I happened to be intriged by the cover of the new Import Tuner (1st time ever I swear), so I opened it up and was very impressed at the new Skyline GTR that WILL be a production car in the states in 2008. I am very rarely impressed with any foreign cars, only ones before where pretty much 4th Gen Supra's, and possibly 93-97 RX-7's. But this new GTR looks pretty sweet IMO, and with a supposed 500 HP stock engine, that by upping the boost on the stock turbos could put it in the 1000 HP range, it definatly has to be added to my small list of imports to watch out for on the street.

What does everyone else think about it?

 

Here's a couple of pics for those that haven't yet seen it. I can't say I totally like the front, but I do like the rear a lot.

 

The rear end looks like a more angular Cobalt.

 

I seriously doubt the 500hp predictions, at least for the US-spec model... time will tell though.

It looks like a 350Z with a nice body kit (which it basically is in terms of appearance).

 

That ain't production, and is farther off of the production model than the Camaro concept will be from its produciton model.

Also I do wonder if they will just be using the larger version of the FM chassis, the M35-45 one, how much it will weigh.

M35 M35x AWD M45 Sport
3,889 lb 4,043 lb 4,032 lb

It looks like AWD adds about 220 lbs add that to the 45 sport and it comes ot 4,252 lbs. Also it would need some reinforcement to the chassis to handle the extra power. It could be heavier than an Chrylser 300 SRT8!

 

I'd say the Cobalt is definitely the immitator, not the innovator.

Nissan/Datsun has been using the quad tail light design for decades now - GM has too with the Vette. I think Nissan's trademark has typically been a smaller inner pair of lights.

Edit: I just checked. The Vette started using two circular tail lamps in the 1961. The Skyline (made by Prince car company at the time) started using them in 1957

 

Damn, Corvette just got out-vintaged by a Nissan.

Yep, I like making up words.

 

I am fairly certain that the pics will pretty much be the car seeing as how it is to see the streets of Japan by early next year. Anything that far along doesn't have too much time left for major changes. Also, it IS gaurunteed, that it will be a production car in the US in 2008. So you should be able to walk into a dealer and order one, not have to worry about shipping it from over seas.

The weight I think was said to be about 3500 lbs, and yes it is to be an AWD deal. The engine (and most of the car), is pretty much going to be kept a secret until just before it hits the streets, but it is rumored that it will be a low compression 3.5 inline V6, with twin turbos.

The only difference in the models between the Japan version vs. the US version is just the right hand drivers position vs. the left hand drivers position, power will be the same.

Estimated cost is $70,000. So, don't worry about your average slightly rich high school kids parading them around. If all you have to do is up the boost in the stock turbo's for 1000 HP, 70k isn't a bad price in my opinion.

 

Crazy!

 

It seems it will pretty much be a new Supra TT on steriods.

More pics at http://www.auto-wallpapers.com/nissa...web/index.html

 

Yes, what is this inline V you speak of?

CALL911, you can relay whatever rumors you want. It's just that, though -- they're rumors. I'm still skeptical, and I will be until I see the official announcement w/ specs. I'm not saying any of your information is wrong... just that I require proof and you have none.

 

In what way? Made by Toyota? Rear wheel drive? Stock suspension that can't hook for ****? Ridiculous baskethandle wing?

Or did you just mean it's another Japanese turbo six, this time with more power?

P.S. Sorry, I'm apparently in one of those moods.

 

Hey, its okay, I like my american muscle cars first and foremost, and like nothing more than to blow the doors off of foreign (especially Japaneese) cars in a race. There are only a few that I have any respect for.

I meant when I said that it is like the supra, is that with minimal $ or just upping the boost on the stock turbos, this inline V6 can make a ton of HP.

As for the rumors, the engine is to be rumored. The release date, and the fact you can buy one in the states is a fact according to the magazine.

 

He did it again.

Dude if it is inline it isn't a V designed engine. If you want respect then use the proper terminology.

 

I know it's non-constructive to say, "I just don't like it!" But, considering this is a Camaro forum, I'm glad that GM don't design their image cars like that! Camaro, Challenger and Mustang have way more character than that in exterior design, irrespective of how well it goes.