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Have You Seen the R90CK livery for Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Competing at the Le Mans? [VIDEO]

Nissan has just revealed its car for the Le Mans series, the GT-R NISMO which will carry the No.21 and a very special livery. The latter is inspired by the iconic R90CK model, which 25 years ago ensured a pole position for Nissan with its stunning 3:27.020 lap of the Le Mans circuit. Behind the steering wheel was Mark Blundell.

Now, the No.21 Nissan GT-R LM NISMO will be the third LM P1 car that will be raced by current Super GT Champion Tsugio Matsuda and two winners of GT Academy, Lucas Ordonez and Mark Shulzhitskiy.

In addition, the No.24 Nissan R90CK, which will appear at Le Mans in a special parade in order to celebrate anniversary of the emblematic lap. Well, the 1100 hp car may not achieve the 366 km/h (227 mph) speed as it did in 1990 but it will most certainly attract everyone’s admirations.

On Sunday is the official Le Mans test day, when the three Nissan GT-R LM NISMOs will be on track. This means that for the trio it will be the first time on the track and the first time running along with all of the other Le Mans entrants.

Ten laps are mandatory runs during the test day. And during testing, rookies will all drive a Ginetta-Nissan LM P3 car that will be taking part in the test. Once they finish with the laps, the car will be handed to Nick McMillen, who is 2013 GT Academy USA winner. The second LMP3 car will also be on track with Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy.

Don’t forget to check out the video below, which shows the building of the GT-R Nismo timelapse and how the livery reveal.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

May 29, 2015

Nissan NISMO Team Continues Preparation for Le Mans Challenge [VIDEO]

Nissan NISMO completed the three-day two-car tests in NCM Motorsports Park in Kentucky. now, Nissan team is ready for the final preparation before the le Mans 24-Hours race, that will take place next month. The team focused to complete longer distances with the GT-R LM NISMO’s pair and to create even better performance and confidence on the road.

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The full Nissan team of drivers attended the test and there was even Harry Tincknell, who just arrived from his LM P2 Victory at the Spa round of Fia World Endurance. Now, as the whole team has gathered, there was a decision taken about the driving line-ups. And here they are, as follows:

#23 – Max Chilton (GB), Jann Mardenborough (GB), Olivier Pla (FRA)
#22 – Alex Buncombe (GB), Michael Krumm (GER), Harry Tincknell (GB)
#21 (Le Mans only) – Tsugio Matsuda (JAP), Lucas Ordonez (ESP), Mark Shulzhitskiy (RUS)

The Russian racer Mark Shulzhitskiy joined the LM P1 team and now he had his first try in the GT-R LM recently. He is famous for winning GT Academy Russia in 2012 and since then, the raced in GT3 and LM P2 and made his Le Mans debut in 2014.

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Nissan NISMO team is now at the Indianapolis base to finish the tweaks of the sports car, before heading to the UK base to finish the final preparations for the Le Mans challenge.

Source: Nissan

May 15, 2015

Nissan Juke Nismo RS: UK Prices

The sportiest Nissan Juke NISMO RS ever has finally been revealed and it comes for the price of £21,995 OTR. The car arrives with a stronger body structure, more acute handling, more powerful brakes and refined performance dynamics.

Power is unleashed by the 1.6-litre DIG-T engine that produces 218 PS (160 kW). The maximum torque in two-wheel drive/manual transmission vehicles is 280Nm. Nevertheless, the 2WD models take advantage of a mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) on the driven front wheels, when four-wheel drive models are equipped with a Torque Vectoring System as standard. Nissan’s Xtronic transmission with 250Nm of torque and standard-fit steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts are also available.

Additionally, other enhancements which are related to the improved engine performance include; strategic body strengthening that is set to increase torsional stiffness and a more powerful braking system. The latter has larger discs than the initial Nismo vehicle. The set of dynamic refinements is further complemented by revised springs and dampers.

Something else that outlines the car’s characteristics is the presence of the Safety Pack which includes: Xenon headlamps, Nissan’s Around View Monitor and Safety Shield, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Moving Object Detection.

The range of exterior colors offers a choice between Storm White, Pearl Black and Blade Silver.

Yet, if people find the price too expensive for their wallets, there is one solution: finding other Nissan Juke crossover models for less money. How can this happen? Well, it is easy. Websites such as Jennings Motor Group offer a great number of vehicles which are not only super affordable but have also preserved their high-quality characteristics and virtues.

Source: Nissan

December 18, 2014

Nissan Reveals 2015 Juke Range US Pricing

2015 Nissan Juke not only features a revised exterior but also can be customized with the special Juke Color Studio and thus made really unique. Its market debut, after it made North American premiere in L.A., is already a fact and below we have listed the detailed pricing. This jewel has kept its dimensions and aggressive stance as previous years, but offers a refreshed appearance due to its new projector beam headlights and LED front Signature Accent Lamps.

Not forgetting the grille, which incorporates the new Nissan V-Motion look, as well as the robust trim beneath the bumper. The side rearview mirrors now feature integrated LED turn signal repeaters as a standard, while the redesigned back of the car includes more aggressiveform with LED accented boomerang taillights.

In addition, there is also wide range of new standard features included in the 2015 Juke. Some of them include Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start, RearView Monitor and NissanConnect with Mobile Apps, 5.0-inch color display, USB connection port for iPod interface, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Streaming audio via Bluetooth®and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant.

Furthermore, there are three new exterior colors offered in the new model year: Super Black, Solar Yellow and Cosmic Blue. These three were added to the already available six exterior colors.

The engine standard on JUKE S, SV, SL and NISMO trims is the second-generation 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine. It produces 188 horsepower (138 kW) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque.

2015 Nissan JUKE US Pricing:

Model/Transmission
JUKE S Xtronic FWD	$20,250 USD
JUKE SV Xtronic FWD	$22,300 USD
JUKE SL Xtronic FWD	$25,240 USD
JUKE NISMO MT FWD	$24,830 USD
JUKE NISMO RS MT FWD	$28,020 USD
JUKE S Xtronic AWD	$22,100 USD
JUKE SV Xtronic AWD	$24,150 USD
JUKE SL Xtronic AWD	$26,940 USD
JUKE NISMO Xtronic AWD	$27,230 USD
JUKE NISMO RS Xtronic AWD	$30,020 USD

Source: Nissan

November 24, 2014

Nissan Pulsar And Nismo Models At Paris Motor Show

The unveil of the new Pulsar at the Paris motor show is by far the best line-up for Nissan’s history. Nissan has intentions and plans about bringing new technology in the sector. With the genuine LED headlamps and Forward Emergency Braking, best rear legroom and new unique technologies, and astonishing levels of practicality Nissan reveals its newest creation: around view monitor and safety shield – the includes Moving object detection.

For the first time the 1.6 DIG-T190 model is unveiled at the show. The 190PS model is the most dynamic range of Nissan. However one of the biggest starts at the Motor show was the NISMO design concept. It showcases the new incredible sporty potential of the new Pulsar, combining striking looks with high-end performance and aerodynamics.

Here are some of the Paris Motor Show higlights:

The Nissan 370Z NISMO

Nissan 370Z NISMO now comes at affordable price with high-end performance in its first global debut. It has been thoroughly reworked to deliver even more exciting driving experience and comfort. The 2015 “MY NISMO” model is the sportiest and most modern 370Z by far.

Qashqai SV1

Nissan’s buyers now can experience even more sophistication with the second generation Qashqai which was unveiled at Paris Motor show. With the introduction of this new range of models, buyers are now being given greater choice, and Nissan’s technologies develop even more.

NissanConnect NISMO Plus

The Nissan Connect NISMO Plus is standard for all GT-R NISMO models, with sophisticated telemetry which allows drivers to view and analyze their driving performance, thanks to a Sony computer Entertainment’ grand tourismo 6 game. This system also serves as a smartphone application which connects to GoogleEarth maps.

Juke NISMO RS model

It appeared on the Paris Motor show ahead of its debut in December, it marks the new era of second amazing part of the history of Juke NISMO, making the car line-up ever bigger.

Juke NISMO RS has crossed a long way after its first preview ath the Geneva Motor Show. Now with more pawerful 218PS engine, powerful brakes and additional equipment, this model is now even better version of the Nissan’s crossover.

And last but not least, the Nissan IDx Freeflow and NISMO concepts

Now making their debut in Europe at the 2014 Paris Motorshow the NISMO and Nissan IDx Freeflow concepts show us Nissan’s genuine ideas and designs to vehicle design. Both are designed and developed with experimental process to add in the desires of Nissan’s customers.

October 3, 2014

Infiniti ESQ is Twin of Nissan Juke for the Chinese Market

Infiniti ESQ is going to be officially shown at the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show in China which will take place on 29th of August. There will be revealed the details specifications of the model. And as you can see, although it is branded as Infiniti, it definitely looks like Nissan’s Juke Nismo but with a different grille and some other distinctive styiling cues. The Nismo twin is driven by a 1.6-liter MR16DDT DIG-T direct injection turbo petrol engine.

The unit produces 197 horsepower (145 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque, and drives the four-wheels. Yes, this is the same powertrain which drives the Juke Nismo. The SUV’s engine comes coupled with a continuously variable transmission with manual shifting.

The main difference between both cars is inside. It seems that the ESQ looks more posh than the Nismo. This was achieved via the replacement of suede and Alcantara in the Nissan with leather and cross-stitching in the Infiniti.

The car is scheduled to go on sale throughout the Asian market, specifically in China, starting this October. The expected initial price in US dollars is around $33,000 USD, which is nearly $10,000 USD more than price of the Juke Nismo of the 2014 model year.

Source: Infiniti

August 27, 2014

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO Goes on Sale in Europe

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO debuted in May at the ZDAYZ event, where it showed the updates it received for the new model year. The 370Z incorporates a range of design and engineering improvements and in fact it is the sportiest 370Z produced up to date. The car embodies the essence of performance motoring, and part of this is due to the added design changes and new aero package.

The new model includes an entirely redesigned front bumper, which features a larger air intake, additional air inlets ahead of the wheel arch and new LED daytime running lights. Other updates include black headlamp bezels, special red NISMO trim at the base of the bumper, redesigned side sill and door mirror and special NISMO badging. 370Z NISMO runs on 19-inch Rays alloy wheels finished in black and silver.

At the back of this Nissan, there is a new bumper and spoiler design. Furthermore, the 370Z NISMO’s aero package includes a smaller rear spoiler that works in team with the new front bumper. It achieves more downforce when driving at speed.

Inside, the car is adorned by racing-inspired interior featuring new Recaro seats. They are significantly improved in order to deliver more support and comfort, and are based on the acclaimed Recaro Sportster. In fact, the seats have been specifically designed for the 370Z NISMO and feature a host of detail changes. The seats are trimmed in red and black leather and Alcantara and match the steering wheel.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO is powered by 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine that delivers 344 horsepower (253 kW). The unit is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the car is rated at just 5.2 seconds. NISMO’s dual exhaust system delivers the perfect sporting soundtrack.

Nissan has also made several design and engineering improvements to the rest of the 370Z range. Some of them include the 18-inch Gun Metallic wheels, new Spinal seats with shell construction, revised suspension set-up and rear spring and damper rates, a new inner wheel arch and new carpets.

2015 Nissan 370Z is powered by the 3.7-litre V6 engine, which produces 328 hp (241 kW) and drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 370Z also offers Syncro Rev Control which is a fully synchronised down/up shift rev control system.

The pricing for both models will be announced closer to the launch later this year. They will go on sale in Europe in September.

Source: Nissan

August 27, 2014

Nissan Note Presents Two Nismo Versions

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Nissan has unveiled two grades for the new Note Nismo : the standard model and the Note Nismo S. At first, Nissan plans to release the Nismo models at the Japanese market this autumn.

The stylish hatchback comes with some upgrades and new tricks for the exterior. The Japanese manufacturer emphasized the sports appearance by adding red hues for the mirrors caps, side skirts and front splitter.

The sport package also includes updated tires, a special 10-spoke alloy wheels with black inserts, improved front and rear bumpers, new front grille, updated side sills and a roof spoiler.

Nissan has also updated the powertrain, the chassis and the suspension, which are all based on Nismo’s experience in motorsports that offers high performance with perfect balance. The new Nismo S comes with a specially-tuned engine connected to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

“The development concept of this model was to build a car that makes you want to keep driving, no matter where your destination may be. Nismo is confident that the Note Nismo will enhance your driving experience; it offers top level performance in a compact package,”said the Nismo’s Chief Product Specialist Hiroshi Tamura.

Inside, the new Note Nismo offers sport seats made with red side and seat bolsters, and a Recaro seats as option for the Nismo S.

“Celebrating Nismo’s 30th anniversary, we are planning to expand the number of models available in our road-car lineup. The Note Nismo we introduced today is truly symbolic to the Nismo brand in that it represents the fusion between motorsports that’s embedded in Nismo’s DNA and the success of the Note as a mass production vehicle. Nismo strives to offer a whole new experience of excitement. We are hoping that the Note Nismo will enable us to spread the spirit of Nismo to new consumers and adds to our existing customer base,” added the Nissan Motorsports International (NISMO) President and CEO Shoichi Miyatani.

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Source : Nissan

July 29, 2014

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec – Road and Track Test

Autocar has published a full test drive of the new 2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo EU-Spec. The sports car has been driven on both public roads and a race track. Behind the steering wheel was the famous automotive journalist – Steve Sutcliffe. He determined whether this extra-special Godzilla is worth the additional cash. Speaking about “additional” cash, the price of GT-R Nismo is whopping £125,000.

2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 – 600HP (441 kW) at 6,800RPM and 654Nm (481 kW) at 3,200RPM. The curb weight is 1,720 kg (3,792 lbs), so the power-to-weight ratio is 2.87 kg / hp. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed 311 km/h (193 mph). The engine is connected to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending the power to a 4WD (four-wheel drive system).

The Nismo also comes with advanced aerodynamics generating additional 100kg of downforce at 300km/h (186mph) for exceptional road-behavior. The additional power and improved aerodynamics, the GT-R Nismo is able to complete a lap around Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 8.6 seconds. It holds the volume production car lap record, which the gold standard of high performance achievement.

Enjoy!

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Source: Autocar

July 1, 2014

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO Revealed At ZDAYZ [VIDEO]

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO was teased on Friday with the announcement that it is going to be revealed at the ZDAYZ event. The latter is the annual gathering of hundreds of Nissan, Datsun and NISMO owners and enthusiasts. The new 370Z NISMO made its official world debut there this weekend and the visitors of the event were the first to see it. The enhanced model features exterior, interior and performance refinements, along with 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic transmissions as well as 370Z NISMO Tech grade.

The new model is GT-R-inspired and has its functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body pieces. However, they have been optimized in order to deliver more aggressive and aerodynamic visual stance as well as enhanced front and rear downforce.

Other key feature include deep front fascia which sports LED Hyper Daytime Running Lights, black headlight bezels, NISMO emblem and signature NISMO red stripe. The latter starts on the integrated front chin spoiler and continues to the redesigned side sills, black-color sideview mirrors and he lower portion of the redesigned rear fascia.

In addition, the rear spoiler has been redesigned and downsized. 370Z NISMO runs on standard 19-inch NISMO lightweight forged aluminum-alloy wheels. They have been developed by RAYS and feature twin-five spoke design and a charcoal gray machine-finish.

The interior of the car is also impressive and features black-and-red Recaro leather-appointed seats with Alcantara accents, red seat trim and stitching with NISMO logo, an Alcantara-appointed leather-wrapped steering wheel and NISMO red tachometer. Technologies found on this NISMO include drive-based Nissan Navigation System with 7.0-inch VGA touch-sensitive display, RearView Monitor, Bose Audio System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth, auto-dimming rearview mirror and HomeLink Universal Transceiver.

More importantly, 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO is driven by the 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL). The unit is matched with a tuned H-configured exhaust system, muffler tuning and an enhanced calibration. It is rated at 350 horsepower (257 kW) and 374 Nm (276 lb-ft) of torque.

For the first time of Z NISMO model there are two transmission choices: a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match as a standard, and an optional 7-speed automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift mode with paddle shifters.

Furthermore, the 370Z NISMO also features refined 4-wheel independent suspension, NISMO-branded strut tower brace and a pair of performance dampers. In fact, NISMO’s tuned suspension sports special springs and stabilizer bars, large Nissan Sport Brakes and a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) as a standard. At last, there are four exterior color choices: Solid Red, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver and Pearl White.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO is scheduled to go on sale in July this year.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

May 19, 2014

Three Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3s Prepared For Nurburgring

Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 is returning to its home to follow up volume production lap record. Three cars have been prepared for this year’s Nurburgring 24 Hours race. The event will happen on 21st and 22nd of June and is considered one of the toughest endurance races in the world. Top racers will be contributing towards the success of Nissan at the race. Leading the charge will be a two-car entry from Nissan GT Academy Team RJN and a further GT-R entered by Schulze Motorsport.

Precisely, GT Academy Germany Judge, Nick Heidfeld, will race the No.80 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3. The car has been numbered in order to celebrate Nissan’s 80th anniversary. He will team up with the most recent GT Academy Germany winner, Florian Strauss. Nick and Florian will be joined by Lucas Ordonez, and Alex Buncombe.

The No.30 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 is the other car featured at the event, and it carries this number in order to celebrate the 30 years of NISMO. This car will be engineered predominately by a team from NISMO.

Nissan Super GT racers, Michael Krumm and Kazuki Hoshino, will team up with Katsumasa Chiyo and ‘Ring regular Tetsuya Tanaka in this car. At last, The third Schulze GT-R will be driven by the creator of Gran Turismo, Kazanori Yamauchi and the 2009 winner of GT Academy, Jordan Tresson.

Source: Nissan

April 29, 2014

Nissan GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package [video]

Nissan has published a video with some testing of the GT-R R35 Nismo fitted with the N-Attack Package at Fuji Speedway. The sports car managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 8 seconds round Nurburgring.

The GT-R Nismo N-Attack comes with four-way Ohlins adjustable dampers along with some aerodynamic improvements and pieces making the sports car go faster around the corners. There is a minor weight reduction, front limited-slip differential, carbon plate rear limited-slip differential, dedicated intercooler piping made from carbon and aluminum, as well as a different engine control management and traction control management. The manufacturer is also offering a titanium exhaust system as an option.

Other highlights include a big rear wing with carbon hood, carbon front fenders and an add-on spoiler.

The interior features Recaro full bucket seats with a carbon shell and a carbon rear bulkhead and a rear seat finisher.

The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 tuned to 600HP (441 kW).

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Source: Nissan

March 17, 2014

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