would you pay 100K for a hyundai?

Rui Z

The GT-R uses the AWD attesa system that was improved upon with subsequent iterations of the previous skyline GT-R. The GT-R's VQ engine is an improvement over a VQ engine series that has been on Wards 10 best engine list since the beginning minus 1 or 2 years. Just because a platform or name change occurs, doesn't mean you throw out the experience Nissan has had building a sports car for 50+ years.

But like I said, good for Hyundai for attempting. Everyone has to start somewhere. I applaud their effort and hope they come up with a good car.

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ImportConvert

I would also point out that the GT-R's transmission had no predecessor, and their failures showed it.

Further, Nissan was pioneering Ford's technology for them regarding the engine in the GT-R, referencing the cylinder "lining". I am unaware of any production Ford vehicle that actually used this plasma transfer process as early as the GT-R. Is anyone else?

baldie

From what I read a few months back, the 2011 GT500 was the first car Ford used it on, but had been researched by them since the early 90's.

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2011 Mustang GT 5.0

AlphaSnacks

There is no VQ in the GT-R. The VR38 and the VQ share absolutely nothing in common.

Rui Z

You're right, it is a VR engine. But my point was that even though the name changes don't you think Nissan learned alot from the VQ engine? Do you think Nissan would have been able to build a VR engine without previous experience from the VQ engine?

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AlphaSnacks

Yes. It took Nissan 8 years to develop the GT-R. And Nissan has had great motors long before the VQ - the VG and even VE were indestructible. It's not like in one fell swoop Nissan knew exactly what kind of motor to design and use for the GT-R. It took countless changes and many years.