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Archive for the ‘Nissan’ Category

Jubilee Nissan 370Z

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Nissan 370Z Black EditionAt the end of the 2009th is reached 40 years of onset of the first Z-model Nissan, namely the Datsun 240Z, as on this occasion the company has released limited edition 370Z, but was intended only for Japan and the United States. With a little delay of Nissan decided to introduce a special version of the 370Z and Europe to mark the anniversary. The car is called the Black Edition, since it will be manufactured only 370 pieces available for purchase by April. Nissan 370Z Black Edition will be a coupe version only and will be available only in scratch-resistant black and dark gray. Wheels are 19-inch cast iron back under a designation 370Z has a special plaque with the inscription Black Edition. The interior of the anniversary car is a red leather interior, in its standard equipment includes high-quality audio BOSE, a 9.3GB hard drive for recording MP3-Ki, 7-inch touchscreen display, satellite navigation and others. extras.
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The new Nissan Patrol

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Nissan PatrolNissan pledged by a very large market in the Middle East and especially the countries in which they live more affluent people. That is why the company decided to present a new Nissan Patrol in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The seventh generation of the Nissan Patrol, which is the result of almost 60-year evolution of the model received an entirely new platform, a radically new design, more luxurious and comfortable interior, the new V8 engine and automatic transmission 7-stage new 4WD system. After investigating the market in the Middle East from Nissan have found that to be able to beat its main competitors there, the Patrol it requires an entirely new vision and even greater comfort and luxury. At the same time the new platform provides more robust construction and reduces vibration. Outside the car is a much more rounded shapes and smooth lines of its predecessor, but in its interior combines soft leather, polished aluminum and wooden decorations. Moreover, the new Patrol offers 100 millimeters. more legroom for passengers in the second row seats. Nissan Patrol became the most powerful vehicle in its class. Replacing the old 4.8-liter engine comes a brand new 5.6 V8 unit, equipped with technology and VVEL DIG. His power is 400 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 550Nm.
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Nissan GT-R SpecV

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Nissan GT-R SpecVThose of you who have decided that necessarily want to have extreme Nissan GT-R SpecV will have to hurry. The Japanese company announced that European and dealers will take orders for the hot version to January 22, only the first 40 customers will be able to buy it, this figure reflects 40 years of the onset of the first GT-R. Nissan GT-R SpecV was revealed at the beginning of the year and several months later was released for sale to the Japanese market. Modification differs from the standard model with its carbon fiber package with reduced weight 60 kilograms., Sport seats Recaro, carbon-ceramic Brembo brake system and unique 20-inch wheels. Although the 3.8-liter engine the car has not received the additional power unit is equipped with new technology, allowing for a short time to increase efficiency of the two turbocharger, which resulted in the presence of high torque at low and medium speed.
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The new Nissan Qashqai

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Nissan QashqaiNissan presented the redesigned model of its Qashqai, which will appear at dealers in Europe next spring. Extremely successful compact crossover has been fairly cosmetic changes, gave him more aggressive species, such as by the Japanese company hopes it can be even more attractive to customers. Changes in appearance are at the end of the hood, bumpers, grille and lights, and rear are now LED. Qashqai has also received 17-inch alloy wheels with new design and will now be available with two new colors. In addition to more aggressive appearance, and modifications have led to a reduction of the coefficient of drag from 0.34 to 0.33. Nissan’s engineers have worked hard on insulation of Qashqai, thanks to that noise and vibrations in the interior is reduced. Upgraded crossover boasts a new instrument panel with integrated white LCD display showing the data for cruise control, fuel consumption and restriction of speed while driving. Nissan Qashqai and has been optimized suspension, and engines that will be offered remain the same. The upgraded model will have and environmental modification, called the ECO Qashqai, which is equipped with 1.5-liter turbo unit, longer gears and low resistance tires, a lower weight and aerodynamics and optimized.
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Nismo made 2 tuning packages of Nissan 370Z

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Nissan 370Z NismoThe Japanese giant today officially revealed that the factory Nismo tuning division will spend two packages for the new sports coupe 370Z. Of the new coupĂ© Nissan 370Z will receive two tuning package S-Tune by Nismo. The first will be called S-Tune Aero Package and focuses on improved aerodynamics. It consists of front and rear bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler that improves road pressure force and eliminates the rear skid. The second package is called S-Tune Performance Package, and was made primarily to increase power and performance of the 370Z. It consists of special lightweight exhaust Nismo Stainless Exhaust, allowing the engine to “breathe” more easily and makes it sound much more brutal. Also added 19-inch alloy wheels LMZ5, new deck and special suspension S-Tune Suspension.
The Package with two modifications will be available to buyers as soon as the 370Z went on sale.

Nissan NV2500

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Nissan NV2500In March this year from Nissan presented its first conceptual model NV2500. It represents a big van. In July the company said that work on the production of the serial version is already underway. Then the car was shot during tests without much of camouflage. The previous spy photos show that the model is a massive commercial trak. There are, and ventilation holes in its rear part. They suggest that there is probably a battery, whereby to charge a hybrid engine. Vice President of Nissan division for production of commercial vehicles, said that “a hybrid or electric car will have a commercial purpose. He mentioned this to say regarding the conceptual model NV2500. Will there be different versions of the new van for Nissan, as the model and Dodge Sprinter. It will be a passenger, freight and can even be used for a school bus.
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The new Nissan Micra

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Nissan MicraSince Nissan has revealed details about its new “V-platform”, on which will be built next generation of popular model Micra. Furthermore, it will be used for new small sedan and the compact crossover whose weight does not exceed 1 600 kg. And the maximum torque of their engines will be more than 200Nm. The platform was developed over four years, according to Nissan precisely because of its fuel consumption in the new Micra will be 50% lower compared with that of the current model. The company’s engineers have reduced by as much as 18 percent of car parts. For example the board will be composed of 28 elements, and the seats – 50, while the current Micra parts are respectively 56 and 80. Thanks to optimized production costs, and that the majority of production facilities will be moved to China, India and Thailand, the new Micra will reach the final customers at a lower price than the current model.
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Nissan Fairlady Z

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Nissan Fairlady ZAlong with the special 40th Anniversary Edition model of the 370Z for North America, Nissan released the Japanese market and the updated version of the Roadster Fairlady Z, model 2010. Roadster appears with minor changes in the coupe version JDM 370Z, which also received a series of “40th Anniversary”, to mark the anniversary of the first appearance of the sports car market. Changes in the compartments are relatively few – appeared a new HDD CARWINGS navigation system with integrated digital TV receiver and iPod connectivity. There is also an Intelligent Key system and new colors. One year after it launched the latest generation of the Fairlady Z, Nissan adds a convertible fabric roof. Fairlady Z Roadster has the same engine that is fitted to the passenger compartment – V6 with 3.7 liters volume. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the appearance of the original Fairlady Z Roadster in 1969. Nissan released a limited edition and Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary. It was created based on the JDM Version ST and comes with a mechanical gearbox with six degrees or automatic transmission with seven degrees. The interior is dark red skin. The car is also new alloy wheels and different badges marked 40th anniversary.
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Senner tuned Nissan 370 Z

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Nissan 370Z Senner tuningSenner Tuning presented a sports package for Nissan 370 Z, called Whitelady, which literally translated means “White Lady”. The Germans report that are not yet fully completed the program, which is illustrated by different colors on the front bumper. Senner tuning package for Nissan 370 Z includes a new exhaust system in stainless steel, with larger cores, and a sports air filter, which led to an increase in power of 3.7-liter V6 engine with 21 h.p. to 352 h.p. White lady may also boasts an adjustable suspension with KW, which was brought down by the car 50 millimeters. front and 45 millimeters. back, and customers are given a choice between two 20-inch wheels covered with tires Vredestein. As already mentioned, Senner Tuning still working on its comprehensive program for Nissan 370 Z, as expected by the end of the year to complete and fully disclosed.
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Nissan GT-R with new version and new technology

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Nissan GT-RThe Model of 2010 Nissan GT-R will be modified suspension, slight modifications in design and many improvements in electronics, such as a car will receive a luxurious and modification. This publication told PistonHeads chief engineer of the company Mitsui Katsutoshi. According to Mr. Mitsuo, next year the standard Nissan GT-R will be equipped with a diffuser modification Spec-V with additional air intakes to improve cooling of the rear brakes. Furthermore, the engine will be tuned to meet the Euro 5 standard and to improve its effectiveness at low speeds and temperatures. The owners of the Nissan GT-R 2010 model will be able to pull data for the operation of all systems of the car’s USB drive and then analyze the resulting information or share it in a specialized Internet forum. Mitsui has confirmed that next year will baed A new modification of the Nissan GT-R.
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