Aussie Car News » Nissan http://www.motordude.com The latest car and auto news from Australia and the rest of the world Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:39:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 All-New 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe set for launch http://www.motordude.com/all-new-2009-nissan-370z-coupe-set-for-launch/ http://www.motordude.com/all-new-2009-nissan-370z-coupe-set-for-launch/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:02:53 +0000 Motor Dude http://www.motordude.com/?p=427

Nissan has released the first official pictures of their 2009 370Z Coupe, which is set to make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19.

The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies the strengths of its predecessor with an unmatched balance of performance, style and value.

As the images below show, it's a car with a strong look, that's sure to win over a lot of people. As you can also see from the photos, the Nissan marketing team love a 'wet down' for their photo shoots. Don't cars just look better on a wet track?

]]> http://www.motordude.com/all-new-2009-nissan-370z-coupe-set-for-launch/feed/ 0 The Nissan GT-R http://www.motordude.com/the-nissan-gt-r/ http://www.motordude.com/the-nissan-gt-r/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:47:46 +0000 Motor Dude http://www.motordude.com/?p=372 The Nissan GT-R is most definitely Nissan's 'hero' car. Packed with a 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 “VR38” engine and a twin-turbo exhaust manifold system the Nissan GT-R’s new engine produces 353kW at 6400rpm and maximum torque of 588Nm from 3200 to 5200rpm. A GR6-type dual clutch transmission, with paddle shifting and a Borg Warner six-plate dual clutch makes sure the power hits the ground.

Nissan claims the GT-R has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph) and can hit 0-60 mph times of in as quickly as 3.2. That is super car like performance.

In a number of tests, the GT-R has outperformed the Audi R8, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, BMW M3 E92, Lotus Elise, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, the three current Porsche 911s (Carrera, Turbo and GT3), and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Based on that alone, the GT-R is sure to take out a number of 'Bang for your Buck' awards.

Why my current obsession with the GT-R? Well you can thank Project Gotham Racing 4.

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