The first time someone mentioned the skyline to me, they were saying how it was coming to the US. Back then, I had no clue what the skyline was. Then I saw the concept (the first photo in this thread) and was like, "oh man, thats one ugly looking car, I'd never buy that"

When I finally saw the REAL Skyline R33 and R34, I was like "HOTNESS."

Who do I write to asking not to change the japanese skyline design if it ever comes to the US.

 

I think it still is a coupe. I think if it comes out here, that would be off the hook, but no one would buy it and then we are stuck again without a major japanese supercar from Nissan. The 350Z/G35 I think will be the only sports car to come to the States.

 

Here, I got this off one of the Skyline Forums :

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It's set to be Japan's fastest and most advanced supercar - but look under the skin and it's Britain's brains which will power Nissan's new GT-R!

Exclusive pictures in the current issue of Auto Express magazine show how the new supercoupé will look when it storms on to our roads, and the cutaway detail reveals the technology which is set to make it the most advanced car in the world. But it's not only Nissan engineers who can claim the credit - our sources say British legend Cosworth has been called in to help tweak the engine, while Lotus is involved in fine-tuning the suspension.

The 'International Specification' GT-R, which will be sold throughout the world for the first time, is set to get a version of the 3.5-litre V6 engine used in the 350Z coupé, but will have electrically assisted twin turbochargers to boost power without sapping too much energy. Cosworth's expertise will be used to make sure the V6's block, head, pistons and crank are all strong enough.

Nissan knows it has to do something really special with the next GT-R, partly because the 350Z performs so well, but also as it's the first globally oriented version of the car, and expectations are high among the 'Playstation generation' of buyers who are familiar with the model from video games consoles.

The company has asked for around 400bhp and 490Nm of torque, but more realistic figures given emissions regulations are 350bhp and 450Nm. To reach production, the car must meet strict Euro4 exhaust regulations. The V6 will be mated to a six-speed Getrag gearbox, with a CVT due a year after launch in early 2005. The auto is undergoing final development, but apparent slippage trouble due to the excessive power has been plaguing prototypes. Insiders have confirmed the GT-R will incorporate an updated version of Nissan's Atessa 4WD system with an active limited slip differential. This new arrangement means torque is distributed between the front and rear wheels not only in response to traction loss, but also as a result of changes in the engine's output.

The FM platform used in the new range of Skyline and Infiniti G35 coupés in Japan and the US is basically good enough, but needs some fine-tuning to handle the extra power - and that's where Lotus comes in. A new hydraulic active suspension system, co-developed with Lotus, will feature. The Norfolk firm's expertise in this area will ensure the car handles like no other GT-R before, and can satisfy the soft-riding expectations of American buyers with the traction and high-speed handling required by the British and German markets.
Its brakes promise to be special, too, with larger Brembo discs controlled by a newly revised brake-by-wire unit which promises to give the sporty feel and feedback enthusiastic drivers demand.

But while the dynamics are groundbreaking, many fans will be disappointed by the looks. Although the car is clearly linked to the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show concept, some of the more aggressive touches have been watered down in favour of a more mainstream appearance. The final production version will debut at next October's Tokyo event.

 

All this R35 stuff is nice....but why haven't I heard anything about an S16 Silvia?

 

 

Silvia is discontinued - S15 will be the last unless they resurrect it sometime down the road.

If you're curious what the next GTR will look like, go to you local Infinity dealer and look at the G35 coupe. For those who haven't made the connection yet, the G35 *IS* the new Skyline. The GTR will be based on the coupe.

We can stop wondering whe it is coming - it is here.

-Justin
www.saltgod.org

 

I heared the same thing as Justin...

 

It's not a rumor - it's the truth!

Skyline is a model of car - very few of which are the GTR flavor. Most are actually 4 door family transporters. There have even been Skyline wagons. What we buy here as the G35, is being sold in Japan as the Skyline.

The pictures of the butt-nasty silver car is a concept vehicle that was scrapped quite some time ago. A few styling cues from that car seemed to make it to the 350Z, but not many into the G35 (thank goodness!).

-Justin
www.saltgod.org

 

WTF??? since when did turbos actually sap energy???




as for the next Skyline... I have heard that the G35 bodystyle is NOT gonna be the R35 Skyline GT-R body.. Suposedly the GT-R is gonna be something similar to the old R34, like the pic on the first page. The GTR is basicaly gonna be its own platform

 

If Nissan bring the gtr to the states it will funy to see how motorex reacts to having the next generation skyline selling for tens of thousands of dollars less then their lagalized R34s.

 

That's funny i swore i saw a pic of a g35 with skyline badges in an okinawan motor dealership.

It was being sold as a actual SKyline????????

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...s/4_02_nis.htm

http://homepage2.nifty.com/Hiraku/R35/kurunaModel.htm

 

Thats because the G35 is a Skyline.

There is different models of it Coupe, sedan, AWD, RWD.


The GTR is the Top of the Line....which is supposed to looks like the old GTR's NOT the new G35's. Its gonna be a seperate style

 

first and foremost, for all who argue that the G35 (sedan and coupe) is NOT not the new "Skyline", follow this link.

there yet??? good. now click on the "SKYLINE" link under the sedan category. looks just like the G35 sedan, doesn't it? ok, now click on the "SKYLINE" link under the sports and specialty category. well what do ya know?? it's the G35 coupe! and this is from the NISSAN JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE... so now what, u gonna argue w/them?

finally, i don't know for sure about the future of the GT-R, but all signs point to it NOT being a part of the "Skyline" model line, but being its own distinct model. that said, remember that "Skyline" and "GT-R" in the future will no longer be synonymous (sp?)...

 

Thats what I've been trying to say.

 

I don't really care
I just want Nissan to make the R35 and Bring it to North America. any of the pics of it posted here (especially this one
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This has been downloaded 177 time(s).

Just let us buy one