Wow me likey GT-R

321 · 09-25-2007, 03:47 AM

http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/09/24...on-carrera-gt/

Thats fast!

Faster than i thought it would be... I knew it would be 'ring king but not quite Carrera GT caliber.

Looks like the test bed is wearing some sticky rubber. :smile:
I genuinely like the styling all around, but those exhaust pipes look abnormally large on the camo'd car.

edit: lol just noticed that the pics that show the pipes are from a video game.

128er · 09-25-2007, 06:17 AM

IT COSTS A LOT MORE THAN THE 135i THOUGH!

inTgr8r · 09-25-2007, 07:24 AM

A few more for you....
I just might have a look at this when the Z4M comes due for replacement.... :biggrin:

Brookside · 09-25-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

A few more for you....
I just might have a look at this when the Z4M comes due for replacement.... :biggrin:

Pretty formidable competition! Gorgeous new roofline...daring for Japanese design...but a tad too anime/transformer in the front for my tastes.

atr_hugo · 09-25-2007, 07:43 AM

That was the rap on the last version of Toyota's Mister 2: it had a Pokemon face. Why they insist on doing that is beyond me.

WolfsburgerMitFries · 09-25-2007, 07:48 AM

In all fairness, it is already available...

ducati · 09-25-2007, 07:59 AM

What? G37 != GT-R

Not even close.

I like the new GT-R a lot. Can't afford the top spec, tho maybe in a few years...

Brookside · 09-25-2007, 08:12 AM

Prototype Mercedes SL "Black" Series

A prototype for the Mercedes SL Black Series has been spotted on public roads around the Nürburgring, in preparation for some hot laps later this week. This is the most wicked SL ever conceived, with optimum performance its top priority.

Huge flared fenders are likely created with ultra-light carbon fibre, to reduce weight and to accommodate this car's enormous wheels and tires. The roof on this SL has been converted into a fixed coupe roof, also crafted in carbon fibre to lower the Black Series' center of gravity and further reduce weight. Exactly what engine mods have been employed here are uncertain, but you can be sure it's insanely powerful. GCF

I'm not a big fan of Mercedes- but this thing is awesome- perfect extrapolation of Mercedes space-vampire/international-pimp/muscle-car aesthetic.:biggrin:
imho....of course.

atr_hugo · 09-25-2007, 08:18 AM

Something wicked this way comes . . ., 'The Hot Rod from Hell', 'Satan's Sleigh' - we could go on - man that thing looks good!

1ster · 09-25-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

In all fairness, it is already available...

Brookside · 09-25-2007, 09:11 AM

One more photo of the Black Series Merc SL prototype....looks like there's a retractable rear-spoiler?

BForbes · 09-25-2007, 09:13 AM

I'm sadly converting to liking the GT-R.. I cant help it. Honda, where the hell are you?

WolfsburgerMitFries · 09-25-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati

What? G37 != GT-R

Not even close.

Hahahaha. That's just like some redneck with a Trans-am trying to argue that its somehow different from a Camaro.

ice13water · 09-25-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onehots2k

I'm sadly converting to liking the GT-R.. I cant help it. Honda, where the hell are you?

NSX is comming herd its gonna be front engine rwd

ducati · 09-25-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Hahahaha. That's just like some redneck with a Trans-am trying to argue that its somehow different from a Camaro.

You're normally fairly full of shit, but this one takes the cake.

inTgr8r · 09-25-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Hahahaha. That's just like some redneck with a Trans-am trying to argue that its somehow different from a Camaro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati

You're normally fairly full of shit, but this one takes the cake.

LOL... pretty hard to disagree

321 · 09-25-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati

What? G37 != GT-R

Not even close.

Im with duck...

You need to do some more research burger.

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 09-25-2007, 08:39 PM

sorry but somehow the car looks cheap....

335i=:) · 09-26-2007, 12:22 AM

I have a couple employees who are big gt-r fans (one of them has one with 600whp). Anyways, they showed me some nurburgring times the other day with the (unofficial) lap time of 7:15, I immediately laughed it off thinking they must be joking. THey were serious. I told them to look at the weight/power ratio of the other cars in the low 7:30's and the fact that they all have ceramic brakes. If this thing does weight 3700+ lbs and has 450-500hp with no ceramic brakes and laps faster then the carrera gt, I'll eat my shirt. The power/weight ratio +braking isn't close to the top dawgs. Obviously, it's still a freak of nature for the purported 57=67k price. And mod friendly.

321 · 09-26-2007, 01:54 AM

Obviously power to weight ratios isn't all there is to lap times.

Look at all those steering wheel buttons... little distracting IMO and gives it a video game look. I do like the cockpit though.:biggrin:

Propagator · 09-26-2007, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfsburgerMitFries

Hahahaha. That's just like some redneck with a Trans-am trying to argue that its somehow different from a Camaro.

You have indepth knowledges on things like car radio antennas, leather upholstery, and other assorterd luxury features. But aren't you interested in the performance aspects of cars at all?

I mean, would you also say that an NSX is no different from an Accord, and a Supra from a Camry?

inTgr8r · 09-26-2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zba857

Im with duck...

You need to do some more research burger.

The official GT-R global website is up now...
(not much on it yet)

some videos of the car at the 'ring:
vid 1
vid 2

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Brookside Major 246 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2016 228i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	Maybe Something More Like This....??? Prototype Mercedes SL "Black" Series A prototype for the Mercedes SL Black Series has been spotted on public roads around the Nürburgring, in preparation for some hot laps later this week. This is the most wicked SL ever conceived, with optimum performance its top priority. Huge flared fenders are likely created with ultra-light carbon fibre, to reduce weight and to accommodate this car's enormous wheels and tires. The roof on this SL has been converted into a fixed coupe roof, also crafted in carbon fibre to lower the Black Series' center of gravity and further reduce weight. Exactly what engine mods have been employed here are uncertain, but you can be sure it's insanely powerful. GCF I'm not a big fan of Mercedes- but this thing is awesome- perfect extrapolation of Mercedes space-vampire/international-pimp/muscle-car aesthetic.:biggrin: imho....of course.
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Victor.L3IchibanM3 Banned 262 Rep 373 Posts Drives: '06 325i,'04 RX 330,'99Corolla Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	sorry but somehow the car looks cheap....
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335i=:) Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 335i sedan-blk/blk-Poplar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: utah iTrader: (0)	I have a couple employees who are big gt-r fans (one of them has one with 600whp). Anyways, they showed me some nurburgring times the other day with the (unofficial) lap time of 7:15, I immediately laughed it off thinking they must be joking. THey were serious. I told them to look at the weight/power ratio of the other cars in the low 7:30's and the fact that they all have ceramic brakes. If this thing does weight 3700+ lbs and has 450-500hp with no ceramic brakes and laps faster then the carrera gt, I'll eat my shirt. The power/weight ratio +braking isn't close to the top dawgs. Obviously, it's still a freak of nature for the purported 57=67k price. And mod friendly.
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321 Stay a while and listen... 21 Rep 375 Posts Drives: vr4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: slo, ca iTrader: (0)	Obviously power to weight ratios isn't all there is to lap times. Look at all those steering wheel buttons... little distracting IMO and gives it a video game look. I do like the cockpit though.:biggrin:
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