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Bugatti Veyron vs Nissan GT-R EkuTec [video]

Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting video with slightly tuned Nissan GT-R Ekutek Stage 2 with 700HP going against the powerful Bugatti Veyron with 1001HP.

Although the GT-R has 300HP less and a lot worse aerodynamics, it is not too much slower than the Veyron. The tuned GT-R did ¼ mile in 11.922 seconds with 204.89 km/h, while the Veyron needed 11.285 seconds with 211.33 km/h. The 1 mile times were 28.788 seconds with 291.26 km/h and 28.341 seconds with 254.59 km/h, respectively.

Notice that the Veyron hit the brakes hard before the car crossed the finish line. Obviously the Veyron is not the right vehicle for drag racing, but it is pretty fast!

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUatOTDOe8o

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

October 30, 2013

TEASER: Second Generation 2014 Nissan Qashqai

Nissan has just exclusively revealed the first teaser image of the upcoming second generation 2014 Nissan Qashqai. The vehicle will be revealed in less than 10 days – on 7th of November.

The Qashqai is considered as one of the most significant car in the modern history, and with its second generation the brand is promising to redefine the crossover sector and set new standards across the board.

Not much information has been revealed so far. The model is reinvented from the ground up, with the aim to push the boundaries of design and innovation. In addition, it will include sector’s first technologies and introduce fresh thinking in every area.

The designers and engineers of the vehicle promise advanced aerodynamics and state of the art cabin infotainment systems. The new Qashqai takes on the spirit of the ground-breaking original and amplifies the core qualities that have endeared it to over 2.0 million drivers around the world.

Source: Nissan

October 28, 2013

Nissan GT-R Switzer Goliath – 402 km/h on 1 mile

Dragtimesinfo has published another impressive video featuring a mighty Nissan GT-R. This time, the road-legal sports car is tuned by Switzer Performance and carry the name – Goliath.

Nissan GT-R Switzer Goliath managed to hit 402.23 km/h terminal speed at 1 mile drag race with 22.602 seconds time. The beast has more than 1,500whp (wheel-horsepower) at 7,000RPM.

The result is achieved using already tested and proven parts used on Ultimate Street Edition GT-R. This means using the same intercoolers, plumbing, and exhaust hardware, albeit slightly modified to handle such an increase in power.

In other words, the GT-R Goliath is completely street legal and has A/C, power steering and all other interior components.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-Pmc_qw1k

Source: Dragtimesinfo

October 23, 2013

Nissan Announces US Pricing For 2014 Juke

2014 Nissan Juke and Juke Nismo are making an in-store debut today in all dealerships around the United States. The Nismo version was firstly introduced in the middle of this year, as a part of the growing lineup of Nismo-branded factory performance machines.

The vehicle is offered in a choice of front-wheel drive with 6-speed manual transmission or all-wheel drive with Nismo-tuned CVT transmission. In fact, this very special model takes the bold presence of Juke and transforms it into new dimension of attainable performance.

2014 Nissan Juke is also being offered with two equipment packages: the special Midnight Edition and Sport Package. The first one includes 17-inch Black Wheels, a Sapphire Black rear roof spoiler, Sapphire Black mirror caps and privacy glass.

On the other hand, the second one features a body-color rear spoiler, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and stainless steel exhaust finisher. A Navigation Package is also offered as an additional option.

What is also new for MY2014 in the Juke range is that the car will be available in two exterior colors: Red Alert and Bordeaux Black. All Juke models are built upon brand’s B-platform. They are equipped with advanced 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGÔ) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine, which can produces 188 horsepower (138 kW) and 197 horsepower (145 kW) for non-NISMO and NISMO models respectively.

In addition, the AWD models feature as a standard advanced torque vectoring AWD system, which splits torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels and can also can split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle.

Another highlight featured here is the innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system which combines control of the automatic A/C and the three-mode drive selector: Normal, Sport and Eco.

Some of the available equipment in Juke’s interior includes leather-appointed seats, Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, RearView Monitor, Rockford Fosgate ecoPUNCH audio system and Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately).

At last, the standard safety features in the 2014 Juke models feature six air bags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).

2014 Nissan JUKE:

Model/Transmission
JUKE S CVT FWD	$18,990 USD
JUKE SV MT FWD	$20,990 USD
JUKE SV CVT FWD	$22,040 USD
JUKE NISMO MT FWD	$22,990 USD
JUKE SL CVT FWD	$24,290 USD
JUKE S CVT AWD	$20,990 USD
JUKE SV CVT AWD	$23,740 USD
JUKE NISMO CVT AWD	$25,290 USD
JUKE SL CVT AWD	$25,990 USD

Source: Nissan

October 22, 2013

2016 Nissan GT-R [render]

Topspeed has published several renderings of the upcoming 2016 Nissan GT-R. One of the best sports cars in the world is going to get an entire new look.

The exterior borrows some elements from the recent concepts. The artists created a sleeking looking coupe that has features from the previous GT-R as well as Nissan’s future models. The result is probably very far from the real car, but it shows a stylish model with boomerang headlights and a familiar grille. There are also aggressive side skirts and ventilated front fenders. At the rear, there is a big wing and also boomerang-shaped taillights.

Nothing is mentioned about the performance, but the model is more likely to get slightly tuned version of the 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 with over 600HP. Rumors have also suggested it could have cylinder deactivation technology and an engine start/stop system improving fuel efficiency drastically.

Source:Topspeed

October 11, 2013

Nissan GT-R GTT 1000 vs GT-R BoostLogic Godzilla, C63 AMG and CLS63 AMG Gorilla Racing

Nissan GTR Mk.1 GTT 1000 with 1000HP is going against a super powerful GT-R Mk.1 Boostlogic Godzilla with 1450HP, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with 487HP and CLS63 AMG Gorilla Racing with 820HP.

The first start is versus the GT-R Boostlogic Godzilla, which crossed the 1 mile mark in 23.034 seconds with 358 km/h terminal speed, while the GT-R GTT 1000 needed 24.545 seconds. The GT-R Boostlogic Godzilla set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 9.446 seconds and personal absolute record on 1 mile. It is also the winner 2^nd place in Super Sport Class 2013.

The GT-R GTT 1000 won the second start versus the C63 AMG, which has twice less horsepower. However, it managed to set absolute records on ¼ mile – 13.307 seconds with 178 km/h and on 1 mile – 32.305 seconds with 256 km/h.

The third start is also won by the GT-R GTT 1000, which finished in 24.509 seconds with 359 km/h, while the CLS 63 AMG Gorilla Racing needed 28.831 seconds with 302 km/h.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTG5ko1eyQs

Source: Dragtimesinfo

October 4, 2013

Nissan Unveils DAYZ ROOX And DAYZ ROOX Highway STAR

Nissan has finally revealed the exterior design of the Nissan DAYZ ROOX. This is a brand new mini vehicle which is especially created for the Japanese market, and it planned to reach dealership in the beginning of 2014.

Nissan DAYZ ROOX is to be offered in two variants – a base model and an enhanced one called DAYZ ROOX Highway STAR. Both models follow the heritage of the successful Nissan DAYZ. The two new vehicles make an entry in the super-height wagon category in the minicar segment and include ample cabin space.

At first sight it is visible that the DAYZ ROOX features a fresh exterior design, which expresses agility and stability. In addition, the outer shape of the vehicle conveys that there is plenty of space for occupants inside.

Furthermore, the minicar sports efficient packaging that delivers optimal flexibility and versatility. Nissan also promises to include in the DAYZ ROOX many advanced and convenient features such as Around View Monitor (AVM) that assists in parking.

Other highlights to be features are the are Super UV-cut heat insulated green glass that filters out 99 percent of UV rays and a touchscreen automatic air-conditioning system, while the automatic-sliding doors will provide an ease of accessibility.

Nissan DAYZ series is a joint venture between Nissan Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation through NMKV that handles the vehicle’s product planning and development. Moreover, Nissan’s specialty vehicle division Autech Japan announced that it plans to release a custom “Rider” version based on Nissan DAYZ ROOX.

Additional details on 2014 Nissan DAYZ ROOX details will be announced near to official launch.

Source: Nissan

October 3, 2013

Nissan 370Z Nismo vs Wingsuit [video]

Nissan has unveiled the first in a series of stunning Nismo short films showcasing the cutting edge technology and spirit of excitement behind both Nismo road cars and Nismo Athletes.

The “Nismo Vs. Wingsuit” video clip treats the viewer to a two minute nail-biting encounter featuring Germany’s 2012 Nissan GT Academy Champion, Peter Pyzera, as he goes head-to-head with world-renowned BASE jumper Dave Barlia.

Dave reach speeds of more than 210km/h (130 mph) during his 4,501 feet (1372 meters) descent. Meanwhile Peter, in his 370Z Nismo, negotiates his way along the unforgiving switchback road in a bid to beat the American.

The film showcases advanced technology such as the biometric harness and JukeRide used by the Nismo Athletes during the Driver Development Programme at the state-of-the-art Nismo Lab. The gruelling training and performance regime, with cutting-edge technology at its core, has been designed to ensure that Nismo Athletes can mix it with the best sports car racers in the world after just three months of training.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UczO0PaJ3_M#t=108

Source: Nismo Channel

October 1, 2013

2014 Nissan Rogue Select Continues Brand’s Lineup

Nissan has announced that the current generation Rogue will be continued throughout brand’s lineup as 2014 Nissan Rogue Select. The Rogue model is the second best-selling vehicle among Nissan cars in the United States and now comes in entirely redesigned form for 2014 model year. 2014 Nissan Rogue will go on sale in November.

The renamed the Rogue Select will be present on the market in January 2014 and will have a base price of less than $20 000 USD. The Select complements the completely redesigned Rogue, in order to satisfy the demand for the popular compact sports utility vehicle and to provide customers with more choice in the segment.

2014 Rogue debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. In Europe the vehicle carries the name Nissan X-TRAIL. The new model offers right-sized exterior, flexible interior and low environmental impact.

The SUV is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine which generates 170 horsepower (125 kW) and 237 Nm (175 lb-ft) of torque. The power is transmitted in the road via standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Additional information about Rogue Select, featuring equipment levels and pricing, will be available closer to its on-sale date.

Source: Nissan

September 30, 2013

2014 Nissan Murano Goes On Sale In The United States

2014 Nissan Murano is currently on sale at Nissan dealerships across the United States. Good news is that the pricing of the vehicle stays unchanged from the Murano MY2013. In addition, there is also being offered a special Value Package for the SV trim level.

The package comprises of navigation, Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, Bose® audio system and power liftgate, and is priced at $ 2 270 USD. What is more, Nissan is additionally offering many available features, which enhance comfort, convenience and advanced technology.

For example, such are the available Moving Object Detection (MOD), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems. Other enhancements for 2014 include the inclusion of the graphite interior with Tinted Bronze exterior which is added next to the Black interior color.

Furthermore, other available features here worth mentioning are the Dual Panel power moonroof, 7-inch color monitor, RearView Monitor, 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, iPod interface, 9-speaker plus dual subwoofer Bose premium audio system, an advanced touch screen navigation system and Bluetooth for Hands-free Phone and Audio Streaming.

2014 Murano is offered in eight trim levels, each equipped with a standard 260 horsepower (191 kW) 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine coupled with an advanced Xtronic CVT transmission. At last, the Murano can be also purchased in an innovative convertible model, named Murano CrossCabriolet.

2014 Nissan Murano Pricing:

Murano S FWD	$28,440 USD
Murano SV FWD	$31,530 USD
Murano SL FWD	$35,390 USD
Murano LE FWD	$37,880 USD
Murano S AWD	$30,230 USD
Murano SV AWD	$33,130 USD
Murano SL AWD	$36,990 USD
Murano LE AWD	$39,480 USD

Source: Nissan

September 30, 2013

Nissan Partners With Apple For The iTunes Radio

Nissan is going to be the exclusive automotive partner for the launch of Apple’s iTunes Radio. The latter will benefit from new creative formats, including audio and video, across Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and PC.

2014 Nissan Rogue , 2014 Nissan Versa Note and Nissan LEAF electric vehicle will be among the first to be equipped with the one-of-a-kind iTunes Radio, which in addition will be integrated in the vehicles.

Furthermore, there is also a campaign theme going on for the new 2014 Rogue which is named “Make the Ordinary Extraordinary”. The marketing campaign aims to drive reservations for the vehicle, which will goes on sale at Nissan dealerships in the United States in November with a starting price of $22 490 USD.

2014 Nissan Rogue is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine which generates 170 horsepower (125 kW) and 237 Nm (175 lb-ft) of torque. The power is transmitted on the road via standard Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Other exclusive technology features included here are Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and a choice of an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system or front-wheel drive.

Source: Nissan

September 25, 2013

2014 Datsun Go+ Unveiled

Datsun was brought to live in the beginning of July with the 2014 Go model. Now the brand is expanding its global footprint with the reveal of the 2014 Datsun Go+. This world premiere represents Datsun’s model line-up debut in Indonesia.

The new model is a 5+2 MPV which was created to be suitable for families. It has modern image with sleek and dynamic silhouette and strong shoulder line. The Go+ has compact dimensions with an overall length of 3,995 mm, width of 1,635 mm and a height of 1,485 mm. Its wheelbase is 2,450 mm, the key to its spacious interior.

The car is five-door and three-row MPV with smart front-seating configuration. In addition, there are also available extra two seats in the back or an additional cargo space.

Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with 1.2L engine coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. The latter was refined for fuel efficiency and good acceleration, while at the same time delivers perfect agility.

With launch of Datsun Go and Go+ on the Indonesian market, the brand aims to account for up to 50% of the total Nissan Motor sales in 2016 in Indonesia. Both cars will be priced below 100 Million Indonesian rupia, which is circa $ 8864 USD.

Both 2014 Datsun GO and Datsun GO+ models will be locally produced at the Nissan Motor plant in Purwakarta, and will go on sale during next year.

Source: Datsun

September 19, 2013

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