But wait, there's more! Nissan GT-R at the 'Ring, gunning for the Carrera GT
The shooters at KGP were back at the Nurburgring shooting everyone's favorite Godzilla-mobile, and in addition to finally seeing some badging on the grille and bumper of Nissan's GT-R revival, we finally get a clear view of the front fascia and rear end. While the back still remains somewhat obscured, the front leaves about as much to the imagination as a Dita Von Teese spread in Maxim.The talk of late was that Nissan's boffins hoped to beat the GT-R's main rival, the Porsche 911 Turbo, around the North Loop during testing. But according to the folks at KGP, they've set their sights higher and are looking to match the time of the Porsche Carrera GT. That's a loft goal considering that the Turbo does the deed in 7:40, while the Carrera GT (with Walter Roehl behind the wheel) can complete a lap of the 'Ring a full 12 seconds faster. We wish both Nissan and their hired hot-shoes the best of luck.
[Source: Straightline]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
sw 1:14PM (9/25/2007)
Holy cow, if it can meet, or beat the carrera gt, this thing will replace the corvette as my mid life crisis car when it happens
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DarkKnight67 1:19PM (9/25/2007)
Nice Corvette tail lamp copies ... seriously, do they believe this is going to sell like mad?
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importjap 1:27PM (9/25/2007)
Copies? The Skyline has had light configurations in various iterations like that since the Prince 2000 GT.
nissanfreak87 1:29PM (9/25/2007)
the round tail lights have always been a feature of the Skyline, at least while it's been owned by Nissan, the Skyline is nearly as old as the vette and has just as impressive of a racing career.
I guess Ferrari is copying Corvettes too then, right?
and yes, this thing is going to sell like mad it's the GT-R! The most legendary and epic Japanese sports/super car of all time. Beating the 911 Turbo around the 'ring for $57K? yeah it'll sell. I would buy one as soon as they came out if I had the cash, and it seems like everyone here but you would too
RACER X 2:53PM (9/25/2007)
Yeah the only difference is there is no evidence of Skylines dating back that far except grainy black and white photos. Because they all rusted to the ground.
At the end of the day the GT-R is still a Nissan, and I wouldn't be caught dead in one.
dustin 6:21PM (9/25/2007)
And many people wouldn't be caught dead in a chevy. Racer X is what I would call the anti-super car enthusiast.
Me personally I think the Vette and GT-R are both impressive machines.
importjap 1:19PM (9/25/2007)
Man I'm excited over this car. Can't stop blogging about it.
It'll be a feat if it can beat the Carrera - in terms of engineering and cost difference. Can't wait.
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LBuzzer 1:21PM (9/25/2007)
*googles Dita Von Teese*
Seriously, what a monster! Can't wait for the road tests and the videos.
Nissan should race this in the SPEED SCCA World Challenge.
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Evotec 1:23PM (9/25/2007)
The Carrera GT has more Hp and is lighter,so its not going to happen.
Except theyre going to use a modified GTR.
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stefan 1:23PM (9/25/2007)
@DarkKnight67
The GTR had round tail lights back in 1972, so please go do your homework.
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naggs 1:26PM (9/25/2007)
you can see the changes they made to the front end, my guess is they needed to make it more aerodynamic, the camo at this point isn't very effective
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Evan Brom 1:30PM (9/25/2007)
How is anyone sure the driver got the best lap time possible on a track that long there are many places time can be lost or gained. Also what about tires. I am sure a mundane sports car on Khumo 710's can beat a super car on some cheap falken's.
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nissanfreak87 1:35PM (9/25/2007)
I'm sure Porsche isn't running their top end 911 on some crappy tires, I'm sure both are using something in the Yokohama Advan to Pirelli range, and the top of the top of their lines at that
JayP 1:59PM (9/25/2007)
Porsche is undoubtedly running Michelin Pilot Sport Cups- DOT race tires. That about as good as it'll get without resorting to full race tires.
Bill 1:58PM (9/25/2007)
The carrera GT is the top end 911, its the $500,000 supercar
naggs 2:05PM (9/25/2007)
a professional driver can lap the ring consistintly within 5 sec
there is no such thing as the perfect lap but you quickly get to the point where you are shaving hundreths or thousands of a sec off your best lap. even on a track as long and technical as the green hell, professionals can get that consistant.
tires are all part of it, if the gtr is capable of a sub 7.40 it will be in large part due to the tires. the line is being blurred between street tires and r compound race tires.
i am starting to think that the hp numbers that have been reported are way low. physics does not allow for a 3500 lbs car with 450 hp to do a 7.40, r comps or not. but this is probable the top of the line 500+hp lightweight version.
eliot mcd 2:02PM (9/25/2007)
well, i have to say, if it can do that, i will be impressed, i have my doubts, but if it could even come close it would be my next car,lol, btw, any price points given yet for the 470hp version???
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stefan 2:20PM (9/25/2007)
The 480BHP model is the base model, the evo will have around the 530bhp.
John R 2:34PM (9/25/2007)
If it can meet or beat the 911 turbo around the 'Ring that is more than enough for me, especially at between $57k to $90k. Even the top end EVO-spec at $90k is cheaper than a base 911 turbo.
But I'm not expecting it to be the Carrera GT, but if it can best the car, that's great. If it comes close, that's fine too.
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JD 2:37PM (9/25/2007)
I'm willing to accept that the GTR is faster than a 911 Turbo (which I would still take), but faster than a Carrera GT? I'm sorry, but that's madness. 12 seconds is a long time. If Nissan can pull it off, I'd be impressed, but I'd still take either Porsche. Especially the GT. That thing is sweet. Love the V-10.
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