CodeRedR51
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Supplying the engines for LMP3 too.
http://www.racer.com/pwc/item/138239-pwc-nissan-gt-r-program-set-for-changes My guess is they will either enter Erik Davis in GT-A in one of the old RJN chassis.
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I was surprised too about their decision to hang around in Supercars.
For the amount they invested in the class, and the returns they were seeing in terms of on-track results, I fully expected them to regretfully scamper off with their tails between their legs.
The fact they've decided to hang around, and stick with the V8 instead of going to a V6 turbo, is another thing that's surprised me. In the name of being competitive alone, I thought they'd jump at the chance to run an engine they know a lot better, has a better chance of getting them on pole position and the top step of the podium.
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Jordan Tresson didnt. Bryan Heitkotter didnt (though as I understand it, this was by choice).
They were able to put drivers in Blancpain seats because they had seats to be filled. What happens when one of them is worth keeping? And then another? Tell them to pack it up after a season?
Once they can no longer offer Blancpain seats, the lustre of winning GT Academy is diminished.
But, you know, BoP..... 
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Those GT3 Camaros had like 650hp/1300kg. Probably the heaviest car at the time. In this age of turbos, the AMG GT GT4 that's to be developed, should be de-tuned closer to 400-450hp. Same with the 570S.
Just wish the GT3 cars would be de-tuned to a max of 500hp. Things just start to get out of hand with more power in these supposedly "affordable" racing categories.
Just wish the GT3 cars would be de-tuned to a max of 500hp. Things just start to get out of hand with more power in these supposedly "affordable" racing categories.
DesertPenguin09
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The should make the GT4 class 300hp and call it GT300, make the GT3 class 500hp and call it GT500
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It was Nissan's idiotic LMP1 debacle (Academy winner involved as a driver) that sent Darren Cox, the originator of the Nissan GT Academy idea, away from Nissan therefore someone else had to take over his baby, no doubt with less enthusiasm for the idea and yet it still carried on.
It's PD's inability to so much as release at least a Prologue of some description a year or more ago that the hold back now.
Most winners are not going to have much of a future in the sport without Nissan's assistance although Tresson raced a GT86 in the VLN and then was involved in the Lexus GT3 project in Europe.
If anyone with the ability of Jann Mardenborough shows up again I'd expect them to make an impression. That doesn't seem pointless to me.
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The GT4 car was part of the BES. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Blancpain_Endurance_Series
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It was allowed to have the high power because it had/has not much aero and weighs the most of the GT3's (its cheap too, and has a sequential stick shift
). It clearly wasn't an advantage because (unfortunately) I do not believe one ever won a race ever.Its not as simple as power and weight sometimes...sometimes. Torque, aero, suspension build and the chassis itself when added all up can affect performance a lot.
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I think Nissan has cut back it's sporty ways thanks to it's Renault partnership. I don't have proof, but the direction the company is taking seems to indicate that they want Nissan to be the big volume seller and focus it's image on self driving and electric cars. Meanwhile Renault is ramping up more f1 involvement and relaunching the Alpine brand. I think it's part of the reason why the GTR LMP1 program was cut.
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It's funny, Ferrari don't run an FR in any GT category. They used to with the Maranello. Or Audi running the RS5 Coupe in GT3 & GT4, as they do in DTM.
I feel MR cars are less of a GT. The RR 911 shouldn't be a GT, but it's current shape looks like an FR coupe.
With Ferrari, a coupe slightly smaller than the California, would make for an awesome GT racer. Something like a 412 styled like an 812.
I'm glad they're(R8, 650S, etc) in GT racing, but the Sin, Cayman, 570, X-Bow, don't fit the description of a GT. Even less than an 86 and MX-5(especially now, with the RF).
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Can you imagine Porsche making a two door version of the Panamera? Yes, I know it's the 911, but it's not because they designed it as FR. So imagine a sportier Panamera with those styling cues instead of the 911 looks. Could almost look like a DB9 or Vantage. I just found this random render and it doesn't look awful. Almost like the new AMG GT
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CodeRedR51
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I like GT4 mostly where it's at. (Not a fan of those KTM things) The GT86 isn't suited for GT4, IMO.
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If there was such a thing, the GT86 and MX-5 would fit GT5 well.
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Super Taikyu has such a class for those two. It's named ST-4.
CodeRedR51
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The Next 2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Will Be A Hybrid Model?
Pretty sure that's impossible, no? Hybrids not allowed in GT3...
Pretty sure that's impossible, no? Hybrids not allowed in GT3...
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It is impossible. Acura had to dump their hybrid drive to enter the NSX, Nissan would be required to do the same.
Now, what if they're confusing possible information of a GT300 GT-R with the GT3? There has been some added 4WD cars in GT300, and they can't convert the GT3 so they'd need to make an actual GT300 car.
CodeRedR51
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That website doesn't seem very credible anyway, but it popped up in my news feed at work so it was slightly confusing.
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Weren't Subaru trying to do a "hybrid(and)", but wound up being a tweak for more front grip?
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A record entry list for the Adelaide round of the Australian GT. Can't wait until next Thursday.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/02/23/factory-aces-feature-clipsal-500-aus-gt-grid/
http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/02/23/factory-aces-feature-clipsal-500-aus-gt-grid/
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That article is complete ass. They have no source on the Hybrid rumour and clearly don't know the rules of GT3 as, like you say, hybrids are not allowed under GT3 regulations. The racer article they claim talks about the 2018 car doesn't mention anything of the sort and is merely a statement from Always Evolving saying they are no longer factory supported in PWC and have turned into a customer supported team. David Green mentions in the racer article that "the upcoming season will be one where developing the new Nissan GT-R chassis will take precedence", however it's not clear if he's talking of his own team in regards to the 2017 car or referring to Nissan as the reason why they've pulled factory support. It does not mention anything about funding development of the 2018 car like Autoworldnews claim.
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