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metal-levon · 10-09-2006, 09:39 PM

The enthusiast world has been waiting for the next Nissan Skyline for some time now, particularly American enthusiasts, who are set to get their first factory-sanctioned taste of the performance legend when it makes it into US showrooms for the first time.

Looking very close to the sensational GTR-Proto concept shown back in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the 2008 Skyline appears to be in its final stages of development, as evidenced by these KGP Photography shots of the car caught testing at the Nürburgring.

While all previous Skylines were sedan-derived, the new model will reportedly gain its own two-door architecture, which bodes well for the car from a performance standpoint.

Prevailing rumors have the car taking on a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6, itself derived from the engine in the 350Z. Power bogeys put the mill in the range of 450 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of twist. In true Skyline fashion, the car will be all-wheel-drive, with a further evolution of the GT-R’s electronic ATTESA ET-S torque-sensing system, tied into a four-wheel steering system.

All of which should be good for a 0-60 miles-per-hour time of well under 4 seconds, and a top speed somewhere on the ambitious end of 180 mph.

Interested parties might want to start inquiring with their local Nissan dealers now.

karl · 10-09-2006, 09:54 PM

damn that looks good!

Evo8kid · 10-09-2006, 10:02 PM

im sold

libteclipse · 10-09-2006, 10:38 PM

mite hav to sell my kidneys for this..

WRX27 · 10-09-2006, 10:46 PM

damnnnn anybody have a clue as 2 price? my guess 65-70k

05Accent · 10-09-2006, 10:47 PM

swEEEEEEEEEEEET fluckin sweet.

ITSTOCK · 10-09-2006, 10:50 PM

Sick!!

However, I see it more these past two years than any other time, it seems as though manufacturers are finding it harder and harder to find a true, original design.

(backhalf ferrari/front end C6/z06, c6 copied off viper, etc. etc.etc, nobody is original anymore)

TalonTsi97 · 10-09-2006, 10:55 PM

I like it, if it ends up being 60-70k range im looking to see some comparisons with the Z06. And with it being turbo you know the aftermarket will be huge for them and they should be putting out nice power.
Im looking forward to it

TNTramair · 10-09-2006, 11:16 PM

yummmy....somemore dinner...:D

but seriously....if this thing comes in with a price tag of $65-70k it will no doubt sell about 3 of them and then die. have we forgotten what happened to the supra/rx7/300zxtt ???? i dunno...dont see it doin well sales wise if they ask anything more than 40k. looks good though.

Spocknasty · 10-10-2006, 12:23 AM

Awesome car, but I'm not feeling the design as a whole. It's just not fluid.
This area in particular:

From the side, it resembles the new Camaro concept,

but it seems to me that Chevy got it right.

Can't argue with that power though.

MPowerKai · 10-10-2006, 01:01 AM

It's fluid to me! I'm sold! As soon as this bad boy comes out I'm picking up a 2nd year model

*edit*
I take that, back if the warranty is bullet proof like BMW's warranty I'm sold. If it's like Mitsubishi's warranty on Evo's than they can forget about it

willthethrill · 10-10-2006, 07:23 AM

i like it more than the proto. i hope its not $70k

CHAOS · 10-10-2006, 09:58 AM

its definitely going to be upwards of $60,000

licensedtothrill · 10-10-2006, 10:26 AM

Motortrend had an artical on it before they said price was goign to look 65,000.00 base 72,000.00 gtr. artical went on to say that alot of the original prototype and concept carbon fiber will be replaced with painted aluminum pannels and the front and rear defusers will no longer be carbon, they just won't exist on factory models...... BOO

xEJ20x · 10-10-2006, 10:36 AM

Hideous.

dancemf666 · 10-10-2006, 10:55 AM

Dont expect these to be sold for less than $75000.

Silverfc88 · 10-10-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Hideous.

For some reason I'm not likeing it. I guess I have to see it in person or without the coverings.

Lux · 10-10-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Hideous.

STI_wagon · 10-10-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Hideous.

X3

95legenddriver · 10-10-2006, 04:40 PM

WOW thats crazy i cant wait to see more with that car

10-09-2006, 09:39 PM	#1
metal-levon Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Member #1869 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 / 1995 Chevy K2500 Silverado Turbo Diesel iTrader: (0)	new Skyline GT-R spyshots (lookin good!) The enthusiast world has been waiting for the next Nissan Skyline for some time now, particularly American enthusiasts, who are set to get their first factory-sanctioned taste of the performance legend when it makes it into US showrooms for the first time. Looking very close to the sensational GTR-Proto concept shown back in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show, the 2008 Skyline appears to be in its final stages of development, as evidenced by these KGP Photography shots of the car caught testing at the Nürburgring. While all previous Skylines were sedan-derived, the new model will reportedly gain its own two-door architecture, which bodes well for the car from a performance standpoint. Prevailing rumors have the car taking on a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6, itself derived from the engine in the 350Z. Power bogeys put the mill in the range of 450 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of twist. In true Skyline fashion, the car will be all-wheel-drive, with a further evolution of the GT-R’s electronic ATTESA ET-S torque-sensing system, tied into a four-wheel steering system. All of which should be good for a 0-60 miles-per-hour time of well under 4 seconds, and a top speed somewhere on the ambitious end of 180 mph. Interested parties might want to start inquiring with their local Nissan dealers now. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-09-2006, 09:54 PM	#2
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ITSTOCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #844 iTrader: (0)	Sick!! However, I see it more these past two years than any other time, it seems as though manufacturers are finding it harder and harder to find a true, original design. (backhalf ferrari/front end C6/z06, c6 copied off viper, etc. etc.etc, nobody is original anymore) Last edited by ITSTOCK; 10-09-2006 at 11:14 PM.

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TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	I like it, if it ends up being 60-70k range im looking to see some comparisons with the Z06. And with it being turbo you know the aftermarket will be huge for them and they should be putting out nice power. Im looking forward to it __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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TNTramair Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1299 iTrader: (0)	yummmy....somemore dinner...:D but seriously....if this thing comes in with a price tag of $65-70k it will no doubt sell about 3 of them and then die. have we forgotten what happened to the supra/rx7/300zxtt ???? i dunno...dont see it doin well sales wise if they ask anything more than 40k. looks good though. __________________ 2000 Trans Am WS.6 m6 402/RKT t56/MWC 9" 2004 Audi A4 Quattro Stock 2012 Camry SE/SE Stock 2006 Yamaha R1 50th ann.

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Spocknasty Meh Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #986 iTrader: (5)	Awesome car, but I'm not feeling the design as a whole. It's just not fluid. This area in particular: From the side, it resembles the new Camaro concept, but it seems to me that Chevy got it right. Can't argue with that power though. __________________ formerly CRXed To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. I <3 JSC Speed and Liquid Powder Coats!

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willthethrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ (Nazi Jermany) Member #1683 My Ride: Infiniti G35 6mt, Datsun 510 iTrader: (0)	i like it more than the proto. i hope its not $70k __________________ 295 is not the speed limit? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	its definitely going to be upwards of $60,000

10-10-2006, 10:26 AM	#14
licensedtothrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Morrisville Pa Member #948 iTrader: (0)	Motortrend had an artical on it before they said price was goign to look 65,000.00 base 72,000.00 gtr. artical went on to say that alot of the original prototype and concept carbon fiber will be replaced with painted aluminum pannels and the front and rear defusers will no longer be carbon, they just won't exist on factory models...... BOO __________________ "What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?" "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today"

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