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TogueMonster
10-09-2006, 02:43 PM
"Spy photographers caught what appears to be a production prototype of the 2008 Nissan GT-R. The car was seen in testing at the Nürburgring this week in Germany.

The car is based on the highly popular Nissan GT-R concept, first unveiled in late 2005. Earlier this year, the Japanese automaker announced the GT-R would be badged as a Nissan, much to the disappointment of Infiniti dealers. Since unveiling the concept, Nissan has tried to limit the car's exposure to prevent tiring the public.

Pricing is expected somewhere around $70,000. When Nissan first previewed the concept, it said the show car was 80 to 90 percent representative of the final shape. Rumors have indicated the car will feature a 3.2 liter twin turbo V6 engine with 480 horsepower. It is scheduled to go on sale in Japan in Fall 2007, followed by the U.S. and Canada in Spring 2008.* "

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/thedriftking/2-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/thedriftking/3-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/thedriftking/4-oct9-nissan-skyline.jpg
a few more pics from the leftlane website
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/09/spied-2008-nissan-gt-r/#more-4215

BigEd925
10-09-2006, 02:46 PM
man that thing looks sweet!

MAB1025
10-09-2006, 02:49 PM
That might just be my next car...

Lurk
10-09-2006, 02:49 PM
R.34 NUR Spec > That thing.

dl_EVO
10-09-2006, 02:57 PM
dang that thing looks sick!!

masurie
10-09-2006, 03:04 PM
woww...

i wonder how much would be the markup from dealer..

KareBearPowa
10-09-2006, 03:10 PM
That roof line is really weird.

Lurk
10-09-2006, 03:20 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/SimonSays/Skyline/Tim1.jpg > All

KareBearPowa
10-09-2006, 03:24 PM
I dunno, I'd take that GT3 over that overweight/hyped skyline any day.

OH KNOEZ I COMMITTED A JAYDAYEMINEM SIN!!!!!111!!1

Lurk
10-09-2006, 03:26 PM
Which GT3, there's 3 of them to choose from. Heh. :D

SpeedElement
10-09-2006, 03:31 PM
Even a used GT3 cost more then new GTR.. i dunno..

TogueMonster
10-09-2006, 03:31 PM
I prefer the looks of the old GTR too. *But I still think the 08 will be great. *I love the exhaust on the test model. *I've always liked these ADVAN advertisements alot, especially this GTR.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/thedriftking/de_car_04.jpg

KareBearPowa
10-09-2006, 03:51 PM
Even a used GT3 cost more then new GTR.. i dunno..


I said I would take a GT3, not that I was going to pay for it. ;)

RgistRdShowoffIX
10-09-2006, 05:02 PM
R33 GTR :D


wow that thing....

looks great but I don't care... I don't even have money for parts. haha 8)

Jay
10-09-2006, 05:30 PM
GT3>Evo>R34>R32>R33
Im not a fan of Skyline GT-Rs..there just like Mustangs, there heavy and understear.

MitsuMan
10-09-2006, 05:50 PM
v8 v8 turbo or v6? looks alot like the concept

EV0LL
10-09-2006, 07:12 PM
Ehh 480hp aint that much, esp if the car is gonna weigh 3500+ lbs like lit looks like it does...hopefully they can keep the weight down to near 350z levels

Looks good tho. I'd take a GT-3 or GT-3 RS(orange w/black wheels = teh sex) too, as much as it kills me to say that, but they cost almost double that Skyline and I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't much faster...

EV0LL
10-09-2006, 07:40 PM
Speaking of GT3s... teh ultrasex (http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/09/spy-shots-porsche-911-gt2-type-997/) :shock:

ZK
10-09-2006, 09:29 PM
R32s are nice, smaller coupe design, feels much more agile. Also, simpler AWD design compared to the computerized R33 and R34.

toasty
10-09-2006, 10:51 PM
Once this car is out in the market in the US, the EVOs will be less of a target, I hope from profiling..

YankInCali
10-09-2006, 11:42 PM
If Wilson buys one, so will I! :lol:

wilson1
10-10-2006, 08:45 AM
Let's do a groupbuy!

bdking57
10-10-2006, 08:56 AM
Keep trying to hide your love for the car Bryan.. Seriously, this car is 70K.. wow so the porshe GT3 is better for 40K+.. If this thing is a turbo as nissan has said they will be making 500whp with a few tweaks. This car looks way better the the C6 z06.. im pretty sure THAT car is the most hyped car ever. I dont think your going to have comparisons coming out saying "the evo is just more fun to drive and sometimes feels quicker" like when they compared it to the z06.. this car will be blast to drive on the street!



I dunno, I'd take that GT3 over that overweight/hyped skyline any day.

OH KNOEZ I COMMITTED A JAYDAYEMINEM SIN!!!!!111!!1

bdking57
10-10-2006, 08:57 AM
yeah because so many ricer street racers can afford 70K sports cars.



Once this car is out in the market in the US, the EVOs will be less of a target, I hope from profiling..

Evo916
10-10-2006, 09:40 AM
Is it just me or does it look a maxima and 350z thrown together?

redvolution
10-10-2006, 09:52 AM
This car looks way better the the C6 z06.. im pretty sure THAT car is the most hyped car ever.


I disagree on the looks - I like the Z06 style more than the new Skyline. If only the vette was 15% smaller and had a proper rear suspension.

I too lust after the GT3 - especially the 997 version [drool].

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 10:53 AM
I disagree on the looks - I like the Z06 style more than the new Skyline. If only the vette was 15% smaller and had a proper rear suspension.

I too lust after the GT3 - especially the 997 version [drool].


Agree, C6 Z06 is a great looking car, minus the color matched headlight bezels. They make full coilover conversions for the Z06 btw. ;)

bdking, how is the C6 Z06 overhyped? It's an amazingly capable car. What has been hyped and not been backed up?

Overhyped to me is a Mazda RX8.

bdking57
10-10-2006, 12:39 PM
definately agree on the RX8!.. The z06 is overhyped in the way that all that power isnt even needed! How many people who are actually buying this car are taking it to a road course, autox or any driving related event?.. soo why in the world would you need excessive power on the road thats pretty much good for nothing but kililng yourself in that car... I liken it to the same way that we all prefer evos vs. cobras..* big fast v8s, but they arent as nearly as fun to drive on the street. I look thing if you were behind the wheel of the new GTR.. you wouldnt be able to get the smile off your face.

This car will be making nice power and have great grip to back it up..





I disagree on the looks - I like the Z06 style more than the new Skyline. If only the vette was 15% smaller and had a proper rear suspension.

I too lust after the GT3 - especially the 997 version [drool].


Agree, C6 Z06 is a great looking car, minus the color matched headlight bezels. They make full coilover conversions for the Z06 btw. ;)

bdking, how is the C6 Z06 overhyped? It's an amazingly capable car. What has been hyped and not been backed up?

Overhyped to me is a Mazda RX8.

dohcvtec
10-10-2006, 12:50 PM
definately agree on the RX8!.. The z06 is overhyped in the way that all that power isnt even needed! How many people who are actually buying this car are taking it to a road course, autox or any driving related event?.. soo why in the world would you need excessive power on the road thats pretty much good for nothing but kililng yourself in that car... I liken it to the same way that we all prefer evos vs. cobras..* big fast v8s, but they arent as nearly as fun to drive on the street. I look thing if you were behind the wheel of the new GTR.. you wouldnt be able to get the smile off your face.

This car will be making nice power and have great grip to back it up..


I've seen quite a few Z06's at the road course.* One guy had only 500 miles on the car and already put slicks on it and was on track with it.* Hell, I've seen more new Z06's at the road course then on the public roads.* I'm not sure where you're getting your stats from.

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 12:57 PM
definately agree on the RX8!.. The z06 is overhyped in the way that all that power isnt even needed! How many people who are actually buying this car are taking it to a road course, autox or any driving related event?.. soo why in the world would you need excessive power on the road thats pretty much good for nothing but kililng yourself in that car... I liken it to the same way that we all prefer evos vs. cobras.. big fast v8s, but they arent as nearly as fun to drive on the street. I look thing if you were behind the wheel of the new GTR.. you wouldnt be able to get the smile off your face.


You need to get outside your gated community more. I've seen 1 c6 z06 on the street and about 5 of them on the track, being put to use where the engineers intended them to be.

I guess these are over hyped too with your logic:

1. Any Ferrari
2. Any Lambo
3. Any supercar ever made including the veyron
4. Any car with over 350hp because "you can't use it on the street"
5. 1000cc sport bikes

And how would you know you would be happy in a GTR? It's not even out yet!

I would be so happy on Mars....

bdking57
10-10-2006, 01:32 PM
I have seen a dozen or so on the street in monterey.. in fact iv seen at least two pass right by Laguna Seca without pulling in :D

I dont think real exotics are overated because they are unique looking sports cars..there have lots of passionate design put into each model. I have to admit, if the z06 didnt look like every other corvette on the road I would like it more.
*

SpeedElement
10-10-2006, 01:46 PM
Even a used GT3 cost more then new GTR.. i dunno..


I said I would take a GT3, not that I was going to pay for it. ;)


ok.. i would take a gt3 too but i am buying the gtr cuz its cheaper ;)

tkeirin
10-10-2006, 01:50 PM
nice. its a sick car!

06IXMR
10-10-2006, 02:31 PM
I wonder if those are going to be those cars you rarely see, like ferraris. Only once in a while you'll actually see one. Once rich kids get their hands on it, lets see the insurence rates go on those. :shock:

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 02:32 PM
the C6 Z06 sux:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6EiNFiLhV0

SpeedElement
10-10-2006, 03:44 PM
sick video! raw v8 pwr

SouthernCrane
10-10-2006, 07:51 PM
the C6 Z06 sux:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6EiNFiLhV0


:shock:

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 08:28 PM
"best value supercar on sale today"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9bByWD4Oxs&mode=related&search=

useless Gallardo vs useless z06:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XB9Vr8mvGU&mode=related&search=

Z06 with just headers = 492whp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvKGzigMSQA&mode=related&search=

"useless" Z06 vs "useless sport bike" vs "useless" normal C6 vette:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2OWa_YIPp0&mode=related&search=

Viper + Ford GT + Z06=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2OWa_YIPp0&mode=related&search=

Useless Z06 with headers + exhaust running a 11.01 1/4 mile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttO4gIlyq6E&mode=related&search=

Lurk
10-10-2006, 09:04 PM
Another useless vid: My IX car bowling against a brand new C6 Z06 at Infineon: http://youtube.com/watch?v=b_gNOmCPiwo

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 10:09 PM
Another useless vid: My IX car bowling against a brand new C6 Z06 at Infineon: http://youtube.com/watch?v=b_gNOmCPiwo


I can't see shiat from that vid. ;P

If we are going to post vids with Z06's that can't drive then I submit mine as well:

http://www.norcalmotorsports.org/users/video/thunderhill/061906/american_traffic_flashvid/

:) :) ;)

bdking57
10-10-2006, 10:17 PM
.. they are useless because, A no matter what you say, the c8 zo6 is not a classic car. Corvettes are frigin everywhere and they did just updated an out of date body style.. it has way to much power for then even needed for the street, and you can get an ariel atom which is quicker for 30K less.. plus that car will actually be a classic.

KareBearPowa
10-10-2006, 10:19 PM
Now it has to be a classic car? Make up your mind bdking ;) First it has to look like a supercar, then it's useless cause it has too much power, now it has to be a classic, and then you bring up a REALLY useless car, a ariel atom! Btw, I see more porsches then vettes, easily.

Just say you hate corvettes!

EvoRicer
10-11-2006, 01:00 AM
The C6 Z06 is bad ass but I would take the Skyline over the C6 Z06 just because I see C6's everywhere I go.* Maybe when I turn 50 and retire i'll jump into a C6 (or whatever is out by that time C10?)... :lol:

redvolution
10-11-2006, 05:30 AM
There was a C6 Z06 at the BMW 'ring school and everyone was oogling it (despite numerous GT3s, Turbos, M3 CSLs, etc).

He wasn't slow but he certainly wasn't pushing it as much as some of the CSL guys (who were generally the fastest).

redtydsf
10-11-2006, 06:15 AM
let's throw a wrench in this...new M5,I gotta have 4 doors :shock: