xr8edS4

I don't know how many have been able to see the GTR in person but as far as the 2 door sports/touring car class goes, M3 will lose all around to the "lowly" Nissan. Was able to see 2 in person, great seats, snappy interior with loads of gadgetry. M3 guys should back of from the RS4 and focus on the real competitor.

On paper - gobs of power and braking and likely sweet handling on tap, no to mention AWD will really make the M3 2nd best in that market and price point.

2 extra doors, sleeper styling, all weather capability and power to my liking made the RS4 the ideal choice for me.

My next addition will be with out a doubt a 2 door, the GTR is in the lead right now.

<img src="http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-800x533/2008_Nissan_GT-R_6_1w.jpg">

0-60 in 3.5s

Brakes -

Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.
Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.
6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.

Suspension

4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).
Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.
Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.
Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.

Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor

Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.
HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage.
MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.
HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.
Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.
7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.

Engine

VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6.
480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200-5,200 rpm.
Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing.
Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores.
IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank.
Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.

Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot

The GTR is not to be competing with the RS4s and M3s of this world but the Porsche TT, Corvettes and the likes.


I don't believe the rear seats will be as comfy as the ones found in the M3 or RS4.

Vijay

A couple of years back there was little doubt that if I didn't need a car with a real back seat and preferably 4-doors, I would have waited for the GTR and not bought the RS4.

Now, I must admit that I am not totally in love with the GTR's styling, both exterior and interior. It will be a killer performer, no doubt, but I have no regrets about the RS4. There is still a style and classiness to the RS4 that isn't there with the GTR.

xr8edS4

as far as the back seats go! it's at the price point of the M3, 2 door market.

JeffAhn

on the hood, bonnet, and steering wheel.

JeffAhn

meh, I'd still take a c6 z06 even if just for the styling alone.

daveak05

i think they have a given % sold just on reputation alone. others will be crossover customers.

ASQ

I'd get one in addition to the RS4

Vijay

Forget the Z06. ZR-1 baby!!!

i_eat_staples

dunno if i'd call that sleeper, but agree with everything else you said