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Spy Photos and Video: 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R Caught Lapping at Sears Point Raceway

Agent009 submitted on 2/15/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:34:40 PM

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Our spy shooters scored again after following the 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R from L.

A. to Northern California. Turns out, Nissan was headed to Sears Point raceway for some hot laps giving our guys another opportunity to snag some exclusive spy photos and video. Nissan's engineers were making lots of tire and wheel changes so we expect this excursion to California was a bit of fine tuning before the final specs are locked down for production. And one more thing: According to some hand timed laps taken by our photographers, the GT-R was lapping the 2.5-mile road course within tenths of the Porsche 911 Turbo brought along for comparison.

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Spy Photos and Video: 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R Caught Lapping at Sears Point Raceway

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EL34

I don't think I like the styling on this car.

Why not??

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 2:46:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9   

EL34

Because it looks like an IS-F.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 4:57:20 PM | | Votes: -7   

lexusis350

No it doesn't. Not even one bit. How is it like an IS-F?

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 5:43:52 PM | | Votes: 2   

EL34

The vent right behind the front wheel.

Pull both cars up and they look similar.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 7:58:59 PM | | Votes: -3   

Gennissen

FANTASTIC!!! I want one.

— Gennissen (View Profile)

Posted on 2/16/2007 2:31:00 AM | | Votes: 3   

weaponX

Who's gonna pay for a $70K Nissan?

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 2:52:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Brembo

Those enthusiasts who love performace of the 911 turbo but can't afford the price of top end porche. hehehe

I would be in line for it if I got the money.

— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 3:34:50 PM | | Votes: 6   

GTR35

This is really making you nervous isn't it weaponX? Dont worry you're not alone; every other closed minded German car's fans are with you. And see what happens when you get nervous, you ask stupid questions.
To be a real car enthusiast you must admit when you see a great performance car.

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 3:48:25 PM | | Votes: 7   

weaponX

Worried? LOL! No.

This is not a question of performance and engineering.

I’m just asking the question what 99% of the uninitiated will ask…..which is….do you really expect me to shell out $70K for a Nissan?

VW tried selling the Phaeton and look how it turned out. In the land of premium autos perception and image counts big time. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only close minded person who thinks this.

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 2/17/2007 1:43:50 PM | | Votes: 1   

answer

Looking good.

I'm still wondering what the final interior will be. I think for a lot of people the interior design/quality level will greatly affect the acceptance of such a high-priced Nissan.

I hope the Nissan corporate guys make everything about this car special, including the ad campaign and dealer service/knowledge.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 2:54:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

shiftless

Did anyone notice the sweet sound the car made when it was lapping the track. Awesome and cant wait to see it in person.

— shiftless (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 3:26:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Infinisun

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Infinisun (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 4:38:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Flat6Four

I'm a German car fan, but an enthusiast first. I can't wait to see and drive one. As far as interior goes this is the company that brought us Infinity and their interiors are pretty nice.

— Flat6Four (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 6:01:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

GTR35

That's what it's all about.

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/16/2007 1:20:04 AM | | Votes: 2   

trd1

i cant beleive this thing is acuttaly going to come out as a skyline, this thing is a beats just like before. now toyota needs to step it up and bring out the next supra or the lf-a.. ill be happy with both of them.

— trd1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 6:01:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Lexus

Dawn....that thing sounded awesome lapping around that track. Did you guys/girls see how the Skyline grip on the track, amazing. Absolutely amazing...performance, yes Toyota bring out your Supra, and do it now.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 7:03:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Lexus

All the Japanese auto hater all shitting in their pants right now. And want to guess who? well, we all know who it is here;)

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 7:04:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

vitalichaconne

lol....im all about German cars....but i always loved the skylines, this one is no exception, but when i first saw the concept pictures...i had my doubts, but after watching this vid....doubt's all gone, this is going to be a awesome car!

— vitalichaconne (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 7:29:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

sewingmachine

wow, that was sweet.

— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 2/15/2007 7:49:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

pchera01

the question is not if you like nissan or not?
do u like Skyline???
I love Skyline or Nissan GTR
if this car can deliver what every one expecting from a previous generation Skyline GTR, it will be hit
Nissan is going to use this car against porsche

— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/16/2007 2:50:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

flozel1

Too much publicity for a car that's not even scheduled for release until late next year.

— flozel1 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/16/2007 6:31:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Lexus

The invasion of the Japanese supercars has begun.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 2/16/2007 7:11:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

aussiecarnut

haha i believe there were many other GTR's before this, and I did not see an invasion. Wait for this to come out and the reaction of the Euro car makers will be fantastic - simply bringing out car's that will beat it in every facet of it's existence!

— aussiecarnut (View Profile)

Posted on 2/17/2007 8:50:19 PM | | Votes: 1   

Type707

Question: When is this supposedly "most anticipated" Nissan skyline suppose to come out anyway??? I heard its coming out this year. Anyone knows the specs, price...design on it etc.?

— Type707 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/19/2007 6:07:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

porsche993

It's going to be awesome

— porsche993 (View Profile)

Posted on 2/24/2007 11:43:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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