2010 Nissan GT-R European Version

The updates for Nissan GT-R European version include changing front spring and damper rates to improve the comfort for occupants. Besides that the responsiveness is better and the handling is more accurate. At the rear, the stiffness of the suspension radius rod bushings has been increased, so the car feels much more stable in the corners.

Other feature of the European version is the logic controlling torque distribution between the front and rear axles.

Nissan also updated the software of the gearbox. They changed the logic in the gearbox to give a later downshift from 6th to 5th when being driven in automatic mode and also added more aggressive downshift pattern when changing down from 4th to 3rd, and from 3rd to 2nd gear.

Additional cooling to the exhaust and gearbox is provided by two additional NACA cooling ducts, which have been added to the carbon fibre underfloor diffuser. Other feature in the cooling system is a new larger diameter pipe connecting the oil cooler to reduce gearbox temperatures.

The brakes has been revised, too. The balance of the electonic brakeforce distribution bias has been moved slightly rearwards to improve the braking stability in dry conditions.

To ensure that Nissan GT-R is Euro 5 compliant, the CO2 emissions are dropped to 295g/km.

The slight exterior and interior changes include a double coat of clear paint for front and rear bumpers, the speedometer and rev counter now has sport gun metallic finish surrounds and uprated insulation for the rear seats.

Upgraded Navigation & Audio

Nissan GT-R received new better Navigation and Audio system, which includes a Hard Disk Drive with 40GB of memory space for road maps and music tracks. The system also gets extended mapping which now includes Turkey, Eastern Europe and Russia. The resolution of the new 7 inch screen is up to four times better than the previous generation system. The software includes Real time traffic information is supplied via RDS-TMC and access to Point Of Interest (POI) information supplied by Michelin with useful information on restaurants, services, museums and other tourist attractions in 20 major European cities.

The software also includes on-screen instructions displayed in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch or Russian. It also have voice recognition supported in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch.

The navigation system continue to use touch-screen interface, which is proved to be easy and safe. It also have a Bluetooth phone connectivity for additional safety while you are driving. The system also allows iPod/USB connection with full control via the screen and/or steering wheel switches.

Nissan GT-R has been introduced two years ago and it has over 50 awards since then. A total of over 1600 GT-Rs were delivered to customers since the start of European sales earlier this year. Some of the award of GT-R are:

Top Gear Supercar of the Year (UK)
What Car? Performance Car of the Year (UK)
Motor Trend Car of the Year (US)
Automobile magazine Automobile of the Year (South Africa)
International Car of the Year (US)
Consumers’ Choice Award: Car of the Year 2007-2008 (Japan)
King of Cars: Nippon Sport Newspaper (Japan)

For many fans and customers Nissan GT-R is the ultimate sports car, which combines cutting-edge technology and unique driving experience.

Exagon Furtive-eGT electric sports car with 340 hp

So far, developed the company based in Magny-Cours Exagon electric race car. Now we'll do a road car with emissions-free drive. The latter provides a torque of 480 Newton meters between zero and 5,000 rpm. The sprint from zero to 100 km / h, the car created in 3.6 seconds, the 200 mark is reached after 14.6 seconds. A top speed of 287 km / h are given - on the race track, normally will be controlled at 250 mph.

The 4.50 meters long 2 +2 seater coupe has short overhangs, the design is cool and straightforward. A special feature is the double-bubble roof. To drive two provide very compact electric motors from Siemens. The liquid-cooled units provide 125 kilowatts each. Together, this results in an output of 340 hp, which is 5000-10000 rpm. Whether the motors driving one axis, so that a four-wheel drive results, is indicated. The electric machines are combined with a three-speed transmission that can be operated via shift paddles on the steering wheel. As an energy store lithium-ion batteries used by the manufacturer juice, which hold a capacity of 50 kilowatt hours at a voltage of 700 volts. In three and a half hours, they can be recharged to 20 percent charged to 80 percent. The batteries survive ten years or 3,000 charge cycles, so Exagon.

Paris Live Nissan has presented Concept Electric Car Townpod

Nissan has presented at the Paris Motor Show Concept Electric Car Townpod. Hatchback reflect the views of the Japanese manufacturer of a mass of electric vehicles, which will appear in the near future.

Technical details of the car were not disclosed. Rather, he built on the same platform as the other electric hatchback Nissan - Leaf, which will be available in Europe and the U.S. before the end of 2010.

Saloon car made in futuristic style. Management of multimedia systems and climate control is performed via the touch screen on-board computer. The car is able to synchronize with your smartphone or Pocket PC. If the machine detects in them a record of the meeting, as well as information about what address it will be, the navigation system of the machine will automatically create a route and remind the driver about the meeting.

Townpod equipped with four seats, two rear can be removed if necessary, freeing up space for cargo. In addition, for the convenience of its location, the rear door hatch - hinged.

The first photos of the updated 2012 Nissan gt-r

Nissan introduced the first images of the updated version of the GT-R, which will start selling this fall. Major changes will affect the exterior, but the sources associated with the project argue that the increased engine power.

Visually, the new Nissan GT-R has LED optics, especially noticeable on the front bumper. In the rear came a large cone, which now has a third brake light. In addition the company will be offered a set of disks.

Although there is still no official information on the technical characteristics are not released, will have many new 3.8-liter V-6 rated at more than 500 hp and 600 Nm of torque.

The cost of an updated version starts from 103,000 dollars (81,480 euros), while the Premium Edition version will sell for 112,000 dollars (88,600 euros).

Judging by the fact that the cost of the new Nissan GT-R more than the current, the information about added power may be plausible.

New Concept teaser Nissan Townpod attractive design

Nissan has also decided to report their "candy", which will be presented at the Paris Motor Show, this week became aware of the concept Townpod.

Nissan Townpod - a car with zero emissions, it is still all that the company reported about the new product, but additionally released a teaser, which seems to be shown the right headlight concept.

"At Nissan Motor presented the concept Townpod, which will be the prototype of the direction in the future, intends to develop the company. Nissan Townpod combines attractive design with a spacious and practical interior "- said in a release.

"This new generation of cars with zero emissions, is more than a car, this new technology, which, undoubtedly, will promote popularization of such vehicles.

By concept Nissan Townpod in Paris assign the fully electrified Leaf, supplies of which should begin next year, just seems the new Micra and the completion of several new products will be an updated version of Nissan X-Trail, has received body design and large wheels.

2011 Nissan GT-R Price

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan GT-R supercar, which is on sale now at select Nissan dealers.

For 2011, its third year of availability in the North American market, the Nissan GT-R features a number of enhancements and a simplified model lineup. The previous GT-R base model has been eliminated, leaving the GT-R Premium as the only available 2011 model. Other changes include slightly darker wheel center caps, double clear coat on the front and rear fascias and the addition of rear cooling ducts to improve cooling performance around the rear floor area.

The suspension has been retuned and the rear bushing strengthened to enhance ride comfort while still maintaining the GT-R’s outstanding handling. In addition, auto on/off headlights and speed-sensitive windshield wipers are now standard, along with a USB iPod interface, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth and DVD playback. The navigation system now includes XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capability.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* for the 2011 Nissan GT-R equipped with standard 485-horsepower 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and high-performance, 6-speed, dual-clutch transmission is:

•Nissan GT-R Premium: $84,060 USD

Three options and one accessory are available for the 2011 GT-R: Cold Weather Package (no charge); special Super Silver paint ($3,000); Ultra-High Performance Tire Package (no charge); and carpeted GT-R logo floor mats ($280).

The 2011 GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan retailers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facility commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A complete listing of the nearly 700 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on NissanUSA.com.

2010 Nissan GTR Price

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the latest version of the Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale on December 7th at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The updated GT-R receives a number of enhancements, including a revised navigation system, recalibrated suspension settings and an improved-flow catalyst system. It is scheduled to go on sale in other global markets beginning next spring.

Since its introduction in the Japanese market in December 2007, the Nissan GT-R has gone through continuous evolution, remaining on the cutting-edge of multi-dimensional performance. The GT-R has also been acclaimed globally, winning more than 50 top awards in various categories since launch. Nissan also supports GT-R owners with exceptional after-sales service.

The latest revisions to GT-R include a new HDD-based CARWINGS navigation system with enhanced entertainment functions. A USB port with iPod®*1 connectivity allows the driver and passengers to enjoy their favorite music in the car, creating an even more pleasant interior environment. *2

In addition, the GT-R’s suspension has been retuned to offer enhanced, premium quality ride comfort, while still providing the driver with a feeling of direct contact with the road surface. The accuracy of the front shock absorbers and springs has been increased and the stiffness of rear suspension radius rod bushings has been strengthened. Rear diffusers with cooling ducts, previously available only on the GT-R SpecV, have been expanded to non-SpecV models, improving cooling performance around the rear floor area.

The exclusive Nissan GT-R SpecV models receive revised rear shock absorber settings, enhancing the characteristic combination of supple ride comfort and flat, predictable handling. In conjunction with this change, SpecV now comes standard with Dunlop tires. The previously standard Bridgestone tires are available as a factory-installed option.

Finally, both the Nissan GT-R and GT-R SpecV achieve improved low- and mid-range engine response, thanks to newly adopted hexagonal meshed catalyst cells that reduce ventilation/airflow resistance.

Nationwide MSRP Pricing in Japan (including consumption tax)

GT-R
8,610,000

GT-R Black edition
8,820,000

GT-R Premium edition
9,240,000

GT-R SpecV
15,750,000

Nissan Packs Latest Auto-tech Into New Skyline

Nissan's latest Skyline Crossover went on sale Monday in Japan packed with some of the company's most advanced automotive electronics technology. The sensors and computer systems in the car should make driving safer and parking easier.

With the launch, Nissan is delivering on a promise made last year when it demonstrated the systems, to have them in production cars this year.

Among the main tech features of the Skyline Crossover, which is called the Infiniti EX is some other markets, is the "lane departure prevention" system. A camera behind the mirror monitors the road markings and calculates the car's position in the lane. When it starts to stray away from the center of the lane the computer gently and briefly applies the brakes on one side of the car to pull it back towards the center.

It builds on a previous system that sounded an alarm if the car started to stray into a neighboring lane.

Also available is a new version of Nissan's "around view monitor" that brings together images from four cameras around the car to provide a bird's eye-like view of the car while its being parked.

When using the system the driver must first select the type of parking maneuver to be accomplished, such as backing into a space or parallel parking. Then the space needs to be identified by moving a digital box, which represents the car, with a joystick over the desired space as seen on the car's navigation display. From then the car will instruct the driver just what needs to be done to get into the space smoothly.

In tests the system worked very well. Perhaps the biggest obstacle for drivers isn't learning technology but learning to trust in the computer-aided course being presented.

The Skyline Crossover also includes Nissan's "forward collision warning" system, that sounds an audible alarm if the car gets too close to the car in front when driving at speeds over 15 kilometers per hour.

Nissan has been building ever more complex systems into its cars to make driving safer for the driver, passengers, other road users and pedestrians. The company's safety project has as its goal to halve the number of fatalities or serious injuries in accidents involving its vehicles between 1995 and 2015.

The Skyline Crossover went on sale on Monday in Japan. It hit the U.S. in late May under the name Infiniti EX, the same moniker it will also carry in the U.K. when it launches there in September.

Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan. The price for the car in Tokyo ranges from 4.2 million yen (US$48,636) to 5 million yen, while in the U.S. it sells for between US$33,800 to $37,400 depending on the model and make-up of the car.