Nissan GTR Pre-Orders! (Japan)
http://2009gtr.blogspot.com/2007/09/...t-r-heres.html
http://gtrusa.blogspot.com/2007/09/2...tion-from.html
They need to drop the weight and price... oh wait then it would be a real EVO!
Nope....not going to happen. This will not be a Z06 or Viper killer in fact I even doubt Nissan will better the Porsche 911 TT that was the goal in the beginning. I think it will be a mid 12 second car with traps in the mid teen range 115mph or so. We will see soon enough though.
at this point....
So, you think Nissan took the GTR and drove a couple of laps and ran a 7:38? If so let me tell you that is not the case. The car has been test driven at the ring for over 5 months trying to hit a number with a world renowned ring driver. In the end we will have to see unless Nissan is sandbagging a 3500lb car with 450 crank hp will not be running 7:38 at the ring without a great tire, world renowned driver, and perfect conditions.
Example: When Chevy ran at the ring Rohl did 4 laps on stock tires with progressively better times each lap and then Chevy said let's rap it up and left. 4 laps not 5 months.
Also remember when Nissan said a stock R34 would run a 7:59 at the Ring and when other racers starting running 8:30's the number was put in question.
I'm done I hope the car is awesome and blows away everything!! I just don't think it will.
Example: When Chevy ran at the ring Rohl did 4 laps on stock tires with progressively better times each lap and then Chevy said let's rap it up and left. 4 laps not 5 months.
Also remember when Nissan said a stock R34 would run a 7:59 at the Ring and when other racers starting running 8:30's the number was put in question.
I'm done I hope the car is awesome and blows away everything!! I just don't think it will.
Some companies take cars to the ring for extensive testing and setup...The GTR will rock from what I have heard from execs at Nissan...Frankly the Z06 is an amazing car and C6R has been a test bed for years (at the ring and other), that said I think the GTR will be quite successful both in sales and at the track.
I dont care what anyone says... I cam from Nissans and am still a huge Nissan fan. Despite the price this car is gonna be killer! Is there any word on the engine? 3.5? 3.7? TT? NA? I knew it was orignally gonna be the 3.5 TT, but now they seemed to move to the 3.7 as in the G37. Regardless i hope they keep the variable vane technology in the turbos (like Porsche).
I dont care what anyone says... I cam from Nissans and am still a huge Nissan fan. Despite the price this car is gonna be killer! Is there any word on the engine? 3.5? 3.7? TT? NA? I knew it was orignally gonna be the 3.5 TT, but now they seemed to move to the 3.7 as in the G37. Regardless i hope they keep the variable vane technology in the turbos (like Porsche).
Correct me if i am wrong.
Last edited by jackygor; Sep 26, 2007 at 08:57 AM.
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So, you think Nissan took the GTR and drove a couple of laps and ran a 7:38? If so let me tell you that is not the case. The car has been test driven at the ring for over 5 months trying to hit a number with a world renowned ring driver. In the end we will have to see unless Nissan is sandbagging a 3500lb car with 450 crank hp will not be running 7:38 at the ring without a great tire, world renowned driver, and perfect conditions.
Example: When Chevy ran at the ring Rohl did 4 laps on stock tires with progressively better times each lap and then Chevy said let's rap it up and left. 4 laps not 5 months.
Also remember when Nissan said a stock R34 would run a 7:59 at the Ring and when other racers starting running 8:30's the number was put in question.
I'm done I hope the car is awesome and blows away everything!! I just don't think it will.
Example: When Chevy ran at the ring Rohl did 4 laps on stock tires with progressively better times each lap and then Chevy said let's rap it up and left. 4 laps not 5 months.
Also remember when Nissan said a stock R34 would run a 7:59 at the Ring and when other racers starting running 8:30's the number was put in question.
I'm done I hope the car is awesome and blows away everything!! I just don't think it will.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9070924....rest-shots-yet
If it runs around 7:35 in an non evo version, i am sold.
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One clarification Rohl is the Porsche test driver, Magnusson piloted the Z06 to it's fastest lap, but the point is made. Magnusson has very little experience at the ring, ran 4 laps, and got a 7:42 on run flats. The GTR won't be blowing the Z06 out of any water. If this thing comes in at 3600+ lbs I won't be able to drop kick it fast enough..what a joke. No way, a 3600lb car with 480 HP is going to be faster then a Z06 or new viper. I know the GTR fanbois like to believe it can drive on water and turn petrol into bunny farts, but it's just a car.
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Maybe you need to go look at an '08 'Vette. The interior has nice materials and it's put together well. The new leather package really makes it shine. People just say "plastic/cheap" because that's what other people on the internets say.
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Those Corvette interiors still look like Corvette interiors (to me). Kinda like polishing a turd, but everyone has their own opinions. If you like Corvettes, just get a Z-06 and use the money you saved on a nice, large, garish gold chain...j/k 
If I purchase this car, I will wait for one of these schmoos who goes through cars like I go through toilet paper. You know, the ones that sell their car 6 months later to get the NEXT car.
If I purchase this car, I will wait for one of these schmoos who goes through cars like I go through toilet paper. You know, the ones that sell their car 6 months later to get the NEXT car.