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  1. 06-28-2007, 04:31 AM #1
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    Ultimatecarpage.com update (06-28-07)

    Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

    One of the Goodwood Festival of Speed's biggest accomplishments is that many supercar manufacturers feel it is important enough to debut brand new machines in the 'Supercar Run'. This weekend we witnessed another development as Nissan took this opportunity to preview the GT-R to be officially launched in October at the Tokyo Motorshow. Still wearing camouflage, the Skyline R34 replacement did look very similar to the GT-R concept launched two years ago. Quite in contrast with the high tech Nissan was the very minimalistic Concept Climax. Designed and built by two engineering graduates, this nimble roadster was completed with just hours to spare, but was still one of the highlights of the weekend. Previewed in the latest James Bond film, Aston Martin now showed the production ready version of the DBS V12. It is based on the DB9 with a lower weight and a more powerful engine. Also making its public debut at Goodwood was the Caparo T1. The specification has now been finalized and the manufacturer promises a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds courtesy of a very low weight and a high revving V8 engine.
    Both powered by a supercharged 600+ bhp V8 engine, the Mosler MT900SC and the Roush GT 600RE were among the most impressive machines to run up the hill. Forced induction is also key in the performance of the quirky GB Roadster Turbo, which is based on the German Yes Roadster.

    Enjoy the links:

    Goodwood Festival of Speed
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...em.php&rid=130

    Aston Martin DBS V12
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2787

    Caparo T1
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2774

    Concept Climax Roadster
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3254

    GB Roadster Turbo
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3252

    Invicta S1-600
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3253

    Mosler MT900SC
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3251

    Nissan GT-R
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3250

    Roush GT 600RE
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3220

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  2. 06-28-2007, 02:09 PM #2
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    Brilliant update as usual Wouter, even found myself a new wallpaper in the selection. (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/2787-3.jpg)

    On a side-note: As much as it pains me to say it, the GT-R looks quite good on track, except for those absurdly large exhausts. I guess someone has to keep fanboys happy.
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  3. 06-28-2007, 08:21 PM #3
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    Great update Wouter. It must've been crazy driving the higher powered cars in the rain, or any of them for that matter.

    Also, I have to ask: Is that Duck Hunt in your avatar? That game is freakin fun!
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    DBS only has 530 horsepower?
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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Canuck View Post
    DBS only has 530 horsepower?
    Only? What's the most powerful car you've ever driven?
    Lack of charisma can be fatal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen View Post
    This weekend we witnessed another development as Nissan took this opportunity to preview the GT-R to be officially launched in October at the Tokyo Motorshow. Still wearing camouflage, the Skyline R34 replacement did look very similar to the GT-R concept launched two years ago.
    Actually, the R35 and R36 Skylines have been the replacements for the R34 Skyline.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen View Post
    Actually, the R35 and R36 Skylines have been the replacements for the R34 Skyline.
    Yeah but there were no GT-R versions of that though right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wouter Melissen View Post
    Yeah but there were no GT-R versions of that though right?
    No, there weren't, but you didn't mention the GTR, just the Skyline. Also, the GTR isn't going to be a Skyline model anymore, it's just going to be the Nissan GTR.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen View Post
    Actually, the R35 and R36 Skylines have been the replacements for the R34 Skyline.
    it's like a spiritual successor isn't it

    btw what is the difference between that GB thing and YES?
    12 cylinders or walk!
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    Quote Originally Posted by dydzi View Post
    it's like a spiritual successor isn't it

    btw what is the difference between that GB thing and YES?
    As far as I can tell the engine is now the VR6. Previously it was a 4 cylinder turbo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen View Post
    Actually, the R35 and R36 Skylines have been the replacements for the R34 Skyline.
    Would that be the G35 coupe/sedan lineups?
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    Quote Originally Posted by NSXType-R View Post
    Would that be the G35 coupe/sedan lineups?
    Yes. Outside Japan the Skyline is badged as an Infiniti. Which by the way, the new GTR could be as well. There's rumours around that Nissan is planning on re-launching Infiniti here, using the GTR as the flagship.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    Only? What's the most powerful car you've ever driven?
    The real question is: does he even drive?
    Reginald *IB4R* says:
    it was a beautiful 35 seconds.
    David says:
    that's what she said
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    Quote Originally Posted by fisetdavid26 View Post
    The real question is: does he even drive?
    I was thinking on those terms, but I wanted to give him a chance...
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