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| First U.S. Nissan GT-R Delivered in California | | 2008-07-07 12:43:00 | | Today marks the first official day of sales for the much-ballyhooed 2009 Nissan GT-R, and the automaker held a small event at midnight last night in Southern California in celebration of the delivery of the first U.S. market car.The lucky son-of-a-gun who took home a Black Obsidian GT-R Premium model was Daryl Alison of Costa Mesa, Calif., who apparently just couldn't wait until the dealer opened today, so Universal City Nissan in Los Angeles arranged to hand him over the keys just a wee bit early. Alison was one of the first customers to get on the GT-R pre-sale list last January."I've followed the history of the GT-R since inception and, after years of anticipation, it's great to see the 'Godzilla of supercars' finally coming to the U.S.," said Alison."I've owned a number of Nissan 350Z sports cars and other exotics and muscle cars, but more than any other vehicle I can't wait to get this new GT-R out on the road.Now it's America's time to get in and play." Spoken like a true PR flak | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Nissan GT-R (R35) | | 2008-07-04 13:50:00 | | We couldn't wait to drive the real R35 Nissan GT-R, so months ago we picked up Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, which has a virtual GT-R. Unlike the in-game car, whose engine sounds hopelessly generic, the real GT-R's sound is dominated by its turbos. The 3.8-litre V6 isn't particularly loud or throaty, but when you give it some gas, the twin turbochargers whirr up like turbines. We tapped the gas while getting on a freeway, and by the time we had a chance to glance at the speedometer we were already doing 100km/h. The GT-R reaches 60 mph (96km/h) in 3.5 secondsHandling wise the GT-R is truly phenomenal. To get the GT-R out of sorts, it takes the kind of driving you can only do in a controlled environment. We threw it into one particularly good corner with some speed, and felt the grip loosen for a fraction of a second, then get taken up by the all-wheel drive.The GT-R uses a six-speed double-clutch manual transmission. There is no clutch pedal, as the dual clutches are controlled by computer. | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Hot News: Next-Gen Nissan Titan to Get Dodge Ram Attributes | | 2008-07-02 22:20:00 | | No matter how you slice it, Nissan Titan buyers will have more options under an agreement with Chrysler to build the next-generation full-size pickup from the Dodge Ram architecture for sale in 2011.Nissan will still design the next-generation Titan—the name may change—but its underpinnings will be all Ram for ease of assembly at Chrysler’s Saltillo, Mexico, plant. Nissan will stop building the current Titan in 2010.And while the two automakers are reluctant to divulge too many specifics b | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Tokachi 24-hour Nissan GT-R build up underway | | 2008-07-02 15:55:00 | | Just a day after Nissan's formal announcement that it plans to campaign a race-prepped R35 GT-R in the Tokachi 24-hour race, GTR-World has procured a few pics of the coupe undergoing its transformation. The GT-R appears to be getting aligned at the NISMO Omori factory (about 60 miles from Tokyo), equipped with a full roll cage and a set of the same Volk TE37s originally spied on a mystery mule back in December. As with any competition car, weight reduction is high on the priority list, so NISMO has gutted the interior and fitted a carbon fiber trunk lid to help cut an estimated 273 pounds from the racer's curb weight. With NISMO producing parts for the GT-R race car, it's only a matter of months before owners can start individualizing their own super coupes abroad... and hopefully here in the States.[Source: GTR-World]Tag: Motorsports, Japan, Supercars, Nissan 1 | | By: Car News | | |
| | Toyota prepara rival do Nissan GT-R | | 2008-07-02 15:50:00 | | Depois de termos ouvido falar do novo Honda NSX e do Lexus LF-A para competir no mercado com o Nissan GT-R, é a vez da Toyota entrar na luta com um coupé que poderá ser o próximo Toyota Supra, segundo uma revista Japonesa de onde vêm esta foto. Vamos aguardar por mais novidades. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | 2009 Nissan GT-R Deliveries Starts at July 7. | | 2008-06-30 09:58:00 | | NASHVILLE (June 27, 2008) – Nissan today announced that deliveries of the all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R are scheduled to begin on Monday, July 7, 2008. More than 1,700 of the exotic 480-horsepower GT-R supercars, or approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation for the United States market, have already been spoken for since the announcement of a pre-sale ordering program last January.The 2009 Nissan GT-R has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $69,850 for the GT-R and $71,900 for the GT-R Premium model. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000.The GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan dealers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A searchable listing of the 671 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.“After years of speculation and anticipation, the wait for a U.S.-spec Nissan GT-R is over,” said Al Castig | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| Motul Nismo Nissan GT-R in Tokachi 24hr Race | | 2008-06-30 09:25:00 | | Coming up in July is the annual Tokachi 24hr held at Tokachi Speedway near Obihiro, Hokkaido - the northernmost island of Japan. This is Japan’s only 24hr endurance race and this year Nissan is fielding a standard R35 Nissan GT-R sponsored by Nismo, Motul and GTR-World.net among others. Driving the car will be Masami Kageyama, Tetsuya Tanaka and Kazuki Hoshino.This is an important race for the GT-R to show the world that it has the stamina it takes to compete in endurance events against some serious race cars.Hoping for a class win, good luck guys.The race is held over the 20th - 21st of July 2008.http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Review: 2009 Nissan GT-R | | 2008-06-30 08:30:31 | | From Crave: The gadget blog:
It must be Christmas, because a 2009 Nissan GT-R showed up in our garage. Just like how we spent 1973 transfixed by commercials for the Vertibird Rescue Ship toy, we slathered over every specification sheet and photo of the new GT-R since the concept wa | | By: CR4: The Engineer's Place for Discussion & New | | |
| | 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar | | 2008-06-28 21:50:00 | | Nice! Nissan has announced that the deliveries for their 2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar is set to begin on July 7, 2008. This powerful 480 horsepower, twin turbo, 3.8 liter V6 engine monster has been coveted since it was first announced and the first batch of pre-orders that was taken last January has all been spoken for.
And why wouldn't the Nissan 2009 Nissan GT-R supercar not be coveted? With | | By: Gadget Reviews and How-Tos | | |
| | Nissan Sees Trouble In US Car Market | | 2008-06-25 16:40:00 | | Ever since he lost out on a bid to take control of GM (GM), Carlos Ghosn has seemed a bit punchy. His golden touch at Nissan and Renault have failed him. The companies are no longer considered paragons of the turnaround art. Ghosn has become ordinary. He was especially ordinary in his recent assessment of the US car market. According to Reuters, "If we take the trend of the market in May and June it looks like we are going to be much below 15 million. Now I'm not sure if this is going to continue for the rest of year," Ghosn said. "We are preparing ourselves for the worst." All of that seems fairly obvious. What is less clear is what it means when a car company which makes mostly small sedans is becoming more worried. Big US vehicle manufacturers depend, to a large extent, on SUV and pick-up sales. Gas prices have destroyed that market. The consumer move has been toward lighter cars which get 30 mpg or better. Ghosn is sending a signal that even tiny cars are not selling well. The | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Nissan Qashqai+2 (2008) | | 2008-06-23 13:20:00 | | Le Nissan Qashqai enfonce le clou : non content de battre des records de vente, il s'offre une nouvelle version 7 places rallongée afin de titiller le segment des monospaces compacts. Sur le plan mécanique, rien ne change puisque le 2+ sera disponible en version 2 et 4 roues motrices et recevra toutes les motorisations du petit frère, depuis le 1.5 dCi 106 ch jusqu'au 2.0 essence 140 ch. | | By: Auto linx | | |
| | | The Dodge Hornet To Be Built By Nissan | | 2008-06-16 15:58:00 | | The Dodge Hornet was a compact car concept which had shown a few years ago. Now it's announced that the car getting closer to production.Chrysler and Nissan haven't officially announced yet the details of the upcoming Nissan Versa-based vehicle they'll develop together. They only said that it'd be available as a 2010 model, but guesses are on a production Hornet. Chrysler vice president of international sales Thomas Hausch recently said that the Pentastar is working hard on a Hornet Study, and that Chrysler would "announce something" in the near future.The Automotive News' article is further evidence that Nissan will build the production Hornet. Not the Chinese Automaker Chery like rumored before.
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| | 2008 Nissan Sentra Offers Active Lifestyles | | 2008-06-12 07:14:00 | | The 2008 Nissan Sentra, which follows the 2007 debut of an all-new generation Sentra design, offers style, space, quality, performance and interior flexibility for active lifestyles. For 2008, Sentra adds a number of significant enhancements, including additional standard equipment and package content changes for various models. The 2008 Sentra is built on Nissan's "C" platform and offers a standard 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT„¢ (Continuously Variable Transmission) and responsive handling. Inside Sentra's spacious cabin are thoughtful and useful features, including a 60/40 split double-fold rear seat, available hidden trunk storage compartment and available integrated overhead compact disc holder. The 2008 Sentra is also available with a range of unexpected amenities -- ranging from the luxury of leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan's Intelligent Key keyless entry system. "Sentra's good fuel economy, | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | INDOMOBIL - NISSAN; 4 LOWONGAN KERJA TERBARU | | 2008-06-11 19:35:00 | | INDOMOBIL–NISSAN, perusahaan dengan semangat PELAYANAN TERBAIK terhadap PELANGGAN, memberikan kesempatan berkarier kepada SDM TERBAIK sebagai :
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| | Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 | | 2008-06-11 03:26:00 | | In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards.“What we are seeing is that the shifts coming from the markets are more powerful than what regulators are doing,” he said.Mr. Ghosn said Nissan envisioned a broad range of electric vehicles, starting with small cars, and adding: “It’s not only about a small city car or a small minivan. It can also be about a small commercial vehicle and a small crossover.”Mr. Ghosn was not always enthusiastic about alternative-fuel technology. In a 2005 speech to the National Automobile Dealers Association, he called gas-electric hybrids “niche products” useful only to meet strict fuel-economy and emission standards in states like California.“It wasn’t long ago that Carlos Ghosn was a big naysayer about the role of electric vehicles,” said John O’D | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Nissan to Showcase X-TRAIL Diesel Prototype | | 2008-06-10 16:34:22 | | At the G8 Summit meetings, Nissan
Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase a showcase a diesel prototype of its X-TRAIL SUV
in an effort to show its support on environmental issues. Nissan announced that
it will showcase the X-TRAIL diesel prototype on June 19-21 at the 2008
Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido
and also on July 7-9 at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit’s International Media
Center.
Referred to as "Post New
Long-term Regulations", by October 2, 2009, Japan
is slated to | | By: Tracy's Interactive Auto Blog | | |
| | | Nissan Silvia PS13 Wiring Diagram | | 2008-06-05 01:45:00 | | I have a 1992 Silvia SR20 5 speed that had the wiring harness cut up and peices stolen before i brought it. I have the electronic climate controll unit for it, but the wiring diagrams i have been able to aquire only have the manual version, or are for the S14 with climate controll, which appears to | | By: CR4: The Engineer's Place for Discussion & New | | |
| | India sales network, outsource by Nissan | | 2008-06-05 01:08:23 | | Nissan Motor Corporation from Japan alleged last May 2008 that it had selected Hover Automotive India Private to expand its sales set-up in India, consisting a plan of creating 55 traders by 2012 to produce more than 100,000 automobiles that year. Japan's third-biggest auto manufacturer, have 44 percent by Renault SA, at this time has just five sales store and outlets in India, where it trades and put up to the market the X-Trail sport utility automobiles along with Teana sedans coming from J | | By: The Auto Lovers Daily Chit | | |
| | Nissan shuffles trim level designators | | 2008-05-31 16:51:00 | | Along with the 2009 Nissan Maxima's new styling comes new trim level designations. Apparently Nissan's classical conventions have been muddled over the years, so buyers get confused about what the GLE or SL stuck onto the trunklid means. Does it have a CVT? Leather? At least the V6 is easily discerned by the 3.5 badging. The new flavor of alphabet soup goes like this: Base is S, fitted with common options will be the SV, luxury is SL, and people who like to drive will want to keep an eye out for the SR combo; we wonder if the R will be red.[Source: Inside Line] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan achieves Japan's automobile recycling targets | | 2008-05-31 07:29:00 | | Tokyo - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today shared the progress report on its recycling efforts for the fiscal year 2007 (April 2007 to March 2008). This is the second consecutive year that Nissan has exceeded its target recycling rates for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in accordance with the Japan Automobile Recycling Law.Nissan recovered 97,195.7 tons from the 134,935.7 (661,213 vehicles) tons of Automobile Shredder Residue (ASR). This represents a recovery ratio of 72.0%. The Japan Automobile Recycling law stipulates a target of 70% recycling rate by 2015.Nissan recovered 614,601 airbag-related products from 297,803 vehicles through recovery processing and on-board deployment operations. The airbag recycling ratio stood at 94.3%, exceeding the legal requirement of 85%.A total of 164,260kg of fluorocarbons collected from 534,655 vehicles were processed.The cost of these recycling efforts amounted to 5,956,720,099 yen. Recycling fees and income generated from the business of managing recycling | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Car of the Month: Nissan Skyline GTR w/ 19 Inch Tenzo Rims | | 2008-05-30 10:06:00 | | As if the legend of sports cars did not need anything else, here we have our Car of the Month with a hot set of custom rims from Tenzo Wheels. This month's car is a Nissan Skyline GTR packing serious horsepower. Just look at the huge front-mount intercooler! This Skyline sports the newest of the Tenzo wheels line-up. These are the Tenzo Type-M Version 1 wheels in Black with a red lip. These set of Tenzo custom rims add an even more aggressive look to the Skyline. The Tenzo Type-M Version 1 custom wheels are 19x10 in the rear and front.
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| | Renault-Nissan alliance develop fuel cell-powered electric vehicles | | 2008-05-29 08:03:00 | | PARIS – A zero-emission motoring future has moved two steps closer thanks to environmental commitments from the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For the initial step, Renault-Nissan Alliance will mass-market electric vehicles in Israel and Denmark in 2011 as announced at the beginning of this year. Moreover, Nissan has recently announced its plans to start selling electric vehicles in the US and Japan by the end of 2010.And for the second step, Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. Two prototypes are currently in an advanced engineering phase:• Nissan’s pioneering X-Trail fuel cell vehicle has been undergoing ‘realworld’ testing for more than two years, with examples leased to government authorities in Japan.• The most recent development is a Renault prototype called Scenic ZEV H2. Based on a Renault Grand Scenic, Scenic ZEV H2 is a joint Alliance development. It features Nissan’s in-house developed fuel cell stack, highpressure hydrogen storag | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| | Nuevo Video Promocional del Nissan GT-R | | 2008-05-26 14:31:29 | | Ver a esta impresionante máquina en acción. Esta última escenas muestran un profesional clip promocional editado, aunque usted tiene que tratar de ignorar la muy molesta música de fondo y el hecho de no llegar a oír el motor. | | By: Maquinas Fantásticas | | |
| | Nissan says moving into higher gear on electric cars | | 2008-05-20 15:55:00 | | TOKYO (AFP) — Nissan Motor Co., playing catch-up in fuel-efficient motoring, said Monday that it and NEC Corp. will invest 115 million dollars to mass produce new batteries for electric, hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.The push into advanced lithium-ion batteries comes as Japanese automakers invest in an array of new environmentally friendly car technologies amid soaring prices at the pump.Nissan has been slower than rivals Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. to embrace petrol-electric hybrids, but it aims to become the industry leader in electric vehicles."Our vision for a more sustainable future is clear," said Nissan's executive vice president Carlos Tavares. "Nissan firmly believes the ultimate solution for sustainable mobility lies in zero emission.""Electric vehicles will be a key product breakthrough our industry can deliver," he told reporters, adding that Nissan was ready to supply the batteries to any company interested in the technology.The venture, Automotive Energy Supp | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Nissan Sentra SE-R para o Brasil | | 2008-05-20 14:15:00 | | Estas são as fotos do Nissan Sentra SE-R, a versão desportiva do modelo esperado para o Brasil. O motor é o 2.5 de 200 cv, as jantes são de 17 polegadas. Amigos Brasileiros tragam para cá este espectacular Nissan e levem por favor o recém chegado Nissan Tiida, que já existe em todo o lado desde 2004 e aqui chamam de novo! E segundo a marca é para clientes conservadores, assim como o carro! Bem já estão a dizer indirectamente não o comprem! Apenas se tiverem mais de 65 anos! Portugueses invejem lá este mimo. | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Nissan, NEC - A good Partnership | | 2008-05-20 03:59:41 | | Lithium-ion batteries at the present are further widespread in most of the gadgets like laptops, cell phones and others, while all the globe's foremost car producers are inventing some ways on installing the this Lithium-ion for their vehicles. The latest Lithium-ion batteries will be extra though and powerful and also much smaller compare to the old one, loaded with nickel-metal hydride batteries that at this time is usually we can see in hybrid automobiles at this present days. Nissan's jo | | By: Stacey's Auto Parts Resources | | |
| | Nissan Qashqai 2008 - Skatecoching | | 2008-05-18 10:01:20 | | Si, skatecoaching es la palabra que se me ocurre con este comercial de la Nissan Qashqai 2008. Lástima que la fotografía es pésima. De otra forma podría ser un spot increíble. ¡Nadie lo intente en casa por favor!
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| | Rumormill: Nissan's new RWD sports coupe could be hybrid-powered | | 2008-05-17 11:31:00 | | We've been obsessively following the developments surrounding Nissan's rumored re-entry into the compact, RWD market, and up until now, it's been assumed that a small-displacement engine would be mounted up front, possibly fitted with a turbocharger. But according to a report by Drive.com.au, Nissan is actively considering a hybrid drivetrain to power its Silvia replacement.The Aussie automotive news outlet spoke with Junichi Endo, Nissan's senior vice president of global marketing, who said that the automaker is trying to strike a balance between "fuel economy and driving pleasure," and that a hybrid-powered sports car has a "50-50" shot at production. However, the fate of such a vehicle hinges on the hybrid sports coupe's marketability.While the idea certainly isn't original – Toyota is considering a gasoline-electric hybrid sports car inspired by the FT-HS concept and Honda has confirmed that the hybrid CR-Z is on its way – the move by Nissan would be a significant departure for | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan Europe sales down over 5% in April 08 | | 2008-05-17 07:06:00 | | Rolle, Switzerland - Nissan has reported 45,250 sales in Europe in April, representing a decrease of 5.7% year on year. A total of 229,634 units have been sold to date this year, up 38% on the previous year. Key highlights: Nissan’s 4x4 line-up collectively gained 700 units (+7%) over last year with its Pathfinder, X-TRAIL, Patrol, Navara and Murano models, despite industry challenges. Russia and the Ukraine performed strongly with 13,096 (+13%) and 1,709 units (+77%) respectively. Infiniti has sold 2,274 units year to date, up 108% versus the same period last year in Russia and the Ukraine, as it prepares for its European launch later this year. In April, the Qasqhai compact cross-over model sold 10,313 units in April, up 12.1% versus last year. The order bank remains in excess of 60,000 units. TOP 10 COUNTRIES FOR APRIL 2008: Apr-08 | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | A Hybrid for Nissan | | 2008-05-16 03:37:28 | | The Altima Hybrid Electric is Nissan's first hybrid car. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan. Nissan have had an agreement with Toyota in using some of its hybrid technology in the new Altima for the 2007 model year.It is a 158-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 40-horsepower electric assist motor. Torque-wise it’s a stump-puller, with 162 pound-feet from the gas engine and 199 from the electric motor. Its mileage reaches up to 35 miles a gallon in the city and 33 on the | | By: Auto Parts Resources | | |
| | More Nissan leakage: Cube image surfaces, still boxy, still cool | | 2008-05-15 21:19:00 | | We already know that the Nissan Cube is due for a redesign, and that version, due out later this year, is the one we'll be getting here in the States in 2009. While the Denki Cube concept that bowed in New York gave us an indication of what to expect, it's taken another bit of leakage out of Nissan HQ to see the new Cube fully realized. Compared to the current Cube, this revised version is slightly more smoothed out, while still retaining the boxy shape we've come to know and love. If Nissan can avoid pulling an xB (adding more weight, an unresponsive engine and killing the fun factor), the new Cube might fit the bill for those of us looking for a vehicle that strikes a balance between practicality and flickability.[Source: 7tune] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Rumormill: Dodge to replace Sprinter will full-size van from Nissan | | 2008-05-15 21:16:00 | | We've heard through the grapevine that another element of the collaboration between Chrysler LLC and Nissan, in addition to the latter giving the former a small car and the former giving the latter a pickup, is that Chrysler will be ditching its Daimler-sourced Sprinter commercial van in favor of a rebranded Nissan van by 2011. As we already know, Nissan is planning on producing three new light commercial vehicles for the U.S. at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, and it will be sourcing some engines for its new LCVs from Cummins. Thus, we would also expect to see the familiar sight of a Cummins diesel under the hood of Dodge's version, as well. Will we discover even more sharing between Chrysler and Nissan as time goes on? Our sources say these companies aren't finished raiding each other's parts bins by a long shot.[Source: Wouldn't you like to know] | | By: Car News | | |
| | Stock Nissan GT-R fares well in One Lap | | 2008-05-15 20:02:00 | | Slightly over shadowed by all the drama surrounding the Vanishing Point Dodge Challenger, Car and Driver competed in the 2008 One Lap of America event behind the wheel of a stock Nissan GT-R. Typically a magazine editor going for an extended joy ride in a pre-production sports car isn't expected to severely push the vehicle's limits, which is why Tony Swan cruised to a decent 11th place overall finish in the event. Not a bad placement, but also apparently not good enough for some, as interested internet anti-fanboys have taken the opportunity to criticize the car based on its performance in the vent. However, the negative commentators neglected to take into account the seriousness of the top vehicles and their veteran drivers.After spending one-on-one quality time with the GT-R, Mr. Swan also sings a slightly different song than some. He agrees that it is blistering quick, but maybe not as easy to drive as some have lead you to believe. The wide open track at Road America let Nissan's | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan Skyline GT-R 2008 Full Exhaust | | 2008-05-15 13:56:00 | | 5Zigen has just announced the release of their new exhaust for the 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The exhaust is called the 5Zigen SP and it is a full dual-exhaust including a down-pipe and cat-back exhaust. The piping is SUS304 and the sound level is 103dB will the full exhaust. Check out the latest pics below...
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| | Rendered Speculation: Nissan 370Z previewed in presentation | | 2008-05-15 07:38:00 | | We've seen details of the forthcoming Nissan 350Z replacement, dubbed the 370Z on account of a bump in displacement to 3.7 liters for its next-gen VQ V6 engine, and we also know that it will debut this November at the L.A. Auto Show. Nissan even revealed its own version of a quirky teaser shot showing the car's profile. A recent presentation held somewhere on this floating orb we call Earth, however, included a slide that pretty much removes the mystery surround the rear-wheel-drive coupe's new looks. Fortunately for us, someone at the presentation forgot to confiscate everyone's camera phone. So what we see is a new 370Z that very much retains the basic shape of the current car, but features softened creases, fenders flaired even more, a kinky C-pillar and a pair of headlights with an odd 'L' shape that first debuted on the 2009 Maxima. Along with the new shape, the new engine should offer buyers around 330 horsepower, as we doubt Nissan will want to make the less expensive 370Z more | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Nissan Forum Suited for your Family | | 2008-05-15 04:54:26 | | The Nissan Forum is a new concept minivan that debuted during the 2008 North American International Auto Show. This concept seemed to inject more sex appeal into the looks of all minivans. Car choice is a truly family affair so I agree that most cars for family man should look like this one. I think Nissan Forum respects the needs and desires of both grownups and kids. This concept is expected to become a production version of next-generation Nissan Quest.Rachel Nguyen, the director for Advanced | | By: Talk About Cars! | | |
| | Nissan Warns Of A Lean Year Ahead | | 2008-05-13 11:31:02 | | HONG KONG - Nissan Motor reported a 14% decline in quarterly operating profit for January-March on Tuesday. In the tough year ahead, for which Nissan is projecting a 30% drop in profits, the automaker may have to accelerate its expansion into emerging markets such as Russia. Japan's third-largest automaker, controlled by France's Renault, reported that its operating profit in the quarter was 211.7 billion yen ($2.0 billion), down 13.7% from the comparable period in the previous year. With that, its full-year operating profit for the 2007 fiscal year ending in March came to 790.8 billion yen ($7.6 billion), falling short of Nissan's annual target of 800 billion yen ($7.7 billion). Net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter also sank, by 16.8%, to 2,989.6 billion yen ($28.9 billion), resulting in an annual sales figure of 10.8 trillion yen ($104.6 billion), up a modest 3.4% from the previous year. Taking into account all income sources, the net profit of Nissan Motor in the fourth quarter | | By: Clickbank Business Guide | | |
| | Renault-Nissan, Bajaj form JV for small cars | | 2008-05-12 22:15:00 | | India's Bajaj Auto Ltd will set up a join venture (JV) with the Renault-Nissan alliance to produce and market small cars - but priced higher than Tata Nano, the companies announced Monday.While Bajaj Auto will hold 50 percent in the new entity, Renault and Nissan will share the balance equally.The small cars will be produced at a new plant to be built in Chakan, Maharashtra. Sales will start in early 2011 in India, the companies said.For Bajaj Auto, the project is important as Tata Nano will be | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
| | Bajaj Auto & Renault-Nissan alliance to build car code-named ULC | | 2008-05-12 07:09:00 | | PARIS/PUNE/TOKYO – Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj and Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan, today announced they will form a joint-venture company to develop, produce and market the car code-named ULC with a wholesale price range starting from 2500 USD . The new joint-venture company will be 50% owned by Bajaj Auto, 25% by Renault and 25% by Nissan.Targeting the growing Indian new vehicle market, this ULC will be made at an all-new plant to be constructed in Chakan (Maharashtra state) in India. Initial planned capacity will be 400,000 units per year. Sales will start in early 2011 in India, as a primary market, with growth potential in other emerging markets around the world.The feasibility has already extended into Joint Product Development and the project is on line to meet targeted performance & cost.The Renault Group generated global revenues of €40,682 million in 2007. It designs, engineers, manufactures and sells pass | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | | Hot News: 2010 Nissan 370Z is Better, Smaller, Faster | | 2008-05-11 22:28:00 | | The highly-successful Nissan 350Z is getting long in the tooth, and rumors about its replacement have been circulating for some time. Expected to arrive in sometime in 2009 as a 2010 model, the new 370Z, codenamed Z34, will be smaller, lighter, and more agile than the current model.Changes begin with the shortened wheelbase and reduced overall length. The wheelbase will be shrunk by about four inches to just over 100 inches, with length dropping by some five inches to around 164 or so. Sources i | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Nissan Latio Tuned By IMPUL | Malaysia | | 2008-05-10 19:28:14 | | Source: Nissan Latio Tuned By IMPUL
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has just introduced the all-new Nissan Latio Tuned By Impul. The Nissan Latio Tuned By Impul will be a limited production run and is targeted at customers who want their Latio to be more distinctive and at the same time take driving performance to a whole new level said Dato Dr Ang Bon Beng, Executive | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | Nissan Plans to Launch More Models in India | | 2008-05-10 15:25:00 | | The Japanese car maker, Nissan is planning to become bigger in India. It plans to launch eight new models in India by the year 2012. This would also include the new crossover Nissan Murano that shall be unveiled soon this year. Nissan is Japan’s third largest car maker intends to sell atleast 100,000 cars in India per year. It has already appointed Hover Automotive India Ltd. to develop its sales network in the country with an aim of establishing at least 55 dealers by 2012. Renault, the French Auto maker, holds 44% shares in Nissan. They are already coming up with a new plant India near Chennai. Nissan also plans to launch a small car in alliance with Renault-Bajaj. Nissan currently has SUV X-Trail and Taena sedan in India that are completely imported from Japan. It shall soon bring eight new models to India out of which four shall be manufactured locally. Nissan is betting on the economic strength of the emerging markets as sales are slumping in US. India is the fourth stronges | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Nissan 350Z with R1 Racing Drift 20 Inch Rims | | 2008-05-08 10:33:00 | | Another prime example of a perfectly fit wheel and car. The R1 Racing Drift in 20 inch staggered wheel fitment is made specifically for the Nissan 350Z and Infinity G35/G37.
The R1 Racing Drift custom wheel not only fits well it is also a show stopper. The Drift wheel comes with a 5 inch lip. This rim lip is also fitted with the same patented Chrome Stainless Steel Lip Technology as all R1 Racing custom wheels. The front rim is 20x8.5 and the rear rim is 20x10.5. Lastly, this set of Drift custom wheels comes in hyperblack.
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| | | More developments on Nissan’s compact, RWD coupe | | 2008-05-06 06:38:48 | | According to company insiders with whom we’ve spoken, Nissan has been working on its own compact, rear-wheel-drive vehicle for over three years, and the announcement from Toyota and Subaru about their own RWD coupe has caused Nissan to ramp-up development.
Details on the new vehicle are still scarce, but BestCar is reporting that Nissan is planning [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | More developments on Nissan's compact, RWD coupe | | 2008-05-06 06:17:00 | | According to company insiders with whom we've spoken, Nissan has been working on its own compact, rear-wheel-drive vehicle for over three years, and the announcement from Toyota and Subaru about their own RWD coupe has caused Nissan to ramp-up development.Details on the new vehicle are still scarce, but BestCar is reporting that Nissan is planning to utilize a shortened version of the Z's FM platform powered by either a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter or possibly a 1.6- or 1.8-liter turbocharged four. According to the Japanese pub, the successor to the S15 Silvia will be approximately 4,350 mm long, 1,750 mm wide and share the same wheelbase as the Z. Like the Subaru/Toyota vehicle, Nissan is attempting to keep the curb weight low, along with the price.While the NA 2.0-liter is one possible form of motivation, Nissan is supposedly working on a new, direct-injection four-cylinder that could make use of Nissan's Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) system. Partnered with a small, efficient tur | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | 2009 Nissan GT-R Makes 7:29 Nurburgring Lap Test | | 2008-05-05 11:58:00 | | May.1,2008, Nissan today announced that its 2009 GT-R supercar achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds.Recorded on April 16 and 17, the GT-R used was a base specification car and fitted with the standard Japanese market tires. Driven by GT-R chief test driver Tochio Suzuki, this latest lap time beats the previous fastest time for the GT-R by nine seconds.The previous best lap time for GT-R of 7:38, also driven by Suzuki, was one of the fastest laps achieved by a production car despite conditions being slightly damp on two corners.“At last year’s testing, we were frustrated by the conditions at the Nurburgring, always believing that the GT-R could go under seven minutes 30 seconds,” said Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Vehicle Engineer for GT-R.“Below seven minutes 30 seconds, the GT-R proves it is among the fastest mass-production cars in the world. We set out to build a multi-performance supercar accessible to anyone, anytime and anyw | | By: Autos Space | | |
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| | Nissan Intima Production and Auto Show Ready | | 2008-05-04 15:20:00 | | At the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show Nissan revealed the Intima Concept, a sedan which looked pretty close to production ready. Today, the Chinese Autobloggers came across two (very low res) spy photos of what looks very much like the finished Intima. The futuristic taillights and exhaust tips have been dropped, to no great surprise, but overall shapes seem to have survived in what could be Nissan's flagship in China. Now that these images have surfaced, it is only fair to assume that the new Nissan will make its world debut at next months Auto China in Beijing.The Nissan Livina Geniss was launched at the 2006 Guangzhou International Motor Show. Currently the Nissan Livina range consists of the Livina and Livina Geniss. Could it be that the new sedan will be join the Livina range, or will the name remain Intima? We hope to have some answer next month at the 2008 Auto China show. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan’s new X-by-wire Murano Concept goes light and graceful | | 2008-05-03 15:24:00 | | It is interesting that modern automakers are ensuring that they produce a vehicle as light and as crafty as possible so that it really minimizes fuel consumption. This is apparently not just to improve the mileage but also to make sure that they adhere to the emission standards set across the planet. The all new X-by-wire technology does exactly that for the new concept car of Nissan and it does indeed work really wonderful.The trick here is to use electronics to replace mechanical linkages for a car’s major systems such as steering and brakes. And while companies like Toyota and Mercedes-Benz have experimented with this technology in the past, it looks like Nissan will take it to a whole other level. The biggest criticism for X-by-wire technology is that electronics can deteriorate over the life of the vehicle, but Nissan has addressed this flax with an X-drive concept car based on the last-generation Murano. But that could be sure forgiven.By using the technology in the car’s ste | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Nissan 360: the Elgrand | | 2008-04-30 05:56:00 | | Among the larger vehicles offered up at the Nissan 360 event that weren't the large commercial offerings from yesterday were the Japanese and "General Overseas Market" Elgrand Van and the Euro- and Japanese-market Qashqai.The Elgrand wasn't a bad piece of kit for a great big honking van. While massive, the 3.5-liter V6 with 241 hp gets the thing up and going -- even uphill -- with an alacrity that feels almost driftworthy... for a great big honking van. The instrument panel is good looking and nice feeling, the three rows of seats can be moved every which way but loose, and the platoon-hauling mover weighs only 4,431 pounds. Nissan calls it "a first-class minivan fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of consumers for a relaxing experience." We call it a pretty good van.You can check out the Nissan 360 event site for more details on the vehicles and Nissan company stats. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan 360: the Qashqai | | 2008-04-30 05:53:00 | | The Qashqai is a European-designed, Japan- and Euro-market crossover. We didn't drive the gasoline version, but the diesel is doable, if a little slow off the line, and the steering is pretty crisp for a CUV. The Qashqai +2 adds a third row... but there really isn't a lot of room back there, only suitable for new additions to the family.In a theme among all of the Nissan vehicles we drove today, the interior is quite pleasant. As ever, the Euros get mid-range vehicles with some really nice fit and finish. The leather in the diesel was especially nice, if a little puffy. The center console pleases the eye at a glance, but when you look closely at it you realize there are enough buttons and glyphs for a Sikorsky helicopter. It really takes scrutiny to decipher, and you don't want to do it while you're driving. But the panorama roof? Magnificent. You can head over to the Nissan 360 event site for more details on the vehicles. | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Pékin 2008 : Nissan Teana | | 2008-04-29 04:25:00 | | Nissan a choisi Pékin pour dévoiler la nouvelle génération de sa berline classique à traction avant la Teana, un modèle important pour Nissan en Chine où elle est produite par Dongfeng. Mais la Teana est également un modèle proéminent pour le constructeur dans le reste de l’Asie, où elle est vendue sous diverses appellations (Cefiro, Maxima…) et au Japon où elle se retrouve à jouer des coudes avec la Fuga, voiture de gabarit équivalent mais propulsion qui n’est autre que l’Infiniti M. La Teana est plus orientée vers le confort et le bien-être intérieur, et cette nouvelle génération est dérivée de la superbe étude Intima présentée au Tokyo Motor Show 2007.Malheureusement, les contraintes industrielles ont quelque peu banalisé la ligne de la voiture de série, qui reçoit comme pour la version précédente un choix de trois moteurs essence, 4 cylindres 2 l (un nouveau moteur, pour la Chine uniquement), et V6 2,5l et 3,5l. | | By: Auto linx | | |
| | | 2008 Nissan Micra Australia Drive Test | | 2008-04-28 00:17:00 | | The Nissan Micra, a car so cute you could hug it but not everyone will want to take it home.Features of the cute Nissan Micra:Good:Zippy, Cute looks, Zippy handling, Sharp price (for both models)We'd only recommend the dearer version with curtain airbagsBad:Lazy engine. Australia-bound Micras miss out on a three-point seatbelt in the middle back seat because our cars come from Japan, the European models are made in Britain .2008 Nissan Micra Drive Test ReviewA car, apparently, says a lot about its driver. Four-wheel-drives say you're an outdoorsy type - even when you're stuck in traffic.People-movers say you're bound to family routine and a life of lunch-making and soccer-watching. And a sports car says you're losing your hair - unless you're a woman, in which case it means you're recently divorced or want to make your husband jealous.So what does a pink car with cutesy cartoon looks say about me? I had a week to ponder this during the test drive of the new baby in the Nissan line-up, | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | Nissan GT-R V-Spec - 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec - Nissan GT-R V-Spec Spy Video - 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec First Look - Nissan GT-R V-Spec Car News Video | | 2008-04-27 00:45:04 | | Nissan GT-R V-Spec - 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec - Nissan GT-R V-Spec Spy Video - 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec First Look - Nissan GT-R V-Spec Car News Videohttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec - The 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec will be a lighter Nissan GT-R V-Spec than the 2009 Nissan GT-R V-Spec. Nissan is making changes to the 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec that will reduce weight giving the car even better performance and handling characteristics.In a video you won't want to miss, see the 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec take to the track as you get a first look at this amazing car.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews. | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | 2009 Nissan GT-R - Nissan GT-R Review - Nissan GT-R Price - Nissan GT-R Video Test Drive and Review - Nissan GT-R News and Information - Nissan GT-R | | 2008-04-27 00:30:46 | | 2009 Nissan GT-R - Nissan GT-R Review - Nissan GT-R Price - Nissan GT-R Video Test Drive and Review - Nissan GT-R News and Information - Nissan GT-R2009 Nissan GT-R - The 2009 Nissan GT-R is an automotive work of art. The Nissan GT-R price is sells for "just" $70,000. Hmmm...$70,000 is still a boatload of cash to many people. The 2009 Nissan GT-R is cheap compared to the highest-end sports cars in production, but many of the components included with the 2009 Nissan GT-R will probably cost a fortune to repair.;)The 2009 Nissan GT-R is an amazing-looking car and the price is right if you are looking for a high end cool exotic sports car.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews. | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | Nissan's Teana, Infiniti EX35 at 2008 Beijing International Exhibition | | 2008-04-24 05:59:00 | | TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the new Nissan Teana premium sedan at the 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Joining the global debut of the Teana in Beijing is the Infiniti EX luxury sport crossover, launching for the first time in China."When we introduced Teana in 2004, it sent a clear signal that Nissan was serious about growth in China," said Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Company Ltd. "The all-new Teana again demonstrates our commitment to high quality and world-class products for the Chinese consumer," continued Ghosn.Read more... | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
| | Beijing Auto Show 2008: Nissan unveils new Teana and Teana XV | | 2008-04-23 08:20:45 | | Back in October of last year, Nissan unveiled the Intima concept at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The large front-wheel-drive sedan previewed the styling for the new Teana (above, dark) and more luxurious Teana XV (above, light) that Nissan and its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng debuted at the Auto China show in Beijing. The [...] | | By: Autospider | | |
| | All-New Nissan Teana, 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition | | 2008-04-22 10:51:00 | | To combin the features between great driving experience of European vehicles and the polish design technology of Japanese vehicles, Nissan update its premium sedan Teana to fit for growing China automarket.At this year's 2008 Beijign International Auto Show, Nissan revealed its all-new Nissan Teana premium sedan."When we introduced Teana in 2004, it sent a clear signal that Nissan was serious about growth in China," said Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Company Ltd."The all-new Teana again demonstrates our commitment to high quality and world-class products for the Chinese consumer," continued Ghosn.Teana was designed under the concept of modern luxury and relaxation.Defined by a bodyline that is a graceful and sweeping arc, the new Teana embodies sophistication.Known as a pioneer of the "modern living" concept through its first generation, the Teana evolves the interior design to focus on relaxation for all passengers.Teana is available with the combination of the highly | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | | First Test: 2008 Nissan Rogue SL | | 2008-04-19 04:32:00 | | In the ever-blurring spectrum of small SUVs and tiny crossovers, there now seems to be a car for every possible whim. Don't believe it? Okay, say you're young, kids are a long (long) way off, you rather fancy yourself a square peg in a round-hole world, and, most crucial, you're the sporty type who might spontaneously head to the mountains one weekend and to a rock concert in the desert the next. Which car?2008 Nissan Rogue SLHmmm...you sound like the Rogue type to us. No, not you personally, but the Nissan Rogue. We might not be analyzing 29 parameters of compatibility here, but we're seasoned people/car matchmakers, so trust us. All right, as Ronald Reagan wisely said, "Trust but verify" -- so here's some substantiation, too.For starters, the Rogue is a heck of a value, important to young folks saddled with student loans and expensive jeans to pay for. Rogue prices range from $19,995 for the front-drive version in base S trim to $22,735 for an SL-equipped AWD. Both are a steal, with | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Nissan Slyphy launch delayed to July 2008? | | 2008-04-18 04:14:00 | | In a scoop by For Wheels at the recent Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) annual dinner 2008, it was learnt that the upcoming Nissan Sylphy apparently wouldn't make it to Edaran Tan Chong Motors (ETCM) showrooms this month of April. Instead it will only be available from June/July 2008 onwards. Indicative pricing for this 2.0L engined (MR20DE) C-segment sedan with CVT 'box is between RM110k - 115k. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan Impul Latio officially available in Malaysia now | | 2008-04-18 04:10:00 | | Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Latio Tuned By Impul.“The Nissan Latio Tuned By Impul will be a limited production run and is targeted at customers who want their Latio to be more distinctive and at the same time take driving performance to a whole new level” said Dato’ Dr Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director of Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd.The Impul parts fitted onto this limited edition model are:1. IMPUL AerokitThe Impul aerokit exudes visual drama and dynamic presence. It comes as a set with a new front grille, front and rear bumper spoiler, side skirts and at the rear, Impul’s trademark wing spoiler.2. IMPUL Sports Suspension SystemA high performance suspension system consisting of absorbers and springs designed for a lowered vehicle ride height of 25 mm to provide a firm foundation and a flexible but comfortable ride at the same time. Repeated actual vehicle suspension testing was done to achieve the exhilarating sporty ride with increased la | | By: Car News | | |
| | | New Dodge Ram Hybrid Announced, Nissan-Built Titan Is Dead | | 2008-04-15 16:29:10 | | There’s lots of exciting news that’s come out in the last two days from the Chyrsler corporation. First of all, the Dodge Ram 1500 will be offered as a hybrid in 2010. Secondly, Chrysler and Nissan will be collaborating on future products - specifically Chrysler will be making the next Nissan Titan - basing it [...] | | By: Tundra Headquarters | | |
| | | | Beware Hyundai: Nissan and Toyota entering South Korea by 2009 | | 2008-04-13 19:37:00 | | I immigrated to Canada 7 years ago with my parents from South Korea. During my years in South Korea, I clearly remember that import cars were second to scarce. I would regularly pass by residential parking lots labelled "No Import Cars". Patriotism, perhaps? 7 years later, the scenario is completely different. Import cars are rapidly becoming cheaper and alongside premium makes such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, mainstream automakers like Honda and Ford have stepped onto the scene. The import plague is likely to continue as by 2009, Toyota and Nissan will be entering the South Korean market as well. In other words, it means the Japanese Big 3 has finally landed on Korean soil.Nissan Korea has announced its plans to commence sales in the coming October. The initial models at launch are the Altima, Rogue, and Murano. Toyota, the automaker holding the crown in the Land of the Rising Sun, is slated to enter the market by 2009 - with the Camry and RAV4. This seems awfully similar to Honda's in | | By: Car News | | |
| | A super modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 | | 2008-04-12 11:05:00 | | The Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 is one of those hero cars. The sort of car you dream about driving as a kid. It’s the sort of car you drive around when playing Project Gotham Racing on the Xbox. The Skyline GT-R R33 is a quick enough car as it is, but when you modify the living daylights out of it to the point where it can put out around 1,000hp then you’re going real quick! It’s also around 200hp more than an average Formula One car.Here’s a clip of Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson letting a highly modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 off the leash. | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan spruiking 3 star Navara result | | 2008-04-12 10:57:00 | | Here’s something to file under the “you don’t see that every day” category. A car company actively promoting the achievement of an entirely average crash test rating.That is exactly what Nissan are doing with their spin doctors working overtime to highlight the fact that their Nissan Navara has been retested and has scored a 3 star safety rating. In the age of the 5 star car, a 3 star result is underwhelming at best. But why would the folks at Nissan be actively promoting there newly acquired 3 stars?Simple. In the original crash test the Navara scored a struck-through 1 star result in the EuroNCAP crash testing program.According to EuroNCAP, the 1 star result was a result of airbag failure.The poor rating was due in part to the delayed firing of the airbag in the frontal impact test.Source: EuroNCAP accessed 18 March 2008As a consequence of this poor result, Nissan went back to the drawing board and developed some new airbag software to ensure the airbag deployed when needed.T | | By: Car News | | |
| | Nissan GT-R (2009-) Review | | 2008-04-12 03:23:00 | | This GT-R is the latest in a long line of high-performance Nissans, the first GT-R-badged model being the 180bhp Skyline GT-R saloon of 1969. It's the successor to the much-missed Skyline GT-R R34 (1999-2002), and the first GT-R of the series not to take the Skyline name. That's because it's a standalone model on a dedicated, unique chassis, says Nissan. It's not just an uprated version of the mainstream Skyline range - also known as Infiniti G-series in Europe and North America. A two-door coupe with two tiny rear seats, the GT-R is intended as an everyday supercar: something capable of commuting into the city as well as tearing round a track or tackling twisty mountain roads. A certain amount of compromise is inevitable, but Nissan has achieved an excellent balance - this everyday supercar would make every day's driving pretty damn super. Faster than both the latest BMW M3 coupe and Mercedes CLK 63 AMG, not to mention the Audi R8 4.2 V8 and most 91 | | By: Nissan Cars News | | |
| | Nissan GT-R V-Spec spied | | 2008-04-11 10:10:00 | | Despite its immense performance, the new Nissan GT-R tips the scales at nearly two-tonnes - it is without doubt the only Achilles heel of this unstoppable beast. However even before the GT-R has made it into showrooms around the world, Nissan has been busy developing its trademark V-Spec series. The formula is simple - less weight, more power.Best estimates at the moment rate the V-Spec edition with at least 410kW - up from 358kW in the standard GT-R.An equally substantial weight-loss is also anticipated, speculated to be at least 150kg lighter. In addition to a revised front splitter with integrated air intakes - presumably for the brakes, carbon fibre is expected to replace many of the major body panels to save weight.The mismatched bonnet colour may also indicate a full carbon-fibre replacement.The golden Brembo calipers are a no-show on the V-Spec mule, instead revealing an enviable carbon-ceramic setup.Already blitzing the competition around the now benchmark Nurburgring race trac | | By: Car News | | |
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