http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=6067

It's finally starting to happen, the beans are being spilled just months before Tokyo Motor Show. Nissan's new GT-R engine is in actuality, not from the VQ family at all, but a VR, engine code: VR38. Peak power is estimated at 480 metric horsepower @ 6,800 rpm; torque comes in at a strong 419 lb-ft @ 1,700 - 5,600rpm.

News is that the new VR is even lighter than the VQ and VK series of engines that have similar capacities. Here's where things get pricey, titanium intake valves and magnesium alloy exhaust valves will be used as well as a version of the new VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology as used in the V36 Skyline Coupe. Red line is from 7,600rpm, with a 7,800rpm rev limit--almost 8 grand, we love it

Even after the VR hits all 480 metric ponies at 6,800rpm, the engine is still able to provide 90-percent of maximum power up to redline. Certainly Nissan used the improvements learned from the VQ35HR (high response) for the new VR, giving it nearly-instant torque with a strong, powerband throughout. The engine will be turn-key capable of almost 600 hp.

We hope to drive the GT-R very soon. More information to come.


Direct M3 competitor anybody?!?!

 

i like to think that the GTR is above the M3

 

Yeah, but the M3 is a luxury sport coupe. The GT-R is an all out sports car. If the G was to receive the GT-R's motorwork, with its luxurious image, I think its safe to say it will be a DIRECT competitor to the M3. The GT-R's direct competitor is the 911/Turbo, not exactly the M3. It will be cross-shopped with the M3, but that is not what Nissan is aiming at. The M3 will be slaughtered all day long by the GT-R.

 

\Man.. I hope they do a butt-lift before they roll out those GTR.. Everytime I see the rear of that car, it reminds me of Cobalt..:P

 

Good find....Thanks for the information...Can't wait...

 

I like what I'm hearing.

 

Yeah I agree. Lets just hope infiniti drops the engine in the G37 so it can compete with the M3. Maybe for 2010 lets pray.

 

i think what is really great about the GT-R is the new chassis called premium midship -- read a little inside tech about it and wow is all i can say.... picture how our G's feel when you have a full suspension set up but now you'll have a lot better steering feel, less understeer -- feeling very light and nimble.

 

Great scoop!

 

Mention of the Premium Midship platform and the car's wide angle HID headlights can be found here: http://www.7tune.com/?p=88

Nothing too secret as you can see but interesting nonetheless.

 

yes this car is turing into a supercar