Nissan auto enthusiasts the GT-R is comming

The hopes and desires of every Nissan auto enthusiast are coming true. Nissan Motor Company's President and CEO have announced the GT-R production project is a go.

The production version will make its world debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. It will go on sale in Japan in Fall 2007. U.S. and Canada will follow in Spring 2008.

For as long as I can remember Nissan auto flag carriers and fans have used the skyline and skyline GT-R as their example of the fastest Nissan auto model available.

And although the car is commonplace in Asia and Europe the car was never offered for sale in the U.S. and Canada.

The car has been only rarely imported to this country’s by the most fanatic Nissan auto fans. The average price tag to import the car and get it through customs to meet U.S. EPA regulations is rumored to be over a $100,000.



But now the North American Nissan auto fans will be able to get their hands on their very own Nissan GT-R for about $65,000 depending on the options you choose.

If you have noticed the skyline nametag has been dropped from the Nissan GT-R to better go along with the latest North American car naming process of short catchy names with just letters and numbers.

Nissan auto has announced the 350z’s power plant will be punched out to a 3.7 liter and carry a pair of turbo chargers to raise the base horse power to 450 and the torque is increased to 360 ft pounds which makes this a v6 monster.

The engines designation has been dubbed as the VQ power plant. I have heard and read conflicting reports about whether the twin turbo model will actually make it to the US but as a Nissan auto fan I sure hope so.

Nissan GT-R engine detuned ?

It has also been reported that the engine has been detuned for reliability and fuel economy as well as U.S. emissions purposes.

An example of this is a projected boost pressure of about 10 psi. Well below the industry standard of 14psi.

So the Nissan auto fan clubs see this as an opportunity for some retuning and boost pressure increasing for even more horsepower and torque. Making the Nissan GT-R on the top of every super tuners wish list.

Right now the standard transmission is expected to be the tried and true Getrag 6speed manual transmission. An automatic model is also expected with paddle shifting on the steering wheel and possibly 7 forward speeds. Also on the Nissan auto schedule is to slide this power train into its flagship Infinity G35 coupe. This will offer all the power and speed in a luxury package.

Note to Nissan auto fans

Please keep this in mind as you read this article, that this is the latest information available to me at this time.

As this Nissan GT-R gets closer to launch day things will most likely change a bit from its projected build out specs. You Nissan auto fans out there can e-mail me any changes or articles you come across and I will review them and change this article as needed.



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