Nissan GT-R supercar to make European debut at Geneva Show
The Nissan GT-R - an affordable supercar?
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 07 February 2008
Nissan will debut three models in Europe at this year´s Geneva Motor Show, including the long- anticipated Nissan GT-R - know as the Nissan Skyline GT-R in other markets.
The all-new Nissan Murano - available currently in the US only - and the Nissan Pivo concept will also be on display.
The GT-R will be available to buy in Europe from March 2009, with prices of around £60,000 likely.
The 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo GT-R sends power to all four wheels through a transaxle mounted dual-clutch, paddle-shift operated gearbox. The GT-R tops out at 194mph and blasts to 60mph from standstill in 3.5 seconds.
Developing 475bhp and 434lb-ft of torque, the GT-R is famous for completing one of the fastest ever Nurburgring lap times for a production car at 7m 38.
New Murano
The new Murano is powered by a 262bhp 3.5-litre engine that develops 240lb-ft of torque, while a CVT transmission reportedly improves fuel economy, shift speeds and responsiveness.
Sales of the new Murano will commence in Europe in October.
Pivo 2
The Pivo 2 is a zero-emissions vehicle propelled by four small 3D disc motors in each wheel and powered by advanced Super-Thin Lithium-Ion batteries.
The driver can always face the direction of travel as the cabin rotates 360 degrees and each wheel has 90 degrees of movement, meaning parking manoeuvres can be executed easily.
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