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  NEW SKYLINE GT-R

 

After the long wait since it's concept photos released back in 2005, we now officially welcome the new Skyline GT-R. Check below for the full specs and images!



VITALS
PRICES IN JAPAN GT-R: 7,700,000 Yen

GT-R Black Edition: 7,927,500 Yen
GT-R Premium Edition: 8,347,500 Yen

Known Specifications* DIMENSIONS
– Length: 4665mm
– Width: 1895mm
– Height: 1370mm
– Wheelbase: 2780mm
– Front/Rear tracks (mm): 1590/1600
– Weight: 1740kg
– Turning circle: 5.7m Fuel consumption: 8.2 Km/L

ENGINE (VR38)
– 3799cc
– Twin turbo
– DOHC
– Variable valve timing
– 71L fuel tank

TRANSMISSION
- Transaxle dual-clutch six-speed gearbox with hill-start control
– 4WD
– 4WS

SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
– Brembo six-pot mono-block front calipers
– Brembo four-pot mono-block rear calipers
– Two-piece, drilled brake discs – Double wish-bone suspension (f), multilink (r)
– Bilstein-developed active dampers

WHEELS AND TYRES
- Rays Chrome Coat Silver 20in forged aluminium wheels (Dark Chrome Coat Silver for Black/Premium Edition models)
– Dunlop SP Sport 255/40/RF20 (f), 285/35/RF20 (r) for base model
– Bridgestone Potenza RE070 255/40/RF20 (f), 285/35/20 (r) for Black/Premium Edition

INTERIOR/EQUIPMENT/GADGETS – Keyless entry system with start button
– Fully adjustable electric front seats, manual fold for access to rear
– Individual twin rear seats
– Leather trimmed doors, dashboard and transmission tunnel
– Multi-function leather steering wheel with shift paddles
– Aluminium trim on steering wheel, centre console, transmission tunnel and doors
– Aluminium topped gear selector – Aluminium trimmed twin drink holder
– Aluminium pedals and foot rest – Carpeted lower door section for scuff protection
– Second-generation 7in Multi Function Display unit with large touch-screen LCD display
– Electronic instrumentation graphics designed by Polyphony Digital
– Mini Info screen between main dash dials – Ion Control, Dual, fully automatic air-conditioning system
– 4WD system switch (‘R’ and ‘Snow’ positions)
- Active Suspension switch (‘R’ and ‘Comf’ positions)
- Traction control switch (‘R’ and ‘Off’ positions
– Half-leather, half-fabric upholstery (Base GT-R model/Black Edition)
– Half-leather, half-fabric black/red upholstery only for Black Edition
– Heated seats (Premium Edition)
– Full leather upholstery (Premium Edition)
– Black headliner and pillars, Black Edition only
– BOSE six-speaker sound system
– BOSE 11-speaker surround sound system (Premium Edition/Option)
– Hard Disk satellite navigation system, TV tuner, AM/FM radio, Voice Command, Bluetooth Audio/Hands free, CD/DVD Audio/Video MP3/WMA player
– Back-view camera system when reversion (Option)
– ETC automatic toll collection service (Japan only)
– Immobiliser system
– Thacham Cat1 Alarm (Premium Edition/Option)
– SRS side air-bags (Premium Edition/Option)
- Heated mirrors
– Digital Terrestrial TV tuner (Optional)
– Audio/video cable (optional)
– Cigar lighter (option)
– Premium Sports floor mats (optional)
– Snap On standard tool set (Option)
– Limited Edition Snap On tool set (Option, limited to 1000 numbers)
– Hyper LED front daytime running lights
- Super Light-Beam headlights (Auto levelling high/low beam) with Auto on/off
– UV Cut glass

COLOURS/SEATS
– Ultimate Metal Silver (300,000 Yen option) *only 200 per month
– Titanium Gray
– White Pearl
– Vibrant Red
– Dark Metal Gray
– Super Black
– Black/grey/black and red seat colour options

 


   

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