The New GT-R...!!!

[Rezz]

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

[xboy]

picx pics please!!

[Rezz]

I get some up tomorrow night

[SS8_Gohan]

Subaru has been saying for a while that they have eliminated Turbo lag, but can't find anywhere how they've actually done that.

Those specs sound pretty promising, but personally i'm hanging out for an absolute bahnstormer of a V8TT starting to look like wishful think tho

where'd u get the info if u don't mind me asking?

cheers

[Parag0n]

Sounds good !

Get an ALS system (Bang Bang) If you want no turbo lag

Then replace your engine every 5000Kms

[Rezz]

...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?

[SS8_Gohan]

ahhhh ur in the land of the GTR, not following the whole "Horide" thing, but i'm sure it's good!

V8? Thought maybe better for the low end stuff, but if there is no lag, i guess it doesn't matter then

[Rezz]

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...

[YBSLO4]

Actually there will be a V model produced... it will be headed for the states. It is a 4.5ltr V8 pumping around 300kw.

[Rezz]

mmm, I think that one will be badged as an Infinity if I'm not mistaken?

[AeroGrace]

Originally posted by Rezz

Here are the specs!

Power: 480ps (352kw!) @ 7200rpm

Torque: 58kg/m @ 4800rpm (don't know the conversion...)

/Rezz

how'd they get past japanese legislation with 480ps:burnout: from factory??

[Rezz]

Originally posted by AeroGrace

how'd they get past japanese legislation with 480ps:burnout:  from factory??

Forget 480ps from the factory...

Is that Ayu in your avatar???

[AeroGrace]

yes it can only be her

[summoner]

ALS does not mean u have to replace your engine every 5000k's. Only component u'd need to replace sooner would be the Turbo and even then if its a steel wheel'd 1 give u atleast 10,000k's

As for new GT-R sounds good

[rb25]

thank god they ditched the TT V8. i heard a rumor that the US and Australian (if the go ahead) delivered GT-R would have a NA V8 - how embarresing and rediculous.

[AeroGrace]

wonder if it'll retain the Attesa 4wd system

[summoner]

RB25 why? what is wrong witha v8? or are you just another narrow minded person and see's v8 and thinks the worsed.

[Rezz]

The GT-R nameplate is up there with Sumo and Tanuki's balls, as far as sacredness is concerned.

If there is a V8 Skyline, it'll be a North American thaaang...

[Rezz]

Summoner> I think he was talking about the V8 in relation to being put in a GT-R as being rediculous...

AeroGrace> Yes mate, Attessa is go.

[Greg]

if you're interested the conversion on the torque is 568.7857nm, not too bad