Nissan GT-R Update!!!
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Nissan GT-R Update!!!
All information is taken from NAGTROC: http://www.nagtroc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19607
Hello !! I am glad to find this topic and hopefully I can help Japanese translation... I work in NYC and picked this magazine (called "Best Car Magazine Plus" Apr/5 issue) at Japanese bookstore only a block from my office. Sorry if my English is not perfect but at least you figure out what this magazine describes.
Nissan GT-R will debut at Tokyo Motor Show on Oct/24. Price is confirmed at 6,600,000 Yen = USD 55,932 (USD 1 = 117 Yen as of 3/16). This is much less than we expected, IT'S A BARGAIN !!
New GT-R is currently being tested at Nürburgring North Course since last fall and has beaten best time of Porsche 997 GT3 (7:42). The article does not list lap time of GT-R, but quicker than 7:40? For reference please see below. You can have idea of how fast new GT-R runs. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times)
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Current Miscellaneous Lap Records: OEM Passenger Vehicles & Sport Racers
6:55 - Radical SR8, 360 PS/650 kg, Michael Vergers (28 Sep 2005)
7:12 - Radical SR3 Turbo, 320 PS/500 kg (test drive 07/03)
7:14 - Donkervoort D8 RS, 398 PS/760 kg, Michael Düchting (sport auto 11/05)
7:15 - Edo Porsche 996 GT2 RS, 542 PS/1284 kg, de:Patrick Simon (sport auto 09/05)
7:18 - Donkervoort D8 RS, 370 PS/670 kg, Michael Düchting (sport auto 12/04)
7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS/1475 kg, Walter Röhrl, (Autobild 07/04)
7.32 - Porsche Carrera GT (Sport Auto Trophy, driven by Horst von Saurma)
7.32 - Gemballa Porsche GTR 600 PS/1432 kg (Gemballa)
7:33 - Pagani Zonda F, 602 PS/1230 kg (sport auto 05/06)
7:34 - Koenigsegg CCR, 806 PS/1418 kg, Horst von Saurma (sport auto), Oct 17-18 2005
7:40 - Bugatti Veyron 16.4, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05)
7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 07/04)
7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410, 413 PS/1320 kg (160.868 km/h) (Autobild 07/04)
7:?? - Nissan GT-R R35
7:42 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg, Walter Röhrl (Automobil 05/06)
7:42 - Ford GT, 550 PS/1521 kg (as indicated by Octane magazine, 11/05)
7:43 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, 512 PS/1419 kg, Jan Magnussen, 2005/06/23 (news release, pictures)
7:43 - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine 02)
7:44 - Pagani Zonda S 550 PS/1280 kg (sport auto 02/05)
7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/01)
7:47 - Porsche 996 GT3 RS (sport tyres)[citation needed]
7:47 - Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear (sport tyres) (sport auto 01/07)
7:48 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg (sport auto 07/06)
7:50 - Westfield Megabusa, 180 PS/440 kg[citation needed]
7:50 - Lamborghini Murcielago, (sport auto 06/02)
7:50 - BMW M3 E46 CSL, 360 PS/1421 kg (sport auto 08/03)
7:52 - Porsche 996 GT3 (381 hp)[citation needed]
7:52 - Lamborghini Gallardo[citation needed]
7:53 - Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 (manufacturer claim, Dave Hill)
7:54 - Nissan Skyline GT-R R34[citation needed]
7:55 - Caterham R500 Superlight, 233 PS/460 kg, Robert Nearn (EVO magazine 07/00)
7:55 - Ferrari F430 F1, 490 PS/1493 kg (sport auto 01/06)
7:56 - Honda NSX-R (NA2), 280 PS/31kgm/1270 kg, Incomplete lap by 30 metres, Motoharu Kurosawa (Best MOTORing 08/02)
7:56 - Porsche 996 Turbo (sport auto 06/00)
7:56 - Ferrari 360 stradale (sport tyres) (sport auto 02/04)
7:57 - Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo (600 hp, racing suspension)[citation needed]
7:59 - Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting “Performanceâ€, Walter Röhrl, (WHEELS 06/04)
7:59 - Nissan Skyline GT-R R33, Dirk Schoymans, unknown modifications (Autocar magazine 1997)
7:59 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51,405 PS/1481 kg, driver Dave Hill (manufacturer claim)
7:59 - Subaru Impreza Sti Spec-C (Prototype), 280 PS/1370 kg (Subaru News 2004 [1])
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GT-R will have 3 versions - Stock, V Spec, and Evo Spec. Evo version will be sold a year after of stock debut = Oct/2008 in Japan, it will be limited production, and not sure if Evo model will be sold in US. All models has same engine spec 3.8L Twin Turbo (not 3.7L), VQ37HR 450hp 50.0kgm but Evo will have carbons all around & 2 seats (i/o 4seats) super light weight and comes with carbon disk (option). R35 will be made as the fastest production car in Nürburgring. Price: Stock USD55,932 (in Japan), V Spec USD68,376 (estimate), Evo Spec USD85,470 (estimate). Price of Evo is far below Porsche 997 GT3, around USD 120,000-130,000 range?
The pictures I list below are CG from this magazine, although they always post reliable ones. I just found this thread only allow 2MB. I post 2 pics and will attach more later. Please note a pic with fold line is Evo model. Other pic is stock.
Buy stock model or wait until Evo comes to US? I would buy stock model (I have to make deposit !!), keep it for 5-6 months until Nissan official announces Evo availability in US, sell stock with premium (the price will be higher than MSRP for first 5-6 months) and buy Evo. Or keep stock if Evo is not sold in US. It still run faster than Porsche 997 GT3 on track !!
Nissan GT-R will debut at Tokyo Motor Show on Oct/24. Price is confirmed at 6,600,000 Yen = USD 55,932 (USD 1 = 117 Yen as of 3/16). This is much less than we expected, IT'S A BARGAIN !!
New GT-R is currently being tested at Nürburgring North Course since last fall and has beaten best time of Porsche 997 GT3 (7:42). The article does not list lap time of GT-R, but quicker than 7:40? For reference please see below. You can have idea of how fast new GT-R runs. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times)
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Current Miscellaneous Lap Records: OEM Passenger Vehicles & Sport Racers
6:55 - Radical SR8, 360 PS/650 kg, Michael Vergers (28 Sep 2005)
7:12 - Radical SR3 Turbo, 320 PS/500 kg (test drive 07/03)
7:14 - Donkervoort D8 RS, 398 PS/760 kg, Michael Düchting (sport auto 11/05)
7:15 - Edo Porsche 996 GT2 RS, 542 PS/1284 kg, de:Patrick Simon (sport auto 09/05)
7:18 - Donkervoort D8 RS, 370 PS/670 kg, Michael Düchting (sport auto 12/04)
7:28 - Porsche Carrera GT, 612 PS/1475 kg, Walter Röhrl, (Autobild 07/04)
7.32 - Porsche Carrera GT (Sport Auto Trophy, driven by Horst von Saurma)
7.32 - Gemballa Porsche GTR 600 PS/1432 kg (Gemballa)
7:33 - Pagani Zonda F, 602 PS/1230 kg (sport auto 05/06)
7:34 - Koenigsegg CCR, 806 PS/1418 kg, Horst von Saurma (sport auto), Oct 17-18 2005
7:40 - Bugatti Veyron 16.4, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05)
7:40 - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 07/04)
7:41 - Manthey Porsche GT3 M410, 413 PS/1320 kg (160.868 km/h) (Autobild 07/04)
7:?? - Nissan GT-R R35
7:42 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg, Walter Röhrl (Automobil 05/06)
7:42 - Ford GT, 550 PS/1521 kg (as indicated by Octane magazine, 11/05)
7:43 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, 512 PS/1419 kg, Jan Magnussen, 2005/06/23 (news release, pictures)
7:43 - Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine 02)
7:44 - Pagani Zonda S 550 PS/1280 kg (sport auto 02/05)
7:46 - Porsche 996 GT2, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/01)
7:47 - Porsche 996 GT3 RS (sport tyres)[citation needed]
7:47 - Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear (sport tyres) (sport auto 01/07)
7:48 - Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg (sport auto 07/06)
7:50 - Westfield Megabusa, 180 PS/440 kg[citation needed]
7:50 - Lamborghini Murcielago, (sport auto 06/02)
7:50 - BMW M3 E46 CSL, 360 PS/1421 kg (sport auto 08/03)
7:52 - Porsche 996 GT3 (381 hp)[citation needed]
7:52 - Lamborghini Gallardo[citation needed]
7:53 - Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06 (manufacturer claim, Dave Hill)
7:54 - Nissan Skyline GT-R R34[citation needed]
7:55 - Caterham R500 Superlight, 233 PS/460 kg, Robert Nearn (EVO magazine 07/00)
7:55 - Ferrari F430 F1, 490 PS/1493 kg (sport auto 01/06)
7:56 - Honda NSX-R (NA2), 280 PS/31kgm/1270 kg, Incomplete lap by 30 metres, Motoharu Kurosawa (Best MOTORing 08/02)
7:56 - Porsche 996 Turbo (sport auto 06/00)
7:56 - Ferrari 360 stradale (sport tyres) (sport auto 02/04)
7:57 - Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo (600 hp, racing suspension)[citation needed]
7:59 - Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting “Performanceâ€, Walter Röhrl, (WHEELS 06/04)
7:59 - Nissan Skyline GT-R R33, Dirk Schoymans, unknown modifications (Autocar magazine 1997)
7:59 - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51,405 PS/1481 kg, driver Dave Hill (manufacturer claim)
7:59 - Subaru Impreza Sti Spec-C (Prototype), 280 PS/1370 kg (Subaru News 2004 [1])
"UQ
GT-R will have 3 versions - Stock, V Spec, and Evo Spec. Evo version will be sold a year after of stock debut = Oct/2008 in Japan, it will be limited production, and not sure if Evo model will be sold in US. All models has same engine spec 3.8L Twin Turbo (not 3.7L), VQ37HR 450hp 50.0kgm but Evo will have carbons all around & 2 seats (i/o 4seats) super light weight and comes with carbon disk (option). R35 will be made as the fastest production car in Nürburgring. Price: Stock USD55,932 (in Japan), V Spec USD68,376 (estimate), Evo Spec USD85,470 (estimate). Price of Evo is far below Porsche 997 GT3, around USD 120,000-130,000 range?
The pictures I list below are CG from this magazine, although they always post reliable ones. I just found this thread only allow 2MB. I post 2 pics and will attach more later. Please note a pic with fold line is Evo model. Other pic is stock.
Buy stock model or wait until Evo comes to US? I would buy stock model (I have to make deposit !!), keep it for 5-6 months until Nissan official announces Evo availability in US, sell stock with premium (the price will be higher than MSRP for first 5-6 months) and buy Evo. Or keep stock if Evo is not sold in US. It still run faster than Porsche 997 GT3 on track !!
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Yes, the article says "R35 GT-R will have [2 Pedal Shift]". I believe this means paddle shift but does not say if this comes as std or option. I also found V spec will have some mods in exterior / interior only, not engine / suspension.
Besides GT-R, New Skyline Coupe (=Infinity G35 Coupe) will have 3.7L VQ37HR with 7 speed AT 350hp, this will be base engine of R35 GT-7 (3.8L 450hp).
Besides GT-R, New Skyline Coupe (=Infinity G35 Coupe) will have 3.7L VQ37HR with 7 speed AT 350hp, this will be base engine of R35 GT-7 (3.8L 450hp).
Hello again !!
It is only 6 months away from new GT-R R35 debut and many car magazines
in Japan are competing each other for most accurate updates.
I hope this has not been posted yet, this is a translation of another Japanese car
magagine called "Car Top", May'07 issue. I will not describe all of the report since
many portions are same as Best Car which I previously posted before
(http://www.nagtroc.com/forums/index....owtopic=19607).
I compared these two magazines and found many updates are same as Best Car:
Debut on Oct'07 in Japan with 2 versions
'Evo" model will be avail a year after
V6 3.8L Twin Turbo VQ38HRTT
6MT & 2 Pedal Semi Auto Shifter
And these are some updates Car Top magazine is saying they are more accurate than Best Car:
480hp / 58kgm (i/o 450hp / 50.0kgm )
3 grades will be called Std, M, V (i/o Std, V, and Evo)
Prices will be Std USD57,627 (in Japan), M USD67,769 V over USD93,220(USD1 = Yen118)
(i/o Stock USD55,932, V Spec USD68,376, Evo Spec USD85,470)
M grade will be "Luxury" version - equipped with leather seats & int, high grade stereo,
softer shocks, etc
V (Evo) version will have 530hp with lighter weight by carbon seats, no rear seat,
ceramic brake rotors, 220lb lighter than Std model. 4WD system will be modified for
track use.
So these updates are more accurate than Best Car? Probably yes as this issue is newer
than Best Car 's Apr'07 issue. But many car magazines in Japan are competing to
give more accurate info now and hopefully I can help providing these in this forum !
It is only 6 months away from new GT-R R35 debut and many car magazines
in Japan are competing each other for most accurate updates.
I hope this has not been posted yet, this is a translation of another Japanese car
magagine called "Car Top", May'07 issue. I will not describe all of the report since
many portions are same as Best Car which I previously posted before
(http://www.nagtroc.com/forums/index....owtopic=19607).
I compared these two magazines and found many updates are same as Best Car:
Debut on Oct'07 in Japan with 2 versions
'Evo" model will be avail a year after
V6 3.8L Twin Turbo VQ38HRTT
6MT & 2 Pedal Semi Auto Shifter
And these are some updates Car Top magazine is saying they are more accurate than Best Car:
480hp / 58kgm (i/o 450hp / 50.0kgm )
3 grades will be called Std, M, V (i/o Std, V, and Evo)
Prices will be Std USD57,627 (in Japan), M USD67,769 V over USD93,220(USD1 = Yen118)
(i/o Stock USD55,932, V Spec USD68,376, Evo Spec USD85,470)
M grade will be "Luxury" version - equipped with leather seats & int, high grade stereo,
softer shocks, etc
V (Evo) version will have 530hp with lighter weight by carbon seats, no rear seat,
ceramic brake rotors, 220lb lighter than Std model. 4WD system will be modified for
track use.
So these updates are more accurate than Best Car? Probably yes as this issue is newer
than Best Car 's Apr'07 issue. But many car magazines in Japan are competing to
give more accurate info now and hopefully I can help providing these in this forum !
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Originally Posted by SilverSubi
omg. i NEED this!!! i cant believe how cheap it will be. bye bye m3 sales
Good for young guys like us who doesn't have loads of cash to blow.
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Originally Posted by pearlcoupeg35
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I hope to have Pearl White one shortly after they make their US debut
I hope to have Pearl White one shortly after they make their US debut
I REALLY like that gunmetal too (phote number 5, where I said my favorite shot ever).
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
That Evo one is sick... If those prices hold, they'll sell a bunch of them.
The only problem is the limited initial supply and "unknown" amount of markups by the stealers.
It will make a great track car without hurting the wallet.
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wow! this thing is going to crush a lot of the competition. say goodbye, z06, m3, anything audi has, mercedes, you name it, this thing is gonna be a monster and really show up so many cars out there. the EVO version is gonna be sick!
those quad exhausts...