V8 Supercars - Results and Talk

PAWEL17 · Feb 12 2012, 1:04 AM #2041

R1600Turbo

Yes, therefore it will NOT be the Altima. That is their mid-size sedan, no way they would put a V8 in it. Now, the Maxima (not being replaced by the Altima) could possibly get a V8. But then again, back to what I posted before, Nissan says this car will be "all new" so there's a chance it won't be the Maxima either.

Ahuh, i see. Interesting, i was kind of hoping it was atleast a Maxima, since i drive one. Hehe. But i'll be supporting Nissan either way, because of the long family history of Nissan's in our family.
I'm all for expansion and new cars, and glad a Nissan is involved.

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 12 2012, 2:16 AM #2042

R1600Turbo

Yes, therefore it will NOT be the Altima. That is their mid-size sedan, no way they would put a V8 in it.

I'm not sure if the Car of the Future regulations dictate that the base model of car has to have a V8 engine available. I'm pretty sure that rule was put into place to discourage other manufacturers from entering between 1994 and 2012.

R1600Turbo

Now, the Maxima (not being replaced by the Altima) could possibly get a V8.

Perhaps in America. But I do believe that the Australian version of the Maxima is being replaced by the Altima. And it may be a completely different car to the Altima sold in America. For example, this is the Nissan Maxima, as sold in America. But the Maxima Australia gets is known as the Teana in the US. I believe we may actually be getting the American Maxima here, but sold under the Altima name.

Whatever the case, we should know in about three weeks. Nissan have said they want to annouce the model they will enter with before the Clipsal 500 (or, more likely, at the Clipsal).

R1600Turbo

But then again, back to what I posted before, Nissan says this car will be "all new" so there's a chance it won't be the Maxima either.

New to the Australian market.

R1600Turbo · Feb 12 2012, 2:19 AM #2043

I'd bet it's an "all new car". Especially since they plan on selling it in the US.

Just wait and see.

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 12 2012, 2:42 AM #2044

R1600Turbo

I'd bet it's an "all new car".

Yes. But the car they sell has to be sold in Australia since it's an Australian series. So It's going to be a new car to the Australian market first and foremost.

R1600Turbo

Especially since they plan on selling it in the US.

Where did they say that?

GTPorsche · Feb 12 2012, 3:49 AM #2045

prisonermonkeys

Also, some people have noticed that the silver on the Garry Rogers Motorsport Commodores is almost identical to the silver commonly used by Chrysler:

Maybe it's just me but I'm not seeing the similarity. One looks to be a tan/champagne color and the other is a graphite.

Endless-Wilso · Feb 12 2012, 3:55 AM #2046

Im curious as to see what vehicle Nissan will run .

R1600Turbo · Feb 12 2012, 11:52 AM #2047

prisonermonkeys

Where did they say that?

Here:

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...25799F00139BBC

The Nissan involvement in the V8 series has been helped by a planned international expansion to the US next year, where a race is planned is planned in Austin, Texas.

The new Nissan car will also be sold in North America, making the vehicle easily identifiable to race fans.

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 12 2012, 3:31 PM #2048

That doesn't mean that the car will be new to the American market. It's an Australian series, so it will be new to Australia first.

R1600Turbo · Feb 12 2012, 6:17 PM #2049

If it's not all new, then it'll be the Maxima. (or a variation there of) I would be surprised if they rebadge the Maxima and call it the Altima. Doesn't seem like something Nissan would do.

Sonzilla · Feb 12 2012, 7:00 PM #2050

I noticed in Nov it's TBA is it possible they will be in Austin the same month F1 is there?

R1600Turbo · Feb 12 2012, 7:08 PM #2051

Doubt it. If you're talking about the first race, V8 Supercars won't be here until 2013.

Snaeper · Feb 12 2012, 8:32 PM #2052

prisonermonkeys

But the Maxima Australia gets is known as the Teana in the US.

Nope. Not sold in the U.S.

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 12 2012, 9:17 PM #2053

R1600Turbo

If it's not all new, then it'll be the Maxima. (or a variation there of) I would be surprised if they rebadge the Maxima and call it the Altima. Doesn't seem like something Nissan would do.

But you have to remember that we're talking about the Australian market here. Although V8 Supercars gets coverage in America, it is an Australian series. Whatever car Nissan chooses will be relevant to the Australian market first and foremost. While there is a round planned for the Circuit of the Americas, Nissan aren't going to base their choice of car on whichever model will be most-recognised at one race meeting on the other side of the world.

R1600Turbo

Doubt it. If you're talking about the first race, V8 Supercars won't be here until 2013.

Yeah. And if you look at the dates, the round listed as TBA is scheduled for the 11th of November. The United States Grand Prix takes place on the 18th.

Cap'n Jack · Feb 12 2012, 9:56 PM #2054

Sonzilla

I noticed in Nov it's TBA is it possible they will be in Austin the same month F1 is there?

I'd imagine it will probably be a round at another Middle Eastern circuit.

R1600Turbo · Feb 13 2012, 12:10 AM #2055

prisonermonkeys

But you have to remember that we're talking about the Australian market here. Although V8 Supercars gets coverage in America, it is an Australian series. Whatever car Nissan chooses will be relevant to the Australian market first and foremost. While there is a round planned for the Circuit of the Americas, Nissan aren't going to base their choice of car on whichever model will be most-recognised at one race meeting on the other side of the world.

What I'm trying to get at is that it doesn't matter what badges are on the car, it should be the same in both countries. (save for left/right hand drive) Right now all we can do is speculate, but I'd put money on it being a completely re-designed Maxima or a whole new sedan.

Spacegoat · 12:28 AM

R1600Turbo

but I'd put money on it being a completely re-designed Maxima or a whole new sedan.

That's my guess aswell. We should know in about three weeks time.

Hopefully the prototype will be ready in time for the first group COTF test on August 6.

http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/02/10/...san-prototype/

Endless-Wilso · Feb 13 2012, 1:28 AM #2057

I'd think they'd use the Skyline sedan
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/ since it is already a good RWD platform and its sold elsewhere as an Infiniti G37 but.. on that note it woulnt make since to do that since as an Infiniti it would.nt be recognisable as a Nissan.
id put my on this vehicle actually not the name pursay but the platform itself renamed and redesigned and marketed internationaly of cource.
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/FUGA/?rstid...09rst000000241

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 13 2012, 2:19 AM #2058

The Skyline sedan is not sold in Australia.

Endless-Wilso · Feb 13 2012, 2:27 AM #2059

prisonermonkeys

The Skyline sedan is not sold in Australia.

But it could be, the skyline name is known in Australia since i know there's heaps of skyline GTRs driving about.

**prisonermonkeys** · Feb 13 2012, 2:48 AM #2060

The rules for Car of the Future dictate that if a manufacturer wants to use a particular car, then they must sell 10,000 road-going vehicles per year - it must be homologated. Since the Skyline is not sold in Australia, then Nissan would have to introduce it in 2012 and sell 10,000 units in order to race it. That's a big risk, because if they don't sell 10,000 cars, then they won't be allowed to use that car. And any sales of the Skyline GT-R will not count, because the GT-R is a two-door car. It's far more likely that Nissan will introduce a new model of an existing car (like a 2012 Maxima) from their current range, since bodywork upgrades do not mean the manufacturer has to start from zero.

Long story short, no matter how much Nissan could use the Skyline, they won't.

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Arizona 28,340	Feb 12 2012, 2:19 AM #2043 R1600Turbo Austin: Trip Complete I'd bet it's an "all new car". Especially since they plan on selling it in the US. Just wait and see.

oshkosh/WI 2,072	Feb 12 2012, 3:55 AM #2046 Endless-Wilso ~NEET~(｀・ω・´)人(´・ω・｀) Im curious as to see what vehicle Nissan will run .

Staff Emeritus 16,709	Feb 12 2012, 3:31 PM #2048 prisonermonkeys Tom B. Raider Online Now! That doesn't mean that the car will be new to the American market. It's an Australian series, so it will be new to Australia first.

Arizona 28,340	Feb 12 2012, 6:17 PM #2049 R1600Turbo Austin: Trip Complete If it's not all new, then it'll be the Maxima. (or a variation there of) I would be surprised if they rebadge the Maxima and call it the Altima. Doesn't seem like something Nissan would do.

Alderaan 321	Feb 12 2012, 7:00 PM #2050 Sonzilla GTP Enthusiast I noticed in Nov it's TBA is it possible they will be in Austin the same month F1 is there?

Arizona 28,340	Feb 12 2012, 7:08 PM #2051 R1600Turbo Austin: Trip Complete Doubt it. If you're talking about the first race, V8 Supercars won't be here until 2013.

Staff Emeritus 16,709	Feb 13 2012, 2:19 AM #2058 prisonermonkeys Tom B. Raider Online Now! The Skyline sedan is not sold in Australia.