Could get much faster in a vette. 8.95 second quarter, 1.2Gs, stock body and interior for under $100 grand street legal. The Skyline sounds like a great car, just poor for bang for the buck.PumaFiveOh said:http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=2433&page_number=1
Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune
Ever since the Nissan Skyline GT-R was created in 1989 with the R32, the car gained an immediate following in Japan. Unfortunately, not many Americans knew about it in the early years because it was never officially marketed in the U.S.; but it didn't take long for import enthusiasts here to catch wind of the Skyline's awesome performance.
When the car was in its second generation (R33), the 2+2 GT had reached cult status. The most recent rendition of the Skyline GT-R (R34) was discontinued two years ago, signaling the end of an era (a new one will begin with the 2007 GT-R, which will be marketed in the U.S.). Nismo, the motorsports division of Nissan, is paying homage to this legend by creating a super-special version — of which only 20 will be built — called the R34GT-R Z-Tune.
The story we were told was that Nismo employees scoured Japan for used Skyline GT-Rs with less than 30,000 km on the odometer. Once they found 20, they went to work and built the ultimate GT-R.
First they took apart the engine. The displacement of the RB26DETT has been bored out to 2771 cc. Going by the name Z2, the 2.8-liter inline-6 features, among other things, racing camshafts with variable valve timing and lift, a custom crankshaft and connecting rods, new pistons and a bigger turbocharger. Breathing has been improved via a custom stainless-steel inlet pipe and cat-back exhaust. The changes result in 495 bhp at 6800 rpm and 398 lb.-ft. of torque at 5200. The power is transferred to all four wheels through the stock 6-speed manual gearbox.
Handling has been improved with Sachs shock absorbers at all four corners, and the brakes updated with Brembos.
Every component works in harmony. The power comes on ferociously, pressing your entire torso into the bucket seat. Each upshift is met with a loud wastegate pop, and an extra surge forward. The sensation is that of a race car, pure and simple. Its claimed acceleration figures are eye-opening: According to Nismo, the car ran the quarter mile in 10.1 seconds; its zero-to-60-mph time is around 3.0 flat. That's faster than the Ferrari Enzo.
When it comes time to negotiate a bend, the R34GT-R gets the job done with super-crisp turn-in and razor-sharp steering. Sticky Bridgestone Potenzas wrapped around Nismo's GT500 forged alloy wheels provide excellent grip through all corners, although the rear end can get a bit loose if you get on the throttle too abruptly in mid-turn. Nismo says it pulls 1.0g around a skidpad.
The Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune is a special car, and Nismo priced it as such, with a sticker of about $170,000. A lot of money, yes, but it delivers thrills beyond belief. — Sam Mitani:machinegu
New NISMO Skyline's R34GT-R Z-Tune!!
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=2433&page_number=1
Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune
Ever since the Nissan Skyline GT-R was created in 1989 with the R32, the car gained an immediate following in Japan. Unfortunately, not many Americans knew about it in the early years because it was never officially marketed in the U.S.; but it didn't take long for import enthusiasts here to catch wind of the Skyline's awesome performance.
When the car was in its second generation (R33), the 2+2 GT had reached cult status. The most recent rendition of the Skyline GT-R (R34) was discontinued two years ago, signaling the end of an era (a new one will begin with the 2007 GT-R, which will be marketed in the U.S.). Nismo, the motorsports division of Nissan, is paying homage to this legend by creating a super-special version — of which only 20 will be built — called the R34GT-R Z-Tune.
The story we were told was that Nismo employees scoured Japan for used Skyline GT-Rs with less than 30,000 km on the odometer. Once they found 20, they went to work and built the ultimate GT-R.
First they took apart the engine. The displacement of the RB26DETT has been bored out to 2771 cc. Going by the name Z2, the 2.8-liter inline-6 features, among other things, racing camshafts with variable valve timing and lift, a custom crankshaft and connecting rods, new pistons and a bigger turbocharger. Breathing has been improved via a custom stainless-steel inlet pipe and cat-back exhaust. The changes result in 495 bhp at 6800 rpm and 398 lb.-ft. of torque at 5200. The power is transferred to all four wheels through the stock 6-speed manual gearbox.
Handling has been improved with Sachs shock absorbers at all four corners, and the brakes updated with Brembos.
Every component works in harmony. The power comes on ferociously, pressing your entire torso into the bucket seat. Each upshift is met with a loud wastegate pop, and an extra surge forward. The sensation is that of a race car, pure and simple. Its claimed acceleration figures are eye-opening: According to Nismo, the car ran the quarter mile in 10.1 seconds; its zero-to-60-mph time is around 3.0 flat. That's faster than the Ferrari Enzo.
When it comes time to negotiate a bend, the R34GT-R gets the job done with super-crisp turn-in and razor-sharp steering. Sticky Bridgestone Potenzas wrapped around Nismo's GT500 forged alloy wheels provide excellent grip through all corners, although the rear end can get a bit loose if you get on the throttle too abruptly in mid-turn. Nismo says it pulls 1.0g around a skidpad.
The Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune is a special car, and Nismo priced it as such, with a sticker of about $170,000. A lot of money, yes, but it delivers thrills beyond belief. — Sam Mitani :machinegu
Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune
Ever since the Nissan Skyline GT-R was created in 1989 with the R32, the car gained an immediate following in Japan. Unfortunately, not many Americans knew about it in the early years because it was never officially marketed in the U.S.; but it didn't take long for import enthusiasts here to catch wind of the Skyline's awesome performance.
When the car was in its second generation (R33), the 2+2 GT had reached cult status. The most recent rendition of the Skyline GT-R (R34) was discontinued two years ago, signaling the end of an era (a new one will begin with the 2007 GT-R, which will be marketed in the U.S.). Nismo, the motorsports division of Nissan, is paying homage to this legend by creating a super-special version — of which only 20 will be built — called the R34GT-R Z-Tune.
The story we were told was that Nismo employees scoured Japan for used Skyline GT-Rs with less than 30,000 km on the odometer. Once they found 20, they went to work and built the ultimate GT-R.
First they took apart the engine. The displacement of the RB26DETT has been bored out to 2771 cc. Going by the name Z2, the 2.8-liter inline-6 features, among other things, racing camshafts with variable valve timing and lift, a custom crankshaft and connecting rods, new pistons and a bigger turbocharger. Breathing has been improved via a custom stainless-steel inlet pipe and cat-back exhaust. The changes result in 495 bhp at 6800 rpm and 398 lb.-ft. of torque at 5200. The power is transferred to all four wheels through the stock 6-speed manual gearbox.
Handling has been improved with Sachs shock absorbers at all four corners, and the brakes updated with Brembos.
Every component works in harmony. The power comes on ferociously, pressing your entire torso into the bucket seat. Each upshift is met with a loud wastegate pop, and an extra surge forward. The sensation is that of a race car, pure and simple. Its claimed acceleration figures are eye-opening: According to Nismo, the car ran the quarter mile in 10.1 seconds; its zero-to-60-mph time is around 3.0 flat. That's faster than the Ferrari Enzo.
When it comes time to negotiate a bend, the R34GT-R gets the job done with super-crisp turn-in and razor-sharp steering. Sticky Bridgestone Potenzas wrapped around Nismo's GT500 forged alloy wheels provide excellent grip through all corners, although the rear end can get a bit loose if you get on the throttle too abruptly in mid-turn. Nismo says it pulls 1.0g around a skidpad.
The Nismo R34GT-R Z-Tune is a special car, and Nismo priced it as such, with a sticker of about $170,000. A lot of money, yes, but it delivers thrills beyond belief. — Sam Mitani
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http://www.lingenfelter.com/img/press/lpe - 8 sec Vette.mov
Here's the movie.
The Lingenfelter vette is a twin turbo 427. Yes, it does the above stats and you can have one for $50K plus the cost of a standard C5 vette. You can get those for under $20k but a new one puts you close to $100k. I don't hate imports. I hate the ignorance that people have that think domestics are inferior or "couldn't do that". Its BS. Vettes dominate GTR racing, not Skylines. Again, its a great car, but bang for the buck, it sucks. Course, so does a Ferrari Enzo and the Bugatti, but I wouldn't say they were bad cars either.
BTW, that ain't a rare factory car. If you want to say that, a C6R GT1 car is a rare factory car. And if you want to go racing, they've won the ultimate road race, LeMans, finishing First and Second 5 out of the last 6 years. You can't go to a dealer and buy that skyline. You can't buy one period in the US. But you can get the Lingenfelter, and for that matter, you could get a Saleen or Calloway from a dealer in the US with warranty, etc.
And it sounds like your buddy can't drive if he can't corner in a vette. The Skyline and EVO can't pull the same Gs as a C6. The modified ones can't pull the same Gs as a modified vette. Sure they are balanced, but they will end up sliding sideways before the vette does. That's Gs.
Here's the movie.
The Lingenfelter vette is a twin turbo 427. Yes, it does the above stats and you can have one for $50K plus the cost of a standard C5 vette. You can get those for under $20k but a new one puts you close to $100k. I don't hate imports. I hate the ignorance that people have that think domestics are inferior or "couldn't do that". Its BS. Vettes dominate GTR racing, not Skylines. Again, its a great car, but bang for the buck, it sucks. Course, so does a Ferrari Enzo and the Bugatti, but I wouldn't say they were bad cars either.
BTW, that ain't a rare factory car. If you want to say that, a C6R GT1 car is a rare factory car. And if you want to go racing, they've won the ultimate road race, LeMans, finishing First and Second 5 out of the last 6 years. You can't go to a dealer and buy that skyline. You can't buy one period in the US. But you can get the Lingenfelter, and for that matter, you could get a Saleen or Calloway from a dealer in the US with warranty, etc.
And it sounds like your buddy can't drive if he can't corner in a vette. The Skyline and EVO can't pull the same Gs as a C6. The modified ones can't pull the same Gs as a modified vette. Sure they are balanced, but they will end up sliding sideways before the vette does. That's Gs.
Wrong. If you actually look on the bumpers of the acura and the porsche, they said type R and Turbo. They didn't say in the dialog that they were, but they were. As for the evo, you're high. No way it will be in the top 3. As for Americans and handing, do you think a vette is a Chevelle? The vettes have been and continue to be some of the best handling cars in the world, period. The Z06 pulls 1.2Gs. Name one car that comes even close. It has one of the fastest stock track times on the German track, which I've posted before. The only stock car that beat it around the track was the $550k Porsche Carrera GT. Even the Top Gear guys didn't say it handled bad. They said it had a harsh ride. Huge difference. They did say it went fast around the corners and that it worked. Get real. This isn't a fox platform mustang.SilverQShip said:
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