DoriDori
03-25-2008, 09:55 AM
So bascially I know a guy who has a love for exotic cars and has the funds to purchase them. When I mentioned to him importing a Skyline GT-R, he had never heard of them. So I'm creating a proposal of why he should import/purshcase one. If you could proofread that would be great, and if you have any suggestions or something to add, that would be better. The large spaces in the paper are images, they did not copy over from microsoft word. I also made a DVD with clips of GTRs from youtube to give him. Thanks in advance!
*Just keep it legit and I'm trying to keep the paper in "lamens" terms for him, hes not car savy.
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Why Import a Nissan Skyline???
Since the debut of the Nissan Skyline in the late 1950s, the company has offered the sports car in several trim lines, engine options, and even offered the car in a sedan version. So there were many different generations and variations of the Skyline available, but the most recognized and prized models have been the last three generations of the Nissan Skyline since 1989 in the GT-R trim level. Below is the three most recent generations:
The GT-R Production from 1989-1993 (referred to its chassis code as R32 model)
The GT-R produced from 1993-1998 (Referred to as R33 model)
The GT-R produced from 1998-2003 (referred to as R34 model)
Nissan has targeted Porsche’s 959 with the GT-R and succeded at offering the super sports enthuthiest crowd more performance at a more affordable price. The GT-R will take down Porsche’s finest in stock trim, and with minor aftermarket tuning it has been giving the title of the “Worlds fastest Street Car”, outrunning exotics quadruple in price all over the world.
The GT-R dominated virtually every race it was in at its debut in 1989 winning 29/29 Japan Touring races, and 50/50 races in the N1 Super Taikyu. Producing has stopped for the Skyline GT-R (the R35 model will be released late this year), but it still dominates the super car scene world wide.
As far as engine specifications, in a nutshell, all recent GT-Rs came with 2.6 liter inline six cylinder motor with dual over head camshafts, twin turbochargers, and independent throttle bodies. The engine code for GT-Rs is RB26DETT. Because of Japans “Gentleman’s Agreement” horsepower laws keeping power output below 280hp, Nissan advertised the car making 280 horsepower, but the motor actually made about 320hp.
“It is often possible to produce 600hp without modification of the engine internals. With extreme modification, the RB26 motor is capable of power in excess of 1 megawatt (or over 1,340 hp).”
The drivetrain is an AWD transmission controlled by an electronic clutch pack, with AWD steering called “super HICAS”, offered with 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions.
As far as asthetics, I can let the body lines of the car speak for itself. At this level of japanese sports cars, the GT-R was put thru extensive wind tunnel testing to maximize its aerodynamic effiecency, lowering drag as much as possible. The Beauty of the car is most well represented in the R34 model, which also happens to be the most recognized and popular year. This brings me to say I would recommend purchasing the R34 model for a number of reasons: latest model available, wide market for parts, wide market for tuning and matenince, most popular (it will catch a TON of attention in the U.S.), its basically an icon for the top of the line, pure bred super car. Plus the car is only available in Right Hand Drive, although there are some tuning shops who have succesfully crafter Left hand Drive GT-Rs. The problem is the motors turbines and exhuast is routed where normally a Left Hand Drives steering column would be. BUT it can be done. I feel doing so would take away from the experience and true authentic driving feel of the car. Also the selection of aftermarket parts is endless and very select. The ability to customize the vehicles is very high.
Importing Japanese vehicles is pricey and can be time consuming, that’s the reason GT-Rs are very rare to see stateside. The process of buying a VIN number for a JDM(japanese domestic Market) car can take some patience.
There are many Pros for owning a GT-R, many more than stated, but I honestly cant think of two many Cons. The only complaint I have heard for stateside owners, is that it can be annoying driving a right hand drive car on left hand drive roads. There are some unexpected blind spots, and most drive thrus don’t compliment drivers being on the opposite side of the car.
Below are some quotes:
The chart is just to get an idea, it is a couple years old so I disagree with the final price. I would expect about an average of $55,000 for a R34 GT-R, or about $70,000 for a R34 GT-R already imported and registered in the U.S. from a private seller. Most GT-Rs can be found in stock form without aftermarket parts installed from the previous owner.
A few examples found on 3/24/2008 @modifiedcartrader.com:
Mileage 35000 Miles
Price $77,000
Mileage 52000 Miles
Price $75,000
Mileage 28272 Miles
Price $70,000
Sources:
-wikipedia.org
-motorex.com
-various Japanese Tuning magazines
-modifiedcartrader.com
- my own knowledge
-youtube.com
*Video of the GT-Rs on the DVD, featuring the Mines R34 (fastest street car).
*Just keep it legit and I'm trying to keep the paper in "lamens" terms for him, hes not car savy.
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Why Import a Nissan Skyline???
Since the debut of the Nissan Skyline in the late 1950s, the company has offered the sports car in several trim lines, engine options, and even offered the car in a sedan version. So there were many different generations and variations of the Skyline available, but the most recognized and prized models have been the last three generations of the Nissan Skyline since 1989 in the GT-R trim level. Below is the three most recent generations:
The GT-R Production from 1989-1993 (referred to its chassis code as R32 model)
The GT-R produced from 1993-1998 (Referred to as R33 model)
The GT-R produced from 1998-2003 (referred to as R34 model)
Nissan has targeted Porsche’s 959 with the GT-R and succeded at offering the super sports enthuthiest crowd more performance at a more affordable price. The GT-R will take down Porsche’s finest in stock trim, and with minor aftermarket tuning it has been giving the title of the “Worlds fastest Street Car”, outrunning exotics quadruple in price all over the world.
The GT-R dominated virtually every race it was in at its debut in 1989 winning 29/29 Japan Touring races, and 50/50 races in the N1 Super Taikyu. Producing has stopped for the Skyline GT-R (the R35 model will be released late this year), but it still dominates the super car scene world wide.
As far as engine specifications, in a nutshell, all recent GT-Rs came with 2.6 liter inline six cylinder motor with dual over head camshafts, twin turbochargers, and independent throttle bodies. The engine code for GT-Rs is RB26DETT. Because of Japans “Gentleman’s Agreement” horsepower laws keeping power output below 280hp, Nissan advertised the car making 280 horsepower, but the motor actually made about 320hp.
“It is often possible to produce 600hp without modification of the engine internals. With extreme modification, the RB26 motor is capable of power in excess of 1 megawatt (or over 1,340 hp).”
The drivetrain is an AWD transmission controlled by an electronic clutch pack, with AWD steering called “super HICAS”, offered with 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions.
As far as asthetics, I can let the body lines of the car speak for itself. At this level of japanese sports cars, the GT-R was put thru extensive wind tunnel testing to maximize its aerodynamic effiecency, lowering drag as much as possible. The Beauty of the car is most well represented in the R34 model, which also happens to be the most recognized and popular year. This brings me to say I would recommend purchasing the R34 model for a number of reasons: latest model available, wide market for parts, wide market for tuning and matenince, most popular (it will catch a TON of attention in the U.S.), its basically an icon for the top of the line, pure bred super car. Plus the car is only available in Right Hand Drive, although there are some tuning shops who have succesfully crafter Left hand Drive GT-Rs. The problem is the motors turbines and exhuast is routed where normally a Left Hand Drives steering column would be. BUT it can be done. I feel doing so would take away from the experience and true authentic driving feel of the car. Also the selection of aftermarket parts is endless and very select. The ability to customize the vehicles is very high.
Importing Japanese vehicles is pricey and can be time consuming, that’s the reason GT-Rs are very rare to see stateside. The process of buying a VIN number for a JDM(japanese domestic Market) car can take some patience.
There are many Pros for owning a GT-R, many more than stated, but I honestly cant think of two many Cons. The only complaint I have heard for stateside owners, is that it can be annoying driving a right hand drive car on left hand drive roads. There are some unexpected blind spots, and most drive thrus don’t compliment drivers being on the opposite side of the car.
Below are some quotes:
The chart is just to get an idea, it is a couple years old so I disagree with the final price. I would expect about an average of $55,000 for a R34 GT-R, or about $70,000 for a R34 GT-R already imported and registered in the U.S. from a private seller. Most GT-Rs can be found in stock form without aftermarket parts installed from the previous owner.
A few examples found on 3/24/2008 @modifiedcartrader.com:
Mileage 35000 Miles
Price $77,000
Mileage 52000 Miles
Price $75,000
Mileage 28272 Miles
Price $70,000
Sources:
-wikipedia.org
-motorex.com
-various Japanese Tuning magazines
-modifiedcartrader.com
- my own knowledge
-youtube.com
*Video of the GT-Rs on the DVD, featuring the Mines R34 (fastest street car).