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08' Nissan GT-R


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In a car mag here I read it will also be offered with a V8

 

I thought they were trying to decide on a big v8 or a TTv6, im not sure if they would offer both powertrain's.

 

I've heard toyota will be coming out with a supercar powered by a v10, supposably to be the next supra, but it will be marketed as a Lexus here of course.

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http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/11851/spied-2009-nissan-skyline-gt-r.html

 

"Nissan considered a V-8 for the next GT-R but has opted instead for a twin-turbo V-6, due to its lower weight and explosive power potential. A limited-edition 2005-model GT-R Z-tune, fitted with the now-superseded twin-turbo straight-six, generated over 500 horsepower, showing the potential of this car. Britain’s Cosworth is helping Nissan extract more than 450 horsepower from the upcoming 3.7- or 3.8-liter V-6 while still meeting emissions laws."

 

Looks like turbo V6, it is. No word on pricing in this article, but they have about a year to get it figured out. Hopefully, it won't be as high as originally reported. Then again, I couldn't afford it even if they dropped the price by half.

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no V8, plz. traditionally the skylines had a 6 cylinder turbo'd ... turbo'd apps are definitely 'explosive power'.

 

as much as id love the c6 zo6, sorry but ive waited TOO long for the skyline to come stateside and after i graduate law school, the GT-R looks like a nice graduation present to buy myself ;)

 

any info as to if it will retain an AWD platform, or RWD?

 

http://www.motorex.com (if still in business after the crackdown)

 

$70k is cheap compared to what the imported ones cost. $110k for an R34

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Looks alot like the new Audi r8 ......

 

GT-R

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m165/Jduffey/3-oct9-nissan-skyline1.jpg

 

R8

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m165/Jduffey/1-2008-audi-r812.jpg

Wow, those look nothing alike, aside from the color.

 

I'd buy one if I could afford it.

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