Popular Mechanics Nissan GT-R: Winner of Automotive Excellence Awards (Design)

The bodywork is slick, with a very low coefficient of drag of .27. According to Nissan design boss Shiro Nakamura, “The element of functionality is core to the GT-R.” Translation? The body panels aren’t for style. They’ve been crafted to serve performance.
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EL34EL34 - 1/1/2008 4:48:45 PM
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This car unequivocally has no styling.

I would buy a fast car with styling and buy a motorcycle to go fast for the price of this car.


Homer008Homer008 - 1/1/2008 5:13:04 PM
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I wouldn't piss on your comments even if it were on fire, EL34..retard moranic kid.


Me.

I'm waiting for your reply, clown.


EL34EL34 - 1/1/2008 8:28:04 PM
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kaisersozedude, nicehomer doesn't know how to be nice.

:-(


t_bonet_bone - 1/1/2008 11:46:57 PM
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Nice post, kaisersozedude. The styling on the GTR is so laughably poor that it looks like a test mule.


Homer008Homer008 - 1/1/2008 5:06:25 PM
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.27 is awesomely slick with one of the most beautifully designed machine both inside and out.

a fine job indeed!


EL34EL34 - 1/1/2008 8:29:28 PM
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You must be looking at an '08 Vette ;-)


STJ88STJ88 - 1/1/2008 5:22:17 PM
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I like the GTR's design very much, and the interior is very nice.


528i528i - 1/1/2008 5:26:32 PM
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Design: Nissan GT-R
Value: GMC Yukon Hybrid & Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Performance: BMW M3
Versatility: Chrysler Town, Country, Grand Caravan
Fun To Drive: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Off-Road Ability: Toyota Land Cruiser
Technical Innovation: Ford Sync
Luxury: Cadillac CTS
Workhorse: GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD & Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 HD


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 1/1/2008 6:01:59 PM
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Like I always said... The design doesn't matter so long as Form follows Function, as is the case here...

Congrats Nissan.


Htay7500Htay7500 - 1/1/2008 7:10:48 PM
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congrats!


LexusLexus - 1/2/2008 1:08:07 AM
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The Nissan GT-R should of have Won the Performance award as well. Come on....it run around the famous German track in 7:38s and do 0-60 in 3.3s or less. And the best part is, it only $70k?

Wow...! what a monster, no doubt it is the Fire breathing Godzilla from the land of the rising Sun.


M53RM53R - 1/2/2008 2:22:15 AM
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GO BMW M3 :)


farabira1farabira1 - 1/2/2008 4:12:24 AM
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GTR is very distinct from other cars, like the Porsche 911 because it's design is functional rather than cosmetic. That is exactly why both are awesome, and this is exactly why both designs make sense, rather than just trying to be pretty or something.


pacotacololpacotacolol - 1/2/2008 9:34:16 AM
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2008 is going to be loaded with supercars. i can tell


PerformanceGuyPerformanceGuy - 1/2/2008 1:18:21 PM
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This car is so amazing, I love everything about it. It flat out ROCKS!!


Need4SpeedNeed4Speed - 1/3/2008 12:17:15 PM
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It has proved its performance credentials...now lets see if it can prove its reliability!


PorschinatorPorschinator - 1/4/2008 4:50:04 PM
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Apparently you will get knocked by fan boys if you type anything negative about he GT-R...lol. What I respect most about the GT-R is its sole purpose to be ALL about performance.

I think it is kind of funny for a Nissan Exec to have to say the looks are more about performance than style. I guess they have heard critics talk about the style as well. :)

No one looks at a Corvette? Why is that exactly Kraut? All Corvette drivers I know swear by them. I am looking foward to test driving the GT-R if I can find one and compare it to the 911 in drive feel.


luciddlucidd - 1/5/2008 12:47:01 AM
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Everyone will be a critic... including myself.
I've had 2audis, 2toyotas, acura, honda... and now an infiniti.
I'm going to say that I like all brands... not biased except the fact that I love my New G35sport.
In my opinion, the GTR design wise, is not exotic - but very cool and somewhat different = postitive in my books...[notice my careful choice of words to explain this "art-like" subject?]
For what this car is + at its price --- it stands for many things that we seek for in a sports car in this continent. Before this car, our choices were small - Corvette, Camaro, Mustang GT, ummm what else? The German M5/M6 is too much, although plenty fast... NSX is coming, the LFA is coming too... BUT - NSX will be double the GTR's price at their current prices - and the new one is probably going to be more $$.... LFA? - even if Lexus is able to match or BEAT the GTR's performance - this LFA will be triple the price of the GTR. .. Sure, the LFA looks more exotic - with Ferarri/Lambo like looks - but too much $$... BMW's M3?-doesn't even come close to the numbers that the GTR is outputing!-at almost the same cost range [fully loaded].
Anyways, with this car, Nissan is going to PISS alot of ppl off - porsche,bmw,merc,GM[latest 620hp corvette,viper,etc] - because it beats everything at lower cost = ALL ABOUT THE GTR!
...
Gotta Get One!
RR


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