GT-R Proto Concept

[pimp1911]

Doing my part to spread rumor and gossip. This pic is floating around a bunch of the Nissan sites.



NISSAN AT THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2005 – GT-R PROTO

At a glance:

Ultimate driving pleasure

Exterior design close to final

Official launch set for 2007

At the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001, Nissan unveiled the GT-R Concept, confirming that the GT-R legend would be continued into the 21st century. Then, at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show in 2003, Nissan announced the next-generation GT-R would be rolled out in 2007. Now with the launch of the production model just two years away, the development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the reveal of the GT-R PROTO.

Ultimate driving pleasure

In essence, driving pleasure means that a car responds faithfully to the driver's wishes and performs precisely as expected. Successive generations of the GT-R have consistently pursued this vision of ultimate driving pleasure. Whether on the road or the racetrack, the GT-R has always represented ultimate performance combined with handling qualities that stay faithful to the driver’s wishes, in all conditions. As a result, the GT-R has built a reputation that extends far beyond just its loyal owner base.

Exterior design: pure performance

The design of the GT-R PROTO expresses pure GT-R heritage, coming from the first model PGC10 (1969) through R34 (1999), in a new and expressive form.

From its original roots as a pure-bred Japanese performance car, the new GT-R will now be a car sold globally, recognising its ability to compete with the very best in the world. For the first time in its history, the new GT-R will be designed as a specific body-style, and not derived from a sedan.

The design language of the GT-R PROTO is expressed by a distinctive body-style that communicates pure performance and functionality. The form of the GT-R PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potential, but in a way that is unique to this iconic car.

At the front end, the single centre air intake is designed to optimise airflow and to strongly link the identity of the GT-R from R34 to GT-R Concept (2001). Front fenders are uniquely designed through intensive analysis of the airflow around the tyres and the air vent behind the front fender also optimises aerodynamics. The sides of the body are sculptured towards the rear fender, expressing the power and dynamic tension of the car.

The overall shape of the body combines solid and smooth surfaces to achieve the look of a well-trained athlete. The unique C-pillar crease is designed for optimum aerodynamics, reflecting the racing DNA of the GT-R.

The rear of the GT-R PROTO is strong and well defined. The signature four ring-shaped tail lamps provide an immediate visual link to previous GT-R models. Four large-bore exhaust pipes complete the purposeful look, which could only be that of a pure GT-R.

The GT-R PROTO provides for the first time a clear indication of the final design direction for the production model to be launched in 2007, the first all-new GT-R in eight years.

[funkymonkey]

It looks like arse with a pinch of feet. I hope they fire the metrosexual euro-trash loving yuppie that came up with it.

Heritage my left testicle. I don't see what this adidas shoe looking thing has to do with any other Skyline GTR in history. If it is legit, Goshn's just cashing in on the worldwide fascination with a true icon by putting the signature tail lights on what looks like a celica with flared fenders.

[pimp1911]

Also hearing that official pics will be available on the 7th.

[GTR-guy]

I'll be going to the Tokyo Motor 2005. Hopefully, I will get to see some good stuff from Nissan. I'll take pics for you guys too! :wink:

[klys]

being who I be ..
I'd much rather not know what the actual final product will look like and see it in all it's glory when it comes out (if it's in all it's glory*I hope*)

[JZ]

I dunno...the writeup and the drawing does have a lot of authenticity to it. The styling also follows the look of the Z33 concept drawings too. Remember this?


I think this might be the one...god help us...
































...and shut us up with a major wallop of performance!

[JZ]

the butt:

[pimp1911]

Also to add to the discussion. Looks like our friends at Nissan have asked the staff at my350z.com to pull the pics off the site. No official pics till the 9th.

[entelijint]

i would much rather have an "adidas" shoe than the current skyline... love the R32 and R34... feelin no love for the current model. the doors need to be shorter or the roof a little higher on the prototype though. we'll see when official pics come out. so far i think it's an improvement, but that may just be me. And yes, i believe fat chicks need love too :P

[JZ]

If you look at the Z33 concept I posted compared to the real one, you'll see how a concept drawing translate into a production car.
I expect all you need to do to see the next GTR is stretch it vertically.