The Mother of all GT-Rs

fo44rd · 01-10-2005, 01:26 PM

BY PETER LYON
January 2005
Car and Driver

If you thought the mighty Nissan R-34 GT-R was dead and buried, think again. Nissan’s racing arm Nismo has resurrected the phased-out Skyline for one last blast. Only this time, they’re not stopping at half measures.

Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon this week, the 500hp GT-R Z-tune is not only the most powerful GT-R ever, but at $170,000, it’s also the most expensive. Why did they make it? Simple. To show what's possible. And when we hinted at any relation to the next generation GT-R due in 2007, Nismo staffers started sucking through their teeth and looking skywards. One thing is for sure. The 2007 GT-R's sticker price will be around half that of the Z-tune but pump out nearly as much power. Leaning heavily on 15 years of racing experience with the R-32, R-33 and R-34 GT-R’s, Nismo engineers have created the mother of all GT-R’s.

Looking like a GT-R on steroids, the Z-tune has been fitted with CFRP lightweight aeroparts including the front bumper, hood, front fenders Nismo increased the stock twin turbo 2.6 liter bore to 2.8 liters by employing the block from a 2001 GT500-spec GT-R race car, and then further refined and reinforced just about every component inside. It gets race-spec forged pistons, conrods and camshaft, a large titanium exhaust and two oil coolers as well as the heavy duty IHI turbos fitted to the class-winning GT-R in last year’s Nurburging 24-hour race. And with an upgraded ECU, that gives the Z-tune a respectable 500hp and 540Nm of torque with a strong focus on low end response. To handle those extra herbs, Nismo employed a special heat-resistant Super Coppermix Twin clutch that was developed to cope with power up to 600hp. Incorporating a fully reinforced chassis, this GT-R also gets SACHS 3-way adjustable dampers, once again from the GT500 car, and huge mono-block 6-piston Brembo calipers with 365mm race rotors. Now depending on where you wish to drive your Z-tune, you can either have it delivered wearing stock Potenza high performance road tires or semi slicks, which are both shod on 18-inch LM GT4 GT500 rims made by Rays. Inside a specially fitted 320km/h speedo and titanium gear knob hint at what the Z-tune is capable of on the track.

When you consider that Nismo are only making twenty Z-tunes, yep 20 only, you’d better get that cheque book out quick smart. Because they’re already taking orders. A Nismo staffer told us that one Brit and one American had already signed on the dotted line. Add freight from Japan and insurance, and you won't get much change from $200,000.

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teambeechstreet · 01-12-2005, 01:31 PM

fockin awesome

95-GT · 01-12-2005, 01:56 PM

Lets see, $65,000 for a 500 HP for a Z06, or $200,000 for a 500 HP Skyline...

playerx4 · 01-12-2005, 01:57 PM

That's pretty bad ass.

playerx4 · 01-12-2005, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

Lets see, $65,000 for a 500 HP for a Z06, or $200,000 for a 500 HP Skyline...

The 2006 model Skyline is going to be half of the above mentioned price. That puts it at around $85k.

95-GT · 01-12-2005, 02:18 PM

Ok, so I save $20,000 and get a vette. For $85k, I would get a Viper. But I prefer a road of a V8/V12 over a smaller motor.

VTECSiGAH8R · 01-12-2005, 02:58 PM

Mine's > this:

Right Click > Save As...

http://www.superhonda.com/video/amus...es_skyline.wmv

lightningGA · 01-12-2005, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECSiGAH8R

Mine's > this:

Right Click > Save As...

http://www.superhonda.com/video/amus...es_skyline.wmv

WOW!!!! That Skyline is sick!!!!!!

vinniGT · 01-12-2005, 03:36 PM

Pretty sweet vid VTECSiGAH8R

GALover · 01-12-2005, 03:46 PM

The mother of all downloads. That movie is a 7 minute download for me.
31.5Mb total size. But worth it.
WOW, what do you say. That is sweeeeet. I want one for my birthday. Ya know it's good when the professional driver is yelling sh!!!!!!!!!t and daaaaanm.
My fave quote was "The front tires aren't on the ground anymore!"
Sreaming "Too much power."

SpyhunteR · 01-12-2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

Lets see, $65,000 for a 500 HP for a Z06, or $200,000 for a 500 HP Skyline...

You're not even thinking about the fact that there will be only 20 made, has parts that if added onto a Corvette would easily inflate the Corvette's price to similar heights as well. Considering that many of the parts, so it seems, are carried over from their race program, I'm going to say you're out of order. Let's not even touch on performance comparisons.

The car is simply sic.

GrahamKracka · 01-12-2005, 04:27 PM

american attitude = bigger is better

foriegn = more refined

AaronGTR · 01-12-2005, 04:36 PM

looks like a clip from a best motoring video. I love those things... they show some awesome cars and driving techniques.

SpyhunteR · 01-12-2005, 04:46 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=9092

Vintalage · 01-12-2005, 06:30 PM

I've seen that video before. Sweet nonetheless.

This car is sick. I love Skylines. Can't forget abou the Supra either. Sweetness.

Silver02EX · 01-16-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

Lets see, $65,000 for a 500 HP for a Z06, or $200,000 for a 500 HP Skyline...

Yeah because performance is everything, and getting it for the cheapest amount.

How many skyline do you see on the road vs. a Z06?

95-GT · 01-16-2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver02EX

Yeah because performance is everything, and getting it for the cheapest amount.

How many skyline do you see on the road vs. a Z06?

None, and I would like to keep it that way.

I am sorry if I cant stand imports.

AMRAAM4 · 01-16-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

None, and I would like to keep it that way.

I am sorry if I cant stand imports.

Thank you for strengthening the fact you're a focking idiot. A car is a focking car, it's an inanimate object you racists focking douchebag. Stop making it a racial issue.

Seriously, no matter who said it, that is the most ignorant God damn focking retarded statement I have ever heard in my life. Just because Daddy works for Ford and has brainwashed you you say stuff like that. My Dad works for GM and guess what, he is beginning to agree as well that American cars are becoming a JOKE!

With dumb ass comments like above you probably hope for separate bathrooms and restaurants for non-whites too. Oh wait...I think I recall you making a JEW COMMENT TOWARD SETH on here as well!!!!

vinniGT · 01-16-2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95-GT

None, and I would like to keep it that way.

I am sorry if I cant stand imports.

2002GT · 01-16-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Thank you for strengthening the fact you're a focking idiot. A car is a focking car, it's an inanimate object you racists focking douchebag. Stop making it a racial issue.

Seriously, no matter who said it, that is the most ignoprant God damn focking retarded statement I have ever heard in my life. Just because Daddy works for Ford and has brainwashed you you say stuff like that. My Dad works for GM and guess what, he is beginning to agree as well that American cars are becoming a JOKE!

With dumb as comments like above you probably hope for separate bathrooms and restaurants for non-whites too. Oh wait...I think I recall you making a JEW COMMENT TOWARD SETH on here as well!!!!

01-10-2005, 01:26 PM	#1
fo44rd GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: berwyn, il Posts: 673 Vehicle: 2002 silver gt	The Mother of all GT-Rs BY PETER LYON January 2005 Car and Driver If you thought the mighty Nissan R-34 GT-R was dead and buried, think again. Nissan’s racing arm Nismo has resurrected the phased-out Skyline for one last blast. Only this time, they’re not stopping at half measures. Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon this week, the 500hp GT-R Z-tune is not only the most powerful GT-R ever, but at $170,000, it’s also the most expensive. Why did they make it? Simple. To show what's possible. And when we hinted at any relation to the next generation GT-R due in 2007, Nismo staffers started sucking through their teeth and looking skywards. One thing is for sure. The 2007 GT-R's sticker price will be around half that of the Z-tune but pump out nearly as much power. Leaning heavily on 15 years of racing experience with the R-32, R-33 and R-34 GT-R’s, Nismo engineers have created the mother of all GT-R’s. Looking like a GT-R on steroids, the Z-tune has been fitted with CFRP lightweight aeroparts including the front bumper, hood, front fenders Nismo increased the stock twin turbo 2.6 liter bore to 2.8 liters by employing the block from a 2001 GT500-spec GT-R race car, and then further refined and reinforced just about every component inside. It gets race-spec forged pistons, conrods and camshaft, a large titanium exhaust and two oil coolers as well as the heavy duty IHI turbos fitted to the class-winning GT-R in last year’s Nurburging 24-hour race. And with an upgraded ECU, that gives the Z-tune a respectable 500hp and 540Nm of torque with a strong focus on low end response. To handle those extra herbs, Nismo employed a special heat-resistant Super Coppermix Twin clutch that was developed to cope with power up to 600hp. Incorporating a fully reinforced chassis, this GT-R also gets SACHS 3-way adjustable dampers, once again from the GT500 car, and huge mono-block 6-piston Brembo calipers with 365mm race rotors. Now depending on where you wish to drive your Z-tune, you can either have it delivered wearing stock Potenza high performance road tires or semi slicks, which are both shod on 18-inch LM GT4 GT500 rims made by Rays. Inside a specially fitted 320km/h speedo and titanium gear knob hint at what the Z-tune is capable of on the track. When you consider that Nismo are only making twenty Z-tunes, yep 20 only, you’d better get that cheque book out quick smart. Because they’re already taking orders. A Nismo staffer told us that one Brit and one American had already signed on the dotted line. Add freight from Japan and insurance, and you won't get much change from $200,000. http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...6200513407.jpg http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...6200513438.jpg http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...2005134422.jpg __________________ 2002 EARLY PRODUCTION........LAST OF THE GOOD ONES....WHEN THEMIRRORS WERE STILL PAINTED AND THE GRAND AM GT LOGOS WERE ON THE DOORS

01-12-2005, 01:31 PM	#2
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01-12-2005, 03:36 PM	#9
vinniGT GAGT - Member AKA: Vincent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 35 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 2000 Civic Si	Pretty sweet vid VTECSiGAH8R __________________ -Vincent- 1999 Grand am Gt (Gone) A good friend will come and bail you out of jail. But a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was f%#@ing awesome!"

01-12-2005, 03:46 PM	#10
GALover GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Alaska Jason Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 44 Posts: 1,191 Vehicle: '04 Silver SE2 4Dr	The mother of all downloads. That movie is a 7 minute download for me. 31.5Mb total size. But worth it. WOW, what do you say. That is sweeeeet. I want one for my birthday. Ya know it's good when the professional driver is yelling sh!!!!!!!!!t and daaaaanm. My fave quote was "The front tires aren't on the ground anymore!" Sreaming "Too much power." __________________ Just another Alaskan trying to get by. Last edited by GALover; 01-12-2005 at 04:05 PM.

01-12-2005, 04:36 PM	#13
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	looks like a clip from a best motoring video. I love those things... they show some awesome cars and driving techniques. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-12-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Lets see, $65,000 for a 500 HP for a Z06, or $200,000 for a 500 HP Skyline...

01-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#4
playerx4 GAGT - Member AKA: Victor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 36 Posts: 247 Vehicle: 02 Grand Am Gt	That's pretty bad ass.

01-12-2005, 02:18 PM	#6
95-GT Slow 5.0 AKA: David Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Heights, MI Age: 36 Posts: 2,365 Vehicle: 89 5.0 Mustang LX	Ok, so I save $20,000 and get a vette. For $85k, I would get a Viper. But I prefer a road of a V8/V12 over a smaller motor.

01-12-2005, 02:58 PM	#7
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	Mine's > this: Right Click > Save As... http://www.superhonda.com/video/amus...es_skyline.wmv

01-12-2005, 04:27 PM	#12
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	american attitude = bigger is better foriegn = more refined

01-12-2005, 04:46 PM	#14
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=9092 __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

01-12-2005, 06:30 PM	#15
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I've seen that video before. Sweet nonetheless. This car is sick. I love Skylines. Can't forget abou the Supra either. Sweetness. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

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