Skyline GT-R to hit us shores!!

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2003 4:48 pm

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=07953508

The Skyline GT-R will be released in the US...

In 2007.

So get in line!

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:07 pm

Oh no... Dan will now have another car to look at.

Scott Johnson · **Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2003 7:06 pm

big deal. It looks big and heavy, and appears to have a rather lengthy wheelbase. I'd rather see the US get more real sports cars like the Elise. We have plenty of family sedan's here already (why not a Skyline powered 350Z? that would be more fun).

I can buy a used '90 Cressida, add some springs and a 2JZGTE and crush a Skyline for a whole lot less money (OK, the handling will be tough, but not the power).

If I want modern suspension, then I go with an IS300 or GS300 and a 2JZGTE... All of these options are cheaper than a Skyline.

Scott

Rob Keehner · **Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2003 9:36 pm

I agree scott, but current riceboys will drool over them for the next four years. Then they'll be 30 and can afford them. I think they are more hype than substance, other than that 4wd launch they've got nothing you can't get elsewhere for way cheaper. The only thing is they've got tons of cheap hopup potential. Supposedly the engine internals and drivetrain are way overbuilt for the stock power.

jimpastorius · **Posted:** Tue Oct 28, 2003 11:18 pm

It makes it debut in 2007 at the Toyko Auto Show. They did not say when it might arrive here. By that time the Z06 will be cranking out over 600 HP for a lot less money.

Graham Jagger · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:53 am **Posts:** 1718

jimpastorius wrote:

It makes it debut in 2007 at the Toyko Auto Show. They did not say when it might arrive here. By that time the Z06 will be cranking out over 600 HP for a lot less money.

mmmmmm..... did someone say Z06

Phil Wehman · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2003 8:33 am

Quote:

I'd rather see the US get more real sports cars like the Elise.

...mmmmm...Elise...must...have...mmmmm....must...sell...Caterham...

*cough*...sorry about that.

Rob Keehner · **Posted:** Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:46 pm

Phil I tried to sell yours for you at the VIR solo1 a few weeks ago. You'd have loved the Caterham these other guys had. They had one with an old Formula Atlantic ford engine in it with a quaffe sequential gearbox. They were looking for one needing a bit more work, ala cheap beater. I tried though.

Phil Wehman · **Posted:** Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:02 pm

Thanks Rob!

I don't remember what the Formula atlantic had in it. Mine has the old "formula ford", 711m.
Phil

Rob Keehner · **Posted:** Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:23 pm

2.0 Liter 240 hp I think, they had theres up to 10,000 rpms. It was a really fast and cool car.

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:31 pm

The Elise will be here soon. Even with the Celica GT-S motor, it will be a blast.

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