GC350z Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Pricing from the Nissan JP ordering sheet. GT-R 7,770,000JPY (ex. TAX etc) - Dunlop Sport Tyre - Crome Colour Coat Rays Forged Aluminium Wheel - Fabric Seat GT-R Black Edition 7,927,500JPY (ex. TAX etc) - Bridgestone Potenza Run-flat Tyre - Black Crome Colour Coat Rays Forged Aluminium Wheel - Fabric Seat GT-R Premium Edition 8,347,500JPY (ex. TAX etc) - Bridgestone Potenza Run-flat Tyre - Dark Chrome Colour Coat Rays Forged Aluminium Wheel - BOSE Sound System - Thacham Cat1 Alarm - Leather Interior Factory Optional Parts - Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat Tyre - Thacham Cat1 Alarm - BOSE Sound System - SRS Driver and Passenger airbag with Side Airbag System and Cartain Airbag System Body Colour: Ultimate Metal Silver Titanium Grey Dark Metal Grey Super Black White Pearl Red "The Nissan GT-R development team has made another run at the Nürburgring record books this morning--and the Porsche 911 Turbo is no longer its target. Sources intimately familiar with Nissan's latest test sessions inform us that the group is now gunning to beat the Porsche Carrera GT--a remarkably lofty goal considering that that Walter Röhrl reportedly piloted a Carrera GT around the 'Ring in 7 minutes 28 seconds. Another Carrera GT, driven by Horst von Saurma, managed a lap time of 7:32. Our sources tell us that, thus far, the Nissan has fallen short of the Carrera GT's record-time, but not by much. Our mole tells us that some wet sections of the track slowed them down, and that with optimum track conditions, some heroic driving could still reel in the Porsche Supercar. Nissan reps would not divulge any specific lap times, but they hinted that something under 7:35 may have been achieved. Regardless, it's clear that Nissan's goal of overtaking the 911 Turbo has been achieved in a big way. Stopwatch drama aside, Nissan also gave us some new eye-candy by removing most of the camouflage that has been a staple of GT-R sightings for more than a year now. Although not in showroom shape, the latest GT-R test cars give us our clearest look yet at the prototype's front bumper and headlights, and the GT-R badge is now prominently displayed in the grille-opening, and on the trunk lid. We also managed a pretty revealing interior shot as one GT-R prepared to launch. The rear vinyl camouflage has also been removed, and now only flat-black paint remains to obscure the GT-R's true styling. This is as close as we're likely to get to an undisguised car until the car's Tokyo Show debut. In their most recent 'Ring runs, Nissan rented the track early Monday morning, and had three GT-R prototypes--spaced one-minute apart--all taking their best shots. One of the GT-Rs was reportedly driven by Horst von Saurma--the same 'Ring specialist that drove the Carrera GT to a 7:32 lap time. Another driver was said to be a Japanese driver named Shimizu--possibly well-known racer Kazuo Shimizu. The third GT-R pilot went un-named. Nissan will likely continue their assault on the Nürburgring--and on the Porsche legacy--for the rest of this week. If the GT-R manages to do the seemingly impossible and unseat the Carrera GT, we'll let you know." Also found this of the interior: And another: http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hardly the most inspiring colour range is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Runflats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 True. You can just see the paddleshift. If it has a huge T shaped gear shift with the paddleshift I wont buy it. Having said that the base model is priced at about 47,500 Euro. Add in VAT and VRT and it comes to a wrist cutting €76,549 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 But as we don't have VRT here that makes the car approx £39k which is good yeah?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Yep that would indeed be a good price, but I doubt very much that UK pricing will be near that when its announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I would still guess £50ks for te start price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 But as we don't have VRT here that makes the car approx £39k which is good yeah?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I would still guess £50ks for te start price. Middlehursts told me £55k. They've taken plenty of deposits already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 hmm nearly as fast as a carerra gt round nurburgring? 55k has to make it the best bargain car on the market then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 hmm nearly as fast as a carerra gt round nurburgring? 55k has to make it the best bargain car on the market then.. +1 Whats a T shaped gear shift with the paddleshift why is that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Whats a T shaped gear shift with the paddle shift why is that bad? This is a T-shaped gear leaver on an automatic Mustang. I just think they look shite and cheap. Puts me off ever wanting an auto car. I'd rather the DB9 style where the neutral and drive are buttons on the dash. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Whats a T shaped gear shift with the paddle shift why is that bad? This is a T-shaped gear leaver on an automatic Mustang. I just think they look shite and cheap. Puts me off ever wanting an auto car. I'd rather the DB9 style where the neutral and drive are buttons on the dash. Guy Oh I hope its not auto that would suck ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think the base model is manual then it's paddle shift for the other two. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 If it's a good paddle shift that would be ok. Not that I'll have one for a few years anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Is there anything on the spec sheet from Japan that confirms the engine size, TT, etc? Wheel size? I guess it's all hush-hush so they get a big bang in October... Lots of speculation on the web but no concrete stuff. When Digsy says Middlehurst are taking deposits, I assume that's for imports... would love to know when the GTR UK version is out. I would part with the Z for the new GTR, in black of course (I drive a Kuro today). I hope the paint on the GTR is better than the skinny @*!# they put on the Z... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Stevie, Engine is VR38DETT, ie a 3.8 twin turbo, but not the VQ series. Rumours are that it is heavier than expected, about 1750kg, but also possiblby more powerful, ie may be over 500bhp My understanding is that Middlehursts, along with a few other UK garages are taking unofficial deposits for UK spec cars, not imports. Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Stevie, Engine is VR38DETT, ie a 3.8 twin turbo, but not the VQ series. Rumours are that it is heavier than expected, about 1750kg, but also possiblby more powerful, ie may be over 500bhp My understanding is that Middlehursts, along with a few other UK garages are taking unofficial deposits for UK spec cars, not imports. Gus That was my understanding, Gus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 0&t=451558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 wow! The front looks different to what i expected. Its abit querky but i like it. Those tailpipes look mahooosive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Love the rear Hate the front 0-60 3.5 secs 11.7 1/4 mile 192 mph All for £40k????????????????????????? Doesn't seem right to me.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i think the price will be around 60k? you cant just convert $ to £ and expect to pay that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i think the price will be around 60k? you cant just convert $ to £ and expect to pay that! Ok Victor, but £40k is indicative of what the other USDM and JDM markets will be paying irrespective of the fact that we will pay more. A 911 doesn't cost £40k in the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 i think the price will be around 60k? you cant just convert $ to £ and expect to pay that! Ok Victor, but £40k is indicative of what the other USDM and JDM markets will be paying irrespective of the fact that we will pay more. A 911 doesn't cost £40k in the US And if there is a 20k diff in the price there will be hell of an import market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thats stunning. Prefer the camaro though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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