areaseven Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Nissan has just unveiled pictures of their GT-R SpecV. The beefed-up version of Nissan's exotic-killer features more carbon fiber parts, lighter wheels, titanium-coated exhausts, carbon-ceramic brakes and special Recaro front seats (and no rear seats). In addition, the engine will be equipped with a special turbo boost control device; no word on how much bhp the engine will churn out. The SpecV will be available in an exclusive Ultimate Black Opal color and will be sold at only seven select Nissan dealerships in Japan for 15,750,000 yen (roughly $172,840). Damn - you can get two standard GT-Rs and a 370Z for that kind of money. 2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV
Shadow Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 $172k for a Nissan...wow. I wonder how much weight it dropped from the standard GT-R. Quite curious to see what numbers come out for it on the Nurburgring. Personally, I've been paying more attention to the new Z lately then the GT-R.
ron5864 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 $172K + Dealer markup = $200K+ price. This thing better be the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy for that price. It would also be cool if U.S. dealers can sell a right hand drive version.
Agent ONE Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Why another auto thread? "All car discussion goes here?" Does that mean we shouldn't post in that other thread?
areaseven Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 Why another auto thread? "All car discussion goes here?" Does that mean we shouldn't post in that other thread? The other thread has already reached X number of pages before being moved to the Hall of Super Topics.
badboy00z Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I wonder if the Spec V will have the "Void Warranty" button. Lol. The R34 GTR Spec V was never doubled it's regular price was it?? Edited January 9, 2009 by badboy00z
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 I am quite stunned by the pricing. In Japan, a GT-R goes for about $40k so this costs 4x more!!! Doesn't seem like you get much for your $172k.
areaseven Posted January 10, 2009 Author Posted January 10, 2009 What happens when you mix the Camaro with the engine and components of the Corvette ZR1? Hennessey Announces Plans for 705 hp HPE700 Camaro
reddsun1 Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 "Base price for the 2010 HPE700 Camaro is $109,500." Ummm, yeah. right.
areaseven Posted January 11, 2009 Author Posted January 11, 2009 "Base price for the 2010 HPE700 Camaro is $109,500." Ummm, yeah. right. Well, this is Hennessey we're talking about. Remember how much he was charging for the Venom version of the Viper? Also heard that he's working on beefing up the GT-R as well. Don't be surprised if it costs more than the SpecV.
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Well, this is Hennessey we're talking about. Remember how much he was charging for the Venom version of the Viper? Also heard that he's working on beefing up the GT-R as well. Don't be surprised if it costs more than the SpecV. Cheap apparantly. $15k + the base GT-R and you can get the Henessey Godzilla 600.
reddsun1 Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 Cheap apparantly. $15k + the base GT-R and you can get the Henessey Godzilla 600. More proof of the old addage, I guess... "Speed is just a question of money: How fast do you want to go?" --anon
yellowlightman Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Finally, huh? Seems like you've been talking about getting one for years.
Agent ONE Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Finally, huh? Seems like you've been talking about getting one for years. I have... There is a great deal of uncertainty when you own your own company. So its always easier to put off big expenses. Things are going great now though.
badboy00z Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 You can fit inside that thing? It's a pain in the ass to get in and out of even for a small guy like me.
Agent ONE Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 You can fit inside that thing? It's a pain in the ass to get in and out of even for a small guy like me. I am as flexible as a gymnast. No problem really. Its small, but thats why its fast. I think I am one of the biggest guys who owns a Lotus though. The guys at the dealer laugh when they see me drive. (I live 1 block from SF Lambo/Lotus so they see me all the time).
areaseven Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Dodge attempts to rival the Tesla with their own electric-powered sports car, which is based on the Lotus Europa S. 2009 Dodge Circuit EV Edited January 14, 2009 by areaseven
reddsun1 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Dodge attempts to rival the Tesla with their own electric-powered sports car. Pretty sporty looking. Body lines are a bit "busy" in some places, with all the edges and ridges. Shame, when you think about it though; in the long run, this thing will likely end up in some warehouse or collection for posterity's sake--or worse, they may destroy it altogether. I only say "shame" cause you know there's some Dodge engineer somewhere itching to see what could be accomplished if they snatched all that electric crap out of it and stuffed say, a turbo/super charged I4 or V6 in 'er...
Agent ONE Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 That Dodge is actually a Lotus Europa that Dodge has licensed from Lotus: Its almost bolt for bolt the same. Good move for Dodge actually. The car is awesome.
Dangard Ace Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I am as flexible as a gymnast. No problem really. Its small, but thats why its fast. I think I am one of the biggest guys who owns a Lotus though. The guys at the dealer laugh when they see me drive. (I live 1 block from SF Lambo/Lotus so they see me all the time). Y'know now I want to see a picture of this. You in the car that is, not you as flexible as a gymnast.
reddsun1 Posted January 14, 2009 Posted January 14, 2009 ah, many thanks for the link, Agent ONE. I like the Europa SE; the specs give the impression of it being quite a fun little road rocket...
areaseven Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Edited October 31, 2010 by areaseven
areaseven Posted January 21, 2009 Author Posted January 21, 2009 BMW and G-Power have set a new record for fastest 4-door sedan in the world. The twin-supercharged 750 bhp V10 catapulted this M5 to a top speed of 228.3 mph (367.4 km/h). 2009 G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RS World Record
areaseven Posted January 22, 2009 Author Posted January 22, 2009 It's official: Fiat now owns 35% of Chrysler This means that in a few years, car owners in the U.S. will once again say, "Fix It Again, Tony!"
Agent ONE Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Their only chance for survival is to copy Skoda: http://new.skoda-auto.com/COM/model/newfab...Pages/Look.aspx $7k cars for everyone.
areaseven Posted January 25, 2009 Author Posted January 25, 2009 Steve Saleen's new company now does Dodges. This supercharged Challenger does 500 bhp (75 more than the SRT8) and starts at $64,870. 2009 SMS 570 Dodge Challenger
reddsun1 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Wow. 20 grand. For 75 horses. I just don't see it. Edited January 25, 2009 by reddsun1
reddsun1 Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 hmm, this 'chop makes the Carrera GT look pretty dang sweet with an enclosed roof...
Agent ONE Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Did you end up trading your M3 in? Yeah.. The Lotus is my only car. I didn't want to pay for parking 2 cars in downtown SF.
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