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Spied: 2008 Nissan GT-R

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.

Source: LLN

Wow. I like the overall shape, very edgy and futuristic. The pipes are pretty big too, it will sure be a Vette contender.

I was just going to post this!

You've beaten me

As for the Skyline, it's shaping up nicely and i'm glad to see such little camo on it.

man im wating like crazy for this car..im sure this will be something out of the ordinary....cant wait

this car will be absolutely awsome, those are some fat exhaust pipes, i am still undecided if the rear wing looks good or not, can someone do a photoshop and remove the rear wing ?

Any numbers or rumors about them?

the covered rear remind my of a Corvette.

Soon somebody will start bitching that they copied the R8.

I didnt say anything about copying. All we see is a covered rear, who in the hell want to copy a covered rear.

SPY PHOTOS: Nissan Skyline GT-R

These are the best shots yet of what’s to become Nissan’s answer to cars like the new Audi R8 and the future Lexus LF-H.

The all-new Nissan Skyline GT-R, likely to be introduced in spring 2007 as a 2008 model, was snapped testing at the Nürburgring in Germany by Nissan’s motorsport department.

The car features relatively thin disguising and yet gives away major details such as air-intakes in the front fenders and on the bonnet as well as two pairs of impressive exhaust pipes and a huge rear wing.

Reportedly, the car will be equipped with a 4.5-litre V8 delivering some 450 bhp.

Source: WCF




More pics here

I didn't say that you said. It's just that everytime a new model is out, huge speculations about copying arises.

Excellent marketing pics from Nissan. Perfect for creating that pre-launch hype.

I don't know... there's definitely something screaming 'American' in the shape of the car. Does anyone know if this is a product of the design studio in California or was it done in Japan?

Roofline and side mirrors remind a little on CCR:





Just a little though...

27th December 2006

"In our Christmas Special, we revealed what the stunning coupé will look like - and now bosses are teasing fans of the car with this official image of the badge

The logo replaces the Skyline name tag, and will appear on the newcomer when it makes its world debut at October's Tokyo Motor Show. It's due here in 2008, priced around £50,000.

A 480bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 will ensure the Nissan has the punch to take on the competition, which will include Lexus's forthcoming V10 LF-A.

The GT-R also gets advanced four-wheel drive for maximum traction, plus a clever clutchless manual gearbox, similar to VW's DSG. Despite the huge power output, engineers claim the model will be easy for novices to handle, yet also provide enough fun for experienced drivers. (AutoExpress) "

they dont know about the engine..and that PS is wrong.. more or less a BS article..
but thnx for posting though

I think this and the new performance Lexus would be stunning.

I like what I see.

The Nissan Skyline has always been an exotic and the styling has always been so "typical Japanese sports car". When you saw a Skyline, you knew it was Japanese and not American, European or Korean.

I see a lot of elements from the Nissan 350Z and R34 Skyline here. Although I think the Nissan 350Z is hideously ugly, I feel these design cues mixed with the R34 styling cues make for a nice and sporty looking car. I also enjoy the futuristic style this car seems to have.

No doubt it'll be a killer.

From Road & Track




"Photos of a masked Nissan GT-R lapping the Nürburgring last fall received more hits on the Internet than Miss USA did after a night out on the town. The reason: Despite its expected price tag of about $70,000, the GT-R will be the most alluring Japanese sports machine to come our way since the Acura NSX in the mid-1990s. Previously sold only in Japan, the GT-R (Skyline GT-R as it was formerly known) has been an icon to boy racers and aftermarket tuners alike since the R32 appeared in 1989. The upcoming version, which will hit dealer showrooms in late 2007 or early 2008, will be the first model marketed worldwide, thus the first official version available in the U.S. Nissan has remained mum regarding this sixth-generation model, but we have discovered some interesting new tidbits about the car.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn confirmed that the GT-R will be built in Japan. The chassis will be assembled in the company's Tochigi factory while the powerplant will be produced at its Yokohama engine plant. The official logo for the car has also been released. As for the performance of the GT machine, here's what we know so far.

Power will come from a 3.7-liter version of Nissan's VQ powerplant. A pair of turbochargers will help it produce about 450 bhp and 360 lb.-ft. of torque. Because longtime fans of the GT-R are accustomed to more output via aftermarket tuning, Nissan has seemingly left some room on the table for buyers wanting to increase the power of their GT-Rs.

Stock boost pressure will be limited to about 10 psi, but we hear that the engine is capable of handling a lot more. A tamer version of this V-6, codenamed VQ37HR-TT, will make its way into the upcoming Infiniti G35 Coupe. Key differences between the engines are that the GT-R's VQ will have the twin turbo­chargers, lighter pistons and connecting rods, as well as a beefed-up crankshaft. Other custom parts may make their way into the engine, including racing profile camshafts and new valvetrain. It will come mated to a Getrag 6-speed transmission or a paddle-shift sequential automatic with seven or eight gears.

The GT-R will have awesome stopping power, especially if it wears the same brakes spotted during testing at the Ring. Gold-colored Brembo calipers sparkled in the sun as the GT-R attacked the famed Nordschleife. Upon closer inspection, the fronts appeared to be 6-pot calipers. As for the car's handling, we're pretty sure that it will be all-wheel drive, with a new version of Nissan's ATTESA system. For the record, the car had little trouble negotiating the Carousel at more than 110 mph. Its lap times were reported to be around 8 minutes flat, quite impressive for a test mule on a somewhat crowded track. Could it match or eclipse the Porsche 911 Turbo's time in the 7-minute-40-second range in an all-out effort? The answer awaits us in just a few months. — SM"

The Mirrior are 100% like R8's

Btw I think this car will be pretty serious, Watch out GC!

^well that's a PS..

And yes this car will rip a new hole in some of the finest cars out there

Gallery from Automobile:

http://www.automobilemag.com/multime...n_gtr_skyline/

AMAZING ass