Nissan may cancel next generation GTR?

MC · 07-28-2012, 05:20 PM

Its pure speculation at this point. The article is based on a source saying the next GT-R isnt approved yet... but they didnt mention is the R35 has 4-5 more years in it with another face lift due most likely next year.. I spoke with one of the lead engineers and the chief of global GTR marketing from japan a few months back and they both said the same thing that there is a lot of life in the current GTR and it will improve every year and thats what was currently being focused on. They said the R36 isnt even on their minds at this point.

the 4-5 year model life extension it is confirmed soa new R36 wouldnt be due until around 2018 anyway. its a stretch to say it may or may not happen at this point
It would concern me if we knew the R35 was on its last year but thats not the case. and the japanese rumor mill is heavy on a face lift that will further extend the life cycle. For now i wouldnt read too much into all of this

the_student · 07-28-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

Its pure speculation at this point. The article is based on a source saying the next GT-R isnt approved yet... but they didnt mention is the R35 has 4-5 more years in it with another face lift due most likely next year.. I spoke with one of the lead engineers and the chief of global GTR marketing from japan a few months back and they both said the same thing that there is a lot of life in the current GTR and it will improve every year and thats what was currently being focused on. They said the R36 isnt even on their minds at this point.

the 4-5 year model life extension it is confirmed soa new R36 wouldnt be due until around 2018 anyway. its a stretch to say it may or may not happen at this point
It would concern me if we knew the R35 was on its last year but thats not the case. and the japanese rumor mill is heavy on a face lift that will further extend the life cycle. For now i wouldnt read too much into all of this

Good to hear. I can't wait to cross shop one in a few years lol. When I can finally afford it!

nmjaxx9 · 07-28-2012, 06:42 PM

Yeah the original article was from inside line, and I figured it was all speculation, even if this were true like MC said it wouldn't be until after 2018 anyways.

MC · 07-28-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Yeah the original article was from inside line, and I figured it was all speculation, even if this were true like MC said it wouldn't be until after 2018 anyways.

i cannot imagine a R36 without some sort of hybrid tech and thats going to be a ways off.. the next big thing in the GT-Rs future is a body panel face lift that includes new aero. that is supposed to debut next fall at the Tokyo Motor show... that would be our 2015 GTR the details on the 2014 should be out in less than 2 months when the GTR team makes their annual sept trip to the Ring

nmjaxx9 · 07-29-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

i cannot imagine a R36 without some sort of hybrid tech and thats going to be a ways off.. the next big thing in the GT-Rs future is a body panel face lift that includes new aero. that is supposed to debut next fall at the Tokyo Motor show... that would be our 2015 GTR the details on the 2014 should be out in less than 2 months when the GTR team makes their annual sept trip to the Ring

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-30-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

Its pure speculation at this point. The article is based on a source saying the next GT-R isnt approved yet... but they didnt mention is the R35 has 4-5 more years in it with another face lift due most likely next year.. I spoke with one of the lead engineers and the chief of global GTR marketing from japan a few months back and they both said the same thing that there is a lot of life in the current GTR and it will improve every year and thats what was currently being focused on. They said the R36 isnt even on their minds at this point.

the 4-5 year model life extension it is confirmed soa new R36 wouldnt be due until around 2018 anyway. its a stretch to say it may or may not happen at this point
It would concern me if we knew the R35 was on its last year but thats not the case. and the japanese rumor mill is heavy on a face lift that will further extend the life cycle. For now i wouldnt read too much into all of this

i read this too... i heard they want to reduce weight by at least 120lbs from the 09 model and gain the engine up to 600hp, before making an R36.

07-28-2012, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 25	Its pure speculation at this point. The article is based on a source saying the next GT-R isnt approved yet... but they didnt mention is the R35 has 4-5 more years in it with another face lift due most likely next year.. I spoke with one of the lead engineers and the chief of global GTR marketing from japan a few months back and they both said the same thing that there is a lot of life in the current GTR and it will improve every year and thats what was currently being focused on. They said the R36 isnt even on their minds at this point. the 4-5 year model life extension it is confirmed soa new R36 wouldnt be due until around 2018 anyway. its a stretch to say it may or may not happen at this point It would concern me if we knew the R35 was on its last year but thats not the case. and the japanese rumor mill is heavy on a face lift that will further extend the life cycle. For now i wouldnt read too much into all of this __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 07-28-2012 at 05:26 PM.

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07-28-2012, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	Yeah the original article was from inside line, and I figured it was all speculation, even if this were true like MC said it wouldn't be until after 2018 anyways.