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  • Nissan Juke-R unveiled

    Nissan will actually produce the ultimate compact crossover: Juke-R. The vehicle was unveiled at a Nissan Crossover media launch in Malaga, Spain. As you may suggest, the vehicle will be the world’s fastest, most innovative, crossover.

    Just two versions of the Nissan Juke-R are being created, one in each of left-hand and right-hand drive. The cars have been developed by Nissan and are being built by leading motorsports outfit RML with input from Nissan Technology Centre for Europe (NTC-E). Testing of the car will begin in November.

    Nissan Juke-R will be powered by the same hand-built 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 with 523BHP (385 kW) at 6400RPM and 610Nm (452 lb-ft) of torque at 6000RPM. It is mated to a 6-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

    The ultimate crossover will also come with improved sports suspension and huge brake system by Brembo.

    Stay tuned for full details about this interesting creation.

    Nissan Juke-R
    Nissan Juke-R

    Source: Nissan

  • AMS Alpha 12 R35 GT-R: 1/4 mile World Record 9.05 at 166.66mph

    The Alpha 12 performance package is now fact and it boosts the mighty Nissan GT-R to whopping 1327PS (976 kW) and 1347Nm (995 lb-ft).

    The previous record with Alpha 10 was 9.33 seconds at 153mph, a now there is a new one – 9.05 at 166.66mph (267 km/h) for the Alpha 12.

    Because of the brutal power, the tuned Nissan managed to get full traction only in 5th gear, which means four-wheel spin to 4th. Nice! Still, the car looks like it is capable to go on public roads.

    So, the AMS Performance smashed their own record with the new monster drag racer. Check out the video below, where you will see a number of starts as well as dyno test of the Alpha 12.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgJp-hLOrNo

    AMS Alpha 12 Side
    AMS Alpha 12 Side

    Source: AMS Performance via Youtube

  • Nissan skyline – what makes it so special through the years?

    nissan skyline gt-r r34How it all began? The first skyline was manufactured in 1957. And it was… a luxury 4-door saloon car or and five door station wagon. For sure, it had nothing to do with Skyline’s image from the 90’s till nowadays.

    The first skyline to receive the GT-R badge came off the production line in in February 1969. It had a 2.0L inline 6 engine. This new DOHC engine produced 160HP and would rev to more than 7000RPM – an exceptional performance for the late 60’s .

    After the first skyline GT-R in 1969, it has evolved till 1981 in terms of power and design, but not significantly. The C210 (1977-1981) had even diesel version – 2,8 L inline NA diesel. Until then, the skyline has definitely not been positioned as a purely sports car… but this was about to change.

    The R30(1983-1985) and especially the R31(1985-1989) were the first skylines to create the sporty image of the vehicle.

    R30 Nissan Skyline 2000 RS Turbo
    R30 Nissan Skyline 2000 RS Turbo
    R31 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTS-R
    R31 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTS-R

    They were also the first ones to have more than 200HP output. These two models did not have a GT-R version.However, they did have versions with more than 400HP in their racing versions. Something else to make the R31 so special is the first RB engine – a base that also used for the R32, R33 and R34.

    The RB26DETT era.

    The GT-R badge was last put on a skyline in 1973. It was time for it to come back. The RB26DETT – a totally meaningless blend of letters and numbers that was about to become a legend. Two turbines, six cylinders. 280HP after serious muzziling due to the gentlemen’s agreement . However, removing the restrictor of the electronic boost control (surprisingly very easy to locate), the car would make more than 310HP, 0-100 in less than 5 seconds and a quarter mile in 12,8. The R32 was nicknamed Godzilla after 2 consecutive wins in the Australian Touring Car Championship.

    1994 R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
    R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R

    The RB26DETT was further developed in R33(1993-1998) and R34(1999-2002) and deliverer more and more torque, but was still advertised as 280HP to comply with the gentlemen’s agreement. There are many examples of skylines equipped with RB26DETT producing more than 1200HP. A real masterpiece of engineering and a dream for any tuner.

    1998 R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R
    R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
    2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34

    The left hand drive.

    There is only one GT-R model that was produced with LHD – the R35. Apart from its predecessors, it is not using the RB26DETT, but the newly developed VR38DETT. Producing more than 480HP, it accelerates the car to 100 in less than 3,5 seconds.

    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R
    2012 Nissan GT-R

    So after all, what makes the skylines so special?

    The mystery is the key. You never know, what exactly you are buying, what the booklet says is… not exactly true. It brings the spirit of Japan.  Having all these modern gadgets and and all the technology, a car could possibly fit it just fight the laws of logics and physics (and Porsche too).

  • Nissan reveals 2012 Nissan GT-R acceleration time

    Nissan has finally announced the 0-100 km/h acceleration time on its upgraded 2012 Nissan GT-R. The classic sprint time was recorded on a special media test ride event held at the Sendai Hi-land Race Way on November 12th and 13th. (more…)

  • 2012 Nissan GT-R hits the US market priced at $89 950

    Great news! One of the best cars in the world – 2012 Nissan GT-R is coming to United States of America. The company has announced the price tag, which is $89 950, a bit more than we expected, but still perfect value for money.

    2012 GT-R is a facelifted version of the previous model and features a new front bumper, a revised rear fascia, and 20″ forged alloy wheels. The interior boasts nice quality materials, leather upholstery  and carbon fiber trim. (more…)

  • 2012 Nissan GT-R official data

    Nissan has exclusively announced that its super athlete 2012 Nissan GT-R is about to hit the offcial dealerships across Japan from November 17th with a starting price of 8,694,000 (approximately 107,000 USD) for the GT-R Pure edition. (more…)

  • Nissan GT-R Alpha 10 by AMS Performance – 1/4 mile in 9.33s – 153mph

    AMS Performance installed its Alpha 10 performance package on a Nissan GT-R and the results are amazing.  They have broken their own ¼ record with the monster vechicle. Almost everything in and outside the engine is upgraded, but this is the price for 1 100hp. Finally, they routed all that power through an Alpha 10 transmission.

    Nissan GT-R Alpha 10 did ¼ mile in 9.33 seconds at 153mph. This is 0.56 seconds better than the run from March of this year in GT-R SR850 at the TX2K10 Supra & GTR Nationals.

    Just enjoy the monster in the videos and the images. (more…)

  • 2011 Nissan GT-R price tagged for US

    Nissan releases the U.S. price tag for its amazing 2011 Nissan GT-R dream ride. Already available at selected Nissan dealerships, the unmistakable athlete is entering its third year of availability in the North American market. (more…)

  • Nissan GT-R European version

    The updates for Nissan GT-R European version include changing front spring and damper rates to improve the comfort for occupants. (more…)

  • New version of Nissan GT-R will be available on December 7th

    The new revised version of GT-R will be released on December 7th at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan, and it will hit the global markets in the beginning of next spring. Nissan improved the navigation system, suspension settings and flow catalyst system of GT-R. (more…)

  • AVUS PERFORMANCE Nissan GT-R – the Batmobile Reloaded

    The Berlin tuner AVUS PERFORMANCE revealed its latest ambitious project – Nissan GT-R – Batmobile Reloaded. Based on the rare (480 cars for Europe) Nissan GT-R Black Edition, AVUS PERFORMANCE has refined the vehicle from top to bottom. (more…)

  • Nissan GT-R Becomes Fastest Fire-Fighter At The Nurburgring

    The ultimate fire-fighting vehicle is ready for the ’ring. Nissan has today presented a specially redesigned GT-R to Nürburgring GmbH, providing the fastest possible response to emergency calls at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit.

    Equipped with a fire extinguishing system with water and foam on board attached to a hose pipe accessed via the sizeable boot, this GT-R is designed to get to the scene of a blaze in the quickest possible time. In standard road-car form, the GT-R is capable of lapping the famous Nordschleife in only 7 mins 26 seconds 70*, making it the perfect tool for the Nürburgring’s emergency services. Even with the extra 200kg of fire fighting equipment on board, the GT-R can still lap the challenging circuit in less than 8 minutes. (more…)