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The New Gtr Specs For The Us?

Diecast Collector — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:49:32 +0000

US SPEC INFORMATION: The 2009 Nissan GT-R will go on sale in the United States in June of 2008 with a base price of $69,850. The premium model will sell for $71,900, and will include a Bose sound system, side airbags, and heated seats. The Bose system consists of 11 speakers mounted in rigid aluminum diecast panels. The car’s pre-order program, available through select US dealers, will begin in January.
2009 Nissan GT-R: Awesome From Afar
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has broken cover. Or rather, several well-known automotive media outlets have blown its cover! When the December 2007 cover of Motor Trend got leaked (or swiped) from the printer, press embargoes were tossed aside, along with it the thin veil of secrecy the GT-R was still hiding. Namely its off-the-chart performance numbers: 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, 11.7-second quarter mile, and top speed of 193 mph. Better still, the supercar is expected to be in the amazingly affordable $70-80K range.
Unveiled at Last
The black covers that hid the GT-R’s nose are gone and reveal a chiseled carbon fiber nose piece, flanked on both sides by small canards molded into the bumper itself. Look closely, and you can see how the deep front splitter directs air to the radiator and around the car. The sleek shape of the new R35 is a commendably slick 0.27 Cd (co-efficient of drag). Twin NACA ducts in the hood channel air directly to the small IHI turbos located underneath. They’re not the only low-drag aero devices used on the car, either. The front fenders have functional air ducts that sweep back from the sides of the car, drawing heat away from the engine compartment. One detail not readily apparent is the rear carbon-fiber splitter that uses airflow under the chassis to develop downforce. While standard practice for LeMans prototypes, these types of details are reserved for only a few road-going machines. Nissan engineers knew the enormous performance envelope for this car would require every (aero) trick in the book! Rear styling of the R35 features the iconic twin round taillights of the GT-R series. All in all, Nissan stylists have created a modern, functional shape that pays appropriate homage to the legendary line.
V-6 Power First for GT-R
Looking under the hood of the new PM (Prime Midship) chassis reveals the front-mounted engine is mounted far back for better weight distribution. But there’s no blown straight six for this thoroughly modern supercar. The new twin turbocharged 3.8 liter V-6 is named the VR38 and puts out 473 hp at 6,400 rpm and 433 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm in its initial state of tune. No doubt Nissan will have more on tap for the future, but all appearances suggest that this is the engine to be federalized for North American use. Expect the compact IHI turbos to have little to none of the dreaded turbo lag of years past. An extremely clean turbo installation utilizes separate plenums and tuned intake runners for each bank of the engine. Expect to hear more details on this amazing powerplant in the near future.
Meanwhile, a carbon fiber prop shaft transfers power to the rear- mounted transaxle. Utilizing a six-speed, direct-drive semi-automatic gearbox, Nissan’s latest AWD creation can vary power delivery from 50/50 (front/rear) to 2/98 for heavy acceleration. By utilizing the paddle shifters, GT-R pilots may sample full-throttle, no lift upshifts, and computer-guided downshifts with full rev matching. The GT-R’s suspension is more familiar, with twin wishbones up front and a five-link rear. The dampers are electronically controlled, with three separate programs (race, sport and comfort) available at the touch of a button. More extreme are the 20” alloy wheels with massive six-piston Brembo (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers with equally enormous 15.2” rotors. You’ll need that kind of stopping power, as the latest R35 is expected to tip the scales at a touch over 3,792 pounds.
Silken Hammer
Inside the cockpit, it’s luxury blended with pure performance. Racing-style leather seats with large side bolsters will hold you (and your passengers) in place, although I’m not sure anyone really wants to be tossed around in the smallish 2+2 seats in back! A beautifully sculpted instrument panel features a center-mounted tach (with a 7K redline) and a smaller speedo on the left. The instruments move up and down with the steering wheel, so each driver can find the perfect position. Nissan continues their superb job in blending traditional control surfaces with cutting edge technology. A good example is the center stack with traditional HVAC controls in the center and a large video screen just above this. Toggling through this display provides such diverse information as turbo boost, g-loadings, engine performance parameters and which of the really hot girls is lusting for a ride in your new GT-R. OK, I made that last one up. Step into the new R35 and you’ll find everybody wants a ride!

Answer This!!!?

Diecast Collector — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:57 +0000

WHO THINKS PEOPLE IN HERE NEED TO GET A LIFE. SOMEONE MAKE ME UNDERSTAND WHAT DIFFERENCE IT MAKES WHAT KIND OF CAR PEOPLE DRIVE. I WANT TONY STEWART TO WIN, I DONT CARE WHAT HE DRIVES. HOW CAN YOU BE A FAN OF A MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR, THATS STUPID. I HAVE HIS HOME DEPOT ORANGE ALL OVER MY HOUSE, AND NOT ONE OF HIS ITEMS SAYS CHEVY, EXEPT THE DIECAST CARS, ITS ALL PRETTY MUCH SAYS HOME DEPOT, SO WHY DOES EVERYONE CARE SO MUCH? IF YOU ARE A FAN OF RACING, IT SHOULDNT MATTER. WE ALL GO TO THE RACES AND WATCH THE RACES, NOT TO SEE IF CHEVY WINS OR LOSES. TO SEE WHO AND I MEAN WHO, NOT WHAT WINS THE RACE AND THE CHAMPIONSHIP. I ROOT FOR TONY STEWART, THE PERSON, NOT WHETHER OR NOT HE DRIVES A CHEVY OR TOYOTA, OR A FREAKIN SPACESHIP. I JUST LOVE RACING.

Is The Tootsietoy Model T Ford Toy From 1912 Worth Anything?

Diecast Collector — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:59:40 +0000

Hi, my great grandfather gave me a little tootsie toy model T ford die cast truck that he got as a gift from the police force for his 50th anniversary 50 years ago. on the bottom it says “Model T Ford 1912 Tootsie toy Chicago 24 USA.” I was reading about it on the internet and I saw that it was a “prized collectors item.” It is in great runnning condition, but the paint is chipping in places. It has yellow plastic wheels and the rest is diecast. the seats are painted yellow, the steering wheel and the front radiator are painted gold, and the rest is painted black. I was wondering if it was worth anything. Any information about it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Toy Museums.?

Diecast Collector — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:44:36 +0000

I have quite a large collection of model cars ,close to alomst 800 and rising, I have desided its time for me to stop and grow up,the models are mostly 1/43rd scale and are made by lledo, vangauards,and oxford diecast nearly all boxed apart from one or two some of the boxes are a bit tatty but they are over 20 years old but the cars themselfs are all mint and never been played with,and quiet a few of them are of limited editions,I do also have a few 1/18th scale cars made by auto art,solido,ertal, and yatming, other makes I have are matchbox and corgi and are of a mixture of superkings and juinor scales,are there any toy museums in the uk where I can donate them?
I would sell them but I’d never get my money back,although I have looked up the prices in Model price guides,you can only get what people are willing to pay for them at the time,I rather have them go somewhere where they can be enjoyed by all.

Design A Custom Model Car…?

Diecast Collector — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:51:29 +0000

My boyfriend had a car that was his baby. He put a lot of work into it to customize it. For Christmas I was thinking of trying to find some way to get custom model car of his, but I’m not sure if that’s even possible. Does any one know where I can have something like this made? Or even just find a diecast of a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. Even if it wasn’t customized I’m sure he would appreciate it.

Where To Find 1983-89 Mitsubishi Starion,chrysler Conquest,or Mitsubishi 2000(japanese Name) Model Cars???

Diecast Collector — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:53:34 +0000

Diecast or plastic small scale cars you paint,build,or already assembled.I found one site and I’m looking for others.

Ford Five Hundred?

Diecast Collector — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:47:40 +0000

Does anyone know if the audiophile 6 disk radio has an AUX port on the back? There is an option for AUX but I can’t find the AUX input. Does anyone know where it is? 2005 Five Hundred Ltd. Also I want to get a model of my car I hope diecast metal. Does anyone know where I can get the model from? I want to add a chrome grill and some nice chrome acessories to my car anyone know a good website or something? Thanks for all the help

Where Can I Buy A Plastic Model Car Of Nascar’s Carl Edwards..?

Diecast Collector — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:51:30 +0000

I have been to Revells website, ebay,.. only thing I can find is diecast……. I cant find one in any store, either Busch series #60 or Nascar #99…….

I’am Looking For A Price On A Matchbox Car? It Is A Model A Ford 1979 Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Truck Can Anyone

Diecast Collector — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:45:07 +0000

It’s a diecast truck.

In Hkg Where Can I Buy Following Items :?

Diecast Collector — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:49:13 +0000

a. japanese groceries…foodstuffs…
b. metal /plastic diecast 1:200 scale commercial airplanes models.
names like, phoenix, gemini, inflight, etc…
thanks !