xxtrizz wrote:I dont believe the new "Skyline" in japan is infact the skyline itself. Currently if you take a peek at the japanese website the only true performance vehicle they have in the lineup is the 350z, the actual tokyo motorshow for 2001 or 2002 lists the "japanese" skyline as purely the "GTR" no denomination as a skyline name was given. As names are comonly mistaken between the US and japan it could be just a simple mix like how the integra is the rsx in japan (I think that is right) they crossmatched the names with the luxury models.
So why didnt they name the G35 the skyline here in the states? Good question maybe because the marketing division decided that indeed the masses would be disgraced to know that the "skyline" had such an ugly body in store for the US first production. So instead they divided that attempt of a vehicle to the luxury division and renamed it to the g35 so not to loose face in the front of thier fans, big mistakes like those can cost a car company the followers they need.
But then again if you think about it people put to much into names rather than physical data, take a look at some of you guys the "skyline" is not just the skyline, nissan can name any of thier cars the "skyline" hell the next sentra could turn around and be a skyline they have the right to use the name however they like. But in japan as I have seen it looks as if they refer to the Skyline as a GTR not a skyline itself. The actual Japanese Concept that was presented in japan for the next "skyline" was promptly slapped with the name "GTR" short and sweet. The new design which was shown looks like a 350z but has sharper edges and thin headlights. Yes, there is photos of the actual japanese concept. The round double lights in the rear are the same also. Its more of a sleek night walker kinda look. But im sure they are going to infact bring the glory of the RB back why mess with perfection? I dont think it would be very good if they put a v-6 in the GTR as I think their engineers realize this.
If you want to see pictures of the car go to the japanese nissan website then go to the english page from there link on the bottom right. After that go to the tokyo car shows iss the latest one. like 2000 or 2001 2002 something like that.
Um...ok, I don't really follow you. But....
The Skyline has always had multiple trim levels. The GT-R just happens to be known as the killer sportscar trim level. It was produced up until 2002 with the R34 chassis. In 2003, the V35 chassis was introduced and the GT-R trim level was dropped. It is STILL a Skyline. Not a GT-R, but it is still a Skyline.
A new car, on the R35 chassis, is currently scheduled for release in 2006/2007. This car is not going to be called a Skyline, it's going to be called a GT-R. It will be unrelated to the current model Skyline.
Also, why on earth would they bring back the RB? You half to realize something from a Manufacturer's perspective...the RB is NOT perfect. The VQ gets much better emissions than the RB. I know you guys don't think that should matter in a sportscar, but it does. Emissions requirments are getting stricter throughout the world, and the RB is no longer considered an emissions-compliant engine. Much like the SR, which ceased production in 2002. Not to mention, on top of all this, Nissan has already announced the R35 to utilize the VQ35DETT engine.
I don't care how much people pray and wish for another RB powered GT-R, it's not going to happen. Also, I don't care how much people say the V35 Skyline is not a true Skyline. That's crap. The V35 is one of the most beautiful Skyline chassis ever designed, with very good power as well. 287 HP is nothing to complain about. Compare that to an R34 GTS-t. I personally think it *is* an improvement. You can't factor in GT-R trim levels at this point because there is no GT-R right now.