Well not what everyone wanted to hear and not necessarily the most important thing but it is a fact that the new skyline aka GT-R will in fact be sold under the Nissan badge and not Infinity called a GT-R. See Press release.


Since the unveiling of the GT-R PROTO at last October's Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has continued development of the legendary GT-R sports coupe. And while details about the next generation GT-R have been few, one important piece of information was made public today.

Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., kicked-off the New York International Auto Show with the exciting revelation that the GT-R will be sold in the U.S. as the Nissan GT-R.

As part of his keynote address at the International Motor Press Association Breakfast, Mr. Ghosn said that when he unveiled the GT-R PROTO, Nissan had not yet decided whether the GT-R would be sold as a Nissan or an Infiniti in the United States.

Mr. Ghosn also expressed enthusiasm that the heart-pounding GT-R will build on drivers' passion for the Nissan brand.

Now all we need is the press release of the specs.

 

i hope this means it wont cost 70k like most mags have been speculating if its under infiniti. 50-60 sounds a lot more affordable

 

50-60 is just about as affordable to me as 70...

 

i wonder if they are still keeping the non-type r skyline with inifiniti. This move doesnt really make a whole lot of sense to me.

-hS

 

Me too. After a certain point it doesn't matter what it's priced at. I won't be able to afford it any easier than I could afford an Enzo.

 

i actually appreicate that nissan badges it as a Nissan instead of infinity. because Skyline GTR is a legend of nissan not infinity. so yeah.
but whatever i won't be able to afford it. it has already surpassed that point.

 

Good for Nissan, should help with their brand awareness for sure. Kinda like the Corvette for Chevy.

 

For how much it will cost, I question who many will choose the GTR instead of the Z06.

I'm 26, I think in my relative age demographic a very large portion would opt for the GTR. But for the older demographic, where there is more money and the ability to more readily afford these cars, I'm guessing the Z06 wins out.

 

What we really want to hear is that it is fast but heavy. That way we can still take it in the twisties.

Also, I haven't seen any confirmed pics of the model, but I'm sure it looks strikingly similar to the RX8.

 

Here are some pics of the prototype from several months back...

 

The GTRs are heavy... but will still out maneuver you on any road course.

This is why we need a new RX-7. A GTR/Supra killer.

-hS

 

A ~2700-2800lb RX-7 with 350hp should get the job done. (sigh)...we can dream can't we?

 

They copied the 8!

 

Why is everybody making front grills that look like judge dredd/darth vader?

 

Man, I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE those black pieces of bodywork under the headlights. I think they look incredibly stupid and cheap. Bleh. I might be young, but I'd take a Z06 any day.

 

i like the treatment with color breaks etc on the front, but the side and rear blow dogs.

 

Who would buy that for 60k when a new Z06 will be lighter, faster, and still be only NA. Now put a turbo on the new z06 to match that of a GT-R

 

lol i got the joke

as for the new gtr.... TWIN TURBO + AWD = Alot of money.....

even though skylines are amazing .... i still prefer a supra i dont know why?

NEW SUPRA VS NEW SKYLINE the legends have return!

 

The ZO6 doesn't need any turbo......it's already got 505hp. I doubt the GT-R will have that kind of power when it's in production (except if they do that Japanese overstated hp thing that bit them in the *** last year). Maybe it's just because I am an American.......but I would never consider a Nissan GT-R over a Chevy ZO6.......it would never enter my mind......and I'm a Ford guy.

 

^ I was going to say basically the same thing in regards to power. The Z-06 already makes 500 hp and with basic bolt on's and some ecu retuning could get much higher. A little engine work such as a cam and you've got a 600+ hp beast. The GT-R would absolutely have to crank up the boost to keep up power wise.

I'm personally not an american car person but the Z-06 is something that GM actually got right. I do like the new GT-R so I'm not knocking it in any way.

 

Some more pics. If it wasn't for the $$$ I would have seriously considered this car.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...rd/image_9.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...rd/image_6.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../image_017.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../image_019.jpg

 

^ are those production version pics or concept version? There is no doubt that is a good looking car.....but I am suspect of it being the production version.

 

It is not the production version, but it's said to be close.

 

An 8 with a refined version of the 20B NA'd. If I had that, I would take on a GTR or Supra. And pick up some goceries after I'm done.

 

Thanks for the info