Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Nissan’s Future Supercar: Skyline GTR 2009
The Legend is Real”
Nissan’s Future Sports Car sometimes called Nissan Skyline GTR 2009 Concept Car. Now it’s time to take the Nissan Skyline GTR series (Skyline GTR 2009) back on the street-where it belongs!
The original model of Nissan Skyline GT-R might have be on the streets in 1969, but it wasn’t until 1990 that the GT-R legend would be solidified. That was the year the Skyline GT-R was introduced to an utterly stunned Japanese market. It was the first of three twin-turbocharged, all-wheel-drive and all-wheel-steering Skylines (R32, R33 and R34) and it’s the generation upon which the Skyline GT-R legend rests.
Initial speculation suggested that because this Skyline could cost as much as $70K-$80K it would be sold under the Infiniti nameplate in the U.S. With its debut scheduled for this fall’s Tokyo auto show, expect to see the Nissan Skyline GTR 2009 in showrooms in the spring of 2008.
Almost Ready To Hit The Street
Since then, more prototypes of the 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R with sheet metal nearly identical to the GT-R Proto have been often seen at the Nürburgring and in America’s Southwest, usually in the company of at least one Porsche 911 Turbo. It’s that 480-hp, all-wheel-drive Porsche that Nissan is obviously using as its performance benchmark for this car.
| Nissan Skyline GTR 2009: Specifications |
|---|
| Engine |
| • VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6. • 480 hp @ 6,400 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm. • Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing. • Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores. • IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank. • Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling. |
| Drivetrain |
| • ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case. • Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle. • Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential. • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system). • Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline. |
| Transmission |
| • 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts). • Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. • Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode). • Downshift Rev Matching. • Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information. |
| Wheels and Tires |
| • 20 x 9.5″ (front) and 20 x 10.5″ (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels. • Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone® RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40ZRF20 97Y front and 285/35ZRF20 100Y rear. • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). |
| Brakes |
| • Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking. • Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation. • 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers. |
| Steering |
| • Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist. • 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock. |
| Suspension |
| • 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering). • Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs. • Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes. • Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars. |
| Body/Chassis |
| • Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody. • Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures. • Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support. |
| Back to Top |
| Nissan Skyline GTR 2009: Features |
| Exterior |
| • Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams. • LED taillights and brake lights. • Dual heated power mirrors. • Flush-mounted aluminum door handles. • Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light. • UV-reducing tinted glass. |
| Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor |
| • Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers. • HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage. • MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader. • HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen. • Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony and Xanavi Infomatics Corp., with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens. • 7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor. |
| Interior |
| • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). • Electronic analog instrument cluster with multi-function trip computer and digital gear indicator. • Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature. • Intelligent Key system with pushbutton start. Power door locks. • Cruise control. • Tilt/telescoping steering column. • Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system with voice recognition. |
| Seating/Appointments |
| • Leather upholstered front seats with perforated Alcantara inserts. • Dual individual rear seats. • Heated front seats. • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. • Drilled aluminum pedals. |
| Safety/Security |
| • Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor. • Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags. • Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters. • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System. • Vehicle Security System. |
| * Japan-market features and specifications shown. |
| Bridgestone is a registered trademark of Bridgestone Corporation. Brembo is a registered trademark of Freni Brembo S.p.A. Bilstein is a registered trademark of Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Suspension GmbH. Bose is a registered trademark of The Bose Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license. Dunlop is a registered trademark of Dunlop Tires. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation of America. |
Saturday, August 8, 2009
V36
 | |
| Also called | Infiniti G35 Infiniti G37 Infiniti EX37 |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006- |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 5-door liftback |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.5L VQ25HR V6 3.7L VQ37VHR V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual CVT 7-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4750 mm (187.0 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1775 mm (69.8 in) (sedan) |
| Height | 1455 mm (57.2 in) (sedan) 1470 mm (57.8 in)(xAWD sedan) |
| Related | Infiniti FX Infiniti M Nissan 350Z Infiniti G37 Infiniti EX |
The 12th generation Skyline appeared on 20 November 2006.[25]
It was first available only as a 4-door sedan in Japan and was also sold in the USA as the 2007 Infiniti G35. It is equipped with either a VQ25HR 2.5 L V6 producing 165 kW or a VQ35HR 3.5 L V6 with 232 kW. The 2.5 L is available as a ALL-wheel drive variant as well.
On May 13, 2008, Nissan announced that a convertible variant of the Infiniti G37 (U.S Spec Skyline coupe) will be produced for the 2009 model year.
Models:
- 250GT - 2.5L VQ25HR V6, 225 PS (222 hp/165 kW), 268 N·m (198 lb·ft)
- 250GT FOUR - 2.5L VQ25HR V6, 225 PS (222 hp/165 kW), 268 N·m (198 lb·ft) AWD
- 350GT - 3.5L VQ35HR V6, 315 PS (311 hp/232 kW), 365 N·m (269 lb·ft)
- 370GT - 3.7L VQ37VHR V6, 333 PS (328 hp/245 kW), 363 N·m (268 lb·ft)
Transmission is 5-speed automatic on all model ranges. All wheel drive is standard on 250GT FOUR models.
250GT Type S was introduced in 2008 model year.
17-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for 250GT Type S, which has 18-inch wheels.
350GT sedan
Transmission is 5-speed automatic on all model ranges. It is a Japanese version of the G35 sedan.
4-wheel active steering is available in Type S and Type SP as option.
[edit] 370GT coupe
Introduced in 2008 model year, it is a Japanese version of Infiniti G37 coupe.
Transmission is 5-speed automatic on all model ranges, with 6-speed manual on Type S and Type SP.
18-inch wheels are used on base and 370GT Type P, while Type S and Type SP includes 19-inch wheels.
In 2009, transmission was changed to 7-speed automatic on all model ranges, with 6-speed manual on Type S and Type SP.
370GT sedan
Introduced in 2009 model year, it is a Japanese version of Infiniti G37 sedan. It replaced 350GT sedan.
Transmission is 7-speed automatic on all model ranges.
18-inch wheels are standard for all model ranges, except for 370GT Type P, which has 17-inch wheels.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
V35
 | |
| Also called | Infiniti G35 |
|---|---|
| Production | sedan: 2001-2006 coupe: 2001-2007 |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / All wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.5 L VQ25DD V6 3.0 L VQ30DD V6 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual CVT Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4630 mm (182.2 in)(coupe) 4735 mm (186.5 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1815 mm (71.5 in) (coupe) 1750 mm (69 in) (sedan) |
| Height | 1390 mm (54.8 in) (coupe) 1465 mm (57.7 in) (sedan) |
The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, was based on Nissan's FM platform, shared with the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan Skyline used a front-midship engine (VQ35DE), rear-wheel drive layout[20] (all-wheel drive was available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. The V35 was the first Skyline made for export to the United States. There it was sold under the company's luxury brand, Infiniti as the Infiniti G35.
The V35 was a major turning point for the Skyline. There was no straight 6, no turbo, and no GT-R, a decision which extended to all later Skylines. However, despite the departure in these trademark characteristics, Nissan's decision to include a bigger engine and improve balance made many media outlets name the V35 as "the best Skyline ever", and it has continued to revive the Skyline brand internationally [20]. Choosing to gear the V35 towards the luxury-sport market, and billing the 350z as a pure sports car, Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and while the Skyline and the 350Z shared the same platform, the 350Z had additional bracing, underbody aero parts, and weighed 100 kg less.[21]
A Japan-only Skyline with a bizarre 8-speed CVT (Continously Variable) transmission was also sold. It was a sedan model called the 350GT-8. The 8 was for the 8-speed transmission.
Japanese tuners mostly ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.[22] Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continued developing R32-R34 GT-Rs as time attack cars. Top Secret did tune a V35, but replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo.[23] Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET.[24]
Models:
- 250GT - 2.5 L VQ25DD V6, 215 PS (158 kW, 270 N m)
- 250GT Four - 2.5 L VQ25DD V6, 215 PS (158 kW, 270 Nm) AWD
- 300GT - 3.0 L VQ30DD V6, 260 PS (191 kW, 324 N m)
- 350GT-8 - 3.5 L VQ35DE V6, 272 PS (200 kW, 353 N m)
- 350GT Coupe - 3.5 L VQ35DE V6, 280 PS (206 kW, 363 N m)
Monday, August 3, 2009
R34 Skyline
R34
 | |
| Production | 1998–2002 64,623 units sold |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L RB20DE I6 2.5 L RB25DE I6 2.5 L RB25DET I6 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Curb weight | 1540 kg (GT-R) 1410 kg (GT-T) |
| Related | Nissan Laurel Nissan Stagea |
In May 1997, the HR/ER/BNR34 addressed many of the concerns over the change from the R32 to the R33, with more emphasis on sportiness, and marked the introduction of the more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly RB25DET NEO engine. The RB20E engine was discontinued in the R34 base model (GT), and the RB20DE, after last being used in the R32 Skyline, was reintroduced in updated NEO guise. The R34 GT powered by the RB20DE NEO, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox, became the most fuel-efficient straight-6 Skyline to date (of any shape). It was not the most fuel-efficient straight-6 of its time though; the 1998 Toyota Supra had better reported fuel economy. The 5-speed automatic transmission available on some models in the previous two shapes were discontinued. In its place, Nissan produced a 4-speed Tiptronic transmission for all of the automatic versions.
Models:
- GT - 2.0 L RB20DE NEO I6, 155 ps (114 kW)
- 25 GT, GT-X, GT-V - 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW)
- GT-FOUR - 2.5 L RB25DE NEO I6, 200 ps (147 kW) AWD
- GT-T - 2.5 L RB25DET NEO turbo I6, 280 hp (206 kW, 343 N m)
R33 Skyline (Series 2)
The R33 Skyline (Series 2) continued the concepts introduced in the R32. Driver and Passenger airbags became standard in 1996. As a result, pre-1996 models are barred from being imported into various countries for consumer road use as they do not meet the frontal impact standards[citation needed]. For the RB25DET engine the ignition system was also changed, with the ignition module no longer located on the cam covers and was instead replaced by smart ignition coils (Ignitor built into coil) and ECU. The RB25DET turbo was also given a nylon compressor wheel. Throughout the time the R33 was produced there were quite a number of different styled lights and bodykits fitted, the actual body/chassis underwent no changes. Among the cosmetic changes in the series 2 were, the headlights which tapered down more towards the grill and were fitted with improved reflectors, the grill (which was longer on the Series 1), the bonnet which had a re-shaped leading edge to fit the new lights and front bumper changing shape in the smallest amount to match the lower edge of the new headlights. Later models of the Series 2 also had the option of having an Active-LSD fitted. The R33 ceased production in March 1998 with the 40th Anniversary R33 Series 2...
[edit] GT-R
The BCNR33 GT-R version also had the same RB26DETT engine that the BNR32 was equipped with, although torque had been improved, due to changes in the turbo compressor aerodynamics, turbo dump pipe, and intercooler. The turbo core changed from a sleeve bearing to a ball bearing, but the turbine itself remained ceramic, except on N1 turbos (steel turbine, sleeve bearing). From the R33 onward, all GT-Rs received Brembo brakes.[16] In 1995 the GT-R received an improved version of the RB26DETT, the ATTESA-ETS all wheel drive system, and Super HICAS all-wheel steering.
A limited edition model was created in 1996, called the NISMO 400R, that produced 400 hp (298 kW) from a road-tuned version of Nissan's Le Mans engine.[17] A stronger six speed Getrag gearbox was used.
An R33 GT-R driven by Dirk Schoysman lapped the Nordschleife in less than 8 minutes. Though it was often said to be the first production car to break 8 minutes, the limited run Jaguar XJ220 had already achieved a 7'46" lap.[18] Other manufacturers had caught up since the R32 was released, and the R33 never dominated motorsport to the extent of the R32.
Michael Begley with the Gaijin R33 GTR [1]Currently holds the European four wheel drive record with an amazing time of 8.06 @ 173 mph in his R33 GTR. This record was set at Santa Pod raceway in England. Gaijin the outsider is tuned by TR Racing in Harlow Essex UK. This R33 GTR is said to of had in the region of 1400 bhp the owner Mick Begley lives in the UK and is reportedly chasing a 7 second pass.
- GT-R - 2.6 L RB26DETT DOHC twin-turbo I6, 305 PS (224 kW, 375 N m) (advertised as 280 PS) AWD
- GT-R LM - 2.6 L RB26DETT DOHC twin-turbo I6, 305 PS (224 kW) FR
- NISMO 400R - 2.8 L RBX-GT2 DOHC twin-turbo I6, 400 PS (294 kW, 478 N m) AWD
- 4Dr.GT-R Autech.version - 2.6 L RB26DETT DOHC twin-turbo I6, 305 PS (224 kW, 375 N m) (advertised as 280 PS) AWD
R33 Skyline
R33
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| Production | 1993-1998 217,133 units sold |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L RB20E I6 2.5 L RB25DE I6 2.5 L RB25DE I6 2.5 L RB25DET I6 2.6 L RB26DETT I6 (GT-R) 2.8 L RBX-GT2 I6 (400R) |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel capacity | 22 gallons |
| Related | Nissan Laurel Nissan Stagea |
The R33 Skyline was introduced in August 1993. Slightly heavier than the R32, it is available in coupe and sedan bodystyles. All models now used a 6-cylinder engine. Nissan took the unusual step of down-grading the GTS model to have only the RB20E, while the twin-cam of the R32 GTS was discontinued along with the 2.0 L turbo RB20DET.
Some models came equipped with a new version of the HICAS 4-wheel steering system called Super HICAS. This computer controlled system was first used on the R32 GTR. Super HICAS used electric actuators to steer the rear, as opposed to the hydraulic HICAS.
As an option, an active limited slip differential was available instead of the standard viscous LSD. This new unit locked the rear differential if it detected that traction was lost by one of the wheels. A light on the dash also lit up if the LSD engaged. Active LSD came standard on all V-spec R33 GT-R Skylines and was also available on some ECR33 GTS25t models; these can be identified by the A-LSD and SLIP lights on the tachometer.
The RB25DE and RB25DET engines also became equipped with NVCS (variable inlet cam phasing). NVCS equipped RBs have a bulge on the front of the cam cover. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Nissan introduced a very rare 4 door GT-R. Two versions of the 4-door GT-R were available from Nissan's subsidiaries: the first was produced by Autech, and the second was a joint Autech/Nismo project.
A R33 based wagon was released in September 1996, called the Stagea. It had a different body style than the R33 and R34 and (with the exception of the RS FOUR & Autech variants) was only available with an automatic transmission. A common modification on the Stagea is to fit it with an R34 skyline front, in effect making a 4 door R34 wagon. The Stagea is the only all wheel drive manual transmission Nissan on the R33 platform with the RB25DET engine. Presumably, a 5 speed AWD Skyline equipped with an RB25DET would have been too close in performance to the much more expensive GT-R. There was also an Autech Stagea, the 260RS released with full GT-R running gear, the RB26DETT engine, body kit, 17" BBS style alloys, GT-R instrumentation, and manual transmission.[15]
R33 models:
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