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However, compliance is as far as 12 months away (2009), and prices are expected to exceed AU$100,000 for the new Nissan supercar. Regardless, this is a big fist in the eye of Nissan Australia, as enthusiasts will now be able to grab the new car directly from the JDM without Nissan Australia’s interference!

[Source: Prestige Motorsport]

Looks like J-Spec have just the thing. There’s a� catch though, this sexy black demon is Race Import only (You’ll need a Level 3 CAMS license)� for obvious reasons. But if money is no object and you want a brand new track car not yet seen in Australia, well, here’s just the thing.� Just be prepared to pull $152,000 out of that big fat wallet of yours.

[Source: J-Spec]

Nihoncar have just posted fantastic pics of the new in a return to championship racing at Suzuka!

�Check it out right now!

[Source: Nihoncar via Nissan]

What’s also cool about this, is theres an inside view! Check it out below.

And while you’re doing so, compare that lap time to these:

• 7:38 — Nissan GT-R, 480PS/1720kg, 26,600 Meter Timging September 2007
• 7:40 — Porsche 997 Turbo 480PS/1565 kg Walter R�hrl
• 7:40 — Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, 626PS/1768 kg Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 07/04)
• 7:40 — Bugatti Veyron 16/4, 1001PS/1888 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05)
• 7:41 — Manthey Porsche GT3 M410, 413 PS/1320 kg (160.868 km/h), Lucas Luhr (Autobild 07/04)
• 7:42 — Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg, Walter R�hrl (Automobil 05/06)
• 7.42 — Corvette Z06 (Jan Magnussen)[2]
• 7:42 — Ford GT, 550 PS/1521 kg (as indicated by Octane magazine, 11/05) (news release, pictures)
• 7:43 — Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar magazine 02)
• 7:44 — Pagani Zonda S 550 PS/1280 kg (sport auto 02/05) 7:46 — Porsche 996 GT2, 462 PS/1450 kg (sport auto 06/01)
• 7:46 — Jaguar XJ220, 3.5-litre V6, John Neilsen.
• 7:47 — Porsche 996 GT3 RS (sport tyres) [citation needed]
• 7:47 — Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano,620PS/1690 kg (sport auto)
• 7:47 — Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 E-gear (sport tyres) (sport auto 01/07)
• 7:48 — Porsche 997 GT3, 415 PS/1440 kg (sport auto 07/06)
• 7:49 — Helmut D�hne, Honda VFR750R

[More times here]

[Source: Youtube via Autoblog]

Yes, for the first time, the Nissan GT-R will be sold directly into Australia!

As confirmed on CarAdvice, Nissan Australia�s boss Shinya Hannya has said that all strings will be pulled to get the GT-R downunder before 2009 (We certainly hope so, but we’re looking for more like 2008, Mr Hannya!). No other information on localised specifications (if any are in the works) are currently available.

Speculation is rife at a possible price, however, given the 48,000 euro price tag in Japan, shipping, import and luxury car tax, we could see the new GT-R on road for under $120K , seriously undercutting the 380KW 911 Turbo.

What will this mean for cheap imports of GT-R in the future as has been done with all previous generations? Only time will tell.

Finally, after the heartache, tears, and edge of the seat anticipation, the Nissan GT-R pictures have hit the blogosphere like nothing else. Feast your eyes on Nissan’s latest foray into the Supercar market. Sporting the all new 3.8L twin turbo VR38VETT powerhouse, the new GT-R will whisk you from 0–100 in 3.5s or less, and do the quarter in a very healthy 11.7seconds. The Corvette and 911 now have some serious competition from Japan; and who knows what the Japanese tuning houses, or just enthusiasts, will extract from the new GT-R?

But enough. There’s one reason you’re here. Enjoy and know happiness as only the GT-R can deliver.

The 2008 Nissan GT-R

Well there are quite a few, and if you’re in Australia you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to decent service, price and model availability. Here we have a short and sweet list of some we hear have done very well by their customers.

1. Prestige Motorsport
2. J-Spec
3. Iron Chef
4. Preferred Autos

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