New Skyline, what you all wanted to hear!
04-13-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by playdoh43
concept, production is still 2 years away
That means 2 years from now we'll get the watered down version.....less edgy, less power, more 'corporate' than 'concept'. Design engineers are artists......application/production engineers are not. They can take the 'cool' out of anything the concept offered without ever realizing it. Add in the accountants and look out.
04-13-2006, 01:50 PM
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The new skyline is def. interesting, AWD + Twin turbo. I'd pick this over the new supra anyday. IMO new supra would suck, after a decade of boring cars, I dont think Toyota would get this right, they are already planning to share platform and engine on the new supra with future cars from lexus(IS 500??) I cant get over this, why share platform and engine?
And yes, if i have the money, i'd choose the Z06
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04-13-2006, 02:00 PM
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the AWD system is rear wheel drive baised and it shares platform with the new 07 redesigned G35 sedan, and 08 G35 coupe... whats wrong with sharing platform? even ferrari shares platform with masseratis, it keeps production costs low...
Carlos Ghosn him self have said it many times that they are aiming for the performance and driving experience of European sports cars, mainly the next gen 911 turbo.
Its a coupe and got 4 seats that can be used as a daily driver, not exactly the same type of car as the Z06.
Carlos Ghosn him self have said it many times that they are aiming for the performance and driving experience of European sports cars, mainly the next gen 911 turbo.
Its a coupe and got 4 seats that can be used as a daily driver, not exactly the same type of car as the Z06.
04-15-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by strokercharged95gt
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 
04-15-2006, 03:20 PM
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Yep, then add two pistons and increase the GTR's motoro to 7.0L and it would be fair.
My money's on the LS7. It has so much room for improvement. When it comes to big displacement power, my money's always on the Americans.
But the Vette doesn't need more power. From what I've read, it's downright scary with the power it has. http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cor_c6zo6.htm , but I guess some people think otherwise
.And to stay on topic, this new Skyline excites me not one bit. Not sure why, probably the price. And it's kind of ugly.
04-15-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
How can you determine the room for improvement on an imaginary GTR 7.0L V8?
I was just saying that the LS7 has much room for improvement (output wise, the engineering is spot on). I have no idea how much room for improvement an imaginary GTR 7L would have, but given Nissan's recent history, I'd say not nearly as much. But this is all imaginary anyway. The car is getting a turbo 6, and will probably be pretty impressive, but given a choice, I'd take the Vette. Hell, I'd take a Cayman S instead (I'd probably kill myself in the Vette anyway
). Something about a $70k Nissan turns me off.
04-15-2006, 05:21 PM
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Being how Cosworth is reworking the GTR's engine, I think it will be pretty damn stout. I am not making my decision as pricing isn't final but a Vette wouldn't even be on my list of choices but I am sure it would be on others and if it is, then there is no doubt they will get a Vette instead.
04-15-2006, 09:07 PM
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Blah...as stated, for the rich...they get a new toy but for us normal folk it's just a dream to lust over. Personally, as stated...I'd take the Z06 any day.
04-15-2006, 09:41 PM
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traditionally GT-Rs are no slouch.... theres 1500hp R34 GT-Rs rolling around... and stock internals can handle up to 1000whp ala the supra tt. I did a quick search, and was able to find a video of the 1200bhp top secret R33 (its a pretty old car), tunning potential is what the GT-R is all about
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...=12.2MB&dur=73
I dont think its a toy car either, its an expensive premium sports car that can be used as a daily driver. its sorta different from real impractical hardcore toy cars like elise, ferraris, etc. Id say its more like a M3 or 911, expensive but not outside of realm of middle class/upper middle class people.
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...=12.2MB&dur=73
I dont think its a toy car either, its an expensive premium sports car that can be used as a daily driver. its sorta different from real impractical hardcore toy cars like elise, ferraris, etc. Id say its more like a M3 or 911, expensive but not outside of realm of middle class/upper middle class people.
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