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TEASER: Nissan To Debut New Vehicle For Le Mans [VIDEO]

Nissan is going to return to Le Mans next year in the Garage 56 with a brand new vehicle. This news was announced by the brand’s CEO Carlos Ghosn announced in February. Back then was also disclosed that the car will focus on innovation and excitement.

Now, the new car unveil is only a week away and its reveal will be available to see exclusively and live on Nismo.TV. The official debut of the 2014 Garage 56 entry will be on Friday, 21st of June at 10:30am. With this vehicle Nissan hopes for an LMP1 future.

Below you can view a teaser video, which is called “Electrifying future” and hints that probably the new race car will be all-electric. It is possible of course, that the new car is equipped with hybrid drivetrian. However, the logo revealed by the end of the video teaser suggests a zero emissions vehicle, which was once used to promote the racing version of the Nissan Leaf.

httpv://youtu.be/pn9ZZ-iT6wc

Video And News Source: YouTube

June 14, 2013

Bugatti Veyron vs Nissan Juke R [video]

Dragtimesinfo has published an epic battle between tuned Nissan Juke R and stock Bugatti Veyron.

The Veyron is one of the fastest super cars in the world. It is powered by a W16 8.0 liter quad-turbocharged engine with 1,001HP (736 kW) and 1,250Nm (922 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 16.7 seconds. ¼ mile in 10.2 seconds. That’s the factory’s data, but in the real world the situation is slightly different.

The Veyron in the video managed to cover ¼ mile in 11.276 seconds with 214 km/h terminal speed, which is over a second slower than the claimed time. Other interesting fact is the terminal speed at 1 mile – 309 km/h, which the Bugatti made in 27.067 seconds, instead of 18-19 seconds. Still, the Veyron is a winner in this match, just because of its aerodynamics.

On the other side, the Juke R Shpili Villi is having “just” 700HP, but it covered ¼ mile in 10.575 seconds with 212 km/h. The 1 mile time is 28.075 seconds with 285 km/h mainly because of its front drag area.

Enjoy the video, where the underpowered SUV almost won a drag race versus the ultra-expensive “supercar”.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTSbPB3nXDM

Source: Dragtimesinfo

June 12, 2013

2013 Nissan Juke 1.5 dCi – Improved Fuel Economy

Nissan has announced the new improved 2013 Juke 1.5 dCi coming with lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque.

The changes include revised piezo-electric fuel injection nozzles, low-inertia variable geometry turbocharger and more efficient air intake path. In addition, a closed-loop low-pressure exhaust gas recycling (EGR) system, in which the exhaust gas is cooled before being re-introduced to the intake system, has helped ensure the unit is compatible with forthcoming EURO 6 emission regulations. Other changes include a new thermostatically-controlled variable displacement oil pump which reduces internal friction by adapting automatically to the engine’s needs and oil viscosity.

The new diesel features low friction enhancements including diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings for the tappets and now also features Nissan’s automatic Start/Stop system. With highly efficient smart management technology the engine restarts within 0.5sec of the clutch being engaged. Reduced combustion noise further enhances the unit’s overall refinement.

Over the official combined cycle, the new Juke 1.5-litre dCi returns 67.3mpg as opposed to the previous unit’s 58.9mpg, a 14 % improvement. CO₂ emissions fall from 124g/km to 109g/km.

Fuel efficiency is also helped by the use of the Nissan Dynamic Control system, which enables the driver to select from three engine settings – Eco, Normal and Sport. This system now not only selects appropriate pedal sensitivity settings in Eco and Sport modes, but also limits maximum engine torque in Eco mode to 220Nm. In Normal and Sport, the full 260Nm is available. The unit’s overall power output remains at 110HP while performance figures (109mph maximum speed, 0-62mph in 11.2sec) are also unchanged. The new generation engine will be available across all Juke grades excluding the NISMO.

Source: Nissan

June 11, 2013

Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+: 1 mile Top Speed – 382 km/h

Dragtimesinfo has released a video showing the GT-R AMS Alpha 12+, who managed to hit whopping 382 km/h (238 mph) at 1 mile drag race.

Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ is boosted to 1,700HP (1,267 kW). 0-100 km/h in 2.99 seconds (due to a lot of wheel spin), 0-200 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 12.37 seconds. This is also the fastest GT-R in the famous 1 mile drag race completing the distance in 22.538 seconds. ¼ mile time is only 9.447 seconds with 260 (161 mph) terminal speed.

In the video you will also see Porsche 911 GT2 4WD 9ff with 1,100HP, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hennessey with 760HP and BMW M3 ESS VT2 with 750, which compared to GT-R AMS Alpha 12+ are like everyday cars.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MzpaNu74Ts

Source: Dragtimesinfo

June 5, 2013

2013 Nissan Micra Facelift

Nissan has revealed the new 2013 Micra Facelift, which is scheduled to hit the market in the third quarter of this year.

The exterior features new front end with redesigned grille, front bumper, front hood and different headlights as well as fog light surrounds. The options list includes alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof, different paint jobs and a PDC (park-distance control)

Standard extras include central locking, electric front windows, ESP, ABS, power steering and CD/AUX/USB.

The second trim level (Acenta) adds a set of 15” alloy wheels, automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth, front fog lights and some exterior upgrades.

The top-of-range Tekna has 16”, PDC, park assist, automatic climate control, keyless start, folding side mirrors and a 5.8” touchscreen NissanConnect SAT NAV system.

The engine range includes 1.2 liter three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2 liter turbocharged DIG-S petrol capable of returning 57.3 mpg US – 4.1 liters per 100 km with 95g/km CO2. Both are mated to a 5-speed manual or an optional CVT (continuous variable transmission).

Source: Nissan

June 3, 2013

2013 Nissan 370Z – UK Price £26,995

Nissan has revealed pricing for the new 2013 370Z range. It comes with revised line-up kicking off at just £26,995 for the entry level Coupe 370Z 6-speed manual and goes up to £37,945 for the Roadster GT 7-speed automatic.

The 370Z Nismo is powered by a 3.7 liter V6 with 344HP (253 kW), which is 16HP more than the standard car. It also boasts a dramatic bodykit, uprated suspension and brakes plus a sports exhaust. Priced at £36,995, the 370Z Nismo offers incredible value for money.

The normal 370Z also has a 3.7 liter V6, but with 328HP (241 kW) and 363Nm (249 lb-ft) of torque.

The 2013 370Z comes with DRLs and a new front bumper while new colours are available too – Magma Red and Midnight Blue replacing Black Rose and Le Mans Blue. The GT now features new 19” alloy wheels with red brake callipers, while the 370Z entry-level car gets 18” alloy wheels previously only available on the Roadster.

Check out the price list below!

A full price list is below:

Body	Grade	Transmission	OTR
Coupe	370Z	Six-speed manual	£26,995
Coupe	GT	Six-speed manual	£31,995
Coupe	GT	Seven-speed automatic	£33,445
Coupe	Nismo	Six-speed manual	£36,995
Roadster	GT	Six-speed manual	£36,495
Roadster	GT	Seven-speed automatic	£37,945

Source: Nissan

May 23, 2013

2013 Nissan GT-R Gentleman Edition – Price €97,900

Nissan has announced a new GT-R Gentleman Edition in France. This new model is based on the GT-R Black Edition.

The exterior features Grey Squale paint finish, “Gentleman Edition” badging next to the front fender vents, lightweight wheels and carbon Track Pack version spoiler.

The interior boasts amber red leather upholstery and an individually-numbered titanium plaque. There are also a hand-stitched leather accents and a bespoke sunglass case.

2014 Nissan GT-R R35 Gentleman Edition is powered by a VR38DETT engine – a 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 550HP (400 kW) at 6400 RPM and 632Nm (466 lb-ft) of torque at 3200RPM. The top speed is 315 km/h (196 mph). 0 to 60 mph time is 2.7 seconds and the 60-130 mph in 8.89 seconds. It is able to cover ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds.

This special edition is limited to just 10 units with pricing starting from €97,900.

Source: Nissan

May 21, 2013

The Nissan Resonance Concept Car

Nissan showed off their exciting new Resonance concept car at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, Featuring what the company calls “V-Motion” styling, it features a grill that sweeps upwards and a windshield and A-pillars that are steeply raked rearward. The impression is a car in motion. Nissan says its designers were inspired “hypersonic space travel.” Team Nissan in New Hampshire explained to us that the Resonance is similar to the current Nissan Murano with proportions that imitate the mid-size crossover’s, with an oblong profile and short hood. High concept details of the Resonance concept include a panoramic glass roof, a tinted translucent acrylic grille, giant 22-inch wheels and boomerang-shaped lights.

Under the Resonance’s hood is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine driving a hybrid-electric drive system. It employs a single motor and dual clutches driving an all-wheel drivetrain. The transmission is Nissan’s next-generation Xtronic continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The electric motor is powered by a large lithium-ion battery pack which is recharged not only by the engine and but by the vehicle braking kinetic energy.

Inside the Resonance the “V-Motion” styling ethic continues. Even though this is a concept car, the futuristic interior aesthetic seems to appear production-feasible, not just for the show. The cockpit displays feature neat “layered” display panel graphics that reproduce a holographic setup without actual holographic technology. The gauges directly in front of the steering wheel are similar in color and look to the information and control center so the combination has an all-encompassing panoramic feel to it. Light-colored leather covers the seats and nearly every surface that isn’t already covered in metal or polished wood.

The Resonance may be a proxy for the styling of the 2015 Murano. Why not a separate Model? Well, the Murano has been one of Nissan’s more popular SUVs but not really one of its more practical cars. With the new seven-passenger Pathfinder now filling the role of people and gear hauler, it could very well be that the Resonance hints at Nissan’s planning for the future Murano, not a separate model. That may not a bad thing because in either a Resonance or Murano model, it should be a big hit in the showroom.

Pictures Courtesy: www.autoevolution.com, www.caranddriver.com

May 20, 2013

Nissan 370Z NISMO To Participate In 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally

Nissan is teaming up with French publishing house L’Ecurie and INTERSECTION Magazine for a special event. The brand is going to take part in the 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally. It is a non-competitive, pan-European parade in which we can see some of the most exquisite cars.

In fact, 2013 Gumball 3000 Rally is a road trip that performance car enthusiasts dream of. It is going to be a week-long, 3000-mile (5000km) driving adventure which will “go” through 13 countries. The start is in Copenhagen on 18th of May 18 and the rally will run until 25th of May, concluding in Monaco at the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2013.

In this event, we will be pleased to see the new Nissan 370Z NISMO in action. Gumball will provide the best platform to bring NISMO’s digital age performance to the streets of Europe.

Nissan team behind this car has been entered as car 56. This number is of a great importance for Nissan.

The reason for this is that it has occupied ‘Garage 56’ at the Le Mans 24hr race in 2012 with the Nissan DeltaWing. Now, the brand returns to Garage 56 with an all-new race car that embodies electric technology.

To be more precise, the Nissan 370Z NISMO has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March and it is going to be seen in the showrooms later this year. This special Nismo is powered by a 350 hp (257 kW) six-cylinder engine. The car also includes bespoke chassis tuned to deliver a sharper and more engaging driving experience. Nissan 370Z NISMO accelerates effortlessly from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.2 seconds.

As you can see, the exterior of the car is adorned by a special camouflage livery designed specifically for the event. The vehicle that is to participate in the event will be driven by Patrice Meignan and Jeremy ‘Jey’ Taltaud. Both of them are contributors to INTERSECTION Magazine and will be reporting on the rally via all major social media channels.

Source: Nissan

May 14, 2013

Usain Bolt Golden Nissan GT-R

The fastest man in the world – Usain Bolt has received his special Nissan GT-R (Spec Bolt). The sports car boasts a nice golden paint and is specially designed for the Olympic gold medalist.

The unique Nissan GT-R features a flamboyant white interior, BOSE audio system and 10-spoke RAYS aluminum-alloy forged wheels. These specially fitted, hyper-titanium color-coated wheels add extra flair to an already bold exterior that is highlighted by an exclusive “Spec Bolt” emblem. The visual specs of the car, including exterior color, interior color and wheels, were selected by Bolt himself.

2014 Nissan GT-R R35 is powered by a VR38DETT engine – a 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 550HP (400 kW) at 6400 RPM and 632Nm (466 lb-ft) of torque at 3200RPM. The top speed is 315 km/h (196 mph). 0 to 60 mph time is 2.7 seconds and the 60-130 mph in 8.89 seconds. It is able to cover ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds.

The handover event took place on May 5, 2013, at Bolt’s home training facility in Jamaica that overlooks the mountains of his home country. Jose Román, vice president of Nissan Latin America and the Caribbean, who attended on behalf of Nissan, handed over the keys to the Gold GT-R to Bolt.

Source: Nissan

May 8, 2013

Nissan GT-R Conquers a Skislope [VIDEO]

Nissan GT-R Conquers a Skislope Have you ever wondered if a Nissan GT-R can conquer a skislope? Well, you haven’t probably haven’t and here’s a video which answers this question. In it you can watch how the Team Icericers and Swedens best Auto-Movie producer Fredrik Jönsson from Redhouse Media gathered together to film this challenge.

In general, they filmed this footage for two days at the skislope in Kåbdalis. The shooting of the challenge happened between 6 and 9 am, while the rest of the day was spent in filming the beautiful surroundings of northern Sweden.

In fact, this Nissan model hides under its hood 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which delivers 550 horsepower (405 kW). And it is no surprise that the GT-R managed exceptional at this challenge because the driver managed to fully realize the power of the torque – which is 632 Nm (466 kW) at 3200 to 5800 rpm.

httpv://youtu.be/ukPkHuf5BRI

News and Video Source: YouTube

May 8, 2013

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan – Pricing Announced

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan’s pricing has just been introduced for the new model year. It stays unchanged from 2013 and starts at $11 990.

2014 Versa Sedan is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with dual injector system and twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC). The engine is matched with a the Xtronic CVT® transmission, which helps achieving a fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon highway, 31 mpg city and 35 mpg combined. It is rated at 109 horsepower (80 kW) and 144 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque.

The Versa S is rated at 27/36/30 mpg city/highway/combined with 5-speed manual transmission and 26/35/30 mpg city/highway/combined with the 4-speed automatic transmission.

In addition this Nissan model includes some popular features such as air conditioning, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, and AM/FM/CD/Aux-in audio system. Some of the new features however are the following: 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, tri-cot headliner, 4.3-inch display audio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) for Versa Sedan SL models; standard 60/40-split fold-down rear seat and key fob trunk release for Versa Sedan SV models; and tachometer and low rolling resistance tires for Versa Sedan S models.

What is more, all of the models under this name will receive a suspension and steering tuning change. There have also been made some interior changes. On the other hand only Versa Sedan SV and SL models will be equipped with high-gloss black B-pillar treatment and will deliver enhanced seat comfort thanks to the bottom cushion and foam density.

At last, there are optional SV Convenience Package and SL Tech Package that include upgraded content such as NissanConnectSM with Navigation system.

2014 Nissan Versa Sedan Pricing:

Model/Engine/Transmission
Versa Sedan S 5MT	$11,990 USD
Versa Sedan S 4AT	$12,990 USD
Versa Sedan S Plus CVT	$13,790 USD
Versa Sedan SV CVT	$15,240 USD
Versa Sedan SL CVT	$16,890 USD

Source: Nissan

April 24, 2013

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