Launching Of The Nissan Skyline GTR R35 Spec II AKA Godzilla
Sunday, July 26, 2009
25 July was the official launching of the new Nissan GTR R35 SpecII which is an improvement over the first model and minor changes have been made to make the GTR better and also GTR will have full technical support and warranty from Boustead throught is NHPC. B.Z.O.C.A was invited to the launching of the GTR and all the Z gathered in front of the boustead showroom.
Arrival of the VVIP for the launching of the GTR R35 Spec II.
Lim Jin Lee the executive manager of boustead gace a welcoming speech and explains the GTR's history and also give a few details of the new GTR R35.
The moment everyone has been waiting for the emergence of the GTR R35 SpecII, BZOCA, the invites and also the press will now have a closer look at the GTR.
The SpecII is using a VR38DETT engine which is a 3.8Liter Twin Turbo V6 engine which produces 485hp. The V6 is lighter and more compact to ensure better weight distribution of the car and offers more power and torque especially when its is combined with the GR6 transmission. The GTR engines is low emission and good consumption for a high performance car. Some of the engine parts uses magnesium for furthur weight reduction. The engine should also be serviced by a certified oil to protect the plasma bore from excessive wear and tear.
The dual-clutch GR6 gearbox which is as good or even better the the previous 6MT ATTESA-TS Pro which are used on previos GTR models. The gearbox also comes with 1.5way lsd to ensure traction on high speed run. Its also one of the fastest gerabox where it changes gears in just 0.2sec which is almost an instant response.
The Brakes are built to Nissan specifications by Brembo which is a 15" Brembo floating disc rotor, 6-Pot Caliper in the front and 4-Pot in the rear and in the SpecII GTR the brakes are rebadged to Nissan and fits in the 20" light alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE070 high performance, run flat 255/40R20 in front and 285/35R20 in the Rear.
The Brakes are built to Nissan specifications by Brembo which is a 15" Brembo floating disc rotor, 6-Pot Caliper in the front and 4-Pot in the rear and in the SpecII GTR the brakes are rebadged to Nissan and fits in the 20" light alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE070 high performance, run flat 255/40R20 in front and 285/35R20 in the Rear.
NHPC is officially open and Mr.Lim Jin Lee gave a detailed explaination on what the NHPC is all about and also the GTR parts and merchandise are also showcased at the NHPC which caters to Nissan's high performance vehicle such as the GTR and aslo the 350-370Z.
A new GTR owner was also given a GTR racing glove.
A new GTR owner is being briefed on the GTR functions and gadgets such as the multi display and the characteristics of the GTR when driving.
Tomorrow Sunday, 26th July 2009, NHPC will be open to public and will be showcasing previous GTR models to show the GTR's History
July 26, 2009 4:21 AM
whats in the gift bags??
July 26, 2009 7:55 AM
Congratulations to Boustead Sendirian Berhad for the launching of the Nissan GTR and the NHPC.
Cheers,
Carzine
July 26, 2009 9:20 AM
a GTR poster and a book explaining about the GTR
July 26, 2009 9:53 AM
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July 26, 2009 9:55 AM
A good event. Able to see the GTR much closer. Nice to meet with you again SleeperV... still think we should have the whole plate LOL.
July 26, 2009 10:13 AM
Nice to meet you too. Yes, we should've had the whole plate hehe
July 26, 2009 3:08 PM
aahhhh....my dreams is now a reality.....good job boustead.
July 26, 2009 3:24 PM
Not Nissan Skyline R35 la...Nissan GTR only
July 26, 2009 6:52 PM
GTR V-spec is a nice car if all you want is exclusivity. This is the same case with the Mugen RR (the normal RR, not the advanced concept).
Albeit all the performance accessories under its hood, IMO the normal GTR is a somewhat better all-rounder and is much less expensive than the V-spec version. Not sure about the price here tho, but in UK you could actually buy 2 GTR's for the price of a V-spec.
The only parts that are special to the V-spec (and according to Nissan, is where most of your money go to) is its super expensive carbon ceramic brakes which according to reviews cooked after 3 laps on the 'Ring', front splitter with carbon ducts, carbon rear wing, more carbon to replace the rear seats and a steering mounted boost button.
Most of the parts on the V-spec (e.g manually adjustable carbon Recaro seats, a new diffuser and titanium-coated exhaust, black forged Rays wheels, performance-orientated rubber and fixed-rate suspension) are available for GTR thru NISMO.
All the above still doesn't justify the hefty cost for a V-spec but to each his own. If you've the money to spare and love exclusivity, go ahead and get a V-spec for the ultimate bragging right. A normal joe like me (if i ever struck lottery, that is) would be just as happy with a GTR.
Just my 2 cents :)
July 26, 2009 7:02 PM
And to those wondering, was just talking about the GTR line-up in general and not specific to the post hehe
July 26, 2009 10:57 PM
a pity theres no track in brunei....di mna tah gtr owners melasing tu hehe
July 27, 2009 12:41 AM
Some should post the cost to run and maintain the R35... Let everyone know the hidden cost on this Godzilla. Tyres, oil, gearbox oil, brake pads, milage that the engine and gearbox oil needs to be change and so on.....
July 27, 2009 2:58 AM
From what i know, maintenance is going to be a pain in the a** since Nissan has decided not to release it's technical know how on the GTR to outside parties aside authorized ones (such as NHPC and maybe some major aftermarket companies for purpose of parts development) to protect its intellectual property.
That could mean OEM parts will only be available thru dealers which translates into a hefty price tag on top of the already expensive selling price of the car itself. But my assumption is, if you could afford a B$150k car, i'm sure you can also afford the cost that comes with maintaining it.
Can't imagine what's the cost will be like in neighbouring M'sia since the GTR will cost you a whopping rm700k a pop....that's Porsche Cayman territory mind you....
July 27, 2009 8:52 AM
its call Spec-V. not V-Spec..
July 27, 2009 12:06 PM
Yea... I also would like to know the maintenance and running cost of the the R35 before I commit to buy.
Yes, I know that the price of R35 is cheap compare to the other super car but if the cost of maintaining it is more than let say a porsche, then i don't see the point.
Most ppl say that if you can afford to buy the car then you should be able to afford to maintain the car. Well, not everyone, probably only some.
July 27, 2009 9:18 PM
Ah the GTR SpecV, that's a whole different GTR if you ask me..The price i heard for that car is around $200K++++..I know it is insane but it is only for the Hardcore GTR fans. There's currently one running in Brunei.
To put it this way, supercars are meant to be expensive and costly to maintain especially the likes of BMWs, Porsches and not to mention the Ferrari's and lamborghinis..But Im sure that the GTR will be little bit cheaper to maintain than the above exotic supercars from Europe.
Nevertheless we are talking about GTR here, its a perfectly built modern supercar that is already a legend. Im sure you can't deny the Fun & Joy the GTR has to offer with its endless power combines with its superb handling that could even make a supercar double its price tag cry. To those who are lucky enough to get their hands on the GTR, We are forever Respect you..
Well to know more on the maintenance price issue of the GTR in Boustead, why not kindly ask the salesperson there..Im sure they will gladly be of a help.
Cheers,
Carzine
July 27, 2009 10:51 PM
Anon...top of the line Skylines and GTR is labelled as V-spec and not Spec-V.....even the badge on the car says V-spec....go back and do your research first
July 28, 2009 12:55 AM
there's no nd to argue on small things speedster.. it doesnt really matter whthr its v-spec or spec-v... some car enthusiasts knw d diff between those two.. most importntly.. Gt-r is such an incredible, fast n magnificent make of all time.
July 28, 2009 2:14 AM
"Anonymous said...
its call Spec-V. not V-Spec..
July 27, 2009 8:52 AM"
Nah not trying to argue but the previous comment does sound like someone's trying to correct my so-called mistake. But anyway, it's agreed that the GTR is nonetheless a great car
July 28, 2009 2:24 AM
Is that Wafi who got the gloves? He bought a GTR?
July 28, 2009 6:48 AM
Oh i c speedster... ehe.. d person who did that must ve been in d 'GT-R Mode' ehehe.. he jez showed us a syndrome called ''Buy Me a Gt-r Hurry''. No need to worry mate, em sure that lad also a Gt-r Fan.
Well,anyway, in the long run, i dnt think i cnt afford to get myself one of the beasts. For those who finally managed to park the godzilla in their garage, Congrats. Simply, i jez cant afford it...
July 28, 2009 9:25 PM
Yeah same here too...Unless the Almighty decides to boost my luck by showering me with His grace, i'd settle for something along the lines of a Type-R, Evo's, STI's or a Z.
Cheers to the lucky punters who managed to own one :)
July 29, 2009 3:38 AM
i can't agree more wth ya speedster Evo's n as such are considered best cars to buy...
Sometimes its just 'nafsu' ehehe...affordable, but after 3-4 years..jual balik... cmanakn abis loan tu ehehe..
i used to own Gt-s skyline r33, but aftr few years m bored wth d design n stuff... thanks God it's gone now..
my current car is 350jm cefiro..Its accelerate well, Gd enuff for me.. n still a VQ35 engine.
July 29, 2009 10:15 PM
Perhaps its not too late for me to say congrats to the owner of the new Godzilla :)
Yeah, for a mere mortal like myself I can only dream about of owning such a supercar. Heck I can't even buy a used R33 GTR, let alone an R35 GTR with its high price tag and prohibitive running costs but my so-called 90's sports car will do me just fine indeed hehehe
I do feel proud of us Bruneians coz there are quite a number of GTRs running around in our country :)
Long live the JDM machines ;)