CONFIRMED: There WILL be a 2nd-gen GT-R.

[AZhitman]

There's been recent discussion that the R35 GT-R would be a single-generation "experiment" for Nissan.

Today, Nissan put that notion to rest.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5sLAHLVfd0[/youtube]

[asoomal]

I don't get Nissan.

At all.

2nd gen GT-R but downgrade the Z?

[Jesda]

I hope the next GTR is leaner and lighter.

[dre1507]

Same here, Jesda. The 35 needs some p90x before it makes a 2nd gen debut.

[dasoupdude]

I hope it comes with a clutch pedal, although i highly doubt it.

[dre1507]

You think if we can trick Nissan into thinking that more shift-it-yourselfers will purchase this car, they'll offer up a clutch pedal option?

[Razi]

No way in hell they'll make it manual.

[dre1507]

So much for hope. Lol.

[themadscientist]

4 cylinder hybrid with CVT FTW!

It will also have tire pressure monitoring, but not any TPMS; this will be a racing system with digital gauges and stuff.

[dre1507]

LOL!!

[Bubba1]

I hope it comes with a clutch pedal, although i highly doubt it.

It's the only way I'd ever buy one, and I don't see it happening either.

[Rev_D21]

Nissan should drop the SHIFT_xxxxxx marketing because most new drivers don't even know what it means to shift. Nissan has an identity problem.

[DJ_B_Easy]

SHIFT_NEVER

[Bubba1]

SHIFT_NEVER

or "Shift constantly".. which seems appropriate during an election year.

[themadscientist]

Shift_ing

[DJ_B_Easy]

SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFT

[300ZXttZMAN]

Awesome news.

I'm happy they aren't dropping the ball on the R-35.

+1 it would be awesome if they came with a clutch pedal.

[Bubba1]

Given Nissan's direction, CVT seems more inevitable than a manual.

[RicerX]

I will just say that I am VERY HAPPY they're not killing this car. VERY. HAPPY.

Now I also do NOT want them to make a 6MT version of it. BC I will move back in with my parents and sell lots of stuff so I may have one.

[sx moneypit]

[300ZXttZMAN]

I will just say that I am VERY HAPPY they're not killing this car. VERY. HAPPY.

+1^

Now I also do NOT want them to make a 6MT version of it. BC I will move back in with my parents and sell lots of stuff so I may have one.

haha.

[RicerX]

Now Greg. Make my day and post a thread that says "CONFIRMED: Nissan to gift XenonSE-R a fully legal R34 V Spec II Skyline GT-R".

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I recently drove a GTR and was pretty blown away. I'm super glad they aren't killing it. They need a halo car. Have no fear, the CVT would never be able to handle the power from a GTR

[alms24sebring]

As much as I would ask for an MT, an electric trans (sounds cooler than automatic) might be better for the car.

I am also very happy that they didnt kill it. Thank God...zilla

[joe603]

Sweet! Now lets get the price down to Corvette levels! Insurance is just nuts for one of these things...

[AZhitman]

I'm pretty sure, having driven several R35's, that the thinking is this:

When any driver can shift as quickly and intuitively as the computer, they'll put a manual in it.

Until then, it'd just be something to slow down lap times.

Definitely need to drive one to understand.

[Bubba1]

I'm pretty sure, having driven several R35's, that the thinking is this:

When any driver can shift as quickly and intuitively as the computer, they'll put a manual in it.

Until then, it'd just be something to slow down lap times.

Definitely need to drive one to understand.

Agree. I've driven flappy paddle shift cars too. I do understand Nissan's thinking, but I'm one of the minority that sees that that technology reducing lap times significantly, but does so at the expense of fun for a seasoned driver. And fun is something that can't be measured in dollars. And while Nissan has done a good job keeping their technological terror GT-R at a somewhat reasonable purchase price compard to its competition, its complexity makes it much more pricey to maintain/repair, putting it out of reach for mny potential owners..

To me, it seems Nissan is only interested in keeping the GT-R as low priced, limited production Halo vehicle. If they were interested in expnding their GT-R sales, I think Nssan's missing the boat without a manual. A big demographic of seasoned financially comfortable drivers that like manuals(ie baby boomers), are the ones scooping up Audi R8's. Audi offers them both ways and they both sell well.







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[Jesda]

When any driver can shift as quickly and intuitively as the computer, they'll put a manual in it.

Yes, we've all played XBox.

[OriginalWheelman]

I'm pretty sure, having driven several R35's, that the thinking is this:

When any driver can shift as quickly and intuitively as the computer, they'll put a manual in it.

Until then, it'd just be something to slow down lap times.

Definitely need to drive one to understand.

I will get back to you once I have my cybernetic appendages.

[RCA]

That video deserves a TA:DR (Too Asian; Didn't Read)