2001 Nissan GT-R

Exhibited with the underlying implication that this car would form the basis for the Skyline replacement, the Nissan V35 GT-R concept impressed motorshow visitors worldwide.

The clean forms are a distinct change from the production Skyline and although very little information was released about the GTR, it is likely that the 350Z production car probably stalled any grander plans for the V35.

With its surprise debut at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is provided a preview of what could become the first truly international version of the GT-R in the guise of the new GT-R Concept. Successive generations of the GT-R have incorporated superior levels of technology and performance. Its heritage of unrivaled power, providing outstanding acceleration and top speed, has been matched only by its superior handling and braking – resulting in ever-greater definitions of “quickness.” From this genome mapping, the GT-R Concept has emerged as the once and future successor to the throne, its intentions clearly stated by its wide, low, aggressive stance, massive grille opening, muscular shoulders and shortened rear deck. Inside, the GT-R Concept presents a unique four-place performance theater environment, with deep seating, full-length center console with integrated structural cage and a driver’s command center.

Nissan GT-R был представлен как концепт - это следующее поколение спорт-купе, которое должно сменить нынешний Skyline R34 GT-R. Самое интересное в Nissan GT-R - руль с левой стороны! Сие означает, что эту редкую машину (если и когда она пойдет в производство) смогут увидеть не только в Японии, но и в странах с "нормальным" движением. Что у нее будет под капотом - пока неизвестно (напомним "параметры" R34 GT-R: 2,6 л рядная шестерка с двумя турбокомпрессорами, 280 л.с., 392 Нм, полный привод, 250 км/ч, до сотни - 6 сек.). Внешность - очень убедительная...