Rendered Speculation: 2013 Nissan 370Z goes hybrid

The good folks at Road & Track have the trouble of making the next generation Nissan Z went for each viewing pleasure, and if it is to take the car all around the mark, we can have a much slimmer appearance of the sports car expected in the near future. In addition to the more aerodynamic look, R & T reports that Nissan can improve the future condition with a hybrid drive to equip both the performance and reduce fuel consumption simultaneously. A battery would also be a long way to curb emissions of the vehicle.

If the engineers decide to back the 2013 Z, go this way, says R & T that we expect probably the same running gear under the hood, as seen currently found in the Infiniti M hybrid. That is, a 3.5-liter V6 is working with an electric motor, a combined 360 hp and 450 pound-feet of torque to produce. This line of thought through the rumor of a hybrid powertrain test mule Z buzz around the United States intensified in the moment and in this configuration, the publication that the Z should be good for just under 30 mpg says. We guess it will not bother with in his own way.

Video: David Letterman buys a Ford Fusion on air, Nissan Juke gets dissed

If you were David Letterman, what kind of car would you buy? A little German? Italian? Maybe something that quickly drives you illegal speeds? You're all wrong, unless your guess of the 2011 Ford Fusion ... what an amazingly accurate response.

Letterman has been a challenge to local Nissan and Ford dealers, to my first set, and I will buy a car from you. Nissan was working to the Juke, while Ford sent over a merger. It was clear that Letterman wanted to come to Ford first because he kept mocked the juke and a sign saying: "We love Ford.

Fortunately for Dave, a salesman from the Ford dealer in Manhattan came first. He sat down with Dave Letterman and successfully haggled him a bit on the price. Click to see past the jump, David Letterman possession of a 2011 Ford Fusion and the Top Ten Reasons Dave does not want to see a Nissan Juke. Okay, good. We can embellish the last piece to have something ...

Video: German Nissan GT-R guerilla marketing campaign borders on vandalism

The GT-R is an aggressive car, and Nissan has taken aim at Porsche owners in an aggressive marketing campaign. A team of ladies in Germany driving a brand new GT-R have taken to the streets, targeting parked Porsches. Armed with a removable decal that the tail-end of a Nissan GT-R shows, the ladies of the "ad " takes on the windshield of the Porsche. The Porsche owner back to his car, sits down and sees the GT-R tail lights stared after her.

It sounds funny, but we prefer that people have their hands out of OPP (yeah you know me ... anyone?). Click past the jump to watch the clip and hear your thoughts in the comments, this ingenious marketing or toeing the line of vandalism?

Video: MT five-figure supercar comparo pits Corvette Z06 vs. Shelby GT500 vs. GT-R

Motor Trend is determined on finding the best budget supercar. Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan increased the challenge with the 2011 Shelby GT500, 2011 Corvette Z06 and 2012 GT-R. Total cost of the vehicles in the 1,585-horsepower shootout used? $ 244,290 ... or $ 37,040 less than the 570-horsepower Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera $ 281,330, we tested in 2010. Perspective, people.

This comparison is not high-dollar exotics, however, because M / T for the best sub-$ 100,000-looking performer. The 2012 Nissan GT-R develops 530 hp from the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6. The American muscle machines perfer V8 power with the turbocharged 5.4-liter GT500 produce 550 horses and the 7.0-liter Z06 pumping 505th

The Shelby GT500 is certainly the best value for your dollar due to the $ 55,330 as tested price tag. But both the Z06 ($ 98,010 as-tested) and GT-R ($ 90,950) offer equally good performance at a relative bargain.

Motor Trend took all three super-coupe to the drag strip and the streets of Willow road course, the winning car is not much of a surprise. (hint: it's not American) but the resulting videos can be observed still funny. Click past the jump for clips of the drag race and the road test, then the head of Motor Trend to read about the test.

First Drive: 2012 Nissan GT-R

Invincible. According to Webster's, the word "conquered not able to overcome or subdued." The adjective is often used to think something so that it is almost impossible to describe's overthrow. Want to know what feels invincible? Strap yourself into the driver's seat of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, and press the start button.
Only three years after the successful launch of its flagship performance car on our shores, the engineers at Nissan have introduced subtle but completely redesigned super sports cars. The engine has more power, the suspension was revised, the wheels are lighter, the seats were redesigned, the brakes are bigger, the chassis is stiffer and the aerodynamics have been reconfigured to provide better cooling and more downforce. This is not a manufacturer token "middle renew the cycle" to increase sales, these are changes which the entire handling and performance of the GT-R so much to improve that to most are inclined to take it for nothing less than a second generation of rebirth.
For starters, how does 0-60 in 2.88 seconds sound? This story actually began three years ago in April of this year. That was when we first drove the then all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R, the spiritual descendant of a long line of epic Nissan Skyline sports car.

Report: Nissan-based four-door Smart scrapped

Hot on the heels of news that Penske and Smart have split word comes that the smart / Nissan collaboration is dead. Automotive News reports that the project that was built to a four-door model from a platform, Nissan and sold under the banner of Smart yield will not happen. The reason is simple enough if Smart had continued to blaze his own trail in America, at least one other model would have to support needed. have now, it's part of the Mercedes-Benz network was that considerably reduced.
Meanwhile, there are some concerns that a separate Nissan / Renault joint project can call the Quattro also be deleted. have with the killing of several projects and Penske walk away, more than a few heads started to wonder if this is the end for Smart in the land of the free. According to the report, but Automotive News says Roger Penske, that's not the case.
Penske said that the fact that Smart is from the Mercedes-Benz presented the death of a lobster or Mercury, there is nothing in comparison, and that his company simply not the volume or the marketing muscle Smart effectively enforced.
Either way, one says that the shift towards Benz dealer that the smart dealer network will shrink significantly, so that only 58 dealers across the country. That's because 21 Smart showrooms, which are not coupled with Mercedes models do not get to keep their licenses.

Videos: Nissan pits Juke against... Sports Illustrated swimsuit model?!

Nissan is teaming up with Sports Illustrated to highlight a few specific models - one made of sheet metal and eight lovely ladies crafted from genetically-gifted moms and dads. The funky Juke 2011 is going head-to-head against models vying for a spot in this year's infamous SI Swimsuit issue.

This new series of advertisements showcases the attributes of both the Juke and a bikini-clad model named Amber. Acceleration, Agility, aerodynamics and curb appeal are tested with less than shocking results.

The four spots are available for you to view after the jump, and be sure to check out SI.com / model search when it goes live later this evening to vote for your favorite swimsuit hopeful.

 

Nissan announces return to Le Mans with Signature LMP2

Could this be the first encouraging signs of the Japanese automaker back to international racing? In recent years saw giants like Toyota and Honda in Formula One and Subaru pulled out withdrawal from the World Rally Championship - their places taken by rivals from outside Japan and independent privateer teams. But now Nissan is planning to Le Mans and announced the associated series with a new program back LMP2.

The effort includes the provision Nissan Nismo tuned engines VK45V8 signature. The French racing team will run the engines in an LMP2 prototype in the Le Mans Intercontinental Cup, including the headline in 24 Hours of Le Mans and Sebring. Although the driver lineup is not announced for a few weeks we will, the team has already Formula 3 driver Franck Mailleux get the job.

Nissan and signature goal in Le Mans and hopefully score a podium finish at some point end of the season. To verify that do for the computer renderings of the car, which they hope to do this, click on the thumbnails below to skip to our high-resolution picture, and the volume of the official announcement after the jump.

Nissan Esflow concept is a sporty RWD Leaf [w/video]

Nissan has just announced it is launching a new sports car concept called Esflow at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The released images show a vehicle with a classic sporty proportions, but we were screaming its potential for the environmental performance of rubber that make electric drive can advise been mitigated.

The Tech Esflow used for the mass market EV Leaf developed gasoline engine, but uses a separate engine to run at each rear wheel and was 60 mph from a standing hit in under five seconds. The laminated lithium batteries are mounted low to help the focus and should be good for 150 miles (240 km) per charge. Any penalty weight of the energy storage is achieved by a roll-over bars integrated aluminum chassis offset wrapped in a composite shell.

While we were those doubts particular concept is a house in garages or driveways to find it is nice to see Nissan is not just concentrate their efforts on the electrical more pedestrian platforms, and it could be the way to a sporty EV future for the brand Point. Hit the jump for a little video of the concept of cruising the streets rendered in animated action.