Nissan GT-R Official Pics

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:26 am

After months of spy shots and drip-fed teasers Nissan’s all new GT-R super-coupe has been revealed with the early release of the December issue of MotorTrend. The tagline on the magazine’s cover claims the car is as fast as the Porsche 911 Turbo and the top model is priced less than $80,000, confirming rumors the new GT-R will set a new standard in bang-for-your-buck comparisons.

Other details include the GT-R’s acceleration time of 3.5 seconds for the 0-60mph and 11.7 seconds for the quarter mile. Top speed is claimed to be a staggering 192mph.

Although we still don’t have any official details about the car’s new drivetrain, most are expecting to see a 3.8L V6 engine fed by a pair of turbochargers and mated to a dual-clutch gearbox with the latest ATESSA all-wheel drive setup. The car should measure in at 4,650mm in length and 1,920mm across. There’s rumored to be three different flavors of the new GT-R, starting with a 450hp entry-level model and ranging up to a 530hp flagship. This latter version is expected to be a stripped out racer with plenty of carbon-fiber and a track-tuned suspension.

Skyline GTR – The base model will include a six-speed manual gearbox and four piston Brembo brakes. Expected price is £29,000 or US58,000. This is comparable in price to a Porsche Cayman S 3.4-litre in the US.

Skyline GTR V-Spec – The V-Spec will include a semi-automatic gearbox with the possibility of it being a DSG double clutch type. It is rumoured to be a seven-speed. Expected price is £35,000 or US70,000. This is comparable in price to a Porsche 997 3.6-litre in the US.

Skyline GTR Evolution – Same as the V-Spec but it will use light-weight carbon fibre body panels to reduce weight and will include as yet unkown modifications. Expected price is £52,000 or US104,000. This is comparable in price to a Porsche 997 GT3 in the US.

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