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 There is no smoke without
fire ... Infiniti GT-R Sports Sedan |
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While we are waiting for our turn and the popularity index of GT-R is continuously
rising up to the sky, Japanese media simply can't get enough of Nissan's
twin-turbocharged supercar.
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| All-New 2009 Nissan
370Z Coupe Readies For Debut |
(This press release was issued by Nissan North America
on 6:00a.m. CST October 29, 2008)
Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which makes its world
debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th.
The all-new 2009 Nissan
370Z
, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since
its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies the strengths of its predecessor
with an unmatched balance of performance, style and value. The all-new Z will
go on sale at Nissan dealers in early 2009.
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| A GT-R V-Spec
- or - Keeping GT-R Spirit high |
Continue on the foot steps of the famed Nismo built Skyline - R34- GT-R V-Spec, the
V-Spec is essentially a road-legal version of a track car, similar to how the race
track-bred Porsche 911 GT3 is positioned relative to the 911 Turbo.
Keeping the GT-R spirit high, speculative photos have begun to surface of a mysterious
Nissan GT-R that has been caught lapping the famed Nürnburgring at an incredible, if
not simply unbelievable, 7:25 per lap, according to the trackside bystanders.
Inheriting the tradition of its predecessors, the new GT-R appears with several features
not to be found on the standard model.
The images, which first surfaced on GTR-World, show a significantly modified prototype.
Prime differences over the production model include a new bonnet, air intakes, lowered
ride height and a modified front bumper design with no central grille strut, presumably
in aid of improved engine cooling during testing. Race-spec alloy wheels and tyres as
well as a full roll cage, new air scoop in the front spoiler, a race-style refueling
port and an air-jack adapter positioned below dec's highlight an upped spec.
The performance figures for the new model have been kept under wraps so far leaving
all of us in the media having to rely on pure speculation. Initially a figure of 550hp
has been suggested, although an unverified leaked brochure surfaced revealing it could
be 512hp and the carbon-fibre body will contribute to a 100kg reduced dry weight.
Further info to surface also reveals the GT-R is actually a loss maker for the Japanese
manufacturer and not until they roll out more cars on the same platform (such as
Infiniti and/or Skyline GT versions) will the automaker see the balance sheet return
to the black.
Judging by the latest details that have recently surfaced we won't have long to wait.
According to print magazine Car & Driver a preliminary version of the GT-R V-Spec
(or Spec-V) will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September with sales to
commence as soon as December for the Japanese market, we will probably have to wait
until close to 2010 before it hits the European and North American markets.
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| Nissan
unveiled details on its upcoming 350Z-replacement - more details |
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The 370Z will remain a two-seater and will continue the 350Z's general shape, but will
get more muscularly-sculpted body panels to give the car a more aggressive look.
Changes begin with the shortened wheelbase and reduced overall length. The wheelbase
could be shrunk by about four inches to just over 100 inches, with length dropping by
some five inches to around 164 or so. Sources indicate the wheelbase was shortened by
removing the strut tower brace that dominated the rear cargo area and by shrinking
room behind the seats
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These dimensions will make the 370Z roughly the same size as a Porsche Cayman
or BMW M Coupe. Styling will be more aggressive, with heavily flared fenders, rocker
panels and new fascia with updated lighting. The cabin will likely feature better
materials and improved ergonomics.
Like you can probably guess from its name, the 370Z will feature the new VQ37VHR
engine from the Infiniti G37 and Skyline coupes, producing over 326 horsepower and
366Nm of torque at 5,200rpm. This is 0.1 liter and two turbochargers down from
the VR-series engine in the Nissan GT-R, but over 300 horsepower is still a very
decent figure. The engine marks the debut of Nissan’s throttle-less VVEL technology.
Some suggestions are expecting that the 370Z will be unveiled at the Paris
Motor Show, home turf to Nissan's sister-company Renault, this coming October,
others may think the LA Auto Show will be the one in November. That's still
months away, and sure we may see couple of more insights on the subject by
the time comes closer ...either cases we would not hold our breath, rather
stay tuned for more information.
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| Hungarian Z fellowhip is
celebrating the Club's first five years. |
Z Club Hungary is designed to bring fellow Z owners together to share a
common interest and enjoy the fun and beauty of this fine automobile.
We drove many thousand of kilometers in the last five years on winding
country roads and open highways while visiting and enjoying company of
other fellow Z citizens.
Throughout the year 2008 we are going to celebrate the fifth anniversary
of the institution with great number of events: car shows, track days,
and social events.
Nissan Z Club Hungary will be hosting an Anniversary Season Opening Event
on Saturday, April 19 between 10am to 2.00pm in the Dealership at Nissan
Gablini - Budaörs to celebrate the Club's first five years.
There will be lot of shiny Z cars and people who love Z cars and cars in
general !
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| First and Second Place for Nissan
at SUPER GT Opening Race at Suzuka |
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March 16, Suzuka Circuit, Mie Prefecture, Japan
- The XANAVI NISMO
GT-R (#23), starting from the second on the grid and driven by Satoshi
Motoyama and Benoit Treluyer, won the first race of the 2008 Super GT series
in Japan in front of more than 32,000 spectators. Michael Krumm and Masataka
Yanagida brought the MOTUL AUTECH GT-R (#22) home in the 2nd place for a
historic debut race weekend for Nissan.
This was the first 1-2 finish for NISMO since last years round three at
Fuji Speedway. And it was the first win for a GT-R machine since the
CALSONIC SKYLINE (Benoit Treluyer/Yuji Ide) victory at Suzuka in 2003.
This means that Treluyer was the winner of both the last race of the
Skyline GT-R and the first race of the Nissan GT-R
Source: Nissan
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| Spying on new 370Z
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It looks like things are going to get a lot curvier. Hood-to-fender dip
on the current car remains, while at the front of those fenders appears
a set of LED headlights unlike anything else on the road. And in one inset
photo -- though we have no idea if it represents anything more substantial
than fancy -- a redone front features a smaller center scoop flanked by
much more aggressive fender vents.
On the other hand couple fuzzy shots are also indicating minor interior
changes too. The three gauges atop the center console look to be placed in
much deeper cowls than the current car.
According to reports, the 350Z will turn into the 370Z when Nissan updates
the sports car with the 3.7-liter V6 in its recently-revised sibling, the
Infiniti and Skyline Coupe's. Whether the Japanese automaker will use this
opportunity to facelift the model altogether as anticipated remains to be
seen.
Some suggestions are expecting that the 370Z will be unveiled at the Paris
Motor Show, home turf to Nissan's sister-company Renault, this coming October,
others may think the LA Auto Show will be the one in November. That's still
months away, and sure we may see couple of more insights on the subject by
the time comes closer ...either cases we would not hold our breath rather
stay tuned for more information.
Source: Fresh Alloy
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| NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW 2008
SEASON MOTORSPORT PROGRAMS |
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TOKYO (January 31, 2008) - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd and Nissan Motorsports
International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today announced their 2008 Global Motorsport
Programs.
Highlighting the company's continued commitment to global motorsport, Nissan
will enter the all-new GT-R into the premium Japanese motorsport series,
SUPER GT.
2008 marks the return of GT-R to racing, following the transition from the
R34 model to the Z five years ago. Continuing from last year, Mr. Kunihiko
Kakimoto will be the General Manager for all Nissan related teams, and the
NISMO Team Manager will be Mr. Yoshitaka Iijima.
NISMO will give technical support and car development support to teams
entering the NISSAN GT-R in SUPER GT. As a part of the Nissan team group,
NISMO, HASEMI MOTORSPORT, TEAM IMPUL, and KONDO RACING will enter the GT500
class with a total of five NISSAN GT-Rs.
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| Waiting
for the next generation Z ... |
With the current "Zed" getting a bit long in the tooth after five
years of diligent service, and the recent speculation surrounding the
next iteration, the attached image confirms that the next Z will be
keeping the general shape of the outgoing model, but with a more smoothed
out appearance.
Naturally, with an appearance upgrade, changes under the hood are all but
assured, and the smart money seems to be on the (Ward's Best Selection)
3.7-liter VQ-series V6 that's currently found beneath the bonnet of the
new G37 Skyline or perhaps the Nismo RS used 380RS ...
A print-only report just-arrived and declares the revised Nissan 350Z will
appear at the Paris Motor Show this fall, be powered by the 3.7-liter
engine found in the Infiniti G37 and thus become a 370Z.
This news isn't terribly shocking since the G and the Z share a platform
and have historically run the same displacement engine. Such a move is good
news for fans of the two-seat, more affordable cousin to the G.
Then again, this looks like a scan from one of the dozens
of speculation-happy Japanese magazines that come out every week, so
we're not holding our breath.
Frankfurt? Geneva? Paris? Detroit? We'll be waiting, as always.,
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| The livery
design GT-R GT500 Race Car |
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TOKYO (January 16, 2008) - The new livery resulted from close collaboration
between Nissan's design team and NISMO, its motorsports affiliate company,
and incorporates feedback from members of the "Club NISMO" fan club.
The signature wide "brush stroke" design motif, synonymous with the current
Fairlady Z race car, was carried forward into the new GT-R racing car as
Nissan's racing fans worldwide could immediately associate with the design.
The livery design swipes forward from the rear in bold red and black - the
red symbolizes the passion for racing, while the black signifies the high
performance of the new Nissan GT-R.
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| Nissan to showcase 16 exciting models at
Tokyo Auto Salon and Osaka AutoMesse.. |
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Nissan features four models:
Skyline Aero Package Concept edition featuring aggressive new exterior
and interior looks with new aero parts and seat materials Customized to
offer enhanced driving pleasure with dynamic front and rear spoilers,
re-designed sporty front grill and chromed alloy wheels.
X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched (concept model): Built on the tough
utility of the X-TRAIL SUV, it exaggerates the ruggedness of the base model
with under covers on the front and rear, custom extra-large fog lamps and
18-inch chrome alloy wheels.
Fairlady Z Type F (further details to be announced on January 10th).
NISMO features five models:
Tiida S-Tune PROTO: this concept car delivers enhanced speed, ride an
handling for an exhilarating drive. Details will be announced later
this month.
Other models will include XANAXI NISMO Z (SUPER GT 2007 GT500 Class),
ENDLESS ADVAN Z (series winner of the Japan's SUPER TAIKYU 2007 endurance
series) and Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS.
NISSAN GT-R race car (SUPER GT 2008 GT500 Class) to be scheduled for SUPER
GT debut in March in Suzuka Circuit.
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