First Details of 2013 GT-R emerge

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Because the Z doesn't sell enough to make it worthwhile for Nissan. They planned for sales of 30k units a year, it sells 10k. As a mid-range sports car it's just not a worthwhile investment, whereas you have the GT-R, a halo car competing against the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, Corvette, etc., that is going to keep Nissan's name in the news and elevate the brand as a whole.

Yes, it might not sell as many units as the Z, but it has a bigger impact from a marketing perspective.

Oh, and I would be surprised if the GT-R only received 570 hp. I'm guessing 600+ will be more like it.

Originally Posted by MC

there are 2 more model years left for the R35 after the 13.... by the last year i expect 600

for 2013... its confirmed to be between 570-580

still that will be good for a 10.7 ish 1/4 mile verging on 130 mph