Latest Gtr? *warning Spoiler Picture*

[Informer]

Found this on the net :

NISSAN AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2005 – GT-R PROTO

At a glance:

Ultimate driving pleasure

Exterior design close to final

Official launch set for 2007

At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two years away, the development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the reveal of the GT-R PROTO.

Ultimate driving pleasure

In essence, driving pleasure means that a car responds faithfully to the driver's wishes and performs precisely as expected. Successive generations of the GT-R have consistently pursued this vision of ultimate driving pleasure. Whether on the road or the racetrack, the GT-R has always represented ultimate performance combined with handling qualities that stay faithful to the driver’s wishes, in all conditions. As a result, the GT-R has built a reputation that extends far beyond just its loyal owner base.

Exterior design: pure performance

The design of the GT-R PROTO expresses pure GT-R heritage, coming from the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form.

From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will now be a car sold globally, recognising its ability to compete with the very best in the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific body-style, and not derived from a sedan.

The design language of the GT-R PROTO is expressed by a distinctive body-style that communicates pure performance and functionality. The form of the GT-R PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potential, but in a way that is unique to this iconic car.

At the front end, the single centre air intake is designed to optimise airflow and to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). Front fenders are uniquely designed through intensive analysis of the airflow around the tyres and the air vent behind the front fender also optimises aerodynamics. The sides of the body are sculptured towards the rear fender, expressing the power and dynamic tension of the car.

The overall shape of the body combines solid and smooth surfaces to achieve the look of a well-trained athlete. The unique C-pillar crease is designed for optimum aerodynamics, reflecting the racing DNA of the GT-R.

The rear of the GT-R PROTO is strong and well defined. The signature four ring-shaped tail lamps provide an immediate visual link to previous GT-R models. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look, which could only be that of a pure GT-R.

The GT-R PROTO provides for the first time a clear indication of the final design direction for the production model to be launched in 2007, the first all-new GT-R in eight years.

Since the first picture disappeared, here's another one :

I don't think the new GTR will look like that, it'll be a little more boxy.

PS. MY350z deleted my thread!

EDITED : I found another picture!

Edited October 8, 2005 by Informer

[Beer Baron]

jeebuz.

doesn't say anything about engine though which is a bit dissapointing.

[E_Lu-SHuN]

dam!,...i was hoping to see the actual pic of the proto...but only to scroll down to see an artistic impression

[Rezz]

Guys just wait for the TMS... what a letdown that schetch is.... and the accompanying text.

[gtrtech]

Guys just wait for the TMS... what a letdown that schetch is.... and the accompanying text.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Rezz,

Dino is taking pics of the new GT-R at TMS and a photo shoot afterwards. can't wait to see them.

Cheers

Edited October 6, 2005 by gtrtech

[funkymonkey]

I call hoax by a metrosexual euro-trash loving yuppie designer who decided to improve on the 2001 release prototype, unless someone can provide conclusive proof that this is an official Nissan press release.

[JH32]

I reckon it looks hot!!

[allblitz]

Looks hot, but doesnt look realistic. Can't see Nissan making a GTR that looks like that.

[Jago]

looks more like the next NSX :S (if they were making one, don't know if they are)

[Tigger]

I like it!

Wish i had the money tho...

Hmmm... which bank to rob???

Hehehehe

[|ANT|]

I dont like it... Jago's right its to NSX'ish it looks tarty and futuristic

[CircusMonkey]

Delete

Edited October 6, 2005 by CircusMonkey

[CircusMonkey]

OMGZ THE REAL DEAL

Nissan say do not post the pix.

http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146118

Something for Rezz:

http://my350z.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=314

Plenty hype.

[**JaR**]

i like it. but until i see pics of a real one not just a sketch, im not believin anything.

[ferni]

Looks like nissan forced some sites to remove the image. So maybe it is real? Looks a bit like a ferarri kinda...

http://www.carbodydesign.com/concept-cars/...Concept%202.jpg

[ferni]

Front on:

http://www.carbodydesign.com/concept-cars/...o%20Concept.jpg

[Polski]

wow that looks shit hot! that will definately take us into the new generation of car design if they release it.

rear reminds me of a ferrari though!

[Demon Dave]

http://www.gtrproto.com/

[Mavric]

If this is the new GTR it looks nuts... hopefully it will be released and look fairly similar to the Proto pics we are seeing around

[IOWNU]

Man that looks too hot.

Wow.