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(thanks to krnsx at FA.com)

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After years of rumors and intense lobbying by Nissan enthusiasts in the U.S., Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn announced that his company plans to release a fully redesigned version of the legendary Skyline GT-R by 2007. The new version will take its cues from the GT-R concept car that has made the rounds at various auto shows over the past several years, and unlike its predecessor the GT-R will make its way to the U.S. With the 350Z already occupying a steady spot in Nissan's lineup, look for the GT-R to come Stateside wearing an Infiniti badge. A prototype caught testing on Germany's grueling Nurburgring test track made the rounds wearing the shell of a current G35, but obvious signs of serious modifications indicate it was no ordinary Infiniti. The car is expected to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in the fall of 2007 and go on sale later that year.

linkage: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/infinit...um1.4.infiniti*

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lwells Grand Master

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Edmunds is a reputable site; why would they bother with a photochop? Its much more likely its either a) not the future GT-R, B) a G35 test mule with some development parts either for the GT-R or some other car, or c) the GT-R with a hacked on G35 body shell.

LW.

Evo_Lee Experienced

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This same car has been published by a few magazines already. It is so they claim the next GT-R in testing, cause in a G35 shell. So obviously they could be testing the engine, transmission/drivetrain/4WD or handling/suspension. Whether you like it or not, you can already bet it won't differ too much from that shape/style. The genes are still gonna be from both the V35 and Z33.

Justin, take a squizz at your local publication mate.

Rezz Grand Master

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Justin, take a squizz at your local publication mate.
Thats what I mean, I saw it in a mag yesterday and thought "they're not serious?"... I mean it's really underdone, hence the "if thats real..." quote.
Rezz Grand Master

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which is why I have not said it is, quote: "If it is so they claim the next GT-R in testing" (ignore the minor word missing in the sentence). But the article does support what has already been known.
Gotcha... you know, I'm rapidly losing interest now. I really hope they make a ghey US version and a "proper" Japanese version... because whats going around now is really sub-standard wouldn't you say?. Almost like they've (Nissan) have exceeded their budget or something???
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exactly...I've lost interest as well...the Supras, Evos, STi everything is going worldwide and watered down.

Justin, to be honest we all know Carlos doesn't care less about the GT-R. To him it's just another Japanese car, as long as it sell that's all that matters.

-use V35 Exterior and Shell...redesign exterior styling.

-use V35 Interior...redesign interior styling.

-use e-4WD...out of March/Cube/Tiida...or whatever it's currently in.

-use JGTC VQ30DETT...stroke it!

-use JGTC suspension setup.

mcnamg Veteran

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its a parts bins special :D

i hope that nissan realise the importance of this model and dont just reuse parts from other vehicles. I know that keep down costs a level of part sharing is required but if nissan is serious about giving the gtr a seperate identity to the skyline then just adding some tupperware to a v35 bodyshell is not the way to go about it IMHO.

I suppose it all boils down to what normally happens in business though. The guys in the marketing and design sections know what the customer wants and expects but the guys in accounting and the executive sections think that they know better so we end up getting a half assed car because the pencil pushers didnt like the real enthusiasts car. ;)

I just hope that the GTR lives up to the name.

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funkymonkey Grand Master

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at the end of the day the US will lap up anything with a GTR badge on it... thanks to the subculture that's forming that thinks the GTR is the shit even though they've never sat in or driven one.

In Japan they'll have to be a bit more careful, where the GTR has heritage n a huge cult following. If they bollox things up with the design of the car, and if it dosen't live up to its JGTC history, then it won't exactly go down too well.

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at the end of the day the US will lap up anything with a GTR badge on it... thanks to the subculture that's forming that thinks the GTR is the shit even though they've never sat in or driven one.

In Japan they'll have to be a bit more careful, where the GTR has heritage n a huge cult following. If they bollox things up with the design of the car, and if it dosen't live up to its JGTC history, then it won't exactly go down too well.

Couldnt of said it better myself :P

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