12-20-2007, 01:13 PM
All in all, from preliminary reports, I think the GT-R is and will be a very impressive car. The ZO6 will undoubtedly be compared against the GT-R, as it has been to everything else given its world beating status and 70k price tag. People can't get over what a world beater the ZO6 is for the price, and rightly so. But don't forget that this car's intended target from the beginning was the 997 Turbo. Much like the ZO6, I think the GT-R will prove to do the same "world beating" on higher priced cars but from a totally different perspective, a 4 seater GT with AWD and more creature comforts.
On the topic of the GT-R vs. others at the 'ring, don't forget the driver equation. It may just be that Nissan's hotshoe is more talented or capable at the 'ring than GM's equivalent. I actually have a video of Nissan's test driver (and Falken JGTC race car driver) lapping a R34, and he could do it with his eyes closed. I think he quoted his number of laps as being in the thousands. I seem to remember GM's testing at the Nurburgring to be a recent addition to their regimen, but I'm pretty sure Nissan has been venturing to Germany to test the GT-R for several years. Also don't forget that the 'ring is probably the most variable track on earth, it can be raining at one part and not at the other side of the track. I'd be curious to see the same driver on the same day drive both cars back to back.
On the topic of the GT-R vs. others at the 'ring, don't forget the driver equation. It may just be that Nissan's hotshoe is more talented or capable at the 'ring than GM's equivalent. I actually have a video of Nissan's test driver (and Falken JGTC race car driver) lapping a R34, and he could do it with his eyes closed. I think he quoted his number of laps as being in the thousands. I seem to remember GM's testing at the Nurburgring to be a recent addition to their regimen, but I'm pretty sure Nissan has been venturing to Germany to test the GT-R for several years. Also don't forget that the 'ring is probably the most variable track on earth, it can be raining at one part and not at the other side of the track. I'd be curious to see the same driver on the same day drive both cars back to back.
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Past: '94 Mazda RX-7 | '04 Lexus IS300 (RIP) | '00 Jeep XJ | '99 Mazda 10AE Miata | '88 Toyota Supra Turbo
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