We just got hold of some new images from Need for Speed SHIFT and couldn't wait to put them on the site. With some new tracks and new cars revealed these are some of the most interesting screens released so far. In the first shot (above) you can see potentially the oldest car in the game the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R aka the "Original GT-R". As you can see from the photo of the real thing and the screen capture from SHIFT the level of detail SMS have managed to get into the in-game model is incredible.
"The bigger news of course, was the debut of the 2000 GT-R model in 1969. The Haoksuka GT-R had the twin cam S20 inline six which was derived from the engine from the R380 race car. The PGC10 GT-R sedans dominated racing starting in May, 1969 at the JAF Grand Prix race at Fuji Speedway. In 1971 the KPGC10 GT-R coupe was introduced and it continued the GT-R's streak of racing dominance with the new, sleeker body."
"In Japan, the Hakosuka GT-R is arguably the most famous domestic car, and the Hakosuka Skyline in general is now an icon among Japanese car enthusiasts around the world."
While not as old as the first GT-R today's second car today is almost as highly-thought of. The Nissan Silvia has proved to be one of their most popular cars with 1994's S14 being the king of the range. In this screen here you can see a range of customisation options with some elements of the car left as stock such as the wheels while other areas have been tuned. Look closely at the rest of the image there are some very obvious hints to the track location and a few cars we've not spoken about yet.
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