Godzilla is here!

[arsenal]

So at the Tokyo motor show, Nissan has finally released the 2009 Nissan GT-R.

Edmunds review is here: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...leId=123067#26

The 2009 Nissan GT-R isn't just entering the performance car market; it's detonating it.

Bulging with 473 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V6, supported by an advanced rear-mounted transaxle, fortified by all-wheel drive and crafted around a high-tech chassis, the GT-R is built to shatter expectations, set new standards and, generally speaking, kick ass.

And a quick little tidbit about how the GT-R faired on the Nuremberg track in Germany, compared to other cars. What one could consider super cars such as the Koenenzagg CCX, Zonda ant the Porsche GT 2.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/10/17...s-slr-mclaren/

[I-Hate-Hulse]

I can't imagine what this thing will do once the Tuners get a hold of it. 600HP? Gee-zus!

Better yet, I'd like to see what the Stig can do with it.

[BlackArcher101]

473 hp + awd = droooool

[foofighter15]

wow.

[arsenal]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

I can't imagine what this thing will do once the Tuners get a hold of it. 600HP? Gee-zus!

Well tuners can get the R34 engine (RB26DETT) up to and over 1000hp.
I remember reading that this engine (VR38DETT) isn't as tuner friendly, but still it would be very interesting to see what they come up with.

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

Better yet, I'd like to see what the Stig can do with it.

Jeremy Clarkson loved the R34 when he drove a tuned version on top gear many moons ago. I can't wait for the film they do with this.

[BlackArcher101]

Just looked at that center MFD. I nerd/geek in me wants to get the car just based on that. Even get to see your G's displayed!

[Burninator]

So is this a Skyline or what's the deal here?

[arsenal]

Originally Posted by Burninator

So is this a Skyline or what's the deal here?

Yes, it's the Skyline GT-R. But it isn't badged as a Skyline anymore. Plus it will be sold world wide for the first time in the GT-R's history.

A Skyline version has been available in the NA badged as Inifiniti G35.

For those that know the Skyline trim levels.. the G35 is essentially the same as the GTS-T in the R32 - R34 versions.
Although with out the T (turbo) part.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by arsenal

Well tuners can get the R34 engine (RB26DETT) up to and over 1000hp.

Bah, GM was able to get their ECOTEC (bored to 2.4L I believe) up over 1000hp. It doesn't mean much, it's what it takes to get there. If it's like the 335 and you can throw in a $2000 chip and see massive power gains, then wow!