Pete Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=6241844 Official site http://www.gtrnissan.com which is counting down until 24th October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 A friend of mine has his name down for one of these in Japan. By all accounts the performance is fantastic, but the potential for tuning is questionable and I think will be very difficult. For a start the turbos are built into the manifold so I can see turbo kits, assuming they're made, being very, very expensive. Nissan also won't touch the car if it's been modified in anyway. Looking forward to seeing how it goes, but I still think it's a butt ugly car. Hopefully Nismo can do something about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 seriously that is one ugly skyline id rather buy an R34 v spec for the money i would buy one of those and still save bucks, come on the r34 v spec looks 100 times better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 seen the new skyline other week in leeds in kirkstal road cinema complex.thought it was a 350z at first.the back of it had SKYLINE gt35 probably got it mixed up with other model.but did say skyline on back not keen on it against the r34gtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 seen the new skyline other week in leeds in kirkstal road cinema complex.thought it was a 350z at first.the back of it had SKYLINE gt35 probably got it mixed up with other model.but did say skyline on back not keen on it against the r34gtr I think you saw the Skyline 350GT, which is a completely different car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think it looks a lot better. Old Skyline is way too boxy AFAIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Can't decided if I like it or not:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 By all accounts the performance is fantastic, but the potential for tuning is questionable and I think will be very difficult. For a start the turbos are built into the manifold so I can see turbo kits, assuming they're made, being very, very expensive. Now I've not seen or heard about that so you may be right, but why would they have to be very expensive? Surely you'd need a new manifold with any turbo kit anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Nice, I would have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think it looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 the turbos are built into the manifold so I can see turbo kits, assuming they're made, being very, very expensive. Interesting move. I wonder what the idea is behind that? Anyone know what performance gain would be had by doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think it looks good. A step in the right direction. It could have been worse, it could have looked like the new Scooby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 In fact from reading that link we don't even know what engine is going to be in it for sure, so where has the turbo's built into the manifold thing come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 In fact from reading that link we don't even know what engine is going to be in it for sure, so where has the turbo's built into the manifold thing come from? I imagine the Skyline OC is more in the know that we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I like it's back-side, but not sure it will age well. think smooth shaped cars age best (like our olovely Supes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I have some friends in Japan. I know a lot more but can't say anything, however there is some good info here: http://www.7tune.com/?p=106 and a whole subform of chat, rumours and speculation on http://www.gtr.co.uk As it details in the article, the exhaust manifold and turbo exhaust housing are formed as one piece. Apparently this is for weight saving and response, but I've also heard that the Japanese government want to clamp down on the tuning scene. Things like this mean basic bolt on turbo kits are out I think. Also, it's no longer a case of just cracking the ECU anymore because everything is fully integrated. Still, the likes of MINE'S, Top Secret etc are going to be very busy on the run up to the Tokyo Auto Salon. Not much time though, not expecting much for TAS but next year should be interesting:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Interesting move. I wonder what the idea is behind that? Anyone know what performance gain would be had by doing this? Nothing new in that, the Vauxhall Calibra had a similar arrangement years ago. Less gasketed interfaces to blow. lighter, probably males the turbo package smaller, and will ceratinly make buying a new turbo very lucrative for Nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4leks Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Looks like 350z to me. I love the looks of R34 GTR V but I hate interior. Hope R35 would be better inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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