Rezz

Do you have a "Haaaaanda?" (yank voice-over they have on the Honda commercials here...)

I forget, was there a rumor at one stage that the new GT-R would be a V8? Nissan have got the Porche 911 Turbo in it's sights, and I think the 911 has had it's day...

...aaah, I'm only going to say "Horide"... Maybe some of the other Japan residents will know what I'm on about. Why go for a V8 when a V6 is all they'll ever need?

I get some up tomorrow night

Here are the specs! Engine: VQ32DETT V6 Twin-Turbo with DIRECT INJECTION! (in colaboration with Cosworth!!!) Power: 480ps (352kw!) @ 7200rpm Torque: 58kg/m @ 4800rpm (don't know the conversion...) Turbos: No confirmation on the size, although it's probably a couple of T-28 sized units. Get this: They have incorporated a motor-assisted spool-up!!! Yes, no lag here!!! The death of the Supercharger maybe...? Body: Steel moncoque with an Aluminium Spaceframe. Hints of Audi here... Drive: 4WD... not sure of the final desicion on the gearbox though. Here are the Pics... The whole concept of the new GT-R is based on this years JGTC GT-R: Quad-cam V6 Twin-Turbo with the Aluminium spaceframe etc. From what I can gather, they've gone for ultimate weight distribution, with an engine that surpasses the RB26DETT in EVERY way. There are pics flying around on the 'net already wich pretty much look like the finished product, except theyve added a few more vents around the place, in front of the rear wheel arches etc. More details to come... Cosworth have been involved with Nissan engine development since the 80's, they had a hand with the CA18DET-R in the Bluebird SSS-R homologation rally car, and again with the SR20DET in the Pulsar GTi-R. Right now, Cosworth has the VQ32DETT GT-R engine on its testbench. Nissan has sent the parts to Cosworth, and they've assembled it, and are conducting all the initial testing. The mob who I'm getting all this info from, INSIST that the engine is a direct conversion of the current Skyline JGTC engine (which incidently is a VQ30DETT). Add an extra 200cc to it for whatever reason... all this leads to the question: Is the JGTC Skyline running Motor-assisted Turbos? And Direct Injection? Thats one of the major reasons why the VQ32DETT can put out big power, yet being in accordance with the Euro 4/5 emmissions laws. The Bodywork. All the pics so far have indicated a very "subdued" look, without any spoilers and wings and things. Well, as far as I know, it's the actual bodywork itself, coupled with underbody diffusers and the like, that will give the new GT-R excellent down force. Right now, all those pics off the web, and in the magazines are "close" to what the final GT-R will look like, but NOBODY KNOWS FOR SURE. The front and rear end details are still in "Clay Model" stage, and nothing (as far as I know) has been decided on yet. All I know is that, there will be big bonnet vents, diffusers, and underbody aerodynamic aids. The final GT-R pricing is estimated at around 8,000,000yen/car. Thats reasonable, if you take into account the engineering costs of the BNR32 GT-R, which topped out at around 10,500,000yen/car. And we all know Nissan lost alot of money making the R32 GT-R... hopefully they'll break even this time! The R34 GT-R was late to show up, so the Japanese are expecting the same to happen here, and what they say is "early 2005".... shit. That could change though. (edit: Nissan Prez Carlos Ghosn put the new GT-R release date back to 2007 at the earliest... will let you know if this changes) Disclaimer: All I'm reporting is what comes out here in Japan. Until know, I've seen or heard NOTHING about a possible V8 powered GT-R to be sold in the US. THATS NOT TO SAY THAT IT'S NOT TRUE!!! The Japanese won't be getting a V8 model (if there is one) so I guess that translates into bugger-all reporting of it here. /Rezz

Did the numbers come out though? ...aaaah, I knew it wouldn't work...

E-CZ32 E-GCZ32 @ƒ~ƒbƒVƒ‡ƒ“iAT/MT/CVTj 4AT/5MT/| 4AT/5MT/| @VŽÔŽž‰¿ŠiiAT/MT/CVTj 4,100,000/3,950,000/| 4,400,000/4,250,000/| @ƒhƒA” 3 3 @‹ì“®•ûŽ® FR FR @æŽÔ’èˆõ 2 4 @‘S’·‚˜‘S•‚˜‘S‚immj 4310‚˜1790‚˜1245 4525‚˜1800‚˜1255 @ƒzƒC[ƒ‹ƒx[ƒXimmj 2450 2570 @Žº“à‘S’·‚˜Žº“à‘S•‚˜Žº“à‘S‚immj 945‚˜1505‚˜1045 1580‚˜1485‚˜1045 Sorry about the Japanese, but these figures are copied from a scanned Fairlady Z catalogue... wieght is below. @ŽÔ—¼d—Êikgj(AT/MTj 2-ƒV[ƒ^[1520/1510, 2by2 - 1570/1550 @Å’á’nã‚immj 130 130 @Ŭ‰ñ“]”¼Œaimj 5.4 5.6 My bad before, I said 1520/30kgs for the ‚Q seater.

I got those figures from the factory catalogue dude I'd put my money on the 300ZX TT in a straight line against a GTS-T...

I can't believe y'all are comparing this... ...to this... Just stop it ok! Your scaring my kids...

Whats all this about a 4WD Magna??? A wannabe Galant VR-4?

Were'nt the 2-seaters 1520(MT) 1530kgs(AT), and the 2by2's 1550(MT) 1570kgs(AT)? 1800kgs is Commodore territory...

About the '89 FC's... The '89 GT-X had 185ps standard, 15in alloy wheels, electric mirrors, an LSD... shit like that, not so special. The '89 Infini III was based on the GT-X, with the addition of BBS alloys, Momo steering wheel and gear knob, power-up to 215ps and 28kg/m torque, a front strut-tower bar (strut brace? can't remember wot you lot call 'em!!) and more shapely bucket seats. Definite pick of the FC range if you can get one. /Rezz

You mean it'd win if it's against a standard GT-R... If on the other hand, the GT-R is modded with Japanese parts, it's shit over the GTS.

But considering Australians have to do all the hard work of importing Japanese parts/cars themselves (without "corporate" help) and a weaker Aussie dollar, it's just freakin awesome seeing cars like at MAS...

If only the Japanese Car-mod companies would forget about the USA for a moment and concentrate on opening Oz regional offices... not a good business move I know, but???

Wow. I've been to so many car shows in Japan in the last 3 1/2 years, and although the standard is still higher here, I gotta say: Quite a few cars @ MAS could compete Tokyo! Very well done, especially the Gull-wing S15. I was waiting a long time for this, and I knew Aussies could do it... Just don't be shy and get that Carbon Aero bonnet and Weds Sport rims!!! Keep it up! Well done Melbourne, very impressed:D. /Rezz

Whats your source Sonic? I'm suprised that I couldn't find anything on it... It's not out of Jun Thailand is it?

Series 2... series II, whats the difference? They don't even call 'em that in Japan. Nobody said "V-Spec II";)

Just what I was thinking... Sonic, can you provide a link?

I think theres a rear fog lamp on the series II... and UV-reducing glass which is kind of greeny(?) colour.

That does sound a little off... It sounds like the car was pretty modified at one stage, but in oder to get it past "shaken" (Japanese vehicle inspection rip-off), the owner had to remove all the parts that were gonna defect the vehicle. Hence the WTF GT-R rear guards and high fuel consumption. Theres no real way to tell EXACTLY what happened, but this mixed-up car looks like: It had a powerful turbo motor at one stage, which was sold sperately. It had a serious wheel and tyre combo, explaining the rear guards. It was probably used for street racing/some "yanki's" (car freak) weekend thrasher. It was probably for sale here for a long time, but no sale, so the owner sold off all the good parts, then flogged the car. As for the fuel consumption, thats a mystery. I would think that, if there was a powerful turbo'd motor in there and he sold it, he would've sold the computer too... but I really don't know. Get it to a Skyline specialist?

I love how the engine is almost entirely behind front struts. Almost like an S2000... I'm gonna do it.

Your right... I fully retract that comment, no offence predator666. I jumped the gun there! Thanks for bringing it to my attention Shell! /Rezz

Just got your PM laBBy! It's all good...

:DOf course mate... just PM me and I'll rice you up from there;)