GT-R REPORT: Next-gen Nissan GT-R in the works for 2013

[Merc1]

Interesting, but I doubt a totally new car will debut in just over 3 years. This will be more like the 350Z to 370Z transformation, which could be called a facelift on one hand, but it goes beyond that. Can't wait to see what they have in store.

M

 

[HighestOfHigh]

The development and launch of the current R35 Nissan GT-R was an epic achievement for the Japanese automaker. After all, Nissan was able design and engineer a sports car capable of outperforming exotic supercars with pricetags twice as high, as well as make it seat four adults in relative comfort and be easy to drive everyday.

A series of planned updates of the car should allow the GT-R to remain supreme for some time to come, and this will reportedly include the introduction of a brand new model around 2013. At a special event at Nissan’s Nurburgring Technical Centre last week, Nissan’s vice president of global product planning, Andy Palmer, reaffirmed Nissan’s commitment to the GT-R project.

Palmer also confirmed that a model replacement program for the GT-R was still in place despite the economic downturn. He explained that Nissan is planning to mimic the timescale used by Porsche for its 911 GT-2, which means a model life cycle of around five to six years.

Palmer said the R36 GT-R would be more of an evolution of the current model’s platform rather than a completely new car like the R35. This means that a twin-turbocharged V-6 powertrain will remain, as will the current rear transaxle configuration. This fits with Nissan’s plan to continuously improve on the GT-R to ensure the car remains competitive.

- Report: Nissan Exec Confirms R36 Replacement For GT-R - MotorAuthority

 

[Sunny]

Sure, I agree Sunny - but we all know that as soon as price is factored in to any debate then the GT-R is practically unbeatable. All I'm saying is that it's not like Porsche haven't got an answer to the GT-R. They do. Yes, it costs double - and so it should because it is a GT2 after all. Bang for buck everyone knows the GT-R is the giant slayer - no question.

But it's not like Porsche are running around with their tail between their legs.

Unlike few others here, I do think GT2 is a fantastic car. And 'the' choice between cars it competes with - Scuderia, LP560, ZR1 etc if lapping the ring is your primary concern.

But I also think Porsche doesn't get a free ride just cause GT2 is faster than the GTR. The GTR defnitely caught them with the pants down and the fact that there is a 997 Turbo mk2 is testimony to that when they never bothered to update 996 nor 993 (just power packages and Turbo S versions for way more mullah).