Skyline V35
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The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, is based on Nissan's FM platform, which is shared with the 350Z. The Nissan Skyline uses a front-midship engine (VQ35DE), rear-wheel drive layout (all-wheel drive is available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. The V35 also marks the first generation of Skyline made for export to the United States. There it is sold under the company's luxury brand, Infiniti, as the Infiniti G35.
The V35 marks a major turning point for the Skyline. There is no straight 6, no turbo variant, and to date no GT-R variant. Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and although the Skyline & the 350Z share the same platform, the 350Z has additional bracing, underbody aero parts, and weighs 100 kg less.[9] Keiichi Tsuchiya said of the V35 "This is a Cefiro!". Most Japanese tuners have studiously ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.[10] Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continue developing R32-R34 GT-Rs. Top Secret did tune a V35, but they replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET. In contrast, US shops such as VRT have had success with forced induction VQ35DEs as seen in their track footage. Sites such as 6mt.net, G35Frenzy.com, and G35Driver.com have increased the popularity of tuned V35s.
The 11th generation (V35) Nissan Skyline, introduced in June 2001, is based on Nissan's FM platform, which is shared with the 350Z. The Nissan Skyline uses a front-midship engine (VQ35DE), rear-wheel drive layout (all-wheel drive is available for the sedan) to achieve a 52%/48% weight distribution. The V35 also marks the first generation of Skyline made for export to the United States. There it is sold under the company's luxury brand, Infiniti, as the Infiniti G35.
The V35 marks a major turning point for the Skyline. There is no straight 6, no turbo variant, and to date no GT-R variant. Nissan put a slightly more powerful VQ35DE in the 350Z, and although the Skyline & the 350Z share the same platform, the 350Z has additional bracing, underbody aero parts, and weighs 100 kg less.[9] Keiichi Tsuchiya said of the V35 "This is a Cefiro!". Most Japanese tuners have studiously ignored the V35 Skyline, the 2006 Tsukuba Super Lap Battle had not a single V35 entrant.[10] Tuners such as Mines, Amuse, Hosaka, Garage Defend, M Speed, Nagisa, MCR, HKS, & Top Secret continue developing R32-R34 GT-Rs. Top Secret did tune a V35, but they replaced the VQ35DE with a VK45DE V8 Twin Turbo. Signal USA entered a V35 in Formula D, replacing the VQ35DE with an SR20DET. In contrast, US shops such as VRT have had success with forced induction VQ35DEs as seen in their track footage. Sites such as 6mt.net, G35Frenzy.com, and G35Driver.com have increased the popularity of tuned V35s.
Available with the same 3.5L VQ35DE (NEO) powerplant as the Nissan 350Z, and pushing out 272 ps (200.06 kw) @ 6000 rpm and 36.0 kg/m (353.04 Nm) of torque @ 4800 rpm through it's 8-speed tiptronic CVT EXTROID transmission, the new V35 Skyline is capable of 0-100 in about 6 seconds.
Simply put, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a system that optimizes engine efficiency and performance for all driving conditions. The V35 Skyline is fitted with the world's first CVT that was commercialized to provide drive power and ratio changes by combining disk and power rollers (double cavity type). This transmission was first used in the Cedric and Gloria 1999 models. In 2002, it was fitted to the Skyline 350 GT-8, providing excellent response, smooth acceleration, and improved fuel economy for large displacement engines.
There is even a 4-door performance version for those wanting 4-doors with performance, and if that is still not enough there is a twin turbo kit available for some SERIOUS power and definite street cred.
The 4-door is outstanding value, offering the same performance as the Skyline 350 GT coupe but currently priced from only $24,000 plus tyres and ORC's.
See below for some examples of aftermarket bodykits which make a real difference to this previously unassuming performance sedan.
More pictures of the V35 can be found at the Nissan Japan website:
http://press.nissan-global.com/NEW_SKYLINE_COUPE/JP/photographs3.html
Information on the transmission can be found at:
Nissan CVT Transmission
More detail on the US model (badged the Infiniti) can be found here.
Specifications for this and most other Japanese cars can be found at:
Vehicle Specifications
Of course, we can also source a specific vehicle to order for you from the Japanese auctions. There are over 80,000 vehicles per week to choose from !
To see vehicles currently available in stock, simply click on the Current Stock link on the left menu and use the Keyword search for "V35".
Simply put, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a system that optimizes engine efficiency and performance for all driving conditions. The V35 Skyline is fitted with the world's first CVT that was commercialized to provide drive power and ratio changes by combining disk and power rollers (double cavity type). This transmission was first used in the Cedric and Gloria 1999 models. In 2002, it was fitted to the Skyline 350 GT-8, providing excellent response, smooth acceleration, and improved fuel economy for large displacement engines.
There is even a 4-door performance version for those wanting 4-doors with performance, and if that is still not enough there is a twin turbo kit available for some SERIOUS power and definite street cred.
The 4-door is outstanding value, offering the same performance as the Skyline 350 GT coupe but currently priced from only $24,000 plus tyres and ORC's.
See below for some examples of aftermarket bodykits which make a real difference to this previously unassuming performance sedan.
More pictures of the V35 can be found at the Nissan Japan website:
http://press.nissan-global.com/NEW_SKYLINE_COUPE/JP/photographs3.html
Information on the transmission can be found at:
Nissan CVT Transmission
More detail on the US model (badged the Infiniti) can be found here.
Specifications for this and most other Japanese cars can be found at:
Vehicle Specifications
Of course, we can also source a specific vehicle to order for you from the Japanese auctions. There are over 80,000 vehicles per week to choose from !
To see vehicles currently available in stock, simply click on the Current Stock link on the left menu and use the Keyword search for "V35".
Anyone with personal experiences care to add? Not much isi known about this particular model. I have yet to see any of them on Msia road. Maybe i dont go out that much. Any the price for unreg 2000/2001 is going for less than rm200k.
V35 means coupe version.... A more attractive 2 door saloon.....:shades_smile:
2.5 oni for 4 doors....
2.5 oni for 4 doors....
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