2009 Nissan GT-R

[yearoftherat]

Damn sexy and I want one


http://www.gtrnissan.com/gallery.en.us.html?img=GT-R_01

[dentinger]

so are these officially for sale now??
and are they sold in Canada? if so, i think i might make a trip over to Nissan to see one.. lol

[S.F.W.]

Ont hat page it shows the Japan model. So, you can assume it is not yet in the NA market.

[Tizmee24]

the front is look like '08 lancer to me

[mogul_pro]

The thing is.. the people who want one, can't afford one. And the people that can afford one, want something else....

[chinsterr]

Does anyone know if they are going to discontinue the 350z when this bad boy comes out ?

[chinsterr]

The thing is.. the people who want one, can't afford one. And the people that can afford one, want something else....

I couldn't put it any better.

It's going to be hard to justify spending so much on a Nissan, but you never you know !

[kid_icarus]

Does anyone know if they are going to discontinue the 350z when this bad boy comes out ?

most likely not... the gtr is going to be priced close to that of a corvette... maybe a little less... that being this will be closing in on the 90000-100,000 dollar mark....

the 350 is a good seller at below 50k....
this gtr is just a "icing on the cake" for super enthusiasts who have been wanting to see another skyline/gtr for years.. .i bet there will only be a 1000-2000 produced for north america... if not less

[Dan Da Man]

sweet car, can't wait to see one in person.

[whiteomega]

so are these officially for sale now??
and are they sold in Canada? if so, i think i might make a trip over to Nissan to see one.. lol

they're not on sale yet; they were revealed at TMS this week.

i think you'll see them for sale around 2Q 2008. some people have supposedly already put their names down on the waiting list at Nissan dealerships.

[dentinger]

i doubt it that they will discontinue the 350z.
IIRC, a 400z is in the works. with either a bored out VQ35 or a v8 instead.

[mogul_pro]

i doubt it that they will discontinue the 350z.
IIRC, a 400z is in the works. with either a bored out VQ35 or a v8 instead.

wouldnt mind seeing a factory turbo car .. not enough of those these days...

[zedtech]

The GT-R is being sold to rival a Porsche 911 so expect pricing to be akin to that. I wouldn't be surprised to see a price tag starting in the 80s for it. Hell, I wouldn't even be surprised to see $90-100G for it if demand is going to be as high as it is now. It is their niche, "supercar" vehicle after all.

As far as the 350z goes, I've been reading a lot that the next gen will sport the 3.7L V6 engine (derived from the existing 3.5L) and will probably be called the 370z (how original and predictable lol). I can't see Nissan putting a V8 in the 350 when the GT-R doesn't even have it. I don't see them making the 350/370 faster yet more affordable than the GT-R.

[mogul_pro]

I couldn't put it any better.

It's going to be hard to justify spending so much on a Nissan, but you never you know !

Yeah no kidding when you get into WELL over 6 figures your looking at a 911 Turbo, or even into GT2 or GT3 territory! Now if your a ceo or some other exec with money.. .. your stop at porsche or other such high end manufacturers before pulling over at nissan to drive a car that was in your kids fast and the furious movie with neon lights all over it..

That being said.... yes the car is a performer and the specs look amaizing... I'd love to drive one... but someone else's because i wouldnt fork over for it with all the other attractive alternatives for the price range its in.

[WLS ZMZM]

man o man is that thing gorgeous.... somehow I don't see it coming to Canada maybe to the US.... but not here..... we still can't R34's so I doubt we will be able to get our hands on this.... tis a sad sad day!

[Wild Weasel]

Yeah no kidding when you get into WELL over 6 figures your looking at a 911 Turbo, or even into GT2 or GT3 territory! Now if your a ceo or some other exec with money.. .. your stop at porsche or other such high end manufacturers before pulling over at nissan to drive a car that was in your kids fast and the furious movie with neon lights all over it..


On the flip side, if you're some hotshot new investment banker just out of school and starting to make the big bucks, and have been adding ricer bits to your civic for the past 5 years while working your way through school, this might be EXACTLY what you're looking to spend your new found money on while living in your parents basement! :)

[Skarbro]

When I win the 649, I'll buy one.

[1flycdnM3]

^^ Weasel you are too hilarious mang!

I agree that even though this is a "glorified" Nissan and probably one of the most sought-after super car(s) of its day, I can't see there being a very big market for it. I guess to each their own. If I had the money and my pick of any car in that price range, I would buy it! No questions asked! However, I am in the age bracket (I would say 25-35) that likes this car more than a Porsche

[iconicrocket]

This is definitely a badass car, going up against a 911 Turbo and costing $25K less.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0712_2008_nissan_gt_r/history.html

[mogul_pro]

I'd take that 911 Turbo ANYYY day over a skyline.. lol..

And your example about some guy owning a civic for 5 years mod'n it in his parents basement and then sudenly has money for a GTR... not going to happen... be realistic.

[Thunder 3]

It will be at the Toronto Auto Show ;) I'm excited to see it in person!

[whiteomega]

for those who wanted to know... $69,850 for the base model...start saving, guys..

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/2009-nissan-gt-r-us-pricing-announced-at-69850/

[iconicrocket]

Whoa, the base has the same engine and performance as the higher end trim. Am I reading it right?

[whiteomega]

that's right..the higher end trim adds more luxury stuff to the GT-R, i think. i'm glad they didn't water down a cheaper version though; otherwise you'd see R35 GTS-Ts everywhere instead of GTRs...

[bluntman]

I hope it comes with an automatic.




runs

[freelix]

I hope it comes with an automatic.




runs

It comes with:
• 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).
• Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

[bluntman]

Excellent! I had better start saving my pennies.

[3Remix]

70k? hmm thats better than I originally expected :)

[RallyPlaya]

Yeah I Converted the Price in Yen to Cnd Dollars and the Price is Around the Mid 70's Pretty Decent & I Swear Japan is Ahead of us in Cars and Electronics by at least 2 Years

[Gizzmo_jr]

Inside Line Review (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=124017?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 )


Its 3.3-second 0-60-mph run and 11.6 at 120.9 mph performance make the GT-R the quickest car we've ever tested.

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[iconicrocket]

Stiff competition already here, lexus LF-A just kicked some ass on the Nurburgring.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071228.015/lexus-lf-a-sets-ring-record

[royroy]

i saw a white one here in HK..
first i saw it in front of a car shop.. n now is in the show room!!!
i cant stop looking at it!! is so nice... n is white with their christmas theme in the showroom!!!

[Tokic_o]

royroy take some picss!!! i want to see! i wish i went back to HK this holiday.

[royroy]

i took some today =)
but only a few of them... n gf took them when we just stopped by =)
i will post them when GF puts them up!