R36 GT-R due by 2013

**QuietChaos** · 10-04-2009, 09:12 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/04/r...orks-for-2013/

"Hot on the heels of reports, brought to you by British car site PistonHeads upon their visit to the Nissan's Ring-side test facility, of updates planned for the current R35-generation Nissan GT-R comes another report detailing the Japanese automaker's plans for the next-generation R36 model.

With competitors lining up to challenge the current GT-R's performance benchmark, Nissan's senior veep for global product planning, Andy Palmer, confirmed that plans are underway to succeed Godzilla with a next-generation model. The R36 will, according to the report, carry over the current model's twin-turbo V6, but with enough modifications to keep it ahead of the pack. The new GT-R is expected to hit the road by 2013 at the latest. Beyond that, Palmer didn't disclose many details, except to say that Nissan is committed to the GT-R program and won't be letting the Porsche 911 GT2 alone without a fight."

First order of business: lighten that mofo.

**Oakville** · 10-04-2009, 09:42 PM

hey Steve, looks like Nissan liked your drawing! lolol

**Wolfattak** · 10-04-2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Oakville

hey Steve, looks like Nissan liked your drawing! lolol

that was the first thing i thought of when i read r36 GTR

JZ · 10-27-2009, 08:43 AM

The easiest thing to do if they plan to increase performance with the same engne (aside from internal strengthening and upping the boost) is to get rid of some of that weight!

I know the mission statement of the GTR is different from that of the 911 GT3 RS, but come on, do you really need all that ICE in there?

**M13** · 10-27-2009, 04:06 PM

6 speed option would make this car.

**beacher1B0** · 10-29-2009, 07:17 AM

How about Nissan set the bar way high up and make the car tuner and aftermarket part friendly? I know Nismo would get hurt but at least they could debut parts before anyone else.
Does Nissan even have Nismo performance parts for the R35?
Oh, as M13 stated, 6 speed is a must(a real shifter). And as every one knows it needs to loose weight. How about making a Low option GTR, kinda like a EVO MR.

**Z-Tuned** · 10-29-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by QuietChaos

The new GT-R is expected to hit the road by 2013 at the latest. Beyond that, Palmer didn't disclose many details, except to say that Nissan is committed to the GT-R program and won't be letting the Porsche 911 GT2 alone without a fight."[/I]

I think the R34 debuts in Canada around the same time.

**QuietChaos** · 10-29-2009, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by beacher1B0

How about Nissan set the bar way high up and make the car tuner and aftermarket part friendly? I know Nismo would get hurt but at least they could debut parts before anyone else.
Does Nissan even have Nismo performance parts for the R35?
Oh, as M13 stated, 6 speed is a must(a real shifter). And as every one knows it needs to loose weight. How about making a Low option GTR, kinda like a EVO MR.

Green: Yes. There's a club sport pack or something along those lines.

Pink: Spec V.