Nissan replaces Skyline with 350Z in JGTC!

[nitro_2003]

I read in Autosport that Nismo and a few other JGTC teams will be switching from using the Skyline and will be using the 350Z. Looks like it's the end of an era for the skyline. I think one of the teams using a 350Z is Team Impul(i think they are the ones with the Calsonic livery?) Go to Nismo's website, there are some pictures there. The front looks like the NSX LM Race Car in GT4P.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Why didn't you provide a link?

 

[under18carbon]

Yes, yes. I think they've replaced it. I saw a little video highlight thingo, I'm not sure which race, but there was only one Skyline running in the race (a red one, is it Xanavi?), and a bunch of 350Zs.

Pretty sad to see the Skyline go, but we all have to move forward.

 

[battle_stage]

The Skyline didn't go anywhere. It'll be back in action when the GT-R comes out.

 

[The359]

Nismo Pictures

 

[wee_man]

Now that's tasty
It's a shame they're not taking the 350Z to Le Mans anymore.
Any stats for it yet .

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

I heard about it

 

[The359]

The Fairlady Z GT500 will be no different from the Skyline GT-R GT500, same turbo VQ V6 engine, same drivetrain, etc.

The two Team Nismo cars will be using the Fairlady Z, I haven't seen confirmation of the Team Impul Calsonic car switching to the Fairlady Z.

 

[///M-Spec]

So they just slapped a different silhouette body on top... kinda like a 'Cup car?


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[battle_stage]

No, they just share the same parts.

 

[The359]

The Skyline GT-R had already switched to running the VQ Turbo V6 in 2003 after they found it better then the RB26DETT they used before.

 

[JohnBM01]

While my Friday night hasn't been very good to me, it's been good to see the 350Z with GT500 capability and power. Nowadays, I'm starting to think Nissan has nicer looking cars now. The Skyline R34 is a beast, and is also the most popular Japanese car among car fans. Some say the R35 looks like a disappointment from the mean-looking R34. Heck, I'm surprised the R35 doesn't have the JGTC treatment yet.

Anyhow, some of those JGTC rides would look great racing in America. We invite them to take cars and make them huge contenders here in the States. I mean, they'll need more power, maybe some stricter race car regulations and all, but that 350Z is SWEET.

 

[Darin]

Originally posted by JohnBM01
Heck, I'm surprised the R35 doesn't have the JGTC treatment yet.

I don't think the R35/G35 would look very good racing. The 350Z has been Nissan's focus as ive seen. Here in america, you got the Murano, a SUV that looks like the 350Z, the Altima and Maxima, both which I think look somewhat like the 350Z. And theres alot more. Oh yea, the R35/G35 looks like the 350Z also. But my question is, what is gonna happen to the team that ran a 350Z in the GT-300 class last year?

 

[battle_stage]

There is no R35.

 

[Darin]

The Infinity G35 is basicly the next-generation Skyline. Its not called the R35, but you basicly can.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by Darin
The Infinity G35 is basicly the next-generation Skyline. Its not called the R35, but you basicly can.

the G35 is knowns as the skyline in japan, however it is not a GTR, the GTR wont be out untill 2007.... and even then it will be known only as the GTR the skyline and GTR names will be separated into luxury and sporty parts. They will also be discontinuing the R series chassis codes and adopt something new and are also getting rid of the RB series engines for a new V6 engine.

 

[The359]

The new Skyline/G35 is on the "V35" platform, the next generation Nissan GT-R will be on the "R35" platform. They just split Skyline and GT-R into two seperate vehicles after the R34.

 

[Darin]

Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy
They will also be discontinuing the R series chassis codes and adopt something new and are also getting

Which is known as the VQ series.

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Originally posted by Darin

Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy
They will also be discontinuing the R series chassis codes and adopt something new and are also getting

Which is known as the VQ series.

Yeah but with car still 4 years away I expect things to change, we will see. They already have VQ series engines why would they name the chassis the same thing.

 

[Dorifto]

Do you guys think this will be in GT4?

 

[toyomatt84]

I'd sure hope so. That's a sick looking 350z.

Nice update, since the R34 hasn't been made for a while.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

That 350Z look's heap's cool, except for the back of it.
I hope it is in GT4 though!

 

[JohnBM01]

You know, I think the seen the PSM Magazine DVD featuring GT4. If I am not mistaken, there are two possibilities...

(1) The 350Z will be available with a paintscheme based on Steve Millen's 300ZX that raced Sebring in 1996. This is what I've seen in the DVD, so I won't be surprised if this car DOESN'T make it.

(2) There MAY be chance that the cool pictures on the first page will be an idea as to come up with newer-model GT-R cars. Some teams that would make exceptional machines are the Calsonic Skyline, the Castrol Skyline from the 2000 season, the Pennzoil Skyline (for those of you who like yellow), the Loctite Zexel Skyline, and maybe a Gran Turismo-sponsored one (which is most likely).

For now, you can call the 350Z the "Interim GT-R" until the 2007 GT-R comes out. If I'm not mistaken, Nissan and Renault have joined forces. Now, about the new G35. I think it would make a nice GTS car. They just need a specialized tuner salon in Europe or America. I say this because they will need to make some horsepower and some lightweight parts. If this G35 gets 450hp or more, and if it is lighter than JGTC regulations, the end result: Japan is BACK in international racing. Another idea I had was that... well, look at the G35. The G35 has tall headlights and a big grill. If Nissan was nuts, they'd make an LMP (or even a GTP) based on the looks of the G35. A GT1 may be possible. Because after all, the legacy of the Skyline is highly apparent in Japan. It's the most popular car in Japan. Why not make the most of its popularity and come up with a supercar of it? Hey, Corvette came up with a GT1-looking Corvette nearly 10 years ago, so why not Nissan? Just remember, Toyota (Nissan's rivals) will be watching...

 

[Darin]

Originally posted by JohnBM01
You know, I think the seen the PSM Magazine DVD featuring GT4. If I am not mistaken, there are two possibilities...

(1) The 350Z will be available with a paintscheme based on Steve Millen's 300ZX that raced Sebring in 1996. This is what I've seen in the DVD, so I won't be surprised if this car DOESN'T make it.

*cough*1996 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona*cough*

Steve Millen won the 1996 rolex with the 300ZX. And if im right, he did run the 12 hours also. But it was more recognized at Daytona.

 

[The359]

The "Z LM Edition" was already in GTC featuring a remake of the FedEx red/white/blue sponsership that Nissan had on their 300ZX in the late 90s.

 

[JohnBM01]

(I hate that *cough cough* talk. Nonsensical and ridiculous.)

Anyhow, as a racing fan, I known that 300ZX at the 12 Hours of Sebring. I call it as I remember it. So if there is something I may not know, then feel free to tell me.

Now if I had to give a suggestion on a great paintscheme, I'd say to give the 350Z LM a paintscheme based on the GT500 champs, the Motul Skyline (can't tell you what the actual team name is). You know, the one on the first page. I don't think I have a favorite JGTC Skyline paintscheme that would look good on the 350Z. Now since GT can give any dag nabbed paintscheme they want (even generics), who knows what the car will get?