| Auto enthusiast around the world have been | | | | models. A six-speed dual-clutch automated manual |
| waiting for the next Nissan Skyline for some time | | | | transmission routes this prodigious power to the |
| now, particularly American enthusiasts, who are | | | | ground via an advanced all-wheel-drive system. It |
| set to get their first factory-sanctioned taste of | | | | has dual overhead camshafts with variable |
| the performance legend when it makes it into US | | | | intake-valve timing. Other unique features include |
| showrooms for the first time. | | | | aluminum pistons, electronic drive-by-wire throttle, |
| The beautiful GTR-Proto concept shown back in | | | | super low-friction cylinder block and iridium-tipped |
| 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Today, the 2008 | | | | spark plugs. |
| Skyline appears to have had many track testing | | | | Rear-wheel drive has become more viable with |
| days at the world renowned Nürburgring race | | | | recent advances in traction- and stability-control |
| way. | | | | systems, and it is inherently lighter. The Lexus |
| First to get a taste of the new Nissan GTR is | | | | LF-A and the next Acura NSX both are expected |
| always its home country, Japan. The development | | | | to employ rear drive. On the other hand, the |
| of this car was structured around a | | | | GT-R has employed rear-biased four-wheel drive |
| multi-performance-super car theme. The Nissan | | | | since 1989, and it's become an integral part of the |
| GTR 2008 model is a sleek looking vehicle that | | | | GT-R's mystique. |
| has a twin turbo V6-engine performing all wheel | | | | GT-R’s interior balances functionality with a |
| drive. This beast has a premium midship package | | | | sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted |
| with fully balanced gravitational down-force with a | | | | performance bucket seats for an optimal driving |
| trick multifunction performance monitor that | | | | position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a |
| features 11 different informational displays. Its | | | | large center-mounted tachometer and |
| body styling offers smooth body panels taken | | | | multi-function display - which includes mechanical |
| from its younger brother that doesn’t need | | | | and driving information, as well as an on-board |
| any paintless dent repair. | | | | driving recorder. |
| The 2009 Nissan GT-R is powered by a 3.6-liter | | | | If you have 70,000 to spare, this is the ultimate |
| twin-turbocharged V6 engine that generates 473 | | | | Japanese sports car and best bang for your buck. |
| hp and 434 pound-feet of torque. With a unique | | | | Slide sideways with confidence and take the |
| Nissan Direct Ignition system and fully | | | | straights and long mountain runs in any weather |
| symmetrical dual intake a low-back pressure | | | | condition. |
| exhaust system has given an edge to its earlier | | | | |