actual spy shots of the 2008 GTR
10-15-2006, 10:25 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by nisskid
interesting point, BN and 35 make obvious sense, BN ofcourse the model code for GTR, and 35 being the gen code, the 068 has me a bit puzzled though
B=Bonn, the former capital of Germany. Thoese are typical German plates...keep trying guys, it's not like Nissan is going to put vanity tags on the damn thing...
10-16-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by nisskid
i could be wrong, but dont we already know this? have a look at this article:
http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au...php?storyid=21
3.5ltr V6 TT, and going by its renault brother the nepta, i think we can safely say it will feature the same 7-speed auto paddle shifter featured in it. I say this as if you listen to the spy video released, u can clearly hear the auto transmission rather than a manual.
sorry im new to this site, this has probably been covered a million times before, i was just a bit suprised when i saw this post.
http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au...php?storyid=21
3.5ltr V6 TT, and going by its renault brother the nepta, i think we can safely say it will feature the same 7-speed auto paddle shifter featured in it. I say this as if you listen to the spy video released, u can clearly hear the auto transmission rather than a manual.
sorry im new to this site, this has probably been covered a million times before, i was just a bit suprised when i saw this post.
10-20-2006, 11:53 AM
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The GT-R will be coming to this year's LA Auto Show. A near production model will be shown there. So not to long from now we'll get to see what the new front end will look like. Also i'd like to share with you all a spy video of the GT-R.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website...o.php?id=200241
And the article. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...nissan_gtr.html
Enjoy. =D
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website...o.php?id=200241
And the article. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpr...nissan_gtr.html
Enjoy. =D
10-20-2006, 02:18 PM
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Interesting news that they claim the GTR did a lap time 7:58. First, do you guys think this is a credible source for the time, and more importantly, will the car get faster closer to production since this was their first time testing on the Nurburgring?
Don't get me wrong, 7:58 is a very respectable time (15 seconds faster than my M5), but a time closer to 7:52 would really shake up the car industry.....Just think if the GTR runs the Nurburgring circuit as fast as a Ford GT, Mercedes SLR and faster than Ferrari F430
Ryan
Don't get me wrong, 7:58 is a very respectable time (15 seconds faster than my M5), but a time closer to 7:52 would really shake up the car industry.....Just think if the GTR runs the Nurburgring circuit as fast as a Ford GT, Mercedes SLR and faster than Ferrari F430
Ryan
11-16-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rjhoskins
Well, 8min 15 sec is a tremendous difference. I know it's early on, but it sure would be nice to know which time is accurate.
.No way flames are coming out of a stock exhaust, equiped with modern catalytic converters, especially on a 50 state legal tune for 2008 emissions standards. I seriously doubt the car is anywhere near stock!
A 7:58 time for the ring sounds a little fast, but possible. We still don't know the true weight and power figures. My guess is that the ring car is not yet in production trim or tune. Once it is tuned for emissions and street civility it will likely lose some power and gain a bit of weight.
It's competition has already set some tough numbers to follow. Here is a previous post regarding ring times for the new production C6 Corvette ZO6:
Originally Posted by HellBent
You'll have to add this one to the list. A true production car, you can buy now for $70k ish and get a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty.
7:40* -- 161.217 km/h – 2006 C6 Corvette Z06, 505 PS/ 1419.7 kg (estimated), Jan Magnusen (AutoBild 7/2005) (*mfr.), >>> http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?vi...0&tID=44953
After only a few laps and a scorching 7:40 time Jan Magnusen was quoted as saying he had had enough. Those speeds were too dangerous in a non-race prepared car. He reportedly caught serious air cresting a rise at one point on the track leading to his comments.
-AL
7:40* -- 161.217 km/h – 2006 C6 Corvette Z06, 505 PS/ 1419.7 kg (estimated), Jan Magnusen (AutoBild 7/2005) (*mfr.), >>> http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?vi...0&tID=44953
After only a few laps and a scorching 7:40 time Jan Magnusen was quoted as saying he had had enough. Those speeds were too dangerous in a non-race prepared car. He reportedly caught serious air cresting a rise at one point on the track leading to his comments.
-AL
12-07-2006, 02:52 AM
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well since i cant post my own topic, i thought id post this in here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi8-FHiLG7Y&eurl=
it may be a repost, but i thought id post it up incase its not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi8-FHiLG7Y&eurl=
it may be a repost, but i thought id post it up incase its not.