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ZilviaBot · 07-24-2008, 01:30 PM

Filed under: Convertibles, Nissan, Rendered Speculation

The Nissan GT-R is a fire-breathing monster, both on the track and on the canyon roads of Southern California. It's been the biggest buzz vehicle of 2008 and could be the most impressive sports car in the history of Nissan. The GT-R is a media star that attracts attention everywhere it goes not on looks, but on the potential to send concrete crying to its mama. Why, then, would there ever be a reason for Nissan to issue a drop-top version of Godzilla? Convertibles add weight and reduce structural rigidity, which doesn't exactly help the GT-R hold up its standing as the king of the 'Ring.

No worries, though. The photo above is nothing more than a reasonably well done photo-chop that shows what the GT-R might look like as a cabrio. Now that we've seen it, we have one word to describe what Nissan executives should say if asked to remove the GT-R's fixed roof: No. Seriously, the GT-R is a functional beast that utilizes automotive science to defy the laws of gravity to beat lighter, more powerful vehicles. And Nissan will likely never satisfy demand for the rarefied coupe. Again, no.

[Source: Auto Junk]

Gallery: In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Nissan GT-R

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Z33dori · 07-24-2008, 02:25 PM

well it doesnt look bad

but its just not right

Okinawandrifter87 · 07-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Yeah I agree with you my friend. It doesnt look horrible but it doesn look complimentary to the lineage and just isnt right lol.

sxe · 07-24-2008, 03:32 PM

:ghey:

nuff said

thefro526 · 07-24-2008, 04:57 PM

good looking car but they should worry about making enough to satisfy current demand.

drift freaq · 07-24-2008, 07:12 PM

Its just wrong. GTR's were not meant to be convertible.

K_style · 07-24-2008, 08:53 PM

what the f**k is this ???

competition of Porsche 911 Cabriolet ????

something does not look right...

Landers · 07-25-2008, 05:58 AM

Fuck that, it's like wrong and stuff

shmiddy · 07-25-2008, 06:37 AM

i need to see some more pics to make my finaly decision.. but as of now i dont like it much

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Umm wouldn't that fuck everything up with the car? Chassis rigidity and not to mention its drag coefficient will suffer...

drift freaq · 07-25-2008, 10:57 AM

Ya somebody over at Autoblog got bored and said I know, lets photochop the GTR, to see how it would as a vert. Of course these people know absolutely nothing about chassis design rigidity. LOL

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-25-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

Ya somebody over at Autoblog got bored and said I know, lets photochop the GTR, to see how it would as a vert. Of course these people know absolutely nothing about chassis design rigidity. LOL

Dont forget that now itll weight as much as a fucking Cadillac cuz theyll have to stiffen up the chassis and add the heavy ass top...

From 3900lbs to probably 4500lbs...How heavy are the Hummers again?!?!

smokey861 · 07-25-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Umm wouldn't that fuck everything up with the car? Chassis rigidity and not to mention its drag coefficient will suffer...

ray, you know you would be the first one in line to buy one. dont lie...lol

MegasquirtCA · 07-25-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Dont forget that now itll weight as much as a fucking Cadillac cuz theyll have to stiffen up the chassis and add the heavy ass top...

From 3900lbs to probably 4500lbs...How heavy are the Hummers again?!?!

Hummer H2 weighs 8600lbs Gross Weight and does 0-60 in 8.0 seconds.

spool_sample · 07-25-2008, 10:35 PM

This does not compute.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nissan decided to make it, though. If it sells more GT-Rs, then Nissan won't give a shit if it's wrong.

worangejuice · 07-25-2008, 11:08 PM

Sorry, but this has douchebag written all over it, if it's not some cool old Japanese business man.

Ds14 · 07-25-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by worangejuice

Sorry, but this has douchebag written all over it, if it's not some cool old Japanese business man.

and douchebags have money to spend on expensive sports cars that will never be driven to their full potential for the sole purpose of picking up sluts and looking bad ass. its unfortunate, but i wouldnt be surprised it they do make it.

-deks

drifts14guy · 07-26-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by drift freaq

Its just wrong. GTR's were not meant to be convertible.

I agree, I'm not very fond with convertible on a skyline.

muddafakka · 07-26-2008, 12:59 PM

What the fuck is this shit.

Photoshop or not, that's just wrong.

NO!

koroshiya87 · 07-26-2008, 05:50 PM

fuck that shit whats the world coming to

turbo_dreams · 07-26-2008, 08:21 PM

Looks like a scion.

jonnybonds84 · 12-12-2008, 09:43 AM

Dont do it, it will give the GTRs 10 gay points.

Gnnr · 12-12-2008, 03:25 PM

Nissan already has the one convertible it needs to fill that segment (the Z).

07-24-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just say No: Nissan GT-R convertible Filed under: Convertibles, Nissan, Rendered Speculation The Nissan GT-R is a fire-breathing monster, both on the track and on the canyon roads of Southern California. It's been the biggest buzz vehicle of 2008 and could be the most impressive sports car in the history of Nissan. The GT-R is a media star that attracts attention everywhere it goes not on looks, but on the potential to send concrete crying to its mama. Why, then, would there ever be a reason for Nissan to issue a drop-top version of Godzilla? Convertibles add weight and reduce structural rigidity, which doesn't exactly help the GT-R hold up its standing as the king of the 'Ring. No worries, though. The photo above is nothing more than a reasonably well done photo-chop that shows what the GT-R might look like as a cabrio. Now that we've seen it, we have one word to describe what Nissan executives should say if asked to remove the GT-R's fixed roof: No. Seriously, the GT-R is a functional beast that utilizes automotive science to defy the laws of gravity to beat lighter, more powerful vehicles. And Nissan will likely never satisfy demand for the rarefied coupe. Again, no. [Source: Auto Junk] Gallery: In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Nissan GT-R Â* ReadÂ\|ÂPermalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

07-24-2008, 02:25 PM	#2
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	well it doesnt look bad but its just not right __________________

07-24-2008, 02:54 PM	#3
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Yeah I agree with you my friend. It doesnt look horrible but it doesn look complimentary to the lineage and just isnt right lol. __________________ Driftphreak87

07-24-2008, 07:12 PM	#6
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	Its just wrong. GTR's were not meant to be convertible. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

07-25-2008, 05:58 AM	#8
Landers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: W Mass. Age: 36 Posts: 561 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Landers Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Fuck that, it's like wrong and stuff __________________ d-faction.com

07-24-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
sxe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a house. CA Age: 35 Posts: 686 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	:ghey: nuff said

07-24-2008, 04:57 PM	#5
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	good looking car but they should worry about making enough to satisfy current demand.

07-24-2008, 08:53 PM	#7
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	what the fk is this ??? competition of Porsche 911 Cabriolet** ???? something does not look right...

07-25-2008, 06:37 AM	#9
shmiddy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Age: 38 Posts: 1,279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i need to see some more pics to make my finaly decision.. but as of now i dont like it much __________________ i fully de-volved

07-25-2008, 10:53 AM	#10
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Umm wouldn't that fuck everything up with the car? Chassis rigidity and not to mention its drag coefficient will suffer... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

07-25-2008, 10:57 AM	#11
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	Ya somebody over at Autoblog got bored and said I know, lets photochop the GTR, to see how it would as a vert. Of course these people know absolutely nothing about chassis design rigidity. LOL __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

07-25-2008, 10:35 PM	#15
spool_sample Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Age: 37 Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: spool_sample Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This does not compute. I wouldn't be surprised if Nissan decided to make it, though. If it sells more GT-Rs, then Nissan won't give a shit if it's wrong.

07-25-2008, 11:08 PM	#16
worangejuice Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WeeeHoooo,CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: worangejuice Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Sorry, but this has douchebag written all over it, if it's not some cool old Japanese business man. __________________

07-26-2008, 12:59 PM	#19
muddafakka Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fugitive on the run Posts: 1,087 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What the fuck is this shit. Photoshop or not, that's just wrong. NO!

07-26-2008, 05:50 PM	#20
koroshiya87 Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redondo Beach Age: 35 Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	fuck that shit whats the world coming to

07-26-2008, 08:21 PM	#21
turbo_dreams Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: queens, n.y Age: 33 Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Looks like a scion. __________________ www.tm-spl.com Kouki's & some apple juice.

12-12-2008, 09:43 AM	#22
jonnybonds84 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dania Beach, FL Posts: 795 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Dont do it, it will give the GTRs 10 gay points.

12-12-2008, 03:25 PM	#23
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nissan already has the one convertible it needs to fill that segment (the Z). __________________