Friday 19th October 2007

Putting The GT In GT-R

It's all about the details for the new GT-R

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Nissan's carrot-dangling GT-R display

With the first official photos of Nissan’s replacement for the legendary Skyline GT-R already in circulation, further details of this much-anticipated motor are starting to be prised out of the Japanese marque’s reps at the Tokyo motorshow.

We already know that the Skyline name is now defunct, and that new car has been painstakingly beasted around the Nürburgring lap after lap in pursuit of the benchmarks set by the Porsche 911.

We also have the first very encouraging stats: it’s powered by a twin-turbo V6 with 473bhp and 433 lb ft, capable of propelling it 0-60mph in 3.5sec and with a top-whack of 192mph.

However, what we’re more interested in are the details, and first impressions seem to imply that the Japanese engineers have taken this to heart.

Nissan has signed-up Polyphony Digital – the chaps responsible for claiming a few too many hours of life through the power of the Gran Turismo franchise – to design the new car’s multi-function display.

It looks great, and we can’t wait to see just how high we can push the G-force meter when Nissan let us have a go. Please.

[chrisbr68]

Really looking forward to hearing and seeing more about this baby!

[gtoblue]

I absolutly love the look of this new GTR. The pictures being banded around at the moment look great but the official unveiling is at the Tokoyo motorshow in a few days time. Received invitation to put deposit down this week and sent the money off immediately....only a year to go!!

[C5L]

Gto blue what sort of price is it ? anywhere i can get more info about price ?

[zaktoo]

"Prised", not "prized".

[PLCRTR]

I want to know what that button with 'Carwings' on it does!!?

Edited by PLCRTR on Friday 19th October 12:02

[zaktoo]

Nissan's navigation system is called Carwings.


Edit: Not quite.
http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/13/nissan-launches...

"...Bluetooth connectivity means you'll be able to wirelessly sync up your Bluetooth-enabled cellphone with the unit, transferring downloaded applications and personal information, and even using the phone's handsfree capability to control the unit. The system, dubbed "Carwings"..."

Edited by zaktoo on Friday 19th October 12:22

[PLCRTR]

oh well, it's something normal then and not an insane japanese aero thing...which would be awesome.
still want one.

[zaktoo]

Also, the Skyline name is not defunct, they've just not used it on this model. Skylines are still sold in Japan.

[glencooley]

Soooo thats why the new GT Games for PS3 and PSP are delayed...

[gtoblue]

The starting price is in the region of £55,000

V6 3.8twin turbo producing in excess of 470bhp, 420lb/ft at 6700 (thats a bit specific!!)
Manual/Paddle shift
Active Four Wheel Drive
ABS
Brembo 6 pot front, 4 pot rears
UK car fitted with extra oil coolers (just like with previous cars!)
Rear diffuser
Viscous LSD
Internal Display Unit for Gauges (mfd)
19/20 Inch wheels, Bridgestone RE070 tyres
Sat Nav - optional
Climate
Electric Windows
Wide Angle HID headlights
4 seats
Leather/Suede seats
Bose sound system
Airbags (I'm only quiting what they wrote!)
Choice of 6 colours
Thatcham 1 Alarm System
Retail UK price from £55,000
Uk delivery from September 2008

Some more pics are here

http://www.blowdogfiles.com/08gtr/misc/03.jpg
http://www.blowdogfiles.com/08gtr/misc/06.jpg

[joz8968]

PLCRTR said:

I want to know what that button with 'Carwings' on it does!!?

Edited by PLCRTR on Friday 19th October 12:02

Indeed. Electonically controlled rear wing/other aero for different angles of attack, perhaps? - only an unimaginaitive guess. If any car is going to have 'novelty' gadget add-ons like this, it's gonna be this 'un...

[flattotheboards]

i cant wait for this to come out.

[ZeeTacoe]

gtoblue said:

Choice of 6 colours

you ticked bayside blue right?

[Fidgits]

ZeeTacoe said:

gtoblue said:

Choice of 6 colours

you ticked bayside blue right?

i dunno - this beast will look lovely in black!

[Pesty]

Fidgits said:

ZeeTacoe said:

gtoblue said:

Choice of 6 colours

you ticked bayside blue right?

i dunno - this beast will look lovely in black!

[wushuhsu]

Wow! This puts Porsche's aging outdated electronics to shame!

[stigmundfreud]

wushuhsu said:

Wow! This puts Porsche's aging outdated electronics to shame!

give it another 20 years they might put the engine in the right place too

[Spearmint]

Pesty said:

Fidgits said:

ZeeTacoe said:

gtoblue said:

Choice of 6 colours

you ticked bayside blue right?

i dunno - this beast will look lovely in black!

Or the silver one thats been thrashed round the ring. I hope to god Gayside blue is not an available colour though, needs something on the same level as Midnight Purple 3.

[sprinter885]

Is that instrument panel the ACTUAL one being used? If so where's the Tacho ?? ....mind you it has been designed by "Gamers" who probably don't use rev counters....

Edited by sprinter885 on Monday 22 October 09:15

[Schnell]

wushuhsu said:

Wow! This puts Porsche's aging outdated electronics to shame!

Only a concern for those that need electronic intervention to drive a car