Tim240z Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 http://www.iht.com/articles/83569.html Anyone heard anything more on this? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oltmann Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 The new Skyline is the same as the Infiniti G35: http://press.nissan-global.com/NEW_SKYLINE_COUPE/EN/pressrelease.html Repugnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 yeah, the current 2+2 infiniti g35 coupe is the actual skyline...or, the next skyline platform. there are rumors that it may be outfitted with a v8 soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Nissan is seperating the name "Skyline" from "GTR". the Skyline is already here, the G35 and G35C. The new GTR will be released MY 2005 most likely. There are rumors of it being V8 powered, but personally i highly doubt it will be. I've been following all the news on the new GTR and this is what i think we can expect to see... The GTR WILL come to North America as an Infiniti and will target the 911 Turbo as its primary competitor. The new GT-R will feature a VQ32DETT Twin-Turbo V6 engine. Estimated output will be over 480ps and over 420 lb/ft of torque . In addition, it will also feature the Atessa E-TS AWD system. The engine will be developed by a joint venture of Nissan and Cosworth. The new turbo system will feature a electronic Anti-Lag-system. Which means the turbine will be driven by an electic-powered motor when the thottle is lifted. The new chassis will be a brand new one (code: FR-L), which is composed of steel and Aluminum alloy. Suspension will be taken from the current Skyline (G35) with certain improvements made. Estimated to be in the market in spring 2005, with a price tag of around $80K. GT-R Engine: VQ32DETT V6 Twin-Turbo, featuring colaboration with Cosworth Technology for ; . Direct in-cylinder petrol injection technology . Variable valvetrain technology . Displacement on demand technology . Aluminium cast engine block Garrett are said to have helped design the turbine anti-lag system using electronic assistance . Turbine anti-lag system Direct injection of fuel at high pressure into each cylinder gives the maximum control of engine performance with the elimination of bulky intake manifolds and their assorted fixtures. These systems require precise sensors and control by an electronic computer which in turn leads to large improvements in engine performance. The new engine's expected to use Cosworth designs for high-pressure direct injection system, variable valvetrain technology and could even feature the revolutionary ‘displacement on demand’ to meet strict emissions regulations. Aluminium castings for the engine will be produced at the Cosworth foundry (in Worcester), to be shipped out to the facility. Customers use Cosworth Technology’s foundry service because it owns a process that promises a very high level of dimensional accuracy. The use of Zircon sand brings with it linear and low thermal expansion properties superior to those of conventional Silica. It also has the benefit of a similar bulk density to that of aluminium, limiting core buoyancy problems. "We can therefore eliminate the need for core supports, but it also means that we can use less glue in our sand packs, reducing the potential for gas-porosity," explains Struthers. Cores aside, the real key to the quality of the castings is the delivery of the molten material. Oxide nucleaic porosity is endemic to gravity casting and not uncommon in other low pressure techniques. The Cosworth process, (which Cosworth Technology licenses to other manufacturers) employs a melting methodology (the primary component of which are enormous, constant volumes of molten metal undergoing long residency in the vat) that ensures aluminium is drawn from a very clean zone in the middle of the melt. While not cheap, the process is considered the most cost-effective method to create the superior product required by some vehicle programmes. "A lot of the applications that we get involved with are on the edge of what the material can give, but using this process we can give the designers what they have designed," concludes Struthers. The VQ32 will also utilize dry sump lubrication here are some artist renderings of what they think the GTR might look like: I have NO DOUBT the next GTR will be one of the most technologically advanced cars ever, Porsche better be prepaired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 why stop at porsche? ferrari better be prepared...i think the MY05 GT-R will be able to take on 360 Modenas on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 wow, though i think it is great the GTR will be coming to North America, i wish it was in the curent skyline body style. Immy oppenion the best looking car ever made go Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas28O Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Tim in LA you can buy the skyline, they import them in and crash test them. I have seen them as cheap as 18,000 USD Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bang847 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 I dont know how new this picture is but I like it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30Z Bushido Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 those pics above are very old, and definetly fake too. they were made before nissan even stopped producing the R43 GTR, the car looks cool tho, i think the GTR needs horizontal headlamps, not verticle ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Thanks for the posting way above. Neat photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afshin Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Wow! i want one. All I need now is an $80, 000. Anyone willing to donate towards a very good cause ? Please :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Wow!!! I like the first pics more than the 350Z!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 i like the black one, the others look too much like a G35 coupe. besides where is the big wing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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