You could either buy a 2018 Nissan 370Z NISMO Tech for $47,000, or this rare Tommykaira Skyline R33 GT-R. It’s just one of 400 examples worldwide, and this particular model is one of a mere 34 units, to come equipped with the full catalog of Tommykaira after market parts. This includes: unique red decals, a large rear wing, bronze-colored five-spoke NISMO wheels, and black accented taillights. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Sure, the Bugatti Veyron may have over 1000-horsepower, but T1 Race Development’s Nissan GT-R has more than twice that. You ready that right, their “record-breaking machine,” delivers a monstrous output of 2,276-horsepower at 9,332RPM and 1,335 lb-ft of torque at 7,484RPM to the wheels. All of this power is good for a 7.6-second @ 187mph quarter mile time and a standing 0-186mph in 9.6-seconds on street tires. Continue reading for two more videos and additional information.
This followup to the original Juke-R may look similar, but it’s definitely no slouch. Powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo V6 from the GT-R NISMO that produces 600-horsepower, this family crossover has been given new life as a performance vehicle. There’s plenty of carbon fiber components on the exterior, including the bumper and a set of winglets. To keep things stealthy, it was given a matte black paint job. You can see it in person at the Goodwood Festival Speed this weekend. Continue reading for a video and more information.
When you take a Nissan Juke, hand it over to Nismo and then install a Dominator Track System, the Juke Nismo RSnow ensues. Nissan Europe says that their engineering team didn’t have to modify the AWD Xtronic CVT-equipped Juke, they just simply bolted on the tracks. However, the company also did reprogram the torque-vectoring AWD system slightly so it could adjust to the tracks. Click here to view the first image in this week’s funny autocorrect texts gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of Patrick Stewart eating gelato the right way.
You may have seen or heard of the 2068-pound Nissan Leaf NISMO RC — unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier this year — but now the company proves just what its capable of “during a demonstration event prior to the 79th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.” Videos after the break. Click here for the first picture in gallery.
The Nismo RC rolls up to the starting line packing 107 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, and its lithium-ion pack can reach an 80 percent charge state in just 30 minutes.
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Inside Line takes the NISMO 370Z to Willow Springs for a performance test. Just to recap, Nissan has raised engine “output to a nice round 350 hp, but you’ll have to rev the mill to 7,400 rpm to access it.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
A recalibrated ECU and true dual exhaust (difficult to accomplish with this rear suspension configuration, we understand) are solely responsible for the additional power and torque.
[via Edmunds]
Nissan’s NISMO 370Z officially goes on sale today at dealerships nationwide, priced at $39,130. This tuner model offers “a NISMO-tuned V6, producing 18 horses more than the base 370Z for a total of 350 HP @ 7,400 RPM and 276 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 RPM.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Not content releasing just a mild power pack, NISMO has added a strut tower brace, new performance dampers, a viscous limited-slip differential and sport brakes.
[via Jalopnik]
NihonCar was fortunate enough to take the rare NISMO R34 GT-R Z-Tune out for a road test. It boasts a twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine that produces 500PS and 540Nm torque. Video after the break. Click here for additional pictures.
If you like cars you love the Nismo GT-R, it was handmade built the exact same way as Nissan race cars and features years of technological improvements all there to create a unique and sensational ride
[via Nihoncar]