Look like Nissan is putting the "SKYLINE" back in the GT-R name
03-22-2007, 09:23 AM
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Look like Nissan is putting the "SKYLINE" back in the GT-R name
I knew this would happen sooner than later.
http://www.automobilemag.com/future_...n_skyline_gtr/
Enthusiast wouldn't be happy with just the "GT-R" name, glad Nissan listened and added it. For crying out loud the car carries the traditional 4 round lights that the Gt-R's in the past had, so why not carry the name as well. Good job Nissan!
http://www.automobilemag.com/future_...n_skyline_gtr/
Enthusiast wouldn't be happy with just the "GT-R" name, glad Nissan listened and added it. For crying out loud the car carries the traditional 4 round lights that the Gt-R's in the past had, so why not carry the name as well. Good job Nissan!
03-22-2007, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Aero8
holy carp! a vehicle manufacturer that listens to what people want!?!?!?!?!?
if only us mazda owners were so lucky
if only us mazda owners were so lucky
03-22-2007, 12:20 PM
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seems to me its just automobile mag calling it skyline like many other magazines. there dosnt seem to be any official announcement saying Nissan is changing the name.
03-22-2007, 12:40 PM
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This is from the Nissan website.
Nissan GT-R is a go for U.S.
The dream of every red-blooded automotive enthusiast is coming true. On April 12, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn gave the wake up call; the Nissan GT-R is go. The production version will make its world debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. It will go on sale in Japan in Fall 2007. U.S. and Canada will follow in Spring 2008.
How is that for absolute
Nissan GT-R is a go for U.S.
The dream of every red-blooded automotive enthusiast is coming true. On April 12, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn gave the wake up call; the Nissan GT-R is go. The production version will make its world debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. It will go on sale in Japan in Fall 2007. U.S. and Canada will follow in Spring 2008.
How is that for absolute
03-22-2007, 01:22 PM
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Next spring is a long way off... Plus i think people like calling it the "GT-R" as a short slang name. I rarely know anybody that calls that car by its full name "Skyline GT-R". Its like calling the Porsche 911 , just 911.
Well we just have to wait and see.
Well we just have to wait and see.
03-22-2007, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
Its like calling the Porsche 911 , just 911.
Well we just have to wait and see.
Well we just have to wait and see.
03-22-2007, 01:48 PM
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The whole obsession with numerical or lettering of car names. No names, just a jumble of numbers, letters or both.
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03-22-2007, 02:51 PM
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The article is old, back from when the GT-R Proto was first shown. The article says nothing about Nissan officially calling it a "Skyline" again. I think the author of the article used "Skyline" out of old habit.
But I too wish it would be called "Skyline GT-R", I'm just a traditionalist.
But I too wish it would be called "Skyline GT-R", I'm just a traditionalist.
03-22-2007, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PhotoMunkey
Not the same... "Porsche" is the MFG, "911" is the model. In this case Nissan is the MFG and "Skyline" is the model, with "GT-R" being a trim level. There was a base Skyline, a "GT-S" and a "GT-R" in Japan. Obviously Nissan thinks the "Skyline" name wouldn't be a big seller in the US since we tend to prefer hunky, manly names here in the Lower 48! (Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Maxima are all STRONG names)
03-23-2007, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Clavius
Though oddly enough most if not all of us only know the Skyline due to games like Gran Turismo. It has built in name recongition right from the get-go, which I believe most companies would kill for without having to spend any of their real money.
But I do agree that the names "Skyline" and "GT-R" both have a built in marketing appeal in JDM and car enthusiast circles. But so did "Miata" in the US, go figure why Mazda decided to drop that name from its iconic roadster.
03-23-2007, 03:20 PM
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Now that I think about it, it's more likely that someone else has trademarked "Skyline" in the US and won't let Nissan use it. Serves them right for never shipping us the cars in the first place!
03-23-2007, 04:00 PM
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Nissan didn't just drop "Skyline" from the name GT-R, they broke the GT-R off as a separate model. There is currently a "Skyline" being sold in Japan. That same car is also being sold here, it's the Infiniti G35 (called the Skyline 350GT in Japan). The Automotive press just can't seem to get this straight for some reason... just like they keep calling the MX-5 the Miata even though Mazda dropped the name.
Nissan Skyline = Infiniti G35/G37
Nissan GT-R = Nissan GT-R
Nissan Skyline = Infiniti G35/G37
Nissan GT-R = Nissan GT-R
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03-24-2007, 01:06 PM
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That's fantastic for Japan, but it doesn't mean squat here. Nissan may not own the rights to the name "Skyline" here in the US.
That Skyline looks remarkably like an Infinity G35 coupe though. Hard to get all excited about a car that's by any measure, the same as the G35 we get now.
That Skyline looks remarkably like an Infinity G35 coupe though. Hard to get all excited about a car that's by any measure, the same as the G35 we get now.
03-24-2007, 04:29 PM
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^And perhaps that's why Nissan should drop Skyline from the new GT-R afterall. Otherwise, they would need to name the car a G37 (new name for G35) GT-R in the US. Too many "G"s in that.
Plus there are many who see the name "Skyline", and automatically think "Skyline GT-R". But that's like calling any old normal BMW 3-series an "M3".
Plus there are many who see the name "Skyline", and automatically think "Skyline GT-R". But that's like calling any old normal BMW 3-series an "M3".
03-24-2007, 08:47 PM
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This just occured to me.. lol.. imagine how many more friggin' fake badges we are gonna see now once this car comes out.. if you thought it was bad before imagine how many GT-R badges we are gonna see after the cars launch haha..
Oh also I've seen one or two G35 coupes with a swapped out Skyline tag on the trunk.. it looks pissa and the cars were definatly not riced out and done with some class.
Oh also I've seen one or two G35 coupes with a swapped out Skyline tag on the trunk.. it looks pissa and the cars were definatly not riced out and done with some class.
03-26-2007, 10:01 AM
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Nissan GT-R prices!
So this article was amusing this morning:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._supercar.html
£29,000 for the "base" 6speed manual with 4piston brembos = $57,000 US
£35,000 for the middle 7speed DSG with 6 piston brembos = $69,000 US
£52,000 for the top shelf model = $102,000US
The only difference between the middle and top model from what i read was all the fancy carbon fiber used. I would love to see how much weight savings $30,000 gets you.
My next car will either be the M3-V8 or the GT-R, It would seem that they can be made to compete price wise with each other (base wise at least). If the GT-R doesnt come from the factory fat as hell it looks like THE car to have It certianly wins in the uniqueness factor. The lure of a 7 speed DSG tranny is quite a lot - ive been reading on DSG and while I do love the feel of rowing thru the gears, it seems like a DSG would really do this car good (from a tech standpoint)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._supercar.html
£29,000 for the "base" 6speed manual with 4piston brembos = $57,000 US
£35,000 for the middle 7speed DSG with 6 piston brembos = $69,000 US
£52,000 for the top shelf model = $102,000US
The only difference between the middle and top model from what i read was all the fancy carbon fiber used. I would love to see how much weight savings $30,000 gets you.
My next car will either be the M3-V8 or the GT-R, It would seem that they can be made to compete price wise with each other (base wise at least). If the GT-R doesnt come from the factory fat as hell it looks like THE car to have
It certianly wins in the uniqueness factor. The lure of a 7 speed DSG tranny is quite a lot - ive been reading on DSG and while I do love the feel of rowing thru the gears, it seems like a DSG would really do this car good (from a tech standpoint)