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  • Nissan 370Z GT Coupe now costs only £299 per month

    Nissan 370Z GT Coupe is going to be one of the most interesting cars in the UK, because of its incredibly low price.

    Nissan’s perferences are superb – they allow drivers to deposit only 25 per cent and spread the cost of 370Z over the next 2 years with the option to pay off  the remainder of its value after 24 months. The monthly repayments are only £299, which make Nissan 370Z affordable vehicle to most of its fans.

    The vehicle featuring fully-electric folding hood is now more tempting. With a deposit of only £8,372 and a monthly payment of £349, drivers can get closer to the action with the top down. For a full breakdown of the finance packages on offer see the table below. (more…)

  • Project Zed has 1900bhp

    This hand build dragster will take part in various classes – Super Pro ET, Competitor Eliminator and HKS Series – Pro Class. It will hit the Santa Pod Raceway to compete against the traditional mighty V8 engines. This will be the only Japanese engined car at the racetrack.

    The  Project Zed is powered by a Nissan 350Z 3.5-litre V6 engine producing nearly 1,900bhp. Owner and driver John Bradshaw is thrilled to be taking his mighty machine to the famous Santa Pod Raceway, Northants. John comments: “It’s incredible to finally have the car ready to test now and we are all very excited by its potential. It really is a car that is capable of setting records around the world and just shows what a Nissan engine is capable of producing.” (more…)

  • Senner Tuning Nissan 350Z THUNDER

    The Senner Tuning specialists has released a new styling and power package for the Nissan 350Z which includes various options: exterior, interior and power enhancements.

    The Senner 350Z sits on 20″ (9×20 and 10×20, 245/30-20 and 275/30-20) Work VS-KF alloy wheels with high performance tires. (more…)

  • 2009 NISMO 370Z

    The all-new, second generation NISMO 370Z, which is set to go on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide in June 2009, continues the tradition of the original by offering unique performance and design attributes that true sports car enthusiasts are looking for – straight from the factory. (more…)

  • New Nissan 370Z: Pricing And Grades

    As with its predecessor, the 370Z will be available in an uncomplicated grade structure to simplify the ordering process which commences online from Monday 2nd February. First customer deliveries are due in July.

    The entry level 370Z, priced at £26895, comes equipped with Intelligent Key, engine stop/start button, power adjustable seats, climate controlled air-conditioning, 18” alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlamps, curtain airbag, alarm, audio with auxiliary input and Bluetooth hands free phone connection. (more…)

  • Nissan/PlayStation® race team reach their ultimate goal

    After nine months of hard work, challenges and successes the Nissan/PlayStation® race team have achieved what they always believed to be possible. (more…)

  • Renault launches new alliance v6 dCi engine

    The Renault-Nissan Alliance unveiled its brand-new V6 dCi diesel engine in the Laguna Coupé at the Paris Motor Show, in October. This engine is the first diesel V6 engine developed and produced by the Renault-Nissan Alliance. It will equip top of the range vehicles to meet the growing worldwide demand for engines that are powerful and yet fuel and CO2 efficient.   The Alliance cooperation has made it possible for both Renault and Nissan to offer a state-of-the art premium powertrain to their customers, all around the world. (more…)

  • Nissan Celebrates Performance Heritage With A Dozen Specialty Vehicles At 2008 SEMA Show

    Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) celebrates its 50th year of selling cars and trucks in North America in 2008 and its 10th year as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) participant in the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with 12 highly modified Nissan vehicles built by aftermarket vehicle suppliers/customizers, as well as by Nissan’s own engineering staff. (more…)

  • NISSAN 350Z NISMO

    nissan-350z-thumbI look at her and the only thing that comes to my mind is a song by Freddie Mercury – “I am in love with my car”. Fabulous curves, 19” rims in the back and 265/35/19 semi slick tires on the rear axle. Definitely a good start of the day. To be honest, I could just stare for hours and enjoy this engineering masterpiece.

    However, there are far better things to do with more than 300 rwd horse power. Put yourself in the bucket seat. The two tone buckets embrace you in a firm manner to make sure you will not fly out of the window in a tight corner. On the inside, the NISMO 350z is far from the top-of-the-range equipment. No electric leather seats, no navigation system, no subwoofer in the back. It is all for a good reason. The lighter – the faster they say.

    Nissan 350z Interior

    My heart beats faster and faster as my right hand is putting the key in place. A small twist makes the 6 cylinders sing their song and the fascinating music from the NISMO tuned exhaust system starts playing with your senses.

    First gear, watch out, tires run out fast, keep them for the corners, this car is not made for a straight line for sure. Not that it does not do 60 miles in less than 6 seconds or that it cannot easily cruise at 155 miles per hour(limited). Heading to the race track I can feel the grip getting better and better, tires are warmed up and ready to reveal the full potential of the car. The green lights come off and the rev counter violently jumps to the 7200 rpm rev limiter. A couple of corners and I understand what the geniuses from NISMO have done to the suspension. On the way to the track it felt almost comfy, on the track there is almost no rollover, the oversteer is predictable and great fun to tackle with. Getting onto the straight I start to fear that there is some beast behind me. Shifting up I can feel someone kicking me in the back, thank God, it turns out to be the massive 3500cc engine. Still dazzled by the acceleration I saw the hairpin coming. Thank you Brembo for these 330mm front rotors! The breaking is so violent , my heart stopped beating.  Lap after lap, lap after lap…

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    In about an hour a lamp flashed on the dash, time for the gas station.  I let the brakes and engine cool down. The well deserved car wash made the red paint look its best, it was time to go home.

    If reading this you feel like buying one, you will have 4 exterior colors to choose from : Redline Red, Magnetic Black, Silver Alloy and Pikes Peak White. As for the interior there is only one option – black cloth seats with red inserts, a NISMO aluminum plate with a unique number on it and of course a leather steering wheel with red stitches. However, beware when driving out of the showroom! This is not your cozy Maxima and you’d better avoid speed bumps if you do not want to damage badly your exquisite front splitter. Amazingly however, similar to your Maxima, you can do 12 litres/100 km (about 20 mpg) cruising within the speed limits.

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  • Nismo 350Z

    Nismo 350ZFor the first time ever in the Nissan Z’s 37-year history, a high-performance NISMO 350Z is part of the extensive Z’s lineup. The new 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z features an extensively developed list of unique equipment – including a special body package and improved handling equipment. This new model, the fifth in the 2007 350Z Coupe lineup, is available with a 6-speed manual transmission only.

    The most striking visual feature of this special vehicle is the NISMO aerodynamics package, which strongly resembles the Super GT championship winning Z’s. Featuring an aggressive front fascia with chin spoiler, side skirts, an extended rear fascia with underbody diffuser and a rear wing, the NISMO 350Z produces additional aerodynamic downforce to provide enhanced cornering and handling performance.

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    Special consideration is given during assembly of the NISMO 350Z – structural rigidity is enhanced by the use of additional body welds to the already rigid 350Z body and additional supports have been added front and rear. The NISMO 350Z also utilizes special body dampers mounted in the front radiator core support and the rear cargo area, which assist in controlling body vibrations.

    Additional performance features include a specially tuned independent multi-link suspension, Brembo brakes with four-piston front and two-piston rear calipers (with 12.8-inch front and 12.7-inch rear rotors) and special NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super lightweight forged-alloy wheels (18×9-inch front and 19×10-inch rear with 245/40WR18 front, 265/35WR19 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires). A special NISMO-branded tuned exhaust adds an even more authoritative tone to the Z’s 306-horsepower V6 engine.

    The 2007 NISMO 350Z is scheduled to go on sale in July 2007.
    Highlights of the 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z include:

    Body:

    • NISMO aerodynamics package, including front fascia with chin spoiler, side skirts, rear fascia with diffuser and rear wing
    • Additional body structure measures, including additional body welds and front and rear reinforcements
    • Special body dampers mounted in the front radiator core support and rear cargo area
    • High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon (high and low beam) headlights and LED brake lights
    • Long wheelbase (104.3 inches), short overhangs and wide stance; raised rear deck for enhanced aerodynamics
    • TBD coefficient of drag
    • Strong, spine-like beltline anchored with large, distinctive taillights
    • Aluminum hood, distinctive vertical door handles, heated outside mirrors
    • Four available exterior colors – Redline Red, Magnetic Black, Silver Alloy, Pikes Peak White

    Engine and Driveline

    • Next-generation 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 (VQ35HR), 306 horsepower @ 6800 RPM, 268 lb-ft of torque @ 4800 RPM
    • Ram air dual intake, equal length exhaust manifold and dual exhaust system with laser-welded rear mufflers
    • High compression ratio (10.6:1), 7500 rpm redline, eCVTCS (electromagnetic variable exhaust cam timing), twin knock sensors, improved cooling and stiffer engine block structure, small pitch silent cam chain
    • NISMO-branded tuned dual exhaust with chrome exhaust tips
    • 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
    • Front engine/rear-wheel drive
    • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) driveshaft

    Suspension, Steering and Braking

    • NISMO-tuned 4-wheel independent multi-link suspension with use of lightweight aluminum components
    • Brembo power-assisted vented 4-wheel disc brakes with four-piston front and two-piston rear calipers (with 12.8-inch front and 12.7-inch rear rotors), 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
    • NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super lightweight forged-alloy wheels, 18×9-inch front and 19×10-inch rear
    • Large diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
    • Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
    • Traction Control System (TCS)
    • Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)
    • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

    Interior Features

    • Unique black cloth seats with red inserts
    • Red stitching throughout the interior
    • Special NISMO white-faced tachometer
    • Serialized NISMO-etched aluminum plaque mounted on the center console
    • Driver-oriented two-passenger interior environment with a combination of classic and cutting-edge sports car interior design
    • 3-bay gauge pods – similar to the original 240Z design
    • Specially shaped driver’s seat (different from passenger design) to hold the body firmly
    • 8-way manual driver’s seat/4-way manual passenger’s seat
    • Standard automatic temperature control
    • Lockable rear luggage box behind passenger seat
    • Center console with aluminum trim
    • Power windows with auto one-touch up and down, power door locks
    • Aluminum pedals
    • HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

    Safety and Security

    • Nissan Advanced Air Bag System
    • 3-point ALR/ELR seatbelts (driver’s seatbelt ELR only)
    • Front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
    • Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones
    • Energy-absorbing steering column
    • Active Head Restraints
    • Standard Vehicle Security System and Immobilizer

    Models and Manufacturing

    • One well-equipped NISMO 350Z model
    • Assembled in Tochigi, Japan

  • Nissan 350Z

    Nissan will be unveiling for the first time anywhere in the world a new model which will reinforce the company’s profit and growth aspirations in Europe. Carlos Tavares, Nissan’s Executive Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Product Planning, will present the new model at Nissan’s press conference at 1115 on Tuesday 6th March (1st press day). No further details will be released until the press conference.

    As well as the world premiere, Nissan will also be showing the new, updated 350Z which will reinforce its credentials as a pure sports car with thrilling, involving performance.

    With the fitment of the next generation 3.5 V6 engine – engine code VQ35HR – power has risen to 313PS (230kW) at 6800rpm and torque is now rated at 358Nm at 4800rpm, while the maximum engine speed has increased by 500rpm to 7500rpm. Nearly 80% of major engine parts are new, providing improved acceleration and responsiveness.

    To achieve the additional performance, a dual intake system has been fitted and the variable valve timing system has a wider range of operation, plus the addition of a common length exhaust manifold reduces back pressure. Those changes combine to boost low and mid-range torque.

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    In order to achieve the higher rev limit, the crank journal and crank pin have increased in size. At the bottom of the engine, a ladder frame has been added to stiffen the crank and reduce vibration.

    The introduction of a second knock sensor, an asymmetric piston pattern, improved cylinder cooling and iridium spark plugs will combine to improve the efficiency of the ignition cycle, while an increase in compression ratio from 10.3 to 10.6 has liberated more top end power. Despite all these changes, weight and fuel consumption remain unchanged, but the engine’s centre of gravity has been lowered by 15mm.

    To accommodate the new engine the front bonnet has been discreetly redesigned and is now reminiscent of the original 240Z, thanks to a slightly raised profile, while three new exterior colours will also be offered. Temper Orange is a striking shade but also contains a subtle green “flip” which can be seen in soft light and gives the car a surprising tone, while a new grey – Precision Grey – and Night Blue complete the colour line-up.

    Inside, a new trim has also been introduced, which is called Frost Grey. It is a pale tone and adds a touch of sophistication to the car’s interior. As well as a new interior trim colour, another important change to the interior is the fitment of Active Headrests, to minimize the chances of neck injury in the event of a rear impact.

    And to improve on-road refinement, the 350Z is now equipped with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres, however grip levels remain unaffected.