WOW! The new GTR in looks to be in its final body! GTR > 997

[dickie]

how about the superbird/charger daytona?

i dont really mind a wing if im driving the car in a manner that would make efficient use of it, but i dont do that on the street. maybe thats the reasoning behind it.

[Mr1der]

oh thank you Jesus it looks way better than the old concept from about 5 years ago.

[wheelsspin]

I would take a lower model just to not have all those scoops and the shopping cart wing. IMO that's the same reason I would want a WRX over an sti. Clean = win.

[PantherRacer]

Hasn't anyone realised that americans just dont like spoilers? Cannot accept them??? I don't understand it. Everyone else seems to accept a spoiler for what it is and it's functionality but Only in america do you hear complaints about it... Especially when it is big. I dig them and so do the japanese. That GTR is a japanese car. It is going to be sold in america yes but accept it for the market it comes from.

We're fighting a losing battle trying to get them to realize wings aren't evil. It just won't happen (Their loss)

[nsrZ32]

I think it looks amazing. Can't wait to see it at the dealership.

[DanCouga]

Here we go guys. The above version is the EVO version. So many the other versions are sleeker. Heres the breakdown:

The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectivly. Both a 6 speed and an advanced paddle shifting automatic are to be available. The Standard GTR and Spec V will be equiped with a 480HP version of the VQHRTT engine(displacement is either 3.7 or 3.8L as it has not yet beenn confirmed). The GTR EVO will receive a 530HP version of the VQHRTT engine as well as being roughly 220lbs lighter then the standard GTR, coming with light weight seats, a larger more aerodynamic rear spoiler, large ceramic brake rotors, and a revised Attessa AWD geared for more track use.

A V-Spec when it hasn't won anything yet?

[JustinStrife]

Corvettes don't come with wings either, I wonder why? Hmmm

Only in a GT series race do you see them with wings, when they're pushing over 650rwhp, and every other car on the track needs the wing just to keep them planted as they scream at faster speeds than anything that comes out of the factory and ends up on the street.

As I've said before, for the money I'd rather have a Z06.

And this coming from an R32 and R34 leg-humper.

[mattscar]

Cool, I saw the vid of it in someone's sig in here. Looks pretty... o.k. Not as nice as the new evo imo.

[SketchyRollin564]

Well it definatley looks better than the older concepts, thats for sure. But like everyone else has said, it looks way to busy.

Whats up with those two random *** dimples under the tail lights? The side has a little too much going on as well, but the front actualy isnt bad.

Props for being the first new car without ricey altezza tail lights.

[NSR_s30]

I think it looks amazing. Can't wait to see it at the dealership.

QFT FTW.....You better take me for a ride in one once you guys get one up there.

[mattscar]

So, whats the estimated retail on one of these bad boys?

[f1seb]

Corvettes don't come with wings either, I wonder why? Hmmm

Only in a GT series race do you see them with wings, when they're pushing over 650rwhp, and every other car on the track needs the wing just to keep them planted as they scream at faster speeds than anything that comes out of the factory and ends up on the street.

As I've said before, for the money I'd rather have a Z06.

And this coming from an R32 and R34 leg-humper.

Would that be the Z06 with or without the leaf spring suspension. I mean come on for as nice as the car is why the hell would you put that in the rear. Thank god they're getting it right for next year, not that I'm in danger of getting one soon anyways....but I would if I could. But then again there is something about the Japanese design it's fresh and it's new, I think this car looks dead sexy.

[JustinStrife]

Would that be the Z06 with or without the leaf spring suspension. I mean come on for as nice as the car is why the hell would you put that in the rear. Thank god they're getting it right for next year, not that I'm in danger of getting one soon anyways....but I would if I could. But then again there is something about the Japanese design it's fresh and it's new, I think this car looks dead sexy.

People ask why GM kept with pushrod V8's instead of going with overhead cams. I'll give you a real good answer. Are you ready for it? Take notes. Call your friends in while you're at it.

BECAUSE IT WORKS and rather well too.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Exactly. It's not like they've got some leaf-and-u-clamp pickup truck setup back there. The 'Vette's transverse leaf is as high-tech as any other suspension alternative out there. It actually presents some benefits over the more common alternatives.

The Cadillac XLR combines the same transverse leaf rear suspension from the Corvette with GM's Magneride. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano also uses a transverse leaf spring with Magneride.

[GEO]

So, whats the estimated retail on one of these bad boys?

read.

The standard GTR is expected to start at $57K while the V Spec and EVO Spec will start at $67K and $94K respectivly

[JustinStrife]

Exactly. It's not like they've got some leaf-and-u-clamp pickup truck setup back there. The 'Vette's transverse leaf is as high-tech as any other suspension alternative out there. It actually presents some benefits over the more common alternatives.

The Cadillac XLR combines the same transverse leaf rear suspension from the Corvette with GM's Magneride. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano also uses a transverse leaf spring with Magneride.

Can always expect the man of Doom to deliver.

[Nick240sx]

i just read an entire review on the "Best handling car" in america.

involved the Z06, GT3, Cayman, Exige, 335i, EVO IX MR, Mini Cooper, Civic Si, S2000, and Mazdaspeed3 GT.

Fared pretty well throughout the test, placing within the top 6 for most of the tests (

which involved (the numbers next to the tests are the Z06 placements out of 10)

Slip angle rate -9

Peak Lateral Gs - placed 2nd with highest lateral Gs at 1.57: averaged 2nd at 1.25 G's

Chassis Slip Angle vs. Lateral Acceleration - (had highest slip angle @ 10degrees: 0.95 Gs)

Lateral Acceleration vs Corner Radius - 2

Ride Quality - 6

Average Lane Change Speed - 6

Step Steer Response - 3

Front Wheel Angle vs Lateral G - (1.0 Gs when wheel is at 11-12 degrees)

Cornering Grip - 3

On-Center Sensitivity - 5

Steering Angle vs Lateral G - 5

It was critiqued at the most difficult car to drive due to low grip, high power with a heavy front and light stiff rear (explains 9th place in slip angle rate, ahead of Exige). Lotus Exige and GT3 were favored over it for best handling, but top car preferred to hunt Ferraris on Italy's Autostrada. Basically, great handling car if you know how to drive it.

GT3 won.

[Bronze MFP]

to all the people that don't like the design, lets see your rendition of how it should look.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

The only thing I would change would be painting the hood.

[HashiriyaS14]

I actually popped in here to complain about the GMInsideNews GTR thread, but this one is almost as bad, lol.

As a rabid Corvette enthusiast, even I will admit that the base GT-R is going to be MORE of a performance bargain than the current Z06, and here's my reasoning:

The Z06 is a ~$70k car with 505hp. The "base" GTR is a $57k car with 480hp.

That's a $13,000 price differential, which is pretty damned substantial in my book. That means that the for the Z06 to be the better bargain, it needs to be faster STOCK than a base GTR with $13,000 in modifications, and there's just no way that's the case.

We're talking about a factory twin-turbo car, a GTR no less. If I can gain 50hp on my old WRX with a reflash and a turboback ($1k), you can bet your collective asses that $13,000 will net a LOT of added performance to a 480hp base GTR.

Will it make the GTR "a vette"? No, it won't, but some people would rather have a GTR than a vette (not necessarily me), and so we should keep such subjective factors out of the argument.

With all this said, the BASE C6 Z51 6-speed is a better performance bargain than either the GTR or the Z06.

400hp for ~$40k? Sign me up. I never understood why the Z06 is another $30k for a 100hp gain. You can tweak another 100hp out of an LS2 with a few grand in NA goodies, and $30k would buy you a 750hp++ Twin Turbo setup.

So I'll take a base 1LT 2008 430hp LS3 Z51 Corvette 6MT please. Victory red with black interior.

[S3t0_S13]

pics dont work

FAIL

[sbird1]

BANDWIDTH EXCEEDED!?!?! WTF?

[mattz311]

[R6_240sx]

For those getting bandwidth exceeded and using Firefox:

Right Click on Picture>View Image>Reload(Ctrl+R)

Photobucket ain't got nuffin on me.

[Bronze MFP]

ok i finally got to see the pics. that thing is pure sex. I won't listen to the contrary.

*goes to find towel*

[jdmfreak]

pics no workie

[GEO]

damn stupid image hosting.. btw, myspace brought photobucket for $320 MIL

[GoSideways5]

I like it a lot. the front is perfect. wing is a bit much, but still looks fantastic.I will own one. oh yes. i will

[S3t0_S13]

myspace brought photobucket for $320 MIL

*bought*?

[Veriest1]

to all the people that don't like the design, lets see your rendition of how it should look.

I know they're functional, but they are so many and too prominent. If Ferrari and Porsche can do it in a sleeker fashion then so could Nissan.

Google either "Porsche" or "Ferrari" for such renditions.