t's about time, but what can you expect from a bunch of old salarymen form Nissan
The all-new Skyline Crossover makes its foray into the crossover segment with a unique and distinctive design, that arrives from a fusion of a coupe with an SUV. The luxury crossover utilizes smooth, soft-to-the-touch and high-quality materials to provide an elegant and personalized interior space.
Powered by a VQ37VHR engine with VVEL technology, the powertrain delivers high response and high torque for an exhilirating driving experience. The powertain also offers cleaner emissions and good fuel-efficiency. Powerful, seamless and continuous acceleration is realized by mating the powertrain to a 7-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode. Stable handling and supple ride comfort are optimally balanced for a pleasurable drive.
The all-new Skyline Crossover will be showcased at Nissan Galleries nationwide starting April 18, 2009.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Nissan to Release a New Skyline Crossover This Summer in Japan… Finally
FIA GT1 GT-R, the Ultimate 600hp Nissan GT-R
Last week in the South of France Nissan and Nismo unveiled their FIA GT1 ready GT-R, a “little” 600hp modified 5.6l V8 engine (VK56DE) that provides no less then an incredible 650Nm of torque achieveing a quite honorable 2:05.447 lap time by Paul Ricard…
We hope both Nismo and Nissan are as successful on the old continent as they are here in Japan!
Media Days and the Official Test Session for the FIA GT were held at Circuit Paul Ricard HTTT (5.842km) in the South of France on the 6th and 7th April.
At the Press Conference of SRO, the official promoter of the FIA GT Championship, which took place at midday on the 6th April, the R35 NISSAN GT-R, built according to the 2010 FIA GT1 regulations was unveiled in front of more than 200 people.
The objectives for NISMO's FIA GT program for 2009 is to develop GT-R race car which shall be available for sale to the privateers who wish to take part in the FIA GT World Championship from 2010 and onwards.
The team is going to race at Silverstone (UK, 3rd May), Oschersleben (GER, 21st June), 24 hours of Spa (BEL, 25th - 26th July), and is planning an additional race in Europe.
GT-R will be driven by Michael Krumm (GER) and Darren Turner (UK).
Under the observant eyes of the media and other competitors, the GT-R ran 119 laps and completed all test menus as planned without any major trouble throughout the 2 days. As the GT-R is built according to the next generation 2010 FIA regulations, which allow less modification, lap times cannot be compared with the current GT1 cars, however the best lap time was 2:05.447.
The team will participate in the next official test at Algarve (POR) on 15th and 16th April.
"I am very excited about the FIA GT program as it is 10 years since I participated in an international racing with NISMO." said Michael Krumm. "I am very happy to race in Europe with the NISMO people I have worked in Japan for years. The test at Paul Ricard went very well, and I really enjoyed the test with other cars. Since the shakedown in last December, the GT-R has improved a lot. We still need to work very hard to make the car competitive, but I am confident that we are in a right direction."
Darren Turner said "I'm looking forward to helping NISMO and Gigawave MotorSport to develop the GT-R to make sure it is competitive in time for the new regulations in 2010. It is a real privilege to play a part in such an exciting program. It's also good to be racing in the FIA GT Championship again as I have had good results there in the past."
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NihonCar
We hope both Nismo and Nissan are as successful on the old continent as they are here in Japan!
Media Days and the Official Test Session for the FIA GT were held at Circuit Paul Ricard HTTT (5.842km) in the South of France on the 6th and 7th April.
At the Press Conference of SRO, the official promoter of the FIA GT Championship, which took place at midday on the 6th April, the R35 NISSAN GT-R, built according to the 2010 FIA GT1 regulations was unveiled in front of more than 200 people.
The objectives for NISMO's FIA GT program for 2009 is to develop GT-R race car which shall be available for sale to the privateers who wish to take part in the FIA GT World Championship from 2010 and onwards.
The team is going to race at Silverstone (UK, 3rd May), Oschersleben (GER, 21st June), 24 hours of Spa (BEL, 25th - 26th July), and is planning an additional race in Europe.
GT-R will be driven by Michael Krumm (GER) and Darren Turner (UK).
Under the observant eyes of the media and other competitors, the GT-R ran 119 laps and completed all test menus as planned without any major trouble throughout the 2 days. As the GT-R is built according to the next generation 2010 FIA regulations, which allow less modification, lap times cannot be compared with the current GT1 cars, however the best lap time was 2:05.447.
The team will participate in the next official test at Algarve (POR) on 15th and 16th April.
"I am very excited about the FIA GT program as it is 10 years since I participated in an international racing with NISMO." said Michael Krumm. "I am very happy to race in Europe with the NISMO people I have worked in Japan for years. The test at Paul Ricard went very well, and I really enjoyed the test with other cars. Since the shakedown in last December, the GT-R has improved a lot. We still need to work very hard to make the car competitive, but I am confident that we are in a right direction."
Darren Turner said "I'm looking forward to helping NISMO and Gigawave MotorSport to develop the GT-R to make sure it is competitive in time for the new regulations in 2010. It is a real privilege to play a part in such an exciting program. It's also good to be racing in the FIA GT Championship again as I have had good results there in the past."
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NihonCar
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday Stories: 2009 Nissan Cube: Big Bang For Small Bucks
2009 Nissan Cube: Big Bang For Small Bucks
Recently it seems every time we turn around there’s another addition to the ever-swelling B car segment. The surging demand for small and economical from the American car-buying public means the manufacturers need to expand their small car offerings. Nissan is now widening that end of their model line up beyond the Versa and Sentra and finally shipping the Cube to America. JDM versions of the Cube have been rocking the home market since 1998, with an arsenal of features, big space in a small package and iconic styling. Now, much to delight of American JDM B car fans, the Cube’s latest iteration is headed Stateside with Nissan promising all the features American buyers need in a small car plus a few extras they’ll definitely love.
The Nissan Cube comes packed with more safety features than your sweet mother’s arms. An advanced air-bag system, vehicle dynamic control with traction control system (TCS), ABS with electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), a tire-pressure monitor (TPMS), adjustable seat-belt shoulder harness height and a dizzying slew of other safety-related acronyms all come standard. That’s a lot of safety gear.
Safety isn’t the Cube’s only strong point. There’s also an impressive list of standard features like air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, 12-volt outlet, a cargo light out back and intermittent wipers front and rear. And f you’re willing to spend a little more money, Nissan is also offering up its Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and a kickin’ Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers.
That’s all the stuff we’re used to seeing from a well-priced B Car, but Nissan’s taken a different tack on the functionality front. Aside from the unique rounded edge-square styling, the biggest variation comes at the rear door. We say door because unlike other hatches, the back of the Cube doesn’t open with a tail-gate or clam shell. Instead, the door opens just like a refrigerator. The move maximizes space inside and keeps you aware of the end of the door – saving the Cube from embarrassing parking lot dings. Plus with its asymmetrical rear window, it looks darn cool too!
With all the goods crammed inside the Cube, Nissan has armed its new-for America B car with the style and features it needs to take on the competition and win. And with the recently announced base price of $13,990 we have a feeling you’ll be seeing quite a few of them on the road very quickly.
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Nihoncar
The Nissan Cube comes packed with more safety features than your sweet mother’s arms. An advanced air-bag system, vehicle dynamic control with traction control system (TCS), ABS with electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), a tire-pressure monitor (TPMS), adjustable seat-belt shoulder harness height and a dizzying slew of other safety-related acronyms all come standard. That’s a lot of safety gear.
Safety isn’t the Cube’s only strong point. There’s also an impressive list of standard features like air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, 12-volt outlet, a cargo light out back and intermittent wipers front and rear. And f you’re willing to spend a little more money, Nissan is also offering up its Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, a Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and a kickin’ Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers.
That’s all the stuff we’re used to seeing from a well-priced B Car, but Nissan’s taken a different tack on the functionality front. Aside from the unique rounded edge-square styling, the biggest variation comes at the rear door. We say door because unlike other hatches, the back of the Cube doesn’t open with a tail-gate or clam shell. Instead, the door opens just like a refrigerator. The move maximizes space inside and keeps you aware of the end of the door – saving the Cube from embarrassing parking lot dings. Plus with its asymmetrical rear window, it looks darn cool too!
With all the goods crammed inside the Cube, Nissan has armed its new-for America B car with the style and features it needs to take on the competition and win. And with the recently announced base price of $13,990 we have a feeling you’ll be seeing quite a few of them on the road very quickly.
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Nihoncar
Sunday Stories: Nissan Announces USA Pricing for the 2010 GT-R
Nissan Announces USA Pricing for the 2010 GT-R
By far the most exciting and exceptional JDM car produced this decade, the GT-R 2010 will be even better worldwide including the USA. If the 2010 GT-R is even better than its predecessor don't expect to get a Spec-V in disguise, but some nice little improvements. Beside the 5hp boost,
Not sure about Pearl White, if I had a GT-R it would either be Sliver or Orange like the Zele Show-Car.
March may be the month known for madness, lions and lambs, but at Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), the biggest roar is coming from the early introduction of the new 2010 Nissan GT-R supercar, including a number of important enhancements. Specifically, five additional horsepower, a revised suspension, updated wheel finishes and standard front seat- and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags.
First introduced in the United States in July 2008, the Nissan GT-R earned near universal acclaim, including being named Motor Trend "2009 Car of the Year," Automobile magazine's 2009 "Automobile of the Year", and winning Kelly Blue Book's "2009 Best Resale Value Award."
For 2010, the horsepower rating of the GT-R's 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine has increased to 485 hp (from 480 hp) and the car's high-performance, 6-speed, dual-clutch transmission receives new Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming designed to optimize clutch engagement for improved drivability, and improve vehicle acceleration with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) on (activated). In addition, the braking system has been updated with more rigid brake lines for improved durability, and the brake calipers now carry both the Brembo and Nissan logos. Finally, the GT-R's state-of-the-art suspension has been retuned with redesigned Bilsteinâ shocks with a new valve body design and revised spring and damper rates.
The base GT-R model is now equipped with slightly darker, high-luster, smoke finish for the 20-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels, while a new "near-black" metallic wheel finish is standard on the Premium model. For 2010, one new color – Pearl White – is offered, while the Super Silver exterior color has been enhanced to include a polished front bumper.
For 2010, the Nissan GT-R will again be offered in two models – GT-R and GT-R Premium. All 2010 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 backed by an advanced paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* is $80,790 for the GT-R, and $83,040 for the GT-R Premium model. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000.
Two options and two accessories are available for the 2010 GT-R: The Cold Weather Package (no charge); Special Super Silver Paint ($3,000); iPodâ Converter ($400); and carpeted GT-R floor mats ($280). Complete pricing information is available on the attached sheet.
The 2010 GT-R will be available only through officially certified Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service, on March 21, 2009. A complete listing of the nearly 700 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.
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Nihoncar
Not sure about Pearl White, if I had a GT-R it would either be Sliver or Orange like the Zele Show-Car.
March may be the month known for madness, lions and lambs, but at Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), the biggest roar is coming from the early introduction of the new 2010 Nissan GT-R supercar, including a number of important enhancements. Specifically, five additional horsepower, a revised suspension, updated wheel finishes and standard front seat- and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags.
First introduced in the United States in July 2008, the Nissan GT-R earned near universal acclaim, including being named Motor Trend "2009 Car of the Year," Automobile magazine's 2009 "Automobile of the Year", and winning Kelly Blue Book's "2009 Best Resale Value Award."
For 2010, the horsepower rating of the GT-R's 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine has increased to 485 hp (from 480 hp) and the car's high-performance, 6-speed, dual-clutch transmission receives new Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming designed to optimize clutch engagement for improved drivability, and improve vehicle acceleration with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) on (activated). In addition, the braking system has been updated with more rigid brake lines for improved durability, and the brake calipers now carry both the Brembo and Nissan logos. Finally, the GT-R's state-of-the-art suspension has been retuned with redesigned Bilsteinâ shocks with a new valve body design and revised spring and damper rates.
The base GT-R model is now equipped with slightly darker, high-luster, smoke finish for the 20-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels, while a new "near-black" metallic wheel finish is standard on the Premium model. For 2010, one new color – Pearl White – is offered, while the Super Silver exterior color has been enhanced to include a polished front bumper.
For 2010, the Nissan GT-R will again be offered in two models – GT-R and GT-R Premium. All 2010 Nissan GT-Rs are equipped with a standard 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 backed by an advanced paddle-shifted, dual clutch rear transmission and a world's first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* is $80,790 for the GT-R, and $83,040 for the GT-R Premium model. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000.
Two options and two accessories are available for the 2010 GT-R: The Cold Weather Package (no charge); Special Super Silver Paint ($3,000); iPodâ Converter ($400); and carpeted GT-R floor mats ($280). Complete pricing information is available on the attached sheet.
The 2010 GT-R will be available only through officially certified Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service, on March 21, 2009. A complete listing of the nearly 700 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.
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Nihoncar
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Geneva 2009: Nissan Qazana Crossover Concept
Geneva 2009: Nissan Qazana Crossover Concept
The Qashqai was too dull for you? So what about this cute little Qazana Crossover Concept then? Nothing much we can say beside that we kind of love this cute little roundish concept, granted this is may be not the most sexiest ever made 4WD car but I don’t know this Qazana has something unique and pretty… anyway…here you are the official press release and Nissan pictures below… you will decide whether or not this new concept worth your attention.
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.
Officially it's a showcar, a study into how a small car of the future could look. But with the announcement that a small crossover – a baby brother to Qashqai – will be built at the company's Sunderland factory in the UK, Qazana's significance should not be underestimated.
"The Qazana concept is an intelligent, all-wheel drive crossover which is masculine, agile, lean, and designed for the tough city streets. Our team at Nissan Design Europe in London realised this image with the motif of a modern day beach buggy and four-seat motor-bike," explains Atsushi Maeda, Studio Chief Designer, Nissan Design Europe.
According to Matt Weaver, project lead designer at NDE, Qazana was designed to be sophisticated but fun. "It's a hugely optimistic car, which is no bad thing in these difficult times. Had it been created in the 1960s, it would have counted camper vans, bikes and buggies as its rivals. Infused with that same spirit, there's nothing quite like it available today."
Challenges tradition
In the same way that Nissan re-wrote the rule-book when it introduced Qashqai two years ago, so Qazana is ready to do it again. By approaching the small car market from a totally different direction, Qazana invigorates, stimulates and rejuvenates the traditional town runabout.
Compact dimensions
Compact overall dimensions (4060mm in length, 1570mm tall, 1780 wide and a wheelbase of 2530mm) mean Qazana would be ideally suited to the urban environment. Yet its advanced specification and energetic styling suggest an ability that goes far beyond the city walls.
By mixing SUV and sports car styling cues, NDE's design team has created a highly individual Crossover quite unlike anything else on the road. The tall stance, truncated rear styling and short front and rear overhangs underscore its feeling of robustness and strength, but the low roof line, assertive side window graphic and broad shoulders hint at a sporting ability absent in traditional all-wheel drives.
At the same time, rounded elements – notably the wheel arches and bonnet – evoke a friendly ambiance and provide a link with existing Nissan Crossovers. Indeed, Qazana has the signature Crossover design detail in the rising window line at the rear, also found on Murano and Qashqai.
Says Weaver: "Qazana follows in Qashqai's wheel tracks by challenging convention. Externally Qazana adds a number of existing Nissan design cues – including a variation on the 'boomerang' rear light theme from 370Z – to a highly distinctive shape that's unlike anything else in the company's current design portfolio."
Crossover styling
The profile is dominated by the prominent wheel arches and by the body's high waistline, which combine to give an impression of strength and which contrast vividly with the slim side windows. Echoing a style first seen on Mixim, Nissan's high performance electric coupé concept shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Show, the glasshouse resembles a crash helmet visor.
Although it appears at first glance to be a two-door coupé, Qazana has a further pair of rear-hinged half doors to ease access to the rear compartment. All the doors are electrically operated and for safety reasons the rear pair can only be activated once the fronts have been opened. With no conventional B-pillar, access to the interior couldn't be easier.
One notable feature of the roof-line is the virtually straight cant rail above the doors which adds further to the strength of the profile. The roof itself has a pair of thin glass inserts running the full length of the roof which allow slithers of natural light into the cabin.
This contrast between sporty performance and all-terrain potential is underlined by the venturi-style skid plate at the rear of the vehicle, Qazana's extended ground clearance and the soft rubber spats which edge the wheel arches and help to disguise the vehicle's long suspension travel. The graphite coloured spats contrast vividly with the bold exterior colour, a unique shade called White Titanium, and the strikingly styled
20 inch black chrome alloy wheels.
Distinctive frontal aspect
The car's face is dominated by four headlamps. Two lower circular lamps set within the bumper contrast with a pair of daylight running strips mounted high on the wings on either side of the bonnet: the look is of a rally car preparing for a night stage.
While the full width grille, dominated by Nissan's centrally mounted badge, is an interpretation of current Nissan styling, its construction is not. A one-piece acrylic moulding, no cooling air can pass through the grille. Instead, the lower portion of the bumper, finished in a contrasting graphite colour, is dominated by a number of large holes for air to reach the radiator. See-through acrylic mouldings are also used for the door mirrors.
The interior has been designed as an extension of the exterior thanks to a clever interplay between hard and soft materials. Rather than being completely enveloped in leather for example, elements of the lightweight carbon fibre seat structure are on permanent view, appearing to have 'broken through' the covering. The centre portion of the backrests features a mesh material, allowing fresh air to circulate around the occupants.
Like the seats, the metal sections of the centre console seem to have forced their way through the leather covering while the internal door-frame is part exposed so that the door pull appears to be hewn from solid metal.
Motorcycle inspired interior
Adding further to the mechanical feel of the interior, the shape of the centre console and armrest has been inspired by the fuel tank and seat of a sports motocycle. Paul Ray, senior interior designer at NDE, is a keen rider. "I enjoy the sensation of being at one with my bike and wanted to capture that feeling in Qazana," he says.
"The way the structure appears through the fabric of the interior also reflects motorcycle design and construction."
Accentuating the practical side of the car, Qazana has 'floating' seats centrally mounted over a one-piece rubberised floor covering, creating an openness in the cockpit. Grooves cut in the flooring are replicated on the seats themselves.
The dashboard is dominated by a centrally mounted screen. As well as doubling as a navigation display, it will deliver vital information relating to Nissan's next generation fully electronic ALL MODE four-wheel drive with torque vectoring system and other advanced technical processes found on board, including integrated communications systems. Using an intuitive touch-screen interface, the driver will be able to adjust the air-conditioning and other key vehicle settings.
Alfonso Albaisa, Vice President, Nissan Design Europe, says: "When it comes to design, Nissan has developed a reputation for constantly delivering something different. The global success of Qashqai has proven that the car buying public is fed up with the conventional... but we are not prepared to sit on our laurels. Qazana might seem a radical solution but important elements of the concept do point to a future Nissan production vehicle.
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Nihoncar
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past.
Officially it's a showcar, a study into how a small car of the future could look. But with the announcement that a small crossover – a baby brother to Qashqai – will be built at the company's Sunderland factory in the UK, Qazana's significance should not be underestimated.
"The Qazana concept is an intelligent, all-wheel drive crossover which is masculine, agile, lean, and designed for the tough city streets. Our team at Nissan Design Europe in London realised this image with the motif of a modern day beach buggy and four-seat motor-bike," explains Atsushi Maeda, Studio Chief Designer, Nissan Design Europe.
According to Matt Weaver, project lead designer at NDE, Qazana was designed to be sophisticated but fun. "It's a hugely optimistic car, which is no bad thing in these difficult times. Had it been created in the 1960s, it would have counted camper vans, bikes and buggies as its rivals. Infused with that same spirit, there's nothing quite like it available today."
Challenges tradition
In the same way that Nissan re-wrote the rule-book when it introduced Qashqai two years ago, so Qazana is ready to do it again. By approaching the small car market from a totally different direction, Qazana invigorates, stimulates and rejuvenates the traditional town runabout.
Compact dimensions
Compact overall dimensions (4060mm in length, 1570mm tall, 1780 wide and a wheelbase of 2530mm) mean Qazana would be ideally suited to the urban environment. Yet its advanced specification and energetic styling suggest an ability that goes far beyond the city walls.
By mixing SUV and sports car styling cues, NDE's design team has created a highly individual Crossover quite unlike anything else on the road. The tall stance, truncated rear styling and short front and rear overhangs underscore its feeling of robustness and strength, but the low roof line, assertive side window graphic and broad shoulders hint at a sporting ability absent in traditional all-wheel drives.
At the same time, rounded elements – notably the wheel arches and bonnet – evoke a friendly ambiance and provide a link with existing Nissan Crossovers. Indeed, Qazana has the signature Crossover design detail in the rising window line at the rear, also found on Murano and Qashqai.
Says Weaver: "Qazana follows in Qashqai's wheel tracks by challenging convention. Externally Qazana adds a number of existing Nissan design cues – including a variation on the 'boomerang' rear light theme from 370Z – to a highly distinctive shape that's unlike anything else in the company's current design portfolio."
Crossover styling
The profile is dominated by the prominent wheel arches and by the body's high waistline, which combine to give an impression of strength and which contrast vividly with the slim side windows. Echoing a style first seen on Mixim, Nissan's high performance electric coupé concept shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Show, the glasshouse resembles a crash helmet visor.
Although it appears at first glance to be a two-door coupé, Qazana has a further pair of rear-hinged half doors to ease access to the rear compartment. All the doors are electrically operated and for safety reasons the rear pair can only be activated once the fronts have been opened. With no conventional B-pillar, access to the interior couldn't be easier.
One notable feature of the roof-line is the virtually straight cant rail above the doors which adds further to the strength of the profile. The roof itself has a pair of thin glass inserts running the full length of the roof which allow slithers of natural light into the cabin.
This contrast between sporty performance and all-terrain potential is underlined by the venturi-style skid plate at the rear of the vehicle, Qazana's extended ground clearance and the soft rubber spats which edge the wheel arches and help to disguise the vehicle's long suspension travel. The graphite coloured spats contrast vividly with the bold exterior colour, a unique shade called White Titanium, and the strikingly styled
20 inch black chrome alloy wheels.
Distinctive frontal aspect
The car's face is dominated by four headlamps. Two lower circular lamps set within the bumper contrast with a pair of daylight running strips mounted high on the wings on either side of the bonnet: the look is of a rally car preparing for a night stage.
While the full width grille, dominated by Nissan's centrally mounted badge, is an interpretation of current Nissan styling, its construction is not. A one-piece acrylic moulding, no cooling air can pass through the grille. Instead, the lower portion of the bumper, finished in a contrasting graphite colour, is dominated by a number of large holes for air to reach the radiator. See-through acrylic mouldings are also used for the door mirrors.
The interior has been designed as an extension of the exterior thanks to a clever interplay between hard and soft materials. Rather than being completely enveloped in leather for example, elements of the lightweight carbon fibre seat structure are on permanent view, appearing to have 'broken through' the covering. The centre portion of the backrests features a mesh material, allowing fresh air to circulate around the occupants.
Like the seats, the metal sections of the centre console seem to have forced their way through the leather covering while the internal door-frame is part exposed so that the door pull appears to be hewn from solid metal.
Motorcycle inspired interior
Adding further to the mechanical feel of the interior, the shape of the centre console and armrest has been inspired by the fuel tank and seat of a sports motocycle. Paul Ray, senior interior designer at NDE, is a keen rider. "I enjoy the sensation of being at one with my bike and wanted to capture that feeling in Qazana," he says.
"The way the structure appears through the fabric of the interior also reflects motorcycle design and construction."
Accentuating the practical side of the car, Qazana has 'floating' seats centrally mounted over a one-piece rubberised floor covering, creating an openness in the cockpit. Grooves cut in the flooring are replicated on the seats themselves.
The dashboard is dominated by a centrally mounted screen. As well as doubling as a navigation display, it will deliver vital information relating to Nissan's next generation fully electronic ALL MODE four-wheel drive with torque vectoring system and other advanced technical processes found on board, including integrated communications systems. Using an intuitive touch-screen interface, the driver will be able to adjust the air-conditioning and other key vehicle settings.
Alfonso Albaisa, Vice President, Nissan Design Europe, says: "When it comes to design, Nissan has developed a reputation for constantly delivering something different. The global success of Qashqai has proven that the car buying public is fed up with the conventional... but we are not prepared to sit on our laurels. Qazana might seem a radical solution but important elements of the concept do point to a future Nissan production vehicle.
Source
Nihoncar
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Geneva 2009: Infiniti Essence, Geneva's Masterpiece!
Geneva 2009: Infiniti Essence, Geneva's Masterpiece!
Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of perfomances
The dramatic design, technology and performance statement is a 600PS, petrol/electric hybrid
This concept embodies Infiniti’s core values as an inspiration for the future as much a celebration of the past. Essence showcases many of the technologies, including hybrid, and design cues that will distinguish Infiniti production cars of the coming years. And by steering Infiniti’s guiding principle of “Inspired Performance” into the super-performance, super-luxury coupe market for the first time, it reaffirms Infiniti’s place among the world’s most exclusive and vibrant car brands.
ESSENCE: AN OVERVIEW
• A front-engined, two-seat, 600PS luxury coupe concept, 4.7m long
• First motor show preview of Infiniti’s petrol/electric hybrid drivetrain
• Capable of vast speeds where conditions allow, zero emissions where they don’t
• Rear-wheel drive for maximum driver involvement
• Fresh design language to influence future production models
• Previews new safety technology including Back-up Collision Prevention
• Minimalist and intensely driver-focused interior
• “New luxury” meets traditional Japanese craftsmanship
• Bespoke Louis Vuitton fitted luggage to maximise trans-continental capability
ESSENCE: THE CONCEPT
“An Essence owner is characterized by his or her fearless self confidence; he or she is an intellectual hero rather than just a successful money maker.”
Francois Bancon, General Manager Advanced Product Planning
Essence began life not in the design studio but in Infiniti’s product planning department. Francois Bancon, General Manager Advanced Product Planning, and his team might not, at the start of the project, have known how Essence would look, but they did know what it had to be, why it had to exist – and who it would appeal to.
“Essence is a brand icon,” Francois Bancon said. “It is driven more by a conceptual approach than by any design execution. It is not just an object. It isn’t a teaser for a new model. It is solely dedicated to Infiniti brand promotion, to demonstrate and advocate the Infiniti unique values.”
The concept called for a very clear understanding of who the super-luxury coupe’s potential customers would be. Painstakingly, Bancon and his team of advanced product planners built up a picture of a typical Essence owner. It was a profile that showed an uncompromising, risk-taking 42-year-old passionate about the best things in life, but equally passionate about not flaunting them. “These consumers don‘t need to demonstrate to others,” said Bancon. “They are already at the next step of achievement that leads to rewarding themselves first.”
Francois Bancon went on: “We wanted a new way of mixing various ingredients to get a car that was reserved but with a big presence, something trendy but also indicating the next trend. We wanted a car that aspired to become a cult. It had to be exclusive, smart and mysterious. For the driver, it had to sum up the six-word essence of Essence:
Everything I want, nothing I don’t
ESSENCE IN DETAIL
1. DESIGN: DYNAMIC ADEYAKA
“The design embeds a sense of mystery, a sense of being in the know. Essence is not about showing signs of wealth and success.”
Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President of Design
With breathtaking good looks and perfect proportions, Essence exerts a powerful pull on all those who love cars. It looks like a driver’s car, one that would be right at home spearing down the world’s grandest motoring routes.
But Essence is no aggressive sports car. Infiniti’s “Dynamic Adeyaka” attitude ensures Essence is single-minded, but also inviting, sophisticated and born of inspiration from both the human and natural worlds. To further boost its emotional appeal, it features details that bring a very modern take to some very old Japanese traditions.
The designers’ aim was to merge all existing Infiniti design cues with fresh design language in a shape that the 20-year-old marque has never before attempted. The result is highly sculptural yet also very delicate. Essence speaks of power but not intimidation.
The bonnet is, as you would expect of an Infiniti, long, and the rear deck short. Together with a flowing “wave” profile between muscular front and rear wheelarches, Essence at first appears to be in the classic sports car mould. But there is nothing retro about Essence.
The side window graphics bring a particularly innovative and distinctive edge to the styling. The window appears to be resting on a ledge, its razor sharp line in contrast to the concave sweep of the upper body just below it. Imagine juxtaposing flowing water with the stark outline of a canyon landscape.
The rear section also features complex surfacing with concave “scoops” that flow down the rear pillars from one of Essence’s most distinctive design cues: a C-shaped kink to the side windows’ trailing edge. Outlined by a wide flourish of stainless steel, it adds instant movement to the car even when it is standing still.
One of the most distinctive details is the trim around the side air vents. The simple yet delicate shape, finely finished in aluminium, is based on the “kanzashi”, a hairpin used by women when wearing the kimono. Other lines and details are inspired by the wide brush strokes of Japanese calligraphy. Essence represents a successful merging of iconic cultural cues with automotive aesthetics.
Essence’s front is characterised by Infiniti’s signature double-arch grille, set at an angle that suggests the car is about to leap forward. There is an illuminated Infiniti badge at its heart. Rounded corners effectively hide the front overhang and make this 4.7m-long car appear anything but big in the flesh.
The grille is framed by subtle strips of stainless steel but there’s little other trim and no other grilles or intakes, not even foglights. At the front as over the rest of the car, Essence eschews superfluous body embellishments that could interrupt the graceful strength of the whole. The door handles are slithers of push buttons flush with the body while even rear-view mirrors must make way for minuscule cameras teased out of the A-pillars.
More familiar Infiniti cues include the lights. At the front the signature L-shaped modules taper back on to the bulging guards, picked out at their top edge by a row of LEDs. Slender fillets of red light curve around the car at the back, overlapping with the boot opening and framing the vestigial spoiler. Edged by more stainless steel, the spoiler appears to have been pushed out from within the car.
The windscreen flows back into a full glass roof that then tapers down towards the boot opening – making just one more memorable view of a car that doesn’t have a wrong angle to it.
On design, Essence is simple and amazingly complex, classical and totally dynamic all at the same time. Most of all as the epitome of “dynamic adeyaka” it boasts massive presence. Once seen, never forgotten.
2. INTERIOR: DRIVER-FOCUSED
“Detailed artistic expression and the rich warmth of the human hand go far beyond mechanical precision.”
Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President of Design
For a driver’s car, the perfect driver’s cabin. Essence’s interior is minimalist, ergonomic and totally focused on the job in hand: to give the person behind the wheel a feeling of absolute control. And yet all this driver focus goes hand in hand with a passenger area dominated by comfort, calm and elegance to offer the kind of hospitality that is so important to the Japanese people, and also to Essence.
The asymmetrical cabin is divided into two areas separated by a large curving console between the seats that sweeps around to merge with the centre of the dashboard. The result is two very distinct cocoons. The driver’s side is themed black, the passenger’s “cocoon” an earthy red.
A flat-bottomed steering wheel and chronometer-style dials announce to the driver this is a serious performance machine. There are no gimmicks or sci-fi solutions here, just single-minded dedication to driving. Witness the technical nature of the displays, the short, alloy-topped gear selector and, just in front of it another finger-flick away, the bright red engine start button.
The car wraps itself around the driver who can quickly relax with the Infiniti trademarks of supportive seat and perfect driving position. There are more Infiniti cues such as the big gearchange paddle shifters behind the wheel and the analogue clock in the centre of the dash.
Infiniti designers believe the best functionality works behind the scenes, appearing only when needed. They call this “hidden tech”, and it’s the key to the functional minimalism that dominates the control layout. By not baffling drivers with buttons or overburdening them with information, Essence offers a sense of well-being to everyone, allowing them to focus entirely on enjoying the energizing driving experience.
With the materials used – leather, Alcantara, hand-painted wood inspired by traditional Japanese lacquerware – the cabin exudes a rich and inviting warmth. Attention to detail is such that even the leather seams on the seat backs differ from left side to right side. Why? So they can accurately reflect the way Japanese men and women tie their kimonos.
Essence’s interior promotes a sense of well-being which is key to the Infiniti driving experience.
3. DRIVETRAIN: POWER WITH RESPONSIBILITY
“Infiniti’s performance feel has been captured as natural dynamism, like energy rising from within.”
Francois Bancon, General Manager Advanced Product Planning
Essence’s drivetrain is designed to meet the highest expectations of owners by delivering the one thing everyone expects of an Infiniti – sheer driving pleasure. In Essence that pleasure is taken to new heights, at the same time as previewing an innovative green hybrid engine.
Essence is unusual even in the rarefied atmosphere of the world’s fastest road cars by being able to call on a mighty 600PS (592bhp). The power guarantees high performance responses on any road, in any situation. Essence is not, however, an intimidating sports racer. Like the design, the performance is designed to be sophisticated and unobtrusive – performance with a human touch.
The hybrid system is a logical extension of Infiniti parent group’s groundbreaking green commitments. It offers power with efficiency, and high performance with zero-emissions running, by combining a petrol engine with an electric motor. These can work independently or together as a “parallel” hybrid system.
In congested urban areas, the electric motor alone is all that is needed for Essence to glide silently between stoplights, with no tailpipe emissions.
When the traffic clears, Essence responds with a highway performance that few cars could match. In “power assist” mode the full 600PS is unleashed with both petrol and electric power working together.
A key difference over some other hybrid systems is that both the V6 and the electric motor feed their power only to the rear wheels. Performance is more linear, response is crisper – and driving pleasure further enhanced – as a result.
Infiniti’s familiar 3.7-litre V6 gasoline engine is fitted with twin turbochargers, boosting power to 440PS (434bhp). A new direct-injection fuel system ensures the engine works more efficiently than ever in Essence.
Essence previews a new type of electric motor, called 3D Motor, that was designed to meet tough requirements on size and power output. The result is a particularly slim, disk-shaped motor that has twice the torque of a conventional unit. Its design was achieved by 3D magnetic field analysis to optimize the layout of the electromagnetic coils and permanent magnets.
In Essence, the motor is positioned between the engine and transmission and provides 160PS (158bhp), drawing power from a compact lithium-ion battery pack in the boot area. Because the 3D Motor operates in both propulsion and power regeneration modes, the battery pack is kept charged up.
Optimized energy useage across the widest possible range of driving conditions is guaranteed by two separate clutches which “switch in” the motors as required. It is a system that needs no torque converter, further enhancing responsiveness and driving pleasure.
4. SAFETY: A COLLISION-FREE FUTURE
On a global level, Infiniti is committed to building safer vehicles equipped with advanced safety technologies.
Essence previews some of the next-generation safety features that will ensure Infiniti cars remain among the safest on the road. Chief among them is a “Safety Shield” that goes a long way towards the Infiniti engineers’ dream of a collision-free car.
The Safety Shield adds two new technologies to the Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems that are available in today’s production Infinitis. Side Collision Prevention (SCP) and Back-up Collision Prevention (BCP) extend the anti-collision shield all the way around the car.
With SCP, when the driver decides to change lanes, side-mounted sensors activate a warning if an approaching vehicle is detected in the driver’s intended lane. A yaw mechanism is then activated through brake control of individual wheels to help prevent a potential collision. Back-up Collision Prevention works in a similar way, sensing a vehicle behind, giving the driver a warning but then, if the warning is not heeded, activating the brakes automatically.
The warning system and pre-emptive safety features are designed to help support the driver in an intuitive manner with minimal intervention.
5. PRACTICALITY: A VERY BESPOKE SOLUTION
The team behind Essence harked back to an early motoring era to find the right solution for carrying luggage. The result is as classy as luggage ever gets, surprisingly practical and dreamily romantic. It also re-establishes the historic ties between a carmaker and one of the best-known names in luxury goods – Louis Vuitton.
Vuitton first worked with a coachbuilder – the famous Kellner company ¬ – in 1908, equipping one of their early luxury limousines with a set of bespoke luggage. Other coachbuilders quickly beat a path to Vuitton’s door in Paris. Made-to-measure Vuitton trunks were an integral feature of some of the greatest cars of the first part of the 20th century.
The collaboration between Infiniti and Vuitton revives the idea of a set of the highest quality luggage made to fit exactly a car’s boot area. In Essence there are three rigid pieces: a matched pair of slender briefcases atop a large trunk. All are made in the new Damier Graphite canvas and feature sleekly integrated handles and an overall design in harmony with the car itself.
There is hi-tech, too. A button on the key fob electrically opens the boot lid, allowing the boot floor to slide silently rearwards. This is one boot an owner will never have to struggle to access.
In a nod at tradition, the cases even bear the initials of their owner – SN, standing for Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President of Design.
6. INFINITI: 20 YEARS OF PERFORMANCE CARS
The Essence has been 20 years in the making. For that is how long the essence of the marque – its very being, a distillation of everything that Infiniti stands for – has taken to reach its current state of perfection.
The idea behind Infiniti was first discussed in 1985 but it wasn’t until November 1989 that the first Infiniti model was sold in North America. Today it is the fastest growing luxury brand in the US.
But it is also far more than just a US brand. Today Infiniti has more than 230 dealers in 15 countries with worldwide sales of 150,000 annually.
Infiniti’s success is down to many things, not least the “Dynamic Adeyaka” attitude behind every Infiniti model. When Adeyaka meets The Total Ownership Experience the result is the three pillars of Infiniti: driving pleasure, hospitality and peace of mind.
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Nihoncar
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday Stories: Nissan GT-R by Shadow Sports Design
Nissan GT-R by Shadow Sports Design
Shadow-SD released a full enhancement kit to improve our almighty Godzilla's performance. It includes a rear air diffuser and carbon fiber rear spoiler fitted and elevated for improved downforce.
Titanium exhaust pipe mufflers, racing seats fitted with harness, and a set of 20” forged magnesium wheels that save precious kg to for increased performance.
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Nihoncar
Titanium exhaust pipe mufflers, racing seats fitted with harness, and a set of 20” forged magnesium wheels that save precious kg to for increased performance.
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Nihoncar
Monday, January 19, 2009
TAS09: Zele 370Z and GT-R... Japanese perfection
TAS09: Zele 370Z and GT-R... Japanese perfection
Zele International, also better known as Zele performances
And this year again Zele, a Yokohama based company, made the surprise at the TAS09 with not one but two Complete competition kit, one for the GT-R which include not only a long list of different carbon fiber part (See list below) but as also a Zele tuned ECU, the FZ-ROM ECU Type3 which give a little boost to the GT-R with a max of 550hp.
Nissan GT-R R35 GT-R Complete Edition
Exterior ZELE Customized Paint Program
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Front Bumper
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Roof
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
ZELE Carbon Fiber Rear Under Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber NACA Bonnet Air Ducts
ZELE Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber Front Fender Air Ducts
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Front Grill
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Intake Cover
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud
ZELE Titanium Engine Hood Support Bar
ZELE Titanium Front-Mid Straight Pipe
ZELE Titanium Exhaust Muffler Type2 or Type3
ZELE Rear Differential Oil Cooler Type2
ZELE Original RAYS Gram Lights R57GT 20” Forged Aluminum Wheels
ZELE Original RAYS Volk Racing TE37 G2 20” Forged Aluminum Wheels
ZELE Height Adjustable Suspension Conversion Kit
RECARO Full Bucket Seats TS-G Alcantara
ZELE Sport Brake Pads
But also with the new and so desirable 370Z Zele Complete Edition Prototype, including their FZ-ROM ECU Type 1, the very same ECU that Zele powered up their TAS08 Zele GT-R... as well as
ZELE Titanium TOwer Brace
ZELE Titanium Muffler Type2
ZELE ARAGOSTA Suspension Kit
ZELE Performance Brake Kit
RECARO Full Bucket Seats TS-G Alcantara
ZELE Original RAYS Volk Racing TE37 G2 Alloy Wheels
ZELE Customized Paint Program
ZELE Front Aero Bumper
ZELE Carbon Front Lip Spoiler
ZELE Side Skirts
ZELE Rear Bumper
ZELE Carbon Rear Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Pillar Cover
ZELE Carbon Radiator Shroud
ZELE Carbon Mirror Cover
ZELE Titanium Shift Knob
A long list of parts which unfortunately comes to a pretty impressive price, especially for the GT-R, however there are no doubts that both the 370Z and GT-R are worth the most prestigious attention... Good Job Guys !
Source
Nihoncar
Zele International, also better known as Zele performances
And this year again Zele, a Yokohama based company, made the surprise at the TAS09 with not one but two Complete competition kit, one for the GT-R which include not only a long list of different carbon fiber part (See list below) but as also a Zele tuned ECU, the FZ-ROM ECU Type3 which give a little boost to the GT-R with a max of 550hp.
Nissan GT-R R35 GT-R Complete Edition
Exterior ZELE Customized Paint Program
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Front Bumper
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Roof
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
ZELE Carbon Fiber Rear Under Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber NACA Bonnet Air Ducts
ZELE Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Fiber Front Fender Air Ducts
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Front Grill
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Intake Cover
ZELE Dry Carbon Fiber Radiator Shroud
ZELE Titanium Engine Hood Support Bar
ZELE Titanium Front-Mid Straight Pipe
ZELE Titanium Exhaust Muffler Type2 or Type3
ZELE Rear Differential Oil Cooler Type2
ZELE Original RAYS Gram Lights R57GT 20” Forged Aluminum Wheels
ZELE Original RAYS Volk Racing TE37 G2 20” Forged Aluminum Wheels
ZELE Height Adjustable Suspension Conversion Kit
RECARO Full Bucket Seats TS-G Alcantara
ZELE Sport Brake Pads
But also with the new and so desirable 370Z Zele Complete Edition Prototype, including their FZ-ROM ECU Type 1, the very same ECU that Zele powered up their TAS08 Zele GT-R... as well as
ZELE Titanium TOwer Brace
ZELE Titanium Muffler Type2
ZELE ARAGOSTA Suspension Kit
ZELE Performance Brake Kit
RECARO Full Bucket Seats TS-G Alcantara
ZELE Original RAYS Volk Racing TE37 G2 Alloy Wheels
ZELE Customized Paint Program
ZELE Front Aero Bumper
ZELE Carbon Front Lip Spoiler
ZELE Side Skirts
ZELE Rear Bumper
ZELE Carbon Rear Spoiler
ZELE Carbon Pillar Cover
ZELE Carbon Radiator Shroud
ZELE Carbon Mirror Cover
ZELE Titanium Shift Knob
A long list of parts which unfortunately comes to a pretty impressive price, especially for the GT-R, however there are no doubts that both the 370Z and GT-R are worth the most prestigious attention... Good Job Guys !
SourceNihoncar
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday Stories: Wald GT-R and IS-F
TAS09: Wald GT-R and IS-F
The Japanese car dresser Wald (Osaka based), came all the way to Tokyo to give tuner enthusiasts a taste of their latest GT-R and the Lexus IS-F kits.
If Wald's main job is giving cars a more aggressive look, don't expect to get any perfomances
Whether or not you like these kits, you have to admit that Wald did a remarkable job on the GT-R and IS-F.
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NihonCar
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Nissan Announces New GT-R SpecV Model
Nissan Announces New GT-R SpecV Model
Finally the GT-R the world's been waiting for is now official, an already incredible piece of technology (well done guys on this one), is more even more incredible! Bye bye the mad four seater, the GT-R SpecV is now exclusively a two seater (Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats)!
Available only in Black Opal (strange since a Nissan PR photo gallery includes a Dark Metal Gray, Super Black, Brillant White Pearl, and Vibrant Red GT-R SPecV), the GT-R SpecV receives many new carbon fiber parts including a rear spoiler, a grille, and brake ducts.
Performance is enhanced (39hp) with a new high gear boost control device that momentarily boosts the engine's twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration, while also allowing the engine to operate at a lower speed for improved fuel economy. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.
The GT-R SpecV is also equipped with lightweight, racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) since September 2008. The lighter unsprung weight provided by the new wheels, together with the enhanced braking capability, an exclusive suspension and high-grip tires, combine to deliver the SpecV's exceptional performance.
The GT-R SpecV is now almost perfect, but we still just hate those poorly designed Nismo wheels... Anyway, here are more than 20 photos of the beast just for your own pleasure!
SourceAkihabaranews
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday Stories: Nissan GT-R 2009, Faster, Shorter, Stronger!
Nissan GT-R 2009, Faster, Shorter, Stronger!
Nissan Japan announced a few minutes ago some minor improvements for the 2009 GT-R. So what’s up? Nothing amazing, we're far from the V Spec everyone's waiting for. Nissan slightly improved the 2009 GT-R by adding 5PS to the engine power 480PS to 485PS, a better fuel consumption from 8.2km/l to 8.3km/l (nothing special), a shorter body (5mm shorter) from 4655mm to 4650mm, and more importantly, a better ride with better flat corning thanks to an improved and tweaked suspension.
Yep, far from the V Spec but hey, we're not complaining! After all the GT-R is the best car built since the last decade!
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Nihoncar
Yep, far from the V Spec but hey, we're not complaining! After all the GT-R is the best car built since the last decade!
Source
Nihoncar
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Saturday Special : Nissan 370Z by Zele International
Nissan 370Z by Zele International Coming This January to the Tokyo Auto Salon
Zele Interanational last year made Tokyo Auto Salon headlines with their stunning Orange GT-R. This year for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009, Zele International will surprise us with a tuned 370Z.
As you may expect there's no information available yet, next January we'll give you as much as possible!
Source
NihonCar
As you may expect there's no information available yet, next January we'll give you as much as possible!
Source
NihonCar
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday Stories: Rumors : Nissan GT-R LM ? Hell Why not !
Rumors : Nissan GT-R LM ? Hell Why not !
Back in 1995 and 1996, when the name GT-R was at its peak, Nissan aimed to participate to one of the most difficult and prestigious race, the Le Mans. The result is here under your eyes with the famous R33 GT-R LM.
A decade later, Nissan stunned the world with its GT-R and strong with this new road devil Nissan is planning to revive the LM series with on the R35.
Well apparently it is what the Japanese tabloid magazine Best Car announced earlier this week.
A very close source from Nissan, apparently gave to Best Car some pretty nice information on the next “possible” GT-R LM, apparently and we will have to be careful on the following specs, the next GT-R LM will be available in 2 version with :
A Track only version limited to only 30 units with 550PS under the hood and a weight of only 1350kg. Obviously this version will be strip down to the maximum for a better power/weight ratio.
And a more humble version for civilians which will be available with all the confront you may need to drive your kids at school with enough power (550PS) under the bonnet to get there on time! Best Car also announced that this very version may be offered to only 300 lucky future owners ready to spend between 15 to 18 Million yen for this amazing GT-R.
Well we will see and hope that this “crazy” dream will come true.
A decade later, Nissan stunned the world with its GT-R and strong with this new road devil Nissan is planning to revive the LM series with on the R35.
Well apparently it is what the Japanese tabloid magazine Best Car announced earlier this week.
A very close source from Nissan, apparently gave to Best Car some pretty nice information on the next “possible” GT-R LM, apparently and we will have to be careful on the following specs, the next GT-R LM will be available in 2 version with :
A Track only version limited to only 30 units with 550PS under the hood and a weight of only 1350kg. Obviously this version will be strip down to the maximum for a better power/weight ratio.
And a more humble version for civilians which will be available with all the confront you may need to drive your kids at school with enough power (550PS) under the bonnet to get there on time! Best Car also announced that this very version may be offered to only 300 lucky future owners ready to spend between 15 to 18 Million yen for this amazing GT-R.
Well we will see and hope that this “crazy” dream will come true.
NihonCar
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday Stories: Officially Official: All-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Readies For Debut
All-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Readies For Debut
Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, its Porsche Cayman challenger, making 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.
Source
NihonCar
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday Stories: Nissan GT-R Branew... SEMA 2008 Ready
Nissan GT-R Branew... SEMA 2008 Ready
There's no doubt the Nissan GT-R is a hell of a car that out does many of its competitors in both price and performance. While many Japanese tuners focus on improving standard performance and handling, others like WALD and now Branew are trying their best to dress up this Almighty new road devil.
Whether you like it or not, you have to respect Branew's work. Here they gave the GT-R a typical Japanese bad-boy/hip-hop star wannabe look.
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NihonCar
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