Focus Auto Sales graciously loaned their $120k 1999 R34 Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec in factory Lightning Yellow (one of the rarest R34 GTR colors available) for this test drive. In order for Kerry Ann De La Cruz to properly test drive the 580hp Skyline she had to ditch the heels but unfortunately not the bikini!
Their very own R35 GT-R phantom is a “show and track” car (see videos below), equipped with the best products in all categories. With Powerhouse Amuse tweaks the GT-R’s VR38DETT engine now pumps out 611hp at 6200 rpm.
Nissan and GM have both released press statements and videos bragging about their amazing lap times around the northern loop of the Nurburgring. Much debate and speculation has exploded into the authenticity of each vehicles “ring runs” between Nissan’s GT-R (Godzilla Awakes on Steroids) and Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (King of the Road).
Arios have been hard at work with their Nissan GT-R after taking delivery at the end of January giving it a custom look that stands out from the crowd.
Zele’s list of carbon parts include a new front bumper, lip spoiler, side skirts, underbody spoiler, air duct, a new grille, front fender ducts and a surge tank cover. Owners can choose between wet and dry carbon products and most pieces cost under a couple g’s.
U.S.-based company COBB Tuning has said that it has cracked the ECU, and is in the process of in-house testing. Along with allowing the untethered GT-R to reach its fully mad top-end of 193 mph (claimed), cracking the Nissan computer should also allow COBB to tinker with fuel-mapping and boost pressure controls.
Do you have a brand new stock Nissan GT-R on order, or maybe just took delivery? Then “Garage Defend” might have just what you need…specialized in Nissan Sportscars (and a couple others), this very professional dealer told Nihon Car about their latest “beast” based on the Almighty R35 GTR.
When a thief made off with this 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R during a test drive, car owner Shaun Ironside enlisted the help of fellow members of car forum Beyond.ca (Click To See the Original Thread Post)
Porsche tuner Gemballa has released a new body kit and performance handling pack for the 997 911 Targa. To top off the new look, a set of sinister-looking 20-inch black racing rims are included as well as ‘Avalanche GTR 550 Targa’ badging both inside the car and on its rear.
North American Internaitonal Autoshow 2008 - Canadian Venue, Toronto, Ontario. February 15-24. Album 8 of 9. 69 Photos. Vehicles in this album: 2008 Lancer Evolution MR, Nissan GT-R, Volvo C30.
RENNtech is named the exclusive US sales and service center for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT trackday car (built by RML in England). http://www.RENNtechMercedes.com
It is now rumored that it will be 3.8-litres in capacity and not part of the conventional VQ family of engines (350Z, V-series Skylines, Murano) as thought until recently.
Now you can get as close to the new Nissan GT-R as the enthusiasts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. You even get a sneak peak at the disguised interior.
Nissan Australia general manager of marketing Ross Booth has confirmed to that Nissan Oz would very much like to get their hot little hands on the next generation GT-R.
Sources have confirmed that the 350Z replacement will be codenamed Z34 and will feature the VQ37VHR 3.7-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 expected to be the basis of the 2008 GT-R twin-turbo powerplant.
For all those folks in Southern CA, Farnbacher Loles Cayman-based GTR made its West Coast debut as one of the featured vehicles in the Yokohama Tire booth.
Previously sold only in Japan, the GT-R (Skyline GT-R as it was formerly known) has been an icon to boy racers and aftermarket tuners alike since the R32 appeared in 1989. The upcoming version, which will hit dealer showrooms in late 2007 or early 2008, will be the first model marketed worldwide, thus the first official version available in the U.S.
The Ultima Factory has recorded yet another blistering statistic in the multiple world record holding Ultima GTR supercar. Driven by Ultima director, Richard Marlow, the GTR recorded a standing \274 mile time of 9.9secs @ 143mph terminal speed at the FIA approved and verified Santa Pod Raceway.
The Ultima Factory who are the current world record holders, have for the third consecutive year smashed the world record for sprinting to 100mph and back to zero again in the all conquering, multiple world record holding 200mph Ultima GTR supercar.
The Ultima Factory has for the third consecutive year smashed the world record for sprinting to 100mph and back to zero again in the all conquering, multiple-world-record-holding 200mph Ultima GTR supercar.
Will Porsche actually give the Cayman the engine that it deserves? With about 400 hp, the Cayman GTR will definitely outperform the run-of-the-mill 997. It's set to debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March.