2010 FIA GT1 spec Nissan GT-R finds customers

This is the GT1 Spec Nissan GT-R that will run in the 2010 FIA GT World Championship. The GT-R will race in the top tier GT1 class along the likes of the Maserati MC 12, Corvette Z06, Ford GT and Saleen SR7 (GT2 class features lower powered cars like the Ferrari F430, Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Aston V8 Vantage). Nismo campaigned a GT-R last year, but Nissan’s motorsports outfit has found two customer teams for 2010 – Sumo Power GT (UK) and Swiss Racing Team. The season starts in April at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.

The 2010 spec GT1 GT-R is powered by a 5,552cc V8 engine with 600 bhp (the regulation limit) and “over 650Nm” of torque. Power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed transaxle gearbox. The race car only weighs 1250 kg, so you can imagine the performance of offer even though Nissan doesn’t give any figures. Brakes have six-piston calipers with carbon discs and pads all round.

Go ahead and download a new wallpaper from the hi-res gallery after the jump!

Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Nissan Sylphy Luxury Navi Package

The Nissan Sylphy is now available as a new variant called the “Luxury Navi Package” variant which includes an in-dash touchscreen GPS navigation and entertainment system. The system is the TCAT Multimedia Navigator System which boasts some interesting specs.

From doing a little research it appears that the system runs on the SpeedNavi SQ software, which was created by M&Soft, a Hyundai-related company. The touchscreen player uses a 7 inch truecolour touch screen with 800×480 resolution – that’s some pretty impressive resolution so text and graphics should appear quite crisp.

The GPS navigation’s mapping system includes 3D junction view and 2.5D building view for a better idea of exactly which junction you have to take. Maps have 15 zoom levels and are for both Malaysia and Singapore, while language options include English, BM, Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai, Japanese and Korean.

Other features include a reverse camera system with night vision compensation (which auto-engages during reverse), and an audio and video player which streams audio to the car’s 6-speaker audio system through an FM transmitter. Video and audio can be loaded through either an SD card or a USB data drive.

The Luxury Navi Package trim level is only a RM1,500 premium (RM120,380.00) over the Luxury package which I feel is quite good value. If you purchase the TCAT Multimedia Navigator system along with the reverse camera and etc on its own the RRP is RM3,500.

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Nissan Micra 1.2-liter engine details

Autoincar, a blog publishing worthy information time and again on Nissan, has carried a post revealing details of the upcoming 1.2-liter engine on the Nissan Micra. The Nissan Micra’s production begins in the third week of May this year at Oragadam, Chennai. The Micra will also be produced in other countries including China as a variant of the V-Platform.

Details -

Engine name – HR12DE
No.of.Cylinders – 3 Cylinders
Displacement – 1,198 cc
Power Output – 74 HP (54 KW)
Torque – 104 Nm
Fuel Consumption (claim) – 26 km/litre

If Autoincar has nailed it, then the Micra isn’t the most powerful hatch around here in India. The 26kmpl figure is what sends us into a frenzy. We will wait for official confirmation to comment further.

[Source – Autoincar ]

Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Nissan to Show Nine Models at Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan, together with Autech Japan and NIMSO have announced that they will be displaying a total of nine models equipped with the latest custom and after-market parts at Japan's equivalent of the U.S. SEMA Show and Europe's Essen Motor Show in Germany, the Tokyo Auto Salon to be held from January 15-17, 2010 at the Makuhari Messe.
Nissan's range of standard road cars stylized with the latest factory aero body-kits will include the Roox Highway Urban Selection and the 2010 Skyline Coupe and Sedan facelift equipped with the Japanese firm's new Sporty Package.

Autech Japan will show its Rider Series comprising of the Nissan Serena, Cube and Note cars.

Last but certainly not least, NISMO plans to exhibit the Xanavi GT-R race car, the Fairlady Z Version NISMO (370Z) and the 2010 GT-R model with the Club Sport Package and the newly developed "NISMO Data Logger Kit", which it says, makes it possible for the driver to download their driving data via USB and view it on a computer.

Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

2007 Nissan Altima reputation

Building on previous generation Altima’s reputation, the all-new 2007 Nissan Altima is evolutionary in design, but revolutionary in its platform and hardware. Along with its distinctive styling, the new fourth generation Altima utilizes the all-new Nissan “D” platform with improved body rigidity and a redesigned suspension.
The new Altima also offers Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, and a long list of technology features – including available Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced touch-screen navigation system.
The 2007 Altima’s exterior styling is a continuation of Altima’s design. The wheelbase is 0.9-inch shorter (109.3 inches) than the previous model and the overall length is 2.5 inches shorter (189.8 inches), but the interior retains the same ample roominess. The width is 0.3-inch wider (70.7 inches) and overall height is the same (57.9 inches). Trunk space remains the same as the previous generation Altima.

Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

2010 Nissan Maxima Hits the Road from $30,460

The 2010 model year Maxima is on sale now at Nissan dealerships across the States with prices (excluding applicable tax, title and license fees) set at $30,460 for the 3.5 S and $33,180 for the better equipped 3.5 SV. Both models are powered by a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 coupled to a CVT with available paddle shifters. Changes for the 2010MY Maxima include new wheel finishes, a standard Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System on all models and new or revised option packages that include features such as a new 7-inch color monitor and a 2GB Music Server.
Furthermore, Nissan said that the available Hard Drive Navigation System has been upgraded and now includes DVD playback capability, streaming audio via Bluetooth technology, XM NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information and XM NavWeather.

Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Nissan GT-R R35 Abflug Launches New Aero Kit

Adding to the huge variety of performance and styling packages on offer for the Nissan GT-R, Japan's gracelessly named Abflug (unless there's a different meaning in the Japanese language) released a new aero kit for the R35 sports car. The complete package consists of a front lip spoiler, new side skirts, a rear apron housing the diffuser, all finished in black. There's also a carbon fiber rear wing and if we translated correctly, an optional set of new alloy wheels. Full gallery after the jump.

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 / 0 nhận xét / Read More

Nissan Releases Prices for 2010 Titan Pickup Truck

Nissan has announced pricing for its 2010 Titan full-size pickup that is now on sale at the firm's U.S. dealerships. The 2010 model year brings revised equipment packages including a new SE Value Truck Package with cloth captain's chairs, tow hitch, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and fog lights that costs $1,300 for the King Cab and $1,350 for the Crew Cab.

Other enhancements for the model year include the addition of standard side and curtain supplemental air bags, Vehicle Dynamic Control and standard Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) on all models plus the introduction of two new exterior colors -Blue Steel and Navy Blue

Offered in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations in four different grades, the 2010 Titan at $26,320 for the Titan XE King Cab 4x2 and $28,870 for the Titan XE Crew Cab 4x2, while the 4x4 models begin from $29,170 for the Titan XE King Cab 4x4 and $31,720 for the Titan XE Crew Cab 4x4.

The Crew Cab is also available in a SE Long Wheelbase model with a 159.5-inch wheelbase versus the standard 138.9-inch wheelbase with prices set at $30,970 for the 4x2 model and $33,850 for the 4x4 model.

Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 / 0 nhận xét / Read More