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[christopher]

This is sort of being passed around, I took it off of zilvia.net Best news ever.

From a Post on FA.... The important part is at the bottom in Bold

from http://www.drive.com.au

'Godzilla' set to roar againBy Cameron McGavinThe AgeThursday February 6 2003Nissan's revival gathers more speed, reports Cameron McGavin.NISSAN will go head to head in a power war with the world's top sports-car manufacturers when its new GT-R sports coupe makes its debut this year -- and it could be heading to Australia.

Speaking at the Australian launch of the 350Z sports car this week, Nissan chief product specialist John Yukawa said the upcoming GT-R would break through the unofficial 206kW power limit, which Japanese manufacturers have adhered to for decades to appease their government.

And it won't be by a nose, either. Yukawa's benchmark for the new GT-R is Porsche's 911 Turbo, which pumps out 309kW and is regarded by many as the best sports car in the world. Expect to see a power figure of about 300kW when the GT-R is revealed at the Tokyo motor show this year.

"The GT-R will exceed 206kW (the Japanese limit)," said Yukawa. "The Porsche 911 Turbo has about 400hp -- we're aiming for that. Porsche is my ambition."

Japanese car makers have long been suspected of exceeding the self-imposed power limit and then simply quoting 206kW (or 280hp) to keep officials happy. Now that the decision has been made to abandon the agreement, Japanese performance-car makers can get serious about challenging their European counterparts.

The new GT-R is expected to be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine.

The rest of the GT-R package is a secret, though there have been clues. The styling is likely to show influences from the rakish GT-R concept car shown at the 2001 Tokyo motor show. Meanwhile, four-wheel-drive -- a signature of the model -- is a certainty.

Price is another unknown, although suggestions are that it will not be cheap, stretching beyond $150,000.

Previous GT-Rs have been built purely for the Japanese market, although 100 of the original -- and, some would say, the best -- R32 model were sold through Nissan dealerships between 1991 and 1993.

The new car, however, is designed with foreign markets in mind as Nissan continues its much-publicised revival under the guidance of leader Carlos Ghosn.

Leon Daphne, managing director and chief executive of Nissan Australia, said the new GT-R was on his wish list, though he stressed that any decision would come from Japan.

"When it's available in right-hand-drive, we'd like to take it," he said. "But it would be in very limited numbers."

The GT-R name has a glorious history in Australia, despite no presence in almost a decade.

The legendary R32 GT-R earned the nickname "Godzilla" for its performances in Australian touring car racing; it was ultimately ruled out of the competition through fear of upsetting car makers Ford and Holden.

Road-going models, many of which have been privately imported over the years, won similar favour for their explosive performance and excellent handling.

Sitting below the GT-R in Nissan's planned three-tiered sports-car line-up is the 350Z, which went on sale this week for less than $60,000.

Ironically, the arrival of Nissan's new Z-car comes just as its sweet-driving 200SX sports coupe sibling bows out of the Australian market because of problems meeting future emission regulations.

But fans of affordable sports cars need not fret, because a replacement is already under development.

Nissan's John Yukawa confirmed that a new 200SX was on the way and that it would stay true to the philosophy of its predecessor. Don't be surprised, then, if the 200SX replacement is another compact, rear-drive, turbocharged coupe.

"The 200SX is an entry car for the young guy, the Z-car is a car for the macho guy and the GT-R is a car for the enthusiast," said Yukawa. "Nissan is always seeking to provide fun-to-drive cars for the customers, especially for enthusiasts. This is the Nissan way."

:ylsuper

[GrubyFngaz]

That's awseome, I can't wait to here more about that. We will all have to keep eachother updated on it.Josh

[MaineExport]

That is great news.... but the chances of it gracing the US shores in its turbocharged form... just not likely. The only way they would do that is if they start taking the competition seriously.... such as the new turbo Neon and what not.

But, we can always hope and pray. According to that article... they took the 200sx out of the line up because of problems meeting future emissions restrictions..... must be they are dumping the SR20DET.... hopefully in favor of something entirely new and better!!!

[jEzTeR]

WHOOT! Id love to see that RWD turbo soon!If they are not going to use the SR20DET I wonder why not strech out the displacement and go with the2.5l?:D

[96_S14_SE]

Yeah they changed the 300 to the 350, so I wouldnt imagine them worrying about changing the 200 / 240 title to 250sx...

Would be nice to see either a new s-chassis or gt-r land over here in the future.

[implict]

Cant wait to see that!! :ylsuper

[christopher]

Horsepower from the factory would no doubt have to be increased SR or not. Simply for the fact that to be competitive with other cars in that market they need at least 200hp or better.

I don't think they would still use the SR since they still make the s15 with it and I would think they would be too similar then. Who knows.

I am thinking that this is in responce to the RSX and if that is the case then, all new engine and chasis. Could be really great or absolute garbage. Still this is great news. I hope it is a new engine so we all have one more swap option, ya'know?

[platinum240sx]

im loving this news!platinum240sx

[Onizuka]

just because it is popular in australia doesnt mean it will come to america. Although i hope and pray that is does because it would still be kick ***. 250sx sounds bad a$$.

[FrEaK]

I hope it isn't as heavy tho.. they need to lighten up the chassis..

[Onizuka]

:Werd

Of course there is always the posiblity of engine swaps, if they are similar enough...

[myRed240]

I can't wait to hear more info on this. There's nothing better than a compact RWD coupe!

[BB Turbo]

Man, know you all got me excited, oh i cant wait for the end of this year.

[nametakennow]

I assume that was Australian currency, not US? 150,000 is a lot for a non-supercar (though damn close). I can't wait, and it's almost all because of the Gran Turismo series. Sweet.