NEW GTR debut at the Tokyo Motor Show

[v12horse]

The Tokyo Motor Show is going to open very soon and the unveiling of the new Skyline GTR is going to be held there. Take a look at the gallery and see what you think of it. Most cars look a lot better in person, I hope this one does because I am not wild about what I see. Who am I to be the judge though? Take a look for yourselves.

http://www.gtrproto.com/

-Ben

p.s. Hopefully it keeps the Nissan badges. :paranoid:

[Alfadog]

I was watching that site too for the last few days... waiting...

You know, I like it. I don't quite understand the kink in the C pillar (looks like a Renault touch) and I don't think it is aggressive enough, but like you said I bet it looks different in person.

Unfortunately there was no specs page. Though most people say it will have a bored out, turboed VG35, it's not certain and I want to know what kind of power it will make. Or if in fact they put a V8 in it, what sort of unit that is.

I am also curious as to why there is no "GTR" badge on the rear. What's with all the car manufacturers having HUGE badges these days anyway.

[sakijo]

Looks like it's built on the current Z platform rather than the Skyline/G-35 platform. They still haven't let on whether it will be a Nissan or an Infinity when (or IF) they send it to the US. You can be sure, though, that it WILL be de-tuned. The Tokyo Motor Show starts on Friday the 21st and runs for 16 days. Going on RIGHT NOW is a classic car show in Hibiya Park which was the original site of the Tokyo Motor Show. The feature photo looks like a Honda 2-seat roadster, but in background was a C110 GTR. I wish I could go to that. Maybe I can make the Motor Show . . . .

[ChrisA]

I like the profile and rear views. But I dont know about the front yet.

Chris

[Gav240z]

I like the profile and rear views. But I dont know about the front yet.

Chris

I agree, love the back don't mind it from the side but not quite there with the front yet. Still I'd have to see it in person.

Proof is in the pudding , I wanna know motor specs

[2003z]

Looks like it's built on the current Z platform rather than the Skyline/G-35 platform. .

the Z and G-35 are the same platform, as is the FX, its the FM Platform, the G is just stretched 8 inches.

I'm gonna have to reserve judgement on it until I see it in person. So far, it really isn't doing it for me, unfortunately.

[The C110]

For me, its definitely an improvement on the previous GTR prototype displayed at tokyo - that looked far too similar the the 350z. Couldnt say this is the ideal design, however

[Mr Camouflage]

The front looks similar to the old V35 GTR prototype.

Which seems to have more styling cues from the S30 than the Z33.

Espeically the rear quarter window.

[240ZX]

First of all, it certainly is more attractive than a 350Z!!! I suspect that the looks of this car will tend to grow on you as time passes. By adding one's own personal touches I think it will look very racey and become a damn good looking ride....at least compared to some of the crap that has been released in the last few years. Now if it comes with all wheel drive and 400+ HP....now your talkin!!!

[v12horse]

I should not be negative towards the car as I have never seen it. I apologize for my comments. They were very childish.

-Ben

[Ron Carter]

The word from my local Nissan dealer is that it will be under the INFINITY badge in the US and the first INFINITY badged car in Europe. I reserve the right to make a decision until I see one in person...but I think it looks pretty good so far.

[ChrisA]

I should not be negative towards the car as I have never seen it. I apologize for my comments. They were very childish.

-Ben

Ben, I don't speak for anyone but myself, but you keep the comments coming okay? Not childish in my opinion.

Chris