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Yes, it's a lefthand drive "Infinity"... LHD in Germany remember!
A German photographer snapped these pics recently, remarking on how quickly the car was travelling around that part of the 'ring. A professional driver from Japan has been flown to Germany to carry out "overall" testing with emphasis on aerodynamics appraisal.

The test at Nurburgring wasn't about parts testing, but overall performance and handling, suggesting that the GT-R has entered the middle phase of development where engineers concentrate on the entire package rather than just seperate parts. The front bumper seen in the pic above isn't the final design!!! It's a just a quick bumper thats been made so the car has some kind decent airflow characteristics without any attention to styling.

The rear wing on the other hand does give a big hint as to what the final one will look like. The reporter from Best Car was suprised that the rear wing is just your generic late model FD3S RX-7 type wing with beefed up end plates. The wide fenders will make the GT-R 100mm wider than the current V35 Skyline Coupe, making it the same width as the current Porsche turbo. Some effort has been put forward to make the fenders blend in as a component of the complete aerodynamics package, one that will become one of the strongest merits of the car.

Best Car couldn't report on much about the engine this time around, but were quick to point out that a "number" of different engine capacities are being tested, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 and possibly a 4.0 (a la the V36 VQ41DE) but still retaining the electric spool-up twin turbo configuration. Also note the two air opening under each headlight on the pics above, they aparently feed each turbo, with a highly efficient intercooler design making use of the third opening. Power is still being set at about 460ps.

Just a final note, the engine is the ultimate "saving grace" for this V-series GT-R, and as far as Best Car can see, Nissan WILL NOT dissapoint in this area.

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funny i would have thought one of you guys would have seen and posted this by now.

btw Jaerian(sp pls) i saw you the other week at Barranca's Mickey dees gettin breakfast. i work in that area now for Chase Bank =) what brakes do you have? they looked blue (calipers)


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*body tingles*

:-D

-drew

 

whoa......crazy....

Jaerian probably has another set of ROTORAS...knowing him....

:P

Ed

2003 Transport V35SKYLINE. Team Transport! www.teamtransport.org

 

the blue was a light, almost pastel color. my guess was either Alcon or Endless


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really? i think he got custom color on those tho.... i no know we'll see at sema i think...

Ed

2003 Transport V35SKYLINE. Team Transport! www.teamtransport.org

 

Time to make some long distance phone calls and crack open the piggy banks. that thing is gorgeous i dont know about the wing but im loving the front bumper....(motor swap time)

03 6MT Coupe Blk/Blk&gt; Injen CAI, Hotchkis adj Sway Bars, Test Pipes&lt; "Nt G R8D" Aj

 

they did indicate that the motor was the "saving grace" so to speak, coz stock for stock, the off-the-lot G35C is underpowered in a way. not much, but compared to heavy hitters in the power department it sure needs those trubos


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