jag on XK projects, Nissan were there en-mass. We'd get there and Nissan were already banging out laps! We'd Go home, and you guessed it - Nissan still hammering out the testing. From what I got, the goal is all the technology but with all the feedback. A real Euroesque drivers with car full of dynamic fun but still the magic GTR technology. Now that is a task!
GTR-R…GTR-RS…phwoor!!!!
With the success of the (Shhh - Toyota part owned, Toyota money) Subaru's halo, Imprezza short runs and Honda with the R-types, little wonder Nismo is a big part of the company rather than a funded partner company now.
When at the Ring with Jag on XK projects, Nissan were there en-mass. We'd get there and Nissan were already banging out laps! We'd Go home, and you guessed it - Nissan still hammering out the testing. From what I got, the goal is all the technology but with all the feedback. A real Euroesque drivers with car full of dynamic fun but still the magic GTR technology. Now that is a task!
As a current 350z owner (so probably one of their targets) I really can't get on with the styling. I hope it looks better in the flesh otherwise I'll be looking elsewhere.
Interestingly, go watch the video for gran turismo 5 prologue. The graphics are photo realistic and it's got a fully modelled GTR featured which gives you a pretty good idea of what one looks like in motion.
Here you go, starts with one from the rear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQU3gAPyhlg
Interestingly, go watch the video for gran turismo 5 prologue. The graphics are photo realistic and it's got a fully modelled GTR featured which gives you a pretty good idea of what one looks like in motion.
Here you go, starts with one from the rear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQU3gAPyhlg
Due to contained pressure structure - cast Iron is no longer needed. At BMW - the Magnesium alloy is lighter than Aluminum and more rigid than Iron!
As for the Style - the Skyline - nee GTR and Z have lives along side since day one. The Skyline has a pedigree as long as the 911 and the Z cars also a fine legacy (I have a 240Z) The Z and GTR do different Jobs.
As for the Style - the Skyline - nee GTR and Z have lives along side since day one. The Skyline has a pedigree as long as the 911 and the Z cars also a fine legacy (I have a 240Z) The Z and GTR do different Jobs.
_daveR said:
308mate said:
Why stress about attending the launch to drive it?
If its even a small step forward from the previous techno-marvel, it will probably drive itself.
Have you driven a GTR? Id hardly describe it as driving itself, techno gismos or not! If its even a small step forward from the previous techno-marvel, it will probably drive itself.
jon- said:
As a current 350z owner (so probably one of their targets) I really can't get on with the styling. I hope it looks better in the flesh otherwise I'll be looking elsewhere.
I don't think the GTR is going to be aimed at 350z drivers, from what I've heard the GTR will be 3 times the price for a start! I think they're after the 911 (along with everyone else!)www.turbobungle.com
turbobungle said:
jon- said:
As a current 350z owner (so probably one of their targets) I really can't get on with the styling. I hope it looks better in the flesh otherwise I'll be looking elsewhere.
I don't think the GTR is going to be aimed at 350z drivers, from what I've heard the GTR will be 3 times the price for a start! I think they're after the 911 (along with everyone else!)I also agree with the 911 comment but with the V8V and the R8 all floating around the same price point it has stiff competition to steal away 911 owners.
I think it looks great. And as was stated above really like that it looks a lot like the concept, but it has taken long enough to get from concept to production. They seem to keep rolling the car out to keep the press excited about it. I just hope that it comes to the US well under 100K.
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