동생과 청담동 탐엔탐스에가서 이런저런 이야기와 비니지스 관련 이야기도 하다가

잠시 눈을 도로가 쪽으로 외도하였었다.

S8, S4, 다양한 고배기량의 AMG들...

포르쉐 라인업들..

너무나도 좋고 가지고 싶은 차들이 많다.

여기서 잠시 이야기하는 것은..

아무리 파워가 높다한들.. 각 차량에는 그레이드라는게 있다.

작년까지만해도 웬만한 그레이드에 비해서 충분히 커버가 되었는데

이제는 마치 소형차와 대형차의 구분처럼. 너무나도 배기량들도 커지고

순정 양산 출력도 높아져버렸다.

내가 한참 튜닝하고 해서 얻은 출력이 휠마력 430마력정도..

물론 휠마력과 엔진마력의 차이는 많이 차이가 나지만,, 수치상으로만으로도

충분히 위협이 된다.

RS8 이라고  R8 신형이 나온다는데, 순정출력이 530마력인가? 그렇다고 하는데

차가격의 차이도 있겠지만, 양산 순정 출력이 요즘 너무 높아진듯 싶다.

내가 구입하려는 R35 GTR의 경우 원래 출력은 600마력이며, 흡배기를 하고 출력을

측정한것이 587마력쯤 한다고하는데,, <부스트업시>

이렇게 생각해보니, 또 아무것도 아니군..

수익이나고 회사가 안정되는 대로, R35 GTR 은 나를 잠시라도 지나쳐가야하는

차량인것 같다.

엔진 개조없이 풀로 600마력만 뽑아서 좀 즐겨보고 싶소..

지인으로 부터 오늘아침.. 연락이 와서... GTR 신형 가지고 왔다고.. 보라고..

시동을 거는 순간.. 전율...

시트에 착석하는 순간...

이놈이다.. 라는 생각..

멀티펑션은 너무 복잡하고.. 계기판 너무 이쁘고..

쉬프트 느낌좋고...

휠에 GTR마크가 없어서 아쉬움이...

뒷좌석도 넓고...

트렁크 아주 깊고..

사진으로보다가 실물을 보니.. 엄청난 거구의 몸집...

잠못이룹니다. 구입해야겠습니다. 정말.

아.. 그 배기음과 R35의 느낌을 잊을수가 없습니다.

p.s) 정말로 R35에 비해서 너무 초라한 R34....

Holiday Auto gives us a little more information on the upcoming GT-R’s engine code, power output characteristics, FM platform and improved head light technology.

Over the last few years, there has been so much speculation surrounding just exactly what type of engine will power the upcoming Nissan GT-R. Although Japanese Automotive magazine Holiday Auto doesn’t actually confirm! that the capacity of the new engine will be 3.8L, they do explain to some extent why the new power plant won’t be a part of the VQ family of engines currently used in the V-series Skyline sedan and coupe models. Also discussed is the FM platform and how it influences the GT-R’s advertising catch-phrase and just why the new GT-R’s headlights are a step ahead of the rest.

Engine Code: VR38

Peak Power: 480ps/6,800rpm

Peak Torque: 58.0kgm/1,700 - 5,600rpm

Details: The engine powering the new GT-R will be extremely lightweight compared to engines of similar capacity and complexity. Titanium intake valves and magnesium alloy exhaust valves will be used as well as a version of the new VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology as used in the V36 Skyline Coupe. Red line is from 7,600rpm, with a 7,800rpm rev limit. Even after peak power has been achieved at 6,800rpm, 90% of maximum power will still be available from 6,800 - 7,500rpm with the power curve staying virtually flat from 6,800rpm to red line. The secret to the GT-R’s speed is in it’s ability to obtain peak torque at such low revs, as well as a very usable spread of power right across the rev range. There is even mention of the engine being designed for a maximum power output of 600ps, but being detuned to 480ps for production.

The engine powering the 2008 GT-R is not part of the VQ family… Holiday Auto have reportedly been told that the engine appearing in the new GT-R has a ‘VR’ designation, leading them to believe that it has a strong connection to the VRH35L from the Nissan R390 that contested the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race! We’ll have more on this soon.

Wide Angle HID:

In a world first, Nissan have developed new wide angle HID head lights for the GT-R, throwing light out to the sides of the car much more effectively than current HID head lights. The new HIDs reportedly allow up to 60m visibility ahead of the vehicle which will coincide with other advanced safety features to help the driver to avoid collisions.

‘Premium Midship’ Platform:

Nissan have a catch phrase for the platform of the new GT-R, they call it ’Premium Midship’. Weight has been concentrated between the front and rear wheels to make it the ultimate handling package, it being the latest and greatest incarnation of Nissan’s FM platform.

Details concerning turbo boost levels (1.5kgf/cm2), lightweight engine parts (magnesium cam covers, timing chain case and oil pan, aluminium intake manifold), high response turbochargers and carbon bonnet were also mentioned briefly. There are only a few more pieces of the GT-R jigsaw puzzle to go now…