Author Topic: MOTOR TREND's December 2007 Issue (Read 1213 times)

1K3 · « **on:** October 16, 2007, 05:28:38 PM »

Image removed for copyright violation Don't do that again.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2007, 05:31:03 PM »

It is ugly, and won't get chicks like a vette.

Still gota love the performance if its true.

john9001 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2007, 05:41:13 PM »

WOW, under 80K, is it limited to one to a customer?

Airscrew · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:14:57 PM »

wow, looks like an Aston Martin, only ugly...

1K3 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:27:31 PM »

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Originally posted by GtoRA2
It is ugly, and won't get chicks like a vette.

Still gota love the performance if its true.

Rather it's a hunk and nerd magnet:D

As for the performance... Corvette Z06 is way out of the league in the Nurburgring circuit vs the GT-R (c'mon GM, hurry the C7s if they want to stay in the top). GT-R beats the Porsche Turbo in the Nurgurgring by 2 seconds (unofficial lap time of 7:38 for GT-R). Nissan is confident and now aims to break the Porsche GT2's record.

EDIT: The standard GT-R trim doesn't even come with manual transmission

Russian · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:37:25 PM »

I like the way it looks. IIRC other R-style cars had no special looks to them.

Louis XVII · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:45:07 PM »

The December issue is out already? We're not even into November...

1K3 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:55:04 PM »

Love it or Hate it

more pics (OFFICIAL Photos)
http://www.r35gtr.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24

The embargo of the Nissan (Skyline) GT-R in North America has finally been lifted:aok

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After months of spy shots and drip-fed teasers Nissan’s all new GT-R super-coupe has been revealed with the early release of the December issue of MotorTrend. The tagline on the magazine’s cover claims the car is as fast as the Porsche 911 Turbo and is priced less than $80,000, confirming rumors the new GT-R will set a new standard in bang-for-your-buck comparisons.

Other details include the GT-R’s acceleration time of 3.5 seconds for the 0-60mph and 11.7 seconds for the quarter mile. Top speed is claimed to be a staggering 192mph.

Although we still don’t have any official details about the car’s new drivetrain, most are expecting to see a 3.8L V6 engine fed by a pair of turbochargers and mated to a dual-clutch gearbox with the latest ATESSA all-wheel drive setup. The car should measure in at 4,650mm in length and 1,920mm across. There’s rumored to be three different flavors of the new GT-R, starting with a 450hp entry-level model and ranging up to a 530hp flagship. This latter version is expected to be a stripped out racer with plenty of carbon-fiber and a track-tuned suspension.

Stay tuned for the flood of official details and images once the car is revealed at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Airscrew · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2007, 07:44:17 PM »

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Originally posted by 1K3
GT-R beats the Porsche Turbo in the Nurgurgring by 2 seconds (unofficial lap time of 7:38 for GT-R).

I wouldnt put a lot of stock in a 2 second margin between a Porsche and the GT-R. a margin that small could just be the driver, a couple of missed shifts, driver error...

Widewing · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2007, 09:37:14 PM »

Nice car... If you're into girly machines....

If I had 80+ grand to blow on a rocket, I'd buy one with real character.

The Carrol Shelby and Pete Brock authorized Superformance Daytona Coupe.

Just about identical straight-line giddy-up as the GT-R, but about 12 mph faster on top end. Best slalom and skid pad numbers ever recorded by Road and Track magazine for a street car. About $87K turn key, with a Roush built 550 hp 427, or $90k with a 650 hp 427. Specs linked below are for the 550 hp model. The more powerful model is considerably quicker. Shelby Engine Services will build you a 800 hp 427FE if you have $8,000 to spend. Installed in a Daytona Coupe, this will push the delivered price up to about $93k... But Geez, it's a monster.

Test data in PDF format

My regards,

Widewing

Airscrew · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2007, 11:20:32 PM »

Now thats a car ^

Mark Luper · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2007, 11:58:17 PM »

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Originally posted by Widewing
Nice car... If you're into girly machines....

If I had 80+ grand to blow on a rocket, I'd buy one with real character.

The Carrol Shelby and Pete Brock authorized Superformance Daytona Coupe.

Just about identical straight-line giddy-up as the GT-R, but about 12 mph faster on top end. Best slalom and skid pad numbers ever recorded by Road and Track magazine for a street car. About $87K turn key, with a Roush built 550 hp 427, or $90k with a 650 hp 427. Specs linked below are for the 550 hp model. The more powerful model is considerably quicker. Shelby Engine Services will build you a 800 hp 427FE if you have $8,000 to spend. Installed in a Daytona Coupe, this will push the delivered price up to about $93k... But Geez, it's a monster.

Test data in PDF format

My regards,

Widewing

Yup, I've wanted one for years. Don't think I'll ever get one though.

Mark

Flatbar · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2007, 01:39:39 AM »

Baaaa, it's still a cage.

lazs2 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:29:44 AM »

yeah flatbar but it's pretty hard to run 190 mph or 11 second quarters..

lazs

Swoop · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:45:49 AM »

Not for me it isn't mate.