The much anticipated Nissan skyline GTR R35 was released late 2007 in Japan. Keeping much of its protoype looks in the 2001 Tokyo motor show (Nissan claimed production of the Skyline R35 will be based on 90% of the prototype model), it has relit the fire for all Skyline fans. Personally, I felt the Skyline R35 was a step back from its predecessors, but the Skyline GTR R35 is definately a winner in my books. Traditionally, the Skylines have been somewhat overly focused on pure performance with very little creature comforts in for the cabin crew (but hey, why else are you driving a Skyline GTR if you’re not in it for the performance). However, the new Skyline R35 has achieved the best of both worlds. The new 3.8L DOHC VR38DETT engine pumping out a nice 353kW/473hp with pulling power of 588 Nm @ 3200-5200 rpm is set to impress the power hungry driver, but they have also included a few extra luxuries with leather as standard as well as premium Bose speakers as an optional extra. A more powerful V. Spec model is said to be in the works with 410 kW / 550 hp of power (an increase of 57 kW / 77 hp). The Skyline R35 boasts a 0-100km/h times of approx 3.5secs, you’re sure to get from point A to B very, very quickly.
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