The Japanese press reports that the '07 Skyline GTR will be powered by a VQ twin turbo 3.2 V6.

480 hp
420 ft/lbs torque

 

I had the pleasure of seeing the R34 up close and personal whilst in Okinawa. And it looks very, very nice. AS do those numbers!

PLease bring us the Skyline!

 

My face actually looked like that when I read this thread!

Wow thats powerful!

 

Won't be sold here though will it?

 

Hopfully it looks a lot better than the Impala coupe with a coffee table spoiler look the last GT-R had.

 

Is this the 90 grand version or what?

 

The R34 GTR's were $90,000 to import to America, but cost much less than that in Japan.

 

90 grand version??? Those are the imported ones that are modified to meet US standards. In Japan these cars aren't even half that price. IF it comes to the US, expect it to be around 35 to 40k. Unfortunately it's butt ugly IMO. The R34 and R35 are beautiful. I saw one in Houston on Highway 6. Very nice.

 

35k, yeah right! The current Skyline, Infinity G35, is already around 35k so the ultimate performnace model will be well north of that.

 

$35K..LOL.. A fully Loaded G35 coupe cost $40K. I don't think this Skyline GTR will cost under $59,995. Remember it is going to be an Infinity, plus japanese sports cars are notorious for being overpriced.

 

I said 35 to 40K, not just 35K...but I think it's very possible. The EVO and STi aren't overpriced. I think they are a great deal for what you get. America has nothing compareable. They are also both AWD, which is what I'm assuming the Skyline will be. I'd be surprised if the Skyline is over 40K.

 

The base Skyline (G35) is already it in that $35-$40K price range, you really think they are going to upgrade it to 480HP, AWD, and a better suspension for almost FREE? it is going to be $59K+, remember when people thought the CTSv was going to be $35K.

The evo and STI aren't over priced, but they are very expensive. The Evo version of the Lancer is almost DOUBLE the price of a base Lancer. The Impreza WRX STi is expensive too, it is $14,000 more than a base Impreza and doesn't really offer any extra non-performance option, you don't even get a radio . You can get almost equal performance out of a $25K '05 Mustang GT and have more interior features too. Plus those aren't sports cars, they are HiPo Sedans.

Look at the prices of the NSX, TT Supra, VR4, and RX7. Camaro performance at 1.5x-3x the price.

 

I predict the GTR to be priced around whatever a Z06 goes for and to give the Z06 a run for its money performance wise.

The only thing the Stang is doing to do that an Evo or STI can is trap a around the same speed.

 

You seem to forget a Camaro SS or TA WS6 (both in the Evo/Sti price range) cost about twice as much as a base Firebird or Camaro. The price/dollar argument is irrelevant. Sure, a $25k Camaro outperforms an Infiniti G35 as well, or a $75k Cadillac XLR, and on and on. I guess that makes it obvious there is more to a car, even a performance car, than can be measured in quarter mile slips or the stat sheet at the end of a magazine article.

The 2005 STi does come with a stereo, and the 2004 could have one dealer-installed. I'm not sure what extra "non-performance options" you are looking for out of a performance car. Are they supposed to have heated leather seats and memory-presets??

I'll wait for the comparos involving the Evo, STi, and Mustang GT to resolve that debate. I don't anticipate anywhere near the same level of handling and responsiveness, but I haven't driven a GT. A sub 5-sec run to 60mph seems unlikely as well. The color changing guages are unique the Mustang if that is a feature you are speaking of. But I think I like the STi's shiftlight better.

Finally, you can call those cars what you want, but they are outstanding performers and exhilarating to drive. It is going to take a major leap from the previous Mustang GT for the current one to be mentioned in the same sentence as those "HiPo sedans," a misleading label which seems to put the Evo and STi in the same category as the 300C, Impala SS and Mercury Marauder. Regardless, I see nothing wrong with being "HiPo."

 

Why is it that people assume rediculous performance is coming so cheaply? You are not going to find a vehicle with 500 HP for $35,000. It's that simple. As someone else said, if you want hardcore performance from Japan you have to come prepared with Vasoline. It has always been that way. It's one of the main reasons why Corvette has slayed all hopefulls from over there so far.