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Did Nissan buil the skyline by stealing the tech from Ferrari?

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Old 06-10-2008, 09:44 AM   #1
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is that true that nissan stolen tech from Ferrau and built the skyline? Both are amazing machines though
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how could you say that? the skyline is one of the best japanese cars (with japanese design) and not a european car
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Old 06-10-2008, 09:44 AM   #3
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Definitely no, because the Skyline's tech (twin turbo I6, ATTESA E-TS AWD) has never existed in any form on a Ferrari. There has never been an awd system on a ferrari, and very few ferraris are turbocharged. Also, the inline 6 configuration has also never been used by Ferrari on a road car.

The things that make the Skyline GT-R great came from the Japanese auto industry, not the italian one. These are the active torque split ATTESA E-TS awd system, the Super HICAS four wheel steering system, and the twin turbocharged RB26DETT engine.

Ferraris are great cars but I don't see how they have anything in common with the Skyline GT-R, as most are normally aspirated, high revving, mid engined, rwd cars.
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