R35 GT-R Pic photoshopped?

[Jay!]

Originally posted by morpheusxiii
Let's all accept the fact that an XVL-like vehicle will become our next Skyline.

That's a lot to ask of some of our members! LOL! I think some would rather go blind!

[Morpheus XIII]

Ha ha, including me! EVERYONE WATCH OUT! Blind Skyline driver coming through!

[R35]

Originally posted by morpheusxiii
EVERYONE WATCH OUT!

I'm trying but I'm BLIND!

BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[SledgehammerVette]

Those headlights on the R35, look similar to the one in Car & Driver.

[Morpheus XIII]

You, see? Every periodical and internet gossip site now show the same or similar picture. So we must understand that the GT-R will be something along these lines.

But not to fret folks. I STILL think that the next Skyline will still be a superb grand tourer. We should think of it as 2 separate pieces: chassis and drivetrain.

Chassis:
The graphically rendered cars may look a little passive and a little weird, but underneath, the XVL chassis is really very revolutionary. It was originally born in the concept department, and unlike many conceptual projects, it was actually put to use. From what we have seen, the XVL is extremely versatile and should be considered a multipurpose platform, much like those from Volkswagon. It structures the new Z, new Altima, and new Skyline V35 sedan. This translates to a capability of being skinned with 2 or 4 doors. What also interests me is how different the sheetmetals are between the new Z and V35. If THAT much change can fit on one chassis, then the finalized production GT-R could potentially look like anything!

Drivetrain:
The multitude of upcoming Nissan models also prove that the XVL chassis can support front, rear, or all wheel-drivetrains, as well as transverse/longitudinal engine mounting. Once again, potentially, the next GT-R could still retain an all wheel-drive system, which is generally connected to a high performance engine. As for the engine, anything goes. The new VQs run smoothly and are capable of further development, and possibly turbocharging (well, maybe not in the States).

[Jay!]

Originally posted by morpheusxiii
Ha ha, including me! EVERYONE WATCH OUT! Blind Skyline driver coming through!

LOL! Exactly! Perhaps it will still feel like a Skyline. Even to the blind.

And think about how people complained when they just changed the Maxima a little bit, with the weird rear end.

[R35]

Speaking of rear ends. They best not forget the tail lights this time around:finger:

[GTS-4 Ben]

Hell YEAH!
If not just do a mod to your new R35 GTR

Ben

[SledgehammerVette]

It won't have the round taillights. There an odd rectangular shape.

[GTS-4 Ben]

we are talking about the GTR here.. not V35..

[Morpheus XIII]

Right. And if it doesn't come with the round lights, we can always jam two pairs of Maxima lights on em, or the real ones from the Skyline, if you have the money.

On a similar note:
Know what forced me do a double take? One dark night I thought I had passed my eyes on an R34's rear end on the road. Turns out it was the new model (at the time) Chevy Impala. What a way to screw with the poor human mind.

[focalBlur]

A little off topic but a few of the posts on page one said the Skyline is coming to the US

Yes this is true but it is the Skyline sedan not the 2 door GT-R
if the GT-R did make it to US shores under Nissan my guess is that it wouldbe sold by Nissan and not infinity

if you want to see what the Skyline that we are getting looks like go to www.freshalloy.com

[R35]

Thanks focal, but I'm sure most (at least those who come here often) already knew that. www.freshalloy.com is a part of the AF community so I'm sure anyone who frequents here often has been to the site

BTW: Have to disagree with the idea that if the GT-R does make it to the states it will be sold under Nissan. Due to the price of the GT-R and the lack of a high end sports car in the line up. IMHO the GT-R will be sold under the Infinity name. Nissan will have the new Z and Infinity will get the GT-R. Also with the sedan coming state side chances are better that we will see a GT-R, question is "what" kind of GT-R?!

The most notable example of this would be the Honda NSX being sold under Acura in the states due to it's higher end price

Does a Skyline GT-R with an Infinity badge change things? No, if the car still performs like a GT-R, has the ability to crank out monster HP, AWD, and most of all the soul of the car we all love I don't care if they put a KIA badge on it!? Well ok maybe I would At least you can swap badges right

[Morpheus XIII]

Originally posted by SledgehammerVette
It won't have the round taillights.

Actually, the next GT-R WILL have round taillights. And for those of you (including me) who were dissappointed with the V35 sedan's benign appearance, the GT-R WILL be much more visually menacing. For more information about the 35 series GT-R, read the article on this thread.

[R35]

Yup I read it just last week, but I wasn't sure how much this guy knew what he was talking about when I saw this "hew to the current car’s twin-turbo V-6, all-wheel-drive, road-mauling formula." At the time I thought (and still think he is) he was talking about the R34 having a V-6 and so blew him off as another journalist without facts.

Of course after reading it a few more time's I might be able to convince myself into thinking he is talking about the the current V/G 35 and not the R34 or that he simply made a spelling error (V instead of I)

Oh well I'm still at the station waiting for the new ?35 GT-R to arrive. If she look's as mean as a Skyline GT-R should, I'll get down on my knee's and propose my undieing love and we is going to Vegas to get married Ya'll:ylsuper