You're looking at 80 to 90 percent of the 2008 production GT-R, according to Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura. A V-8 was rumored, but we hear that's out in favor of a highly tuned twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, driving the rear wheels or, perhaps, with all-wheel drive. The Proto's front end is a bit "conceptual," which means it needs a real-world front bumper and headlamps. The 2008 model launching in late 2007 will be the first GT-R sold in left- and right-hand-drive versions and will be officially imported to the U.S. this time around.
Bottom line: Nissan's super coupe should rock--and it's likely to be badged an Infiniti.
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