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*exitspeed* · 04-12-2006, 12:30 PM

Nissan Motor's President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced today at the New York Auto Show that the new GT-R supercar will be sold in North America as a Nissan model, and not under the Infiniti brand as previously rumored.

The production version of the GT-R will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, with its launch in the Japanese market scheduled for Fall 2007. The U.S. launch will follow in Spring 2008.

Thanks to Josh and Jason for the tip!

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/i...l-be-a-nissan/

This doesn't suprise me at all. I'm glad it went this way personally.

atom · 04-12-2006, 12:46 PM

I could give a crap about the name itself, but it would have been better if it were an Infiniti if only for the better service you get at Infiniti dealerships. I can't imagine plopping down 60k+ or whatever the new GT-R is gonna cost and having to deal with run of the mill Nissan service.

OptionZero · 04-12-2006, 01:29 PM

interesting

i thought they were gonna make the GT-R an infiniti and give nissan a pumped up Z as well

*exitspeed* · 04-12-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

interesting

i thought they were gonna make the GT-R an infiniti and give nissan a pumped up Z as well

Wow, I never heard that one...

From what I understood the only question was whether it would be an Infinity or a Nissan. The more I think about it the happier I am. I'm glad they are not comprimising the heritage of the name.

FRpilot · 04-12-2006, 02:07 PM

what are the specs on this proposed car? weight, power, etc?

OptionZero · 04-12-2006, 02:09 PM

it was on the FA forums

*NemeGuero* · 04-12-2006, 02:26 PM

There have been rumors of a TT 350Z.. since its predecessor was TT...

I hope so..

kY.gordon · 04-12-2006, 02:45 PM

I would like to see that TT 350z.

+1 for japanese super cars

ALTRNTV · 04-12-2006, 02:47 PM

Woot for the Nissan badge!

Igor · 04-12-2006, 02:50 PM

sweet news !, but some reason, im still in love with older nissans....

*exitspeed* · 04-12-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

it was on the FA forums

Hmm...I'm not on there...

Now that they've commited to making the GTR a Nissan, I would put to rest any thought's a a TT 350z from Nissan. No way could they have a 350z and a G35 at $35kish, a TT version at $40k+, and then a GTR at $60+. Just too much. I wonder what that means for the S-Chassis (Urge I guess) predessesor? We'll see I guess.

OptionZero · 04-12-2006, 02:53 PM

the rumor was the 350Z TT coming in *above* the "infiniti GTR" by being priced at 85k or so as a highly limited variant, with the GTR in the 60-70 range as the regular production supercar to fight the 911, Supra

no idea how that will play out now

*exitspeed* · 04-12-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

the rumor was the 350Z TT coming in *above* the "infiniti GTR" by being priced at 85k or so as a highly limited variant, with the GTR in the 60-70 range as the regular production supercar to fight the 911, Supra

no idea how that will play out now

Like I said with this announcment I'd put a rest to that rumor...

*NemeGuero* · 04-12-2006, 02:56 PM

85k for a 350TT? It better be a pretty amazing car for all of that.

koukidough · 04-12-2006, 03:10 PM

Yes I knew it'll be a Nissan. Go Nissan!

m072514 · 04-12-2006, 03:34 PM

i actually wished it would come here as an infiniti. to compete with the other marques will take name recognition, especially amongst those who dont know the heritage. the service and brand name are obviously better at infiniti dealerships. and i know for a fact that the cars get f*cked with at nissan dealerships. im not so sure about infiniti.

hopefully, this will bring nissan more upmarket and let the engineers concentrate on sport over luxury.

*exitspeed* · 04-12-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m072514

hopefully, this will bring nissan more upmarket and let the engineers concentrate on sport over luxury.

I think you hit the nail on the head. The GTR is first and foremost a true firebreathing sports car. it's not a luxury car by any stretch of the imagination. If it was brought here as an Infiniti, buyers may have a misconception that it's going to have heated seats, automatic climate control, room for more then one prostitute etc. So your right. They can focus on what's important with the GTR. Hopefully this can change the image of Nissan all together. I know that's what their thinking.

Wise move Nissan...wise move.

Ricks15 · 04-12-2006, 03:49 PM

Now a even bigger reason to buy one

gota start saving up.

monkey7 · 04-12-2006, 04:25 PM

I wonder if they are going to stick with a RB series motor? Or would they stick a enhanced version of the vq35?

SilviaNinja240 · 04-12-2006, 04:30 PM

pretty sure its the vq

Ricks15 · 04-12-2006, 04:32 PM

is it going to be VQ twin turbo or that unanounced V8twin turbo

**ThatGuy** · 04-12-2006, 04:38 PM

RB has been out of the picture for awhile now. VQ is the new Nissan powerhouse.

603240sx · 04-12-2006, 04:45 PM

this is what it said in super street 4/06 pg 42. ...in an unbelievable move ,nissan just announced that they will release the r35 skyline gtr in april"07 .powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder. word has it that they are in negotiations with honda to buy up their leftover stock b and h-series motors.whoneeds the extra weight that two extra cylinders carry?

ALTRNTV · 04-12-2006, 04:57 PM

The flagship of the Nissan fleet will be powered by a 4-cyl? I don't believe so. Also, the rumor about Nissan buying the Honda motors?

So you go to Shitty Street for your info?

**ThatGuy** · 04-12-2006, 05:00 PM

That was the April Issue wasn't it? Don't believe anything from the April Issue. Wait a minute, STOP READING SUPER STREET. It's for wannabe's and Newbs!

603240sx · 04-12-2006, 05:13 PM

I thought people might wont to here it. I dont beleive shit till I see it. Plus what if I read ss. I all so read sport compact car,modifeid,import tuner,turbo,hci,dsport and grass roots.I learn alot of shit from these magazines.so dont talk shit becuase your on the other side of the country. Some of you need to grow the fuck up.

**ThatGuy** · 04-12-2006, 05:18 PM

603240sx, calm down and STFU. I was joking. If you really believe that Nissan is buying up Honda 4 cylinders to put in the new GT-R then you are an idiot. It's a joke. Way to lose your mind and mouth off to the wrong person.

603240sx · 04-12-2006, 05:24 PM

I Was Not Talking You. Guess What Your Not A Bad Ass So Chil Out.

ALTRNTV · 04-12-2006, 05:27 PM

If you honestly think the flagship vehicle of Nissan will be powered by 4-cyl B/H series Honda motors.. you don't belong driving a car.

koukidough · 04-12-2006, 05:37 PM

GT-R will be the flagship car for Nissan, why on earth will they opt for an old b or h series motor from Honda. Those motors have very low torque it probably cant even push the GT-R chassis up a 40 degree angle hill lolz!!! Also think about it....Honda motor running awd hahaha, put your girlfriend on the passenger seat and the gt-r will lose 30% power lol. I have a b16 on my hatch and shit still have problems going uphill.

04-12-2006, 12:30 PM	#1
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's official: the U.S.-market GT-R will be a Nissan Nissan Motor's President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced today at the New York Auto Show that the new GT-R supercar will be sold in North America as a Nissan model, and not under the Infiniti brand as previously rumored. The production version of the GT-R will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, with its launch in the Japanese market scheduled for Fall 2007. The U.S. launch will follow in Spring 2008. Thanks to Josh and Jason for the tip! http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/12/i...l-be-a-nissan/ This doesn't suprise me at all. I'm glad it went this way personally. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

04-12-2006, 02:26 PM	#7
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	There have been rumors of a TT 350Z.. since its predecessor was TT... I hope so.. __________________

04-12-2006, 02:56 PM	#14
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	85k for a 350TT? It better be a pretty amazing car for all of that. __________________

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koukidough Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Age: 43 Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes I knew it'll be a Nissan. Go Nissan! __________________ 1997 Nissan S14 SE Redtop SR20DET @12psi 1999 Honda Civic Hatch EK9 N/A b16a2 (SOLD)

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m072514 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i actually wished it would come here as an infiniti. to compete with the other marques will take name recognition, especially amongst those who dont know the heritage. the service and brand name are obviously better at infiniti dealerships. and i know for a fact that the cars get f*cked with at nissan dealerships. im not so sure about infiniti. hopefully, this will bring nissan more upmarket and let the engineers concentrate on sport over luxury. __________________

04-12-2006, 12:46 PM	#2
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I could give a crap about the name itself, but it would have been better if it were an Infiniti if only for the better service you get at Infiniti dealerships. I can't imagine plopping down 60k+ or whatever the new GT-R is gonna cost and having to deal with run of the mill Nissan service.

04-12-2006, 01:29 PM	#3
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	interesting i thought they were gonna make the GT-R an infiniti and give nissan a pumped up Z as well

04-12-2006, 02:09 PM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	it was on the FA forums

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kY.gordon Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area SF Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would like to see that TT 350z. +1 for japanese super cars

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ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Woot for the Nissan badge!

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Igor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Falmouth Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet news !, but some reason, im still in love with older nissans....

04-12-2006, 02:53 PM	#12
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	the rumor was the 350Z TT coming in above the "infiniti GTR" by being priced at 85k or so as a highly limited variant, with the GTR in the 60-70 range as the regular production supercar to fight the 911, Supra no idea how that will play out now

04-12-2006, 03:49 PM	#18
Ricks15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,661 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Now a even bigger reason to buy one gota start saving up.

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monkey7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wonder if they are going to stick with a RB series motor? Or would they stick a enhanced version of the vq35?

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SilviaNinja240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shibukawa, Gunma Posts: 1,152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pretty sure its the vq __________________

04-12-2006, 04:32 PM	#21
Ricks15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,661 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	is it going to be VQ twin turbo or that unanounced V8twin turbo

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RB has been out of the picture for awhile now. VQ is the new Nissan powerhouse. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-12-2006, 04:45 PM	#23
603240sx Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: new hampshire Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is what it said in super street 4/06 pg 42. ...in an unbelievable move ,nissan just announced that they will release the r35 skyline gtr in april"07 .powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder. word has it that they are in negotiations with honda to buy up their leftover stock b and h-series motors.whoneeds the extra weight that two extra cylinders carry?

04-12-2006, 04:57 PM	#24
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The flagship of the Nissan fleet will be powered by a 4-cyl? I don't believe so. Also, the rumor about Nissan buying the Honda motors? So you go to Shitty Street for your info?

04-12-2006, 05:00 PM	#25
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That was the April Issue wasn't it? Don't believe anything from the April Issue. Wait a minute, STOP READING SUPER STREET. It's for wannabe's and Newbs! __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-12-2006, 05:13 PM	#26
603240sx Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: new hampshire Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought people might wont to here it. I dont beleive shit till I see it. Plus what if I read ss. I all so read sport compact car,modifeid,import tuner,turbo,hci,dsport and grass roots.I learn alot of shit from these magazines.so dont talk shit becuase your on the other side of the country. Some of you need to grow the fuck up.

04-12-2006, 05:18 PM	#27
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	603240sx, calm down and STFU. I was joking. If you really believe that Nissan is buying up Honda 4 cylinders to put in the new GT-R then you are an idiot. It's a joke. Way to lose your mind and mouth off to the wrong person. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-12-2006, 05:24 PM	#28
603240sx Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: new hampshire Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I Was Not Talking You. Guess What Your Not A Bad Ass So Chil Out.

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ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you honestly think the flagship vehicle of Nissan will be powered by 4-cyl B/H series Honda motors.. you don't belong driving a car.

04-12-2006, 05:37 PM	#30
koukidough Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Age: 43 Posts: 399 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GT-R will be the flagship car for Nissan, why on earth will they opt for an old b or h series motor from Honda. Those motors have very low torque it probably cant even push the GT-R chassis up a 40 degree angle hill lolz!!! Also think about it....Honda motor running awd hahaha, put your girlfriend on the passenger seat and the gt-r will lose 30% power lol. I have a b16 on my hatch and shit still have problems going uphill. __________________ 1997 Nissan S14 SE Redtop SR20DET @12psi 1999 Honda Civic Hatch EK9 N/A b16a2 (SOLD) Last edited by koukidough; 04-13-2006 at 03:41 AM..