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  • Senner Bling the Nissan Juke Nismo

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    Senner pride themselves with their work on various Nissan 350Z and 370Zs. But anything that’s worthy of the attention of Nismo is worthy of the attention of Senner. Enter the Nissan Juke Nismo – an already vicious powerhouse of aggressiveness, sportiness and testosterone.

    The first thing you might notice about the Senner Juke is the prevailing black and white. It is an especially pronounced theme on the Oxigin Oxrock 14 wheels with a “white-wrap-refinement” on the rim well. We wouldn’t call it refinement though. Too flashy for our liking. The sizes: 9,5-inches wide, 20-inch diameter fitted with Continental Sport Contact 5P 255/30 tires. The whole vehicle also sits 35 mm lower to the ground with Senner’s springs

    Senner haven’t really tried to improve on the Nismo aerodynamic package. Instead, they have went for small accesorizing – wind deflectors on the side windows, LED daytime running lights, LED license plate illumination and, of all things, Philips Silver Vision chromium flashing indicator bulbs.

    Now to the more serious stuff. The Juke’s 1.6-liter engine has received a boost in power because of some witchcraft with the electronics and because of the brand new INJEN-Cold Air Intake module. That’s 225 hp (as opposed to 200 hp) and 275 Nm of torque (as opposed to 250 Nm).

    For the appropriate soundtrack, Senner have thrown in their custom made stainless steel exhaust system with ridiculously wide end-pipes.

    The whole thing, provided that you already happen to own a Nissan Juke Nismo, will cost you around $12,222. We can’t say if it’s worth it or not.

    2013 Senner Nissan Juke Nismo
    2013 Senner Nissan Juke Nismo
    2013 Senner Nissan Juke Nismo
    2013 Senner Nissan Juke Nismo
    2013 Senner Nissan Juke Nismo

    Source: Senner

  • 2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold

    2012-SENNER-Nissan-350Z-Gold-THUMBNissan 350Z is one of the most famous roadsters all around the globe thank to its sporting qualities and characteristics. 2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold is a modification of the model vehicle, done by the German based auto-tuning company SENNER.

    First, what grabs the eye is the incomparable Lemans Sunset Metallic. In addition the 350Z rides on new matt black polished 9 or 10×20 inch Barracuda Tzunamee wheel set, which is combined with supporting discs at front and back axes. The tires are Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta in the following sizes: 245/30 R20 90Y and 275/30 R20 97Y.

    The running gear has an adjustable drag out and compression stages as well as the landing gear legs. In addition, for excellent command of the toe-in and camber angles there have been installed adjustable independent arm. The applied wheel-tyre combination can be mounted without any modifications of the car body-shell.

    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold

    More importantly, 2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold is originally equipped with the 3,5 liters V6 engine, which delivers 280 hp (206 kW) as a standard at 363 Nm (268 lb-ft) maximal torque at cranked shaft. What has basically the SENNER tuning team done here is to improve the performance of the compressor. Hence, the vehicle now can deliver up 411 hp (302 kW) at 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) of torque.

    Moreover, the 350Z is equipped wit the catalyst Invidia Q300 stainless steel exhaust system, where the emissions can be carried out through the double flow system which includes a Y-type pipe and has an EG certificate.

    At last, there is a LED Z-symbol on the back lights and the reflectors on the front bumper are grey. Nonetheless, the front WY21W type blinkers are in chrome and the rear blinkers on the bumper are lower to the left and they have no fog lights.

    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold
    2012 SENNER Nissan 350Z Gold

    Source: SENNER Tuning

  • 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…)

  • 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 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…

    Nissan 350z

    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.

    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z

  • 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.

    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z

    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.

    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z
    Nissan 350Z

    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.