Nissan to join V8 supercars 2013

[Jonah 101]

NISSAN is set to be a shock inclusion on the V8 Supercars grid next year with powerhouse Japanese manufacturer to announce tomorrow it will be taking the fight to Holden and Ford.

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[aaronevolution]

I know alot of people will be turned off by this (mainly the old school fans of 80's and early 90's) but I say bring it on.

It's a shame Toyota haven't decided to jump on board, I thought they would have been the first.

Commodores, Falcons and Maximas?

[Jonah 101]

Are they not using skylines?

I was wondering what motor they will use too.

[aaronevolution]

I would think they would have to use a 4 door sedan? I know the VE had to have the rear door and the roof line chopped. I'm not sure for what reason though, but possibly to be more inline with the FG?

I am assuming that the Maxima would be the closest spec to the Falcodore.

Manufacturers can use an existing engine from Holden or Ford (Formula 1 style), or can modify their own V8 engine to spec.

[wraith]

Car of the Future. Welcome to Australian Nascar. Will be a barely recognizable Toyota badged car with a control V8 motor. Woop di do.

[Jonah 101]

I see what you mean and I agree, although i did find a thing called a Skyline crossover (4door), look like a SUV though..

[hakhawk]

ve body with a lexcen badge, go hard!!

[Jonah 101]

ve body with a lexcen badge, go hard!!

I see what you did there

[uniacidz]

I like the idea.

Atmo it's boring

Needs a injection of something new.



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[drewVHSS]

I know alot of people will be turned off by this (mainly the old school fans of 80's and early 90's) but I say bring it on.

It's a shame Toyota haven't decided to jump on board, I thought they would have been the first.

Commodores, Falcons and Maximas?

I thought TRD would bring some of it's US V8 racing pedigree to the table the moment the window of opportunity opened too!
I saw years ago a doco on toyota's involvement in I think it was NASCAR and wondered why they hadn't tried racing in our V8 supercars when i saw it.

[wraith]

Control chassis control body control suspension control motor. Sounds fun.

[aaronevolution]

I thought TRD would bring some of it's US V8 racing pedigree to the table the moment the window of opportunity opened too!
I saw years ago a doco on toyota's involvement in I think it was NASCAR and wondered why they hadn't tried racing in our V8 supercars when i saw it.

There was an article in Wheels a few months ago where one of the guys interviewed the Toyota Australia boss (I think), and he outright said no, it will not be happening.

[ParkwayDrv]

Let 'em just chuck a R35 out there and end v8 supercars once and for all

[vicarious]

My guess it Will be a maxima style car, and I believe Chrysler will be joining as well

[troykinsvt]

back in the day the skyline r32 gtr stomped the v8's in all aspects , speed and agility , cant remember where i read it all , hope this helps
http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...lD7GO2_-Lh9qCA

[Reaper]

My guess it Will be a maxima style car, and I believe Chrysler will be joining as well

GRM have been in talks with Chrysler to run a 300C . NFI what Nissan would run.

Reaper

[vicarious]

GRM have been in talks with Chrysler to run a 300C . NFI what Nissan would run.

Reaper

Xtrail ...

[ucwepn]

I was turned off as soon as they announced the car of the future program. It will probably be a GTR but like the FIA GT one which is v8 and RWD.

[Dr HaxZaw]

Formula 1 season starts soon... nothing else really matters

[aaronevolution]

Formula 1 season starts soon... nothing else really matters

I know. I got my 4 day pass yesterday! I haven't been since 2003 I think.

[*uwishn*]

bring it on!! can't wait!!
bring back some competition let them all back in!!

[50LTRv8]

I was turned off as soon as they announced the car of the future program. It will probably be a GTR but like the FIA GT one which is v8 and RWD.

Do the cars still have to be 4 doors though?

[Dr HaxZaw]

I know. I got my 4 day pass yesterday! I haven't been since 2003 I think.

I went last year but not going this year.... it's great fun though

[Spyda]

Don't see whats wrong with keeping it just Holden and Ford.
I know the Jap fan boys has flown off their tree about it, ohhh no its Gozjilllaaaaa.

[Jonah 101]

The thing they have to remember is that back in 1992 a R32 skyline, XF falcon and a VN commodore were two different beasts, Now the gap is probly pretty marginal. I say there will be some very close racing.