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GT-R
Dumped
Nissan
will halt production of GT-R and Silvia models in August.
The
action will coincide with the end of a moratorium on year 2000 exhaust
emission regulations. Nissan will mark the end of R34 GT-R production
with two limited edition varients; the M spec Nür and GT-R V spec
II Nür (Nürburgring). Both will be equipped with N1spec engines
producing around 335kW when unrestricted.
One thousand pre-sold units will be built, with prices starting
at 6.1 million yen for the 1780kg V spec II Nür and 6.3 million
yen for the 1800kg M spec Nür.
Two limited edition Silvia varients will also be offered; the spec-R
and spec-S.
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Skyline
GT-8
Nissan is poised to introduce the first eight-speed CVT to a production
car.
The gearbox will define a new range topping vehicle; the '350 GT-8',
a
V35 Skyline powered by the same 208kW 3.5 litre V6 as the 350Z.
The eight-speed is an evolution of the companies existing six-speed
CVT. Well matched, narrow ratios reportedly engage smoothly and quickly,
requiring only 0.2 seconds per change. The box captalises on the V6's
low and mid-range torque to significantly improve acceleration and
throttle response.
Given the performance gains, there are plans for an eight speed 350Z
and for possible use in the GT-R, now said to be scheduled for release
in early 2004. Used on these driver's platforms the new transmission
will add performance and control as well as unique brag appeal.
The Skyline 350 GT-8 debuts in late January in Japan. |
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SC500?
Well
not exactly... more of a Lexus 'Cruiser'
really.
The
2002 Los Angeles Auto Show has seen Lexus show off one of the cars
it has made for the upcoming Spielberg movie 'Minority Report'.
The movie stars Tom Cruise, who along with Spielberg had a hand
in designing the futuristic vehicle.
Reportedly Cruise wanted a 'short front end, high windshield and
proportions that make it look like it’s going backwards'.
Any
clues here for the design of a future SC or Supra? Who knows, but
we'll see the car and the star in late 2002, when the movie lands
here.
See movie trailer at;
http://www.apple.com/
trailers/fox/minority_report/
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