Oct 16, 2007 1:37:17 PM
- Ron (Houston)
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Oct 16, 2007 1:37:17 PM
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Oct 16, 2007 3:20:45 PM
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RR4 said:
My god what a mess!
They seem to have tried to incorporate - and failed - the front end of a GT2(air dam), 599 (head lamps), Aston Martin (hood bulges), Z06 (front quarter panel), and I also see an M6 in there.
Why can't they ever design a car from scratch on their own without copying someone else's style?
Oct 16, 2007 4:16:11 PM
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Embargo breaks happen only too often, and this time around the honour befalls the upcoming Nissan GT-R. Up untill today, the only pictures we were able to show you were cleverly disguised prototypes in teaser shots and video games. MotorTrend (whether intentionally or not) have broken one of the biggest stories for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Motor Authority was quick to react and posted the MotorTrend December front cover on their blog (see source link).
The front cover not only clearly displays the Nissan GT-R but also reveals a few vital statistics for the Porsche 911 Turbo competitor (there are speculations of the Nissan GT-R being able to lap the 'Ring in 7.38!). Starting with the Nissan GT-R's 0 - 60 time, an astonishing 3.5 seconds. A quarter mile should take no longer than 11.7 seconds and maybe most surprising the price... under USD 80,000, which is either way lower than the previously rumoured USD 94,000 for the flagship, or way higher than the USD 57,000 base model. Only time will tell how much Nissan will be charging US customers.
Next week we will know for sure whether the engine is indeed a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 with Dual-Clutch gearbox and latest ATESSA all-wheel drive. Rumours are still that the Nissan GT-R will come in three guises, a 480hp base and V-Spec version while the top-of-the-line EVO version is expected to have 530hp.
Oct 16, 2007 4:41:33 PM
Oct 16, 2007 5:16:42 PM
Oct 16, 2007 5:30:48 PM
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Friscorays said:
At least the styling is consistent with the test mule photos that have circulated: ugly that is. I don't care how well a car performs, if I don't find the styling attractive I'm not buying it. I'm very superficial that way...
Oct 16, 2007 6:12:11 PM
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Ron (Houston) said:Quote:
Friscorays said:
At least the styling is consistent with the test mule photos that have circulated: ugly that is. I don't care how well a car performs, if I don't find the styling attractive I'm not buying it. I'm very superficial that way...
You are not superficial, I would say at least 8 out of 10 buyers have to be attracted to the looks. I'm the same way .
Oct 16, 2007 6:28:39 PM
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Oct 16, 2007 7:02:27 PM
Oct 16, 2007 7:49:15 PM
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Moogle said:
Is it supposed to be that ugly? I agree with the previous post, the skylines have always been a bit on the expensive side, wouldn't most of the 30-40 crowd buy a Boxster, or a BMW M3 or something?
The ricers that will fawn over this car will not be able to afford it, prepare for many bodykits and kit cars that look like this made from econoboxes.
It's not beautiful in the least, the NSX could at least pass for a good looking car. A total hooligan car.
Oct 16, 2007 9:41:28 PM
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eclou said:
This is priced well out of the range for the teen to 20-somethings who would want it. I would think that anyone older or with more wealth would tend to pick something more aesthetically pleasing or more subdued