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Tesla Model S Plaid Gets Pit Against R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R in Drag Racing Showdown

By Jackson Chung March 13, 2022

The Tesla Model S Plaid seems to be on another level, horsepower wise, when compared to the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R, but that doesn’t mean the latter isn’t competition for Elon Musk’s creation in a drag race. At 4828-pounds, the Tesla Model S Plaid is powered by three electric motors generating 1020-horsepower, while the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R weighs in at 3,432-pounds with a 2.5L RB26DETT engine making 650hp, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Read more to see how both fared in the drag racing showdown.

Liberty Walk Nissan 350Z Becomes World’s First to Get All-Electric Tesla Conversion

By Jackson Chung March 4, 2022

Photo credit: Throtl
Adding an all-electric Tesla powertrain into other vehicles isn’t something new, but this is the first Liberty Walk Nissan 350Z to get the conversion. This meant swapping out the existing 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine for a Tesla subframe. In other words, they had to keep the Tesla subframe to run the electric motor in the rear, and the only way to do so was to install a Liberty Walk widebody kit.

For $2.18-Million, This Ultra Rare Nissan R33 GT-R NISMO 400R Could be Yours

By Jackson Chung January 18, 2022

For $2.18-million, this ultra rare Nissan R33 GT-R NISMO 400R could be yours. Why does it cost more than most supercars? Well, there were only total of 40 vehicles ever built. This particular example is finished in “Deep Marine Blue”, powered by an REIMAX twin-turbocharged inline-six 2.8L engine generating 400 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Other upgrades from the factory include a carbon fiber propshaft, titanium exhaust, and a bevy of aerodynamic parts on the exterior.

This Isn’t a Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R, Just a Heavily Modified Rover 200 Coupé

By Jackson Chung January 16, 2022

H/t: Car Scoops
At first glance, some may think this is a real Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R, but in fact, it’s just a Rover 200 Coupé. Thai Body Car, a tuning shop in Thailand, specializes in transforming these two-door coupes into somewhat decent R34 replicas. Why did they choose this British vehicle over all of the others? Well, its side windows resemble those found on the R34, which saves them a lot of custom fabrication work.

Nissan Teams Up with JAXA for a Lunar Rover Prototype That Could Head to the Moon

By Jackson Chung December 6, 2021

Nissan teamed up with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to develop a lunar rover prototype that could one day head to the Moon. One feature it will have that others do not is e-4ORCE technology, which precisely controls all four wheels independently, providing the driver with confidence in various conditions, including sandy terrain as well as other harsh conditions.

When Formula E Car Meets Electric Roadster, You Get the Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept

By Jackson Chung December 3, 2021

When you take a Formula E car and combine it with a street-legal electric roadster, you get the futuristic Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept. While the production model probably won’t look this extreme, it will have a 389 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, dual motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain in a single-seat chassis. Aesthetically, it features a “V motion” grille found on Nissan’s current models and an a Halo safety device to protect the driver.

Nissan Canada Set to Auction a 1-of-1 GT-R NFT That Will Fetch At Least $280K, Comes with Real Car

By Jackson Chung September 24, 2021

Nissan Canada GT-R NFT Auction
If you spend $280,000 CAD on this auction and managed to win, you’ll get a unique 1 of 1 non-fungible token (NFT). This digital asset is basically hosted on the blockchain, inspired by the brand’s GT-R sports car, and was created by Canadian artist Alex McLeod. Now the kicker is that it does come with a bonus in the form of keys to an accompanying 2021 GT-R NISMO Special Edition in an exclusive Stealth Grey exterior color, which makes the reserve price on the auction much more reasonable. Read more for a short video and additional information.

2022 Nissan GT-R for Japan-Market Unveiled, Includes Two Limited Edition T-Spec Models

By Jackson Chung September 14, 2021

2022 Nissan GT-R Japan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has officially unveiled the new Japan-market 2022 GT-R, and it includes two limited models: the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and GT-R Track Edition Engineered by NISMO T-spec. The T-Spec variants will be limited to a total of 100-units and buyers selected through a lottery system, complete with upgraded carbon ceramic brakes, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, an exclusive engine cover, and an special badge for front / rear. All models are set to hit dealer showrooms in the second half of October, with a very limited number (50) of T-Specs hitting North America, priced from $138,490 USD. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

2023 Nissan Z Officially Unveiled, Has Twin-Turbo V6 Making 400HP

By Jackson Chung August 17, 2021

What started out as a concept years ago has been officially unveiled as the 2023 Nissan Z, and it was definitely worth the wait. Priced from $40,000 USD, this sleek sports car comes equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 400hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission with motorsports-inspired EXEDY high-performance clutch, or a new 9-speed automatic transmission with aluminum paddle shifters. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.

1200HP Lamborghini Huracán and 1300HP Nissan GT-R Take on a Formula 1 Car in the Ultimate Drag Racing Showdown

By Jackson Chung July 31, 2021

Even the newest hypercars would have problems racing a RB7 Red Bull Formula 1 car car at the dragstrip, but what about a heavily modified 1200hp Lamborghini Huracán and 1300HP Nissan GT-R? CarWow wanted to find out, and pitted these vehicles against each other, with F1 driver David Coulthard behind the wheel of the race car. For those who don’t know, the RB7 was driven by Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, winning 12 of 19 races as well as securing 18 of 19 possible pole positions in qualifying.