Skyline Gtr Concept (proto)

[Dingo]

Just incase you missed it in the Skyline area, here it is again.

After the GT-R Concept unveiled at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan presents the GT-R PROTO, a vision of the next production model that will be on sale in 2007.

Exterior design

The design of the GT-R PROTO expresses GT-R heritage, coming from the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form.

From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will now be a car sold globally, recognising its ability to compete with the very best in the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific body-style, and not derived from a sedan.

The form of the GT-R PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potential, but in a way that is unique to this iconic car.

At the front end, the single centre air intake is designed to optimise airflow and to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). Front fenders are uniquely designed through intensive analysis of the airflow around the tyres and the air vent behind the front fender also optimises aerodynamics. The sides of the body are sculptured towards the rear fender, expressing the power and dynamic tension of the car.

Nissan GT-R Proto Concept

The overall shape of the body combines solid and smooth surfaces. The unique C-pillar crease is designed for optimum aerodynamics, reflecting the racing DNA of the GT-R.

The rear of the GT-R PROTO is strong and defined. The signature four ring-shaped tail lamps provide an immediate visual link to previous GT-R models. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look.

The GT-R PROTO provides for the first time a clear indication of the final design direction for the production model to be launched in 2007, the first all-new GT-R in eight years.

Taken from http://carbodydesign.com/

In my oppinon the rear end of it looks similar to a corvette.

Edited October 10, 2005 by Dingo

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[dezz]

doesnt look like a skyline

[lingeringsoul]

GTR of the new millenium...........just so so so beautiful.........

I better make it big in 2007 so that I can buy this fine looking car.........

[Coupe-This]

it looks like a f*kn damn turd

all these new cars coming out are getting uglier and uglier, is it just me or will i have to drink a slab of beer before i go buy a new car to make it look half decent?

[dezz]

concepts are always over the top, especially the drawings...but still, it just doesnt look like a skyline.

R31 to R32 to R33 to R34...you can see the evolution...but this doesnt fit

[Coupe-This]

i personally would like to see some of the newer cars take some more aggressive lines like some of the older generation of cars, for example the old holdens and fords look mean, and even the older skylines look damn tuff, as do the early rx series ... im sure we could make a tuff looking aerodynamic car

ffs, it looks like if u dont grab the handle to open the door properly soon we will just be slipping and sliding down our cars ...

just not on, cars need more character ...

[Eug]

looks aiight...

i think everyone forgets that there its no longer a skyline series.

its now just plain and simple GTR or just skyline.

[nemz]

i like it

[nemz]

looks like a skyline come 300zx on steroids

[RedEmblem]

Yeah, saw that a few days ago. Looks nice, I like it. Don't mind the wheels/exagerated guards/front etc sure they won't be there with final release.

[Coupe-This]

actually looking at it, the boot looks supra ish ...

the actual shape

[Josh]

Yeh I don't know about these new ones coming out eh...

They can't seem to get it right...

Mitsubishi have got it right with the evo 9

and toyota have it right with the chasers...

but nissan... since that renault c**t took over... things have gone downhill...

[sl33ek]

Looks very nice, but I think the designers have been watching too much I Robot hehe

Kind of dissapointed, its more Ferrari than Japanese

[sammus]

i guess i like it but i can't see much skyline in the shape of it.

[IMACUL8]

Looks SHIT HOT - very exotic - if they really look like that ill hold off on the R34 GTR and pour all my cash into one of them in 2 years. Looks very lambo, fezza, etc...

Where so I sign up.....

Dan

[thommo]

meh, it's just an artists impression.

i'll hold judgement til i see something in 3 dimensions without all the blurring and swoopy brush lines.

[Mandingo]

What about the engine specs?

[Goon]

You have to remember that jap cars are an aquired taste. most of us here have been into the jap scene for a while now that we have grown to like the boxy-ish styling. swoopy lines are more familiar with italians (ferraris, lambos alfas). Just embrace the revolution, dont be scared to accept new styles.

Drawings very rarely resemble the final product, as the features have been exgaggerated massively.

[Kennedy]

Looks like it should be in the next Batman flick. "Batman Boostn"