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2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO Enters the Gran Turismo6

2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO is now available in Gran Turismo6 and is free to download for all GT Academy entrants. The collaboration between Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has made this possible for fans of the automaker and popular game. The GT-R NISMO is the ultimate articulation of the R35 GT-R. The car was first released in 2007, and since then the Japanese team of designers and engineers have been meticulously honing the GT-R’s performance with each version of the car that has followed.

At the GT Academy 2014 European Race Camp at Silverstone, the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO made an appearance, where it was also announced that the car would be made available for purchase from the in-game dealership. What is more, for all of the GT Academy fans, Nissan has made the car free to download. The only requirement for the Gran Turismo6 player is he or she to have had entered the GT Academy 2014 competition.

Nissan GT-R Nismo is powered by the 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine which produces 600 horsepower (441 kW) at 6,800RPM and 654Nm (481 kW) at 3,200RPM. It covers the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph). The powertrain is connected to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sending the power to the four-wheel drive system (4WD).

The Nismo also features advanced aerodynamics which generate additional 100kg of downforce at 300km/h (186mph) for stunning road-behavior. The real road version of the Nissan GT-R NISMO is currently being delivered in Japan. The car is also now on sale in the United States and Europe and the deliveries are scheduled for October.

Source: Nissan

September 12, 2014

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO is the Official Safety Car at Circuit of the Americas

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO in a special livery will be of service at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, being the official Safety Car. The Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge (CTSCC) race will happen on 19^th of September. In addition, Nissan will enter four cars in the race. Precisely, these will be two Nissan 370Z NISMOs and two Altima 3.5 racers. They will be in the CTSCC field behind the beautiful NISMO Safety Car.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO debuted in May at the ZDAYZ event, incorporating a range of design and engineering improvements. The car embodies the essence of performance motoring, and part of this is due to the added design changes and new aero package.

The 2015 model year 370Z NISMO features an entirely redesigned front bumper with 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.

To further emphasize the sportiness of the car, Nissan have equipped it with 19-inch Rays alloy wheels finished in black and silver. At the back of this car one can see a new bumper and spoiler design. 370Z NISMO’s aero package includes a smaller rear spoiler that works in team with the new front bumper.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO is driven by the 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine, which produces 344 horsepower (253 kW) and is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the car is just 5.2 seconds.

Source: Nissan

September 12, 2014

Nissan Project Titan is Ready to Conquer Alaska’s Wilderness [VIDEO]

Nissan Project Titan is world’s first crowd-sourced truck. Nissan has handed over the build to their Facebook fans and now the custom ultimate off-road machine is to take two heroic Wounded Warrior Project Alumni across Alaska. The project is based on a 2014 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PRO-4X. Fans have voted on 10 different areas of customization in order to assist the company to conquer Alaskan wilderness. There were three stages in the development of the vehicle. Along the way, fans have voted giving the company direction for almost every inch of the truck.

The exterior appearance of the Titan is adorned by a “Recon Titan” wrap, which is a digital-camouflage design that pays tribute to some of the most capable vehicles in the military. In addition, the fans have chosen a NISMO cold-air intake and Borla cat-back exhaust system, which open up airflow on both ends of the vehicle’s powertrain – the Endurance 5.6-liter V-8 engine.

On the Alaskan landscape, the Titan will be running on 18-inch Fuel Revolver D525 wheels wrapped in 35-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. During the night, it will illuminate its way via Bulldog LED Lighting, while the ARB Deluxe Bull Bar will deliver additional protection.

The interior of the vehicle has been also customized. The shifter and steering wheel have been refreshed, while the seats got new rugged Katzkin leather-wrap as well as Wounded Warrior Project embroidery. Coordinated tan stitching can be seen on the seats, steering wheel and door panels.

Fans have also added utility to the experience. Precisely, Project Titan tows a customized camping trailer which includes a camp-style kitchen, tent, water/fuel storage and a spare tire.

Currently, the truck has been fully prepared and already arrived in Alaska. Iraqi war veterans and Wounded Warrior Project Alumni David Guzman and Kevin McMahon will trek over mountains and through valleys in the ultimate Titan. Of course, Nissan will document the adventure, with a YouTube series set to launch this fall. If you want to follow the team’s journey just visit Nissan’s Trucks Facebook page.

Unfortunately, this custom Nissan Project Titan won’t enter production or be available for purchase.

Source: Nissan

September 10, 2014

Nissan GT-R GT800+ Turbo Drive – 327km/h Tire Blowout!

One of the worst fears of every driver is to blowout a tire, especially a front one. The danger grows exponentially with the speed and imagine, if you are driving with over 300 km/h and this happens…

The misfortune happened to an extremely tuned Nissan GT-R GT800+ Turbo Drive (over 800HP) with 327 km/h (203 mph). The vehicle was accelerating crazily at the highway and just after it passed the 200 mph barrier, the unthinkable occurred. The front right Dunlop Sport Maxx GT600 tire exploded and the driver found himself flying towards the concrete wall.

Fortunately, he managed to keep the car under control and no fatal accidents occurred. While, he was slowing down he passed a lorry and a normal car with over 180 km/h (and a blown tire).

Remember, that he can’t step hard on the brakes, because the car is more likely to lose control and spin.

When luck is combined with professional skills, everything is fine!

Take a close look at the video below and remember that this can happen without warning!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlhgZaR30A0

Source: Youtube

September 8, 2014

Nissan’s Forward Emergency Braking Technology

Nissan’s new Forward Emergency Braking technology works like Bats do. Consider that bats fly in the pitch black but rarely, if ever, hit anything. And some types of bats can catch insects while flying in the dark. To do this, bats they emit very high frequency sounds and use sonar, analyzing how the signals bounce off other objects, to give them an accurate grasp on distances and locations. All of this in the pitch dark.

The latest technology in Nissans uses similar techniques to analyze certain environments and situations. Unfortunately humans do not have sonar so they must use their eyes and ears to check his surroundings. At times this may not be enough to prevent collisions and accidents. Too bad cars aren’t like bats.

Well, now they can be, sort of. Engineers at Nissan have developed a technology called Forward Emergency Braking. The way it works is that in some situations, the technology calculates whether there is a risk of a collision with an object detected in front of the vehicle and then responds.

This is how it works. The Forward Emergency Braking system constantly monitors the distance between the vehicle and the one in front of it. This means that if for some reason the distance to the other car suddenly decreases, the system will determine that there is a risk of collision and will sound an audible alert. At this stage, the driver needs to notice this warning and then take action to avoid a collision.

But if this doesn’t happen and the system judges that the car is still in danger of colliding with something, it will automatically engage the brakes, helping avoid a collision. If a collision is unavoidable, the speed of the vehicle will have been decreased helping to mitigate damage caused by the collision.

The Forward Emergency Braking system is just one of the many technologies available to help drivers stay aware of their surroundings. Additionally, there is also Blind Spot Warning (BSW), which can detect another car diagonally behind, an area that may be difficult for a driver to see. There is also Lane Departure Warning (LDW), which alerts a driver when they are about to stray from their lane. There is even technology that can read road signs and warn a driver if they are trying to enter a one-way street traveling the wrong direction.

Think this is advanced, the folks in Nissan Safety Technology Group are working on systems that sense whats going on with a vehicle two cars ahead. How is this possible? When a car is traveling on a highway or a place where multiple cars are moving in a row, the sensor at the front of the car can detect the distance to and also the relative speed of the vehicle two cars ahead. The technology is no longer just watching directly in front; it is now looking even further ahead. For example, if the driver two cars ahead of yours suddenly braked, the technology in the car can detect this and tell the driver so he or she can perform the next appropriate action.

The technology is called Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW). It examines the movement of the car traveling two vehicles ahead and if it determines that the driver should brake, it will alert him or her both visually and by a warning sound. By warning the driver to brake early on, it can help prevent a pileup.

Nissan knows that technology that monitors the surroundings can work to reduce accidents or the damage caused by unavoidable collisions. Just like bats in the dark, the latest car technologies are helping drivers keep an eye on certain vehicle surroundings, helping to reduce potential accidents.

Courtesy of: Team Nissan New Hampshire

September 4, 2014

Nissan GT-R vs Michelle Jenneke – Australian Hurdler

Top Gear has published an awesome video on Youtube in their typical humoristic style. It features a Nissan GT-R and the Australian hurdler – Michelle Jenneke. The question is simple – which is faster? A GT-R or a woman?

To make the race more interesting, the sprint is made to a 50 meter mark and back to the start. In that case, the GT-R should go in reverse gear, which is a bit harder to change as Jeremy explains.

The GT-R is the Mk.1 powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 with 480HP (353 kW) at 6,400RPM and 588Nm (436 lb-ft) of torque at 3,200RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed 310 km/h (194 mph). The curb weight is 1,750 kg (3858 lbs). It rolls enormous 20” alloy wheels fitted with 255/40 R20 and 285/35 R20 front/rear performance tires.

Nothing is mentioned about the acceleration of Michelle, but she obviously takes the start.

Jeremy Clarkson uses the launch control as a real “gentleman”.

The race is really close. Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKm160Qcnqs

Source: Top Gear

September 2, 2014

2015 Nissan Rogue Goes On Sale in the US

2015 Nissan Rogue is currently going on sale in the United States. The second-generation Rogue enters its second model year, thus receiving a number of improvements for 2015. Some of them include the Eco mode is added to the Xtronic transmission, heated cloth seats featured in the SV Premium Package, and a new Arctic Blue Metallic exterior paint scheme. 2015 Nissan Rogue is offered in three trim levels: S, SV and SL.

Its bold and sharp lines lend the sporty and confident appearance to the vehicle. Other exterior highlights include halogen headlights with signature LED daytime running lights, muscular front fenders and hood, body color outside mirrors with standard integrated turn signals and rear spoiler. As an option Nissan is offering LED headlights with auto levelizer, fog lights, privacy glass, roof rails, heated outside mirrors, power panoramic moonroof and a power rear liftgate.

The interior of the model offers luxurious experience and more than enough space for the occupants. Inside, there is available 7-passenger seating with the optional stadium-style and flat-fold 3rd row 50/50-split bench seat. Rogue is also equipped with advanced Divide-N-Hide Cargo System providing 18 adjustable variations between the cargo and occupant areas.

Furthermore, the standard interior features include “Zero Gravity” front seats, 5.0-inch center meter Advanced Driver Assist Display, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, optional Quick Comfort heated front seats, leather-appointed seats, heated cloth front seats and Bose audio system with nine speakers.

The available technology features comprise of NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition, NavTraffic and NavWeather, SiriusXM Travel Link, Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision Warning (FCW).

2015 Nissan Rogue is powered by the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine coupled with an Xtronic transmission with Sport and Eco Mode switches. The unit produces 170 horsepower (125 kW). The SUV is available with an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system or front-wheel drive.

Other technologies that are featured in the 2015 Rogue include Active Trace Control, Active Engine Braking and Active Ride Control, 4-wheel independent suspension, Electric Power-assisted Steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System.

2015 Nissan Rogue Pricing:

Rogue S FWD	$22,790 USD
Rogue SV FWD	$24,490 USD
Rogue SL FWD	$28,280 USD
Rogue S AWD	$24,140 USD
Rogue SV AWD	$25,840 USD
Rogue SL AWD	$29,630 USD

Source: Nissan

September 1, 2014

Datsun mi-DO is a Five-Door Hatchback for Russia

Datsun mi-DO has just made its debut at the Moscow International Autosalon (MIAS). The five-door sibling of Datsun on-DO made it worldwide launch there, being the second Datsun model which will be seen on the streets of Russia. The on-DO was revealed in April this year and its first deliveries are expected in September. mi-DO is a sporty five-door hatchback, which is dominated by brand’s confident ‘D-Cut’ grille.

The grille in turn is flanked by dramatically elongated projector headlamps that stretch virtually from grille to fender. This differentiates the sedan and the hatchback at a glance. Both models however share the same wheelbase and front-wheel drive chassis layout. The mi-DO is shorter which emphasizes its driving dynamics.

Precisely, the wheelbase is 2,476 mm long, 1,500 mm tall and 1,700 mm wide, but the new Datsun mi-DO is 3,950 mm long in comparison to the Datsun on-DO which is 4,337 mm. In terms of equipment, the designers have prioritized the comfort and safety. Every car will have a driver and passenger airbag as well as ABS. As a standard there will be also included a winter pack with heated seats and door mirrors.

The new mi-DO will be powered by the 1.6-liter 8V engine, which produces 87 horsepower (64 kW). The unit will be coupled as a standard with a five speed manual transmission, while the option is the four-speed automatic transmission.

And if you wonder about the names Datsun on-DO and Datsun mi-DO, well they reflect cars’ international heritage, encompassing Japanese, English and Russian themes. DO is a Japanese word that translates ‘moving’ and also refers to a ‘way’ of doing things. The Russian word ‘on’ is means ‘he’, while ‘mi’ sounds to a Russian speaker like the English word ‘me’ and personalises the car.

Sales of Datsun mi-Do are scheduled to start in early 2015.

Source: Nissan

August 28, 2014

2015 Nissan Pathfinder And Sentra Sedan Debut in Moscow

Nissan’s presence at the Moscow Motor Show was celebrated with the launch of the eagerly awaited Pathfinder range and the new Sentra sedan. The Pathfinder makes the first-ever Russian-manufactured petrol-electric hybrid, while the Sentra is specifically Russian-built. Other vehicles which make Russian debut at the show are the new Juke and GT-R NISMO. In fact, country’s market is company’s fifth-largest global market, where Nissan is the fifth-largest brand in the market – leaping from eighth place last year.

In addition, Russia is also the only market in the world where Nissan Motor Company is currently selling all three of its brands: Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun. What is more, it has strong collaboration with Alliance partners Renault and AvtoVAZ through joint manufacturing initiatives.

The production of the Pathfinder will be added to Nissan’s manufacturing operations at St. Petersburg, where up to 100,000 units will be built annually. Pathfinder’s hybrid engine variant will be produced there. The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015.

Nissan’s new fourth-generation Pathfinder will be powered as a standard by the 3.5L petrol engine. As an option the car will be driven by the 2.5L hybrid engine. Moreover, the vehicle will be equipped with an intelligent 4×4 system and the latest generation X-tronic transmission. This will endow it with great all-road capabilities in any condition.

Next, the 2015 Nissan Sentra is a result of the collaboration with company’s Alliance partner AvtoVAZ. The car will be built at the AvtoVAZ plant in Izhevsk. Nissan also produces vehicles at the AvtoVAZ plant in Togliatti. These include Almera and Datsun On-do.

The new Sentra features modern design and is built with high quality materials. It has a high ground clearance coupled with a comfortable suspension. The C-segment sedan will be driven by 1.6L gasoline engine, which can be mated to either of transmissions: 5-speed manual or X-tronic.

Source: Nissan

August 28, 2014

Nissan Altima is most comfortable car under USD 30,000

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Owners of the Nissan Altima have one more reason to be happy with their purchase – in the United States the Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com has named the 2014 Nissan Altima one of the “10 most comfortable cars under USD 30,000”. The Altima is sixth on the list with KBB.com editors specifically citing its “notably comfortable” NASA-inspired “Zero Gravity” front seats as a selling-point.

“In addition to its advanced ‘Zero Gravity’ front seats, the 2014 Altima features soft-touch armrests as well as noise absorption materials to help reduce cabin noise and improve the overall experience inside the vehicle,“ said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “Coupled with its innovative, stylish design and wide range of available technology features, the Altima is the perfect home-away-from-home. This honor from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com further reaffirms our commitment to comfortable, quality products and the needs of our customers.”

In order to create the “10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000” list, KBB.com editors select vehicles that offer comfort-oriented features and that “debuted upmarket just a few years ago”. All vehicles on the list sell for less than USD 30,000 according to Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price (FPP), a tool designed to show shoppers what others are paying for a specific new car. The 2014 Nissan Altima FPP now is USD 21,223, which places it among the three most affordable vehicles on the list.

The 2014 Nissan Altima offers a premium exterior and interior and driver-focused technology, which make it one of the best selling cars in the United States. The starting price of only USD 22,170 adds to this performance too. The car is offered in five well-equipped models and two engines – a 182-horsepower (134 kW) 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder inline engine, that achieves US 38 mpg (6.2 liters per 100 km), and a 270-horsepower (199 kW) 3.5-liter V6 engine. Both engines arrive with a smooth and efficient Xtronic transmission.

Source: Nissan

August 27, 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

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