GTR

[HondaGuru]

Got this from AutoWeek: It might look like a svelte and stylish coupé with a luxury interior, but underneath the smooth lines of this US-built Infiniti G35 lies the underpinnings of Nissan's GT-R supercar, due in 2004. More details of the Japanese monster machine have been revealed by the firm's vice-president of product planning, Patrick Pilata, who spoke exclusively to Auto Express at a secret unveiling of the new 350Z convertible. He also said that plans to power the Skyline replacement with a twin-turbo 4.5-litre V8 engine had been dropped. Instead, the GT-R will come with a twin turbo version of the 3.5-litre V6 found in the new G35, modified to develop 400bhp. This means stunning performance, and with more than 420lbs of torque the car is expected to sprint from 0-60mph in around 4.5 seconds and have a top speed of 190mph. As for the 350z, expect Nismo to release an aftermarket ECU, Exhaust and intake. We are estimating an increase to about 320 hp at the engine. This should prove good competition to the rumored 320 hp Boxster Turbo, 2004/5 Supra, Honda 2200 Coupe and Rx-8. If the 2004/5 Supra, has more power than expected, a detuned twin or single turbo engine from GTR has been discussed for the 350z. The new G35, which may be sold here, features a six-speed automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive, but both of these will be absent from the machine it will share its chassis with. Instead, the forth- coming GT-R gets a six-speed manual shift and four-wheel-drive layout that's similar to the current Skyline GT-R's. It will also use computer-aided suspension which adapts automatically to the road and driving style. Sadly, plans to give the GT-R an eight- speed CVT gearbox, as seen in the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show GT-R concept, appear to have been shelved. No transmission unit of this type has yet been built which can cope with the car's huge power output. But one thing that won't change is the GT-R's dramatic styling, which has been heavily influenced by last year's prototype. Expect the Us price for the GTR to range from about $55,000- $60,000. Although the exact look has still to be confirmed, Nissan says buyers can expect huge airdams, round tail-lights and a wild bodykit. Meanwhile, the firm hasn't ruled out a UK debut for the G35, as luxury models are notably absent from the company's British range. As of US, expect eitheir a V8 NA GTR or a Japan spec twin turbo GTR. Research is being conducted with US car buyer on certain via survey and internet forums to see if US buyers would rather have V8 or Twin Turbo engine with the same amount of Hp. If the new Micra and Primera boost sales sufficiently, the Infiniti brand could come here with the coupé as its flagship, while the 240bhp 3.5-litre V6 G35 saloon, on sale in the US since last year, may also join the line-up. Peter Lyon

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[EManEX]

The GT-R will be so nice to have here in the US.
I have seen some artist renderings of the car and is Bad @ss

[Nuts]

. start saving for incurance and the actual ride

[Boilermaker1]

VQ35DE
:_ bow:VQ35DETT and all wheel drive

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[hr]As of US, expect eitheir a V8 NA GTR or a Japan spec twin turbo GTR. Research is being conducted with US car buyer on certain via survey and internet forums to see if US buyers would rather have V8 or Twin Turbo engine with the same amount of Hp. [hr]

Tell those asses we want TWIN TURBOS!