NSX/GTR and Supra replacements scrapped

NSX/GTR and Supra replacements scrapped

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Alien

131 posts

257 months

Wednesday 3rd December 2003
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Where'd you find this tidbit?

FWIW I don't believe the GT-R launch was ever going to be earlier than 2007. And it was always going to have 400+ hp.

edit: here's a good summary of what's going on with the GT-R. clicky

>> Edited by Alien on Wednesday 3rd December 21:16

Alien

131 posts

257 months

Wednesday 3rd December 2003
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Hm, well I suppose someone may have mentioned that date at some time.

Well the gentlemens' agreement is done, history, finished, kaput

If you look at what's all going in to the new GT-R it's understandable why it's taking so long - dry sump oiling, antilag turbo system (I've heard electric assisted turbos at one point, don't know if that's current), and plenty of other goodies that should help it make the 911 Turbo quake in its boots not to mention Cosworth is helping with engine development!

Hates_

778 posts

260 months

Friday 5th December 2003
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TBH I don't think Nissan have ever really cared about the GT-R in the US. Its almost like they do it out of love for their fellow Japanese street racers

>> Edited by Hates_ on Friday 5th December 12:32

ro_butler

795 posts

278 months

Saturday 6th December 2003
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Gazboy said:
They care now, thats why the RB26 was canned, and a new V engine will be in the new car.


I think the RB26 was actually canned because it was unlikely to meet future Japanese emission laws, I was led to believe the decision had little or nothing to do with the US.