More R35 GTR rumours

[skyzerr33]

have a read of the latest SPEED magazine.

says 99.3% sure of being a 3.5 ltr v6 turbo based on the VQ35 engine. aim is for 300kw, awd mainly taken from the R34 gtr.

that was the good news from nissan in the uk.

nw the bad nissan US will be getting a n/a V8 gtr and Australia if it gets the GTR will be getting the V8 as nissan US is the parent comany to Nissan Australia.

worse it will be a 6 speed manual (kewl) or a 4 speed auto (yuk)

[Pva_Glue]

it could be 5 speed tip tronic auto

cheers

Joe

[Tosh]

more to add to the pile.................. just like the so called "OFFICIAL EVO 8" pics.........................

[skyzerr33]

yup

bunch of shit stirers

did ya see the supra replacement with the possible n/a V10 hehe

[DCD]

Taken from Auto Express:

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British Call The Tune On New GT-R

It's set to be Japan's fastest and most advanced supercar - but look under the skin and it's Britain's brains which will power Nissan's new GT-R!

Exclusive pictures in the current issue of Auto Express magazine show how the new supercoupé will look when it storms on to our roads, and the cutaway detail reveals the technology which is set to make it the most advanced car in the world. But it's not only Nissan engineers who can claim the credit - our sources say British legend Cosworth has been called in to help tweak the engine, while Lotus is involved in fine-tuning the suspension.

The 'International Specification' GT-R, which will be sold throughout the world for the first time, is set to get a version of the 3.5-litre V6 engine used in the 350Z coupé, but will have electrically assisted twin turbochargers to boost power without sapping too much energy. Cosworth's expertise will be used to make sure the V6's block, head, pistons and crank are all strong enough.

Nissan knows it has to do something really special with the next GT-R, partly because the 350Z performs so well, but also as it's the first globally oriented version of the car, and expectations are high among the 'Playstation generation' of buyers who are familiar with the model from video games consoles.

The company has asked for around 400bhp and 490Nm of torque, but more realistic figures given emissions regulations are 350bhp and 450Nm. To reach production, the car must meet strict Euro4 exhaust regulations. The V6 will be mated to a six-speed Getrag gearbox, with a CVT due a year after launch in early 2005. The auto is undergoing final development, but apparent slippage trouble due to the excessive power has been plaguing prototypes. Insiders have confirmed the GT-R will incorporate an updated version of Nissan's Atessa 4WD system with an active limited slip differential. This new arrangement means torque is distributed between the front and rear wheels not only in response to traction loss, but also as a result of changes in the engine's output.

The FM platform used in the new range of Skyline and Infiniti G35 coupés in Japan and the US is basically good enough, but needs some fine-tuning to handle the extra power - and that's where Lotus comes in. A new hydraulic active suspension system, co-developed with Lotus, will feature. The Norfolk firm's expertise in this area will ensure the car handles like no other GT-R before, and can satisfy the soft-riding expectations of American buyers with the traction and high-speed handling required by the British and German markets.

Its brakes promise to be special, too, with larger Brembo discs controlled by a newly revised brake-by-wire unit which promises to give the sporty feel and feedback enthusiastic drivers demand.

But while the dynamics are groundbreaking, many fans will be disappointed by the looks. Although the car is clearly linked to the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show concept, some of the more aggressive touches have been watered down in favour of a more mainstream appearance. The final production version will debut at next October's Tokyo event.

Peter Lyon

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[kil41t]

Very interesting indeed. Now all we have to see is how much of this is true when the car is released.

[predator]

From what I've read elsewhere, there is little to no chance of the R35 being released locally. The 350ZX will be Nissan's sports "marque" for Australia and what they'll be pushing at the top of their range for wow factor. Nissan hasn't had much of a good run in Australia over the last few years. You never know, if the ZX sells very well, they might consider a limited run of Skylines for Australia again, but the chances are slim.

Its back to the import scene, although now we're probably talking 150k+ for an R35 GT-R and I don't imagine too many people going for that. The level of affordance for the everyday buyer just won't be there. Its more moving up into the porshe, etc pricing area to match the performance.

My thoughts anyway.

[croat]

I will be very dissapointed if the new GT-R is a n/a or does not have a turbo... I think without a turbo and the round back lights its just no GT-R. I think nissan should stop stuffing around and build the car upon the previous GT-R's and not make another shocker like the now 'Z' car...

[predator]

hmmmm....depends, to me the GT-R is pretty dead..or at least when it does come back it will be in a totally different form..because it won't be an RBxx engine. Its always going to happen sooner or later.

To me, its all really to do with emission guidelines and things, which are of course much tougher in Japan, Europe, US, and other parts of the world to Australia. In a way they've had to totally re-engineer new engines from the ground up to meet all emissions and push them forward into the 21st century. Of course with that has to come changes in the power, or the creation of that power.

[red900ss]

More speculation is that if it does come here it will only be the n/a V8 auto. Australians' preference for auto cars these days and the small market means we won't get both. The auto will only come with the V8 (that's the word at the moment). It would be marketed as a luxury coupe like an SC430 I would imagine, not a Porsche beater.

[DCD]

Whats wrong with the new 350Z then? I think its a wondeful car! I testdrove the Nismo 350Z demo car the other day and its much more fun to drive than a 996 carrera. I think Nissan knows exactly what to do with the V35 GT-R and I'm sure they will not screw it up.

Sure the RB has gone, nothing much anyone can do about that. Keep in mind that the first generation of GTRs had the N/A inline 6, then the second generation had the RB26DETT....now its time for the third generation, so we shouldnt really be scared of a new engine.

From all the info I have gathered the GT-R will be sold world wide. Unfortunately I can only recall the US, European and Japanes markets being mentioned, nothing on the Australasian ones....so no idea if it will be sold officially downunder.

I personally have faith in Nissan. I know they will not dissapoint their loyal GTR customers!

[g35me]

Thread dig. How amusing is all the speculation.

[R-PWR]

Very amusing

[Owgasm]

LFA talks. "Supra replacement ish"

Spot on.

[Snowman]

I'm still waiting on delivery for my 4 Speed Auto V8 R35.

[Marlin]

I was promised my R35 would have electric motors driving the front wheels!

[domino_z]

elec front wheels would be a very real possibility for the r36

Edited October 5, 2011 by domino_z

[g35me]

elec front wheels would be a very real possibility for the r36

I'm going to thread dig that comment in 5 years LOL

[djr81]

I'm still waiting on delivery for my 4 Speed Auto V8 R35.

Forget that, where are my electrically assisted turbo chargers?

[zebra]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Electric-Supercharger-Turbo-Power-Intake-System-/260855611816?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cbc34c1a8

There ya go