Gt-r's U.s. Nameplate Announced

[Alfadog]

Received this via e-mail today from NISSAN.

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.

This communication is first in a series leading up to the launch of the Nissan GT-R. As part of an exclusive group, you will be among the first to receive information and special insights into the development of the Nissan GT-R.

©2006 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

So straight from the horses mouth, it will NOT be an Infiniti. I can understand it not being named Skyline in the States too since the "standard" Skylines aren't Skylines either... but I still think they should be named Skyline GT-R in Japan etc.

Anyway, info FWIW.

[racsov500]

hope they bring it here!

[sh@un]

Can't wait to buy a 3y.o old example in 2011 for around $130K *LOL*